How to Purchase Consignment Hardware

Right off the top, the worst place to buy consignment hardware is from over-priced, under-serviced consignment software vendors like Liberty and 'Consignpro'.

For starters, both hide shipping fees and tack them on at the end of the order, but that may be the least of their transgressions.

Blatant over-pricing is front and center. Prices won't be posted here so we don't have to keep up with their increases, but suffice it to say that searching Google for the model number of the hardware item will demonstrate the stark contrast between providers who want your business and vendors who are out to gouge the few who won't shop around. Don't be surprised if the 'best price' is 50% that of the opportunists.

How to Avoid Pricing Schemes

Wilson at Consign pro compares his high-flying prices to even higher 'List Prices' which as everyone knows by now, no one ever pays. List may be 200% above the 'best price' and he is 50% of List. This is another reason to avoid doing business with an individual who holds himself out to be a 'company'.

Most providers who sell hardware provide support for the hardware. Not these two! You want them to help you with your printer? Add another $50 or so. Help with the scammer, oops, scanner, ditto.

And just how much is shipping? Why do I have to place my order, uh, give you my credit card information, before you tell me how much profit you intend to make from this hidden charge?