Office Supplies Online Review

Check out the new TopTenREVIEWS review of sites to buy office supplies online. This review offers a detailed comparison of office supply websites, including their product selection, the quality of the website, what services are offered and what discount programs customer may be able to use.

Office Depot came in at #1 on our list for its excellent selection of products, as well as its wide range of services and its strong customer rewards program. The Office Depot website also scored well for its extensive collection of eco-friendly products that are made of recycled materials or produced using earth-friendly manufacturing practices. Office Depot also carries a line of store-brand products, offering the same quality as leading brand names at lower prices.

The most important rating criterion for the surveyed sites was their product selection. We examined each site’s product catalog for basic office supplies, office furniture and electronics/office machines. The sites with the most variety of products (as well as the most selections for each type of product) achieved the highest ratings in this category.

Next we examined the quality of the websites, including the product listings (whether they include photos, detailed specifications and customer ratings), resources and navigation. Sites with the easiest navigation and the most product information were given preference.

Many office supply stores also offer a range of services such as custom printing. Online printing services may offer business cards, flyers, advertising materials, stamps and other products, which customers can design using online tools and then have shipped to their home or business. In this section, we gave preference to the sites that offered the largest number of customizable products and the best selections for customization. Aside from online printing, some of the sites surveyed offered electronics repair/recycling, ink cartridge refills and other services.

Finally, we examined the discount programs offered by each site. Because office supplies constantly need to be replenished, customer rewards programs can greatly affect long-term spending on these supplies. Top-rated site Office Depot offers discounts for teachers and businesses, and a “Worklife rewards” program that earns all customers rebates based on past purchases.

Before you purchase your next batch of refills for the office, be sure to read the article “Online Office Supply Shopping Tips,” which offers some advice for purchasing common supplies. This review site has all the information you need make more educated choices when shopping online for office supplies.

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