Empty Toner/Ink Cartridge Buyer

RE: Ecycle Group

I have also tried Ecycle Group. The first shipment I was expecting to earn about $50 but, ended up earning only $13.50. I made sure that all of the cartridges were on the price list and when I got the breakdown there were a lot of cartridges that I sent that weren't on the list. I breakdown seemed incorrect but, I didn't record exactly the cartridges that I sent so, I had no proof. Here is the breakdown for the first shippment:



I needed at least $20 of credit in order to get a check so, I sent a second package but, this time I included a detailed breakdown of all the cartridges I was sending with the corresponding prices on their price list and a total expected cartridge value. Their response was very different, they paid me what I was expecting (more or less) and on their website the breakdown on my account was very detailed. Instead of one page there was three pages of detailed breakdown info. After the second shipment they sent the check promptly, I think it arrived the following week. Here is the breakdown from the second shipment on the Ecycle website:








So, from now on I am going to summit a cover letter explaining how much I plan on earning from the cartridges and also include a detailed breakdown. That way they know that I know the prices and what I am supposed to get paid. I would suggest this to people who are trying out a new cartridge company or would like to consistently be paid the proper amount. A little more work but, has positive results. Here is the sheet that I sent in the second shipment:




Perhaps this info and photos will help others to make a decision on a cartridge buyer.

I have found that the same concept applies to CPU pricing when I send them away - if I include a detailed price and shipment statement I tend to get a better bottom line (non-SMF vendors).

Originally Posted by auminer

I recently sent in a sizeable shipment to them as well, and sent an excel spreadsheet printout much like you did.

But what (I think) really made the difference, was I took the time to wipe the cartridges as clean as I could get them before I packed 'em.

Also, packaged them with like cartridges together, and packed them very carefully (egg cartons work pretty well).

Bottom line, only 2 carts out of almost 100 got rejected. Of course both were HP78s Ah well... whatchagonnado?

I also made an effort to clean the heads on both shipments. I agree that the cleanliness of the cartridges does contribute to the overall return as well. I may continue to send them shipments, with a spreadsheet of course, because there doesn't seem to be a consensus on a buyer that is exceptional.

Originally Posted by auminer

I recently sent in a sizeable shipment to them as well, and sent an excel spreadsheet printout much like you did.

But what (I think) really made the difference, was I took the time to wipe the cartridges as clean as I could get them before I packed 'em.

Also, packaged them with like cartridges together, and packed them very carefully (egg cartons work pretty well).

Bottom line, only 2 carts out of almost 100 got rejected. Of course both were HP78s Ah well... whatchagonnado?

How are you cleaning them?

Originally Posted by mrsamsonite

RE: Ecycle Group

I have also tried Ecycle Group. The first shipment I was expecting to earn about $50 but, ended up earning only $13.50. I made sure that all of the cartridges were on the price list and when I got the breakdown there were a lot of cartridges that I sent that weren't on the list. I breakdown seemed incorrect but, I didn't record exactly the cartridges that I sent so, I had no proof. Here is the breakdown for the first shipment:

I needed at least $20 of credit in order to get a check so, I sent a second package but, this time I included a detailed breakdown of all the cartridges I was sending with the corresponding prices on their price list and a total expected cartridge value. Their response was very different, they paid me what I was expecting (more or less) and on their website the breakdown on my account was very detailed. Instead of one page there was three pages of detailed breakdown info. After the second shipment they sent the check promptly, I think it arrived the following week. Here is the breakdown from the second shipment on the Ecycle website:


So, from now on I am going to summit a cover letter explaining how much I plan on earning from the cartridges and also include a detailed breakdown. That way they know that I know the prices and what I am supposed to get paid. I would suggest this to people who are trying out a new cartridge company or would like to consistently be paid the proper amount. A little more work but, has positive results. Here is the sheet that I sent in the second shipment:

Perhaps this info and photos will help others to make a decision on a cartridge buyer.

I think Its pathetic that you must print out an excell sheet and tell someone what they should be getting paid in order to keep from getting ripped off. I would rather give all my ink cartridges away for free to their compeitors.

Originally Posted by Jeremiah

I think Its pathetic that you must print out an excell sheet and tell someone what they should be getting paid in order to keep from getting ripped off. I would rather give all my ink cartridges away for free to their compeitors.

I agree with you that we should not have to follow up or write out a spread sheet to show that we know how much we are supposed to get paid. But, if you follow this thread it talks about how there is not a reputable ink recycling company that everyone seems to trust. Some have mentioned other companies but, there doesnt seem to be one that everyone trusts or that sticks out. So for now I'll be sending them to Ecycle Group with a cover letter.

It is up to you if want to give your cartridges to ecycle groups competitors for free but, honestly I doubt you will go through that hassle. And which competitors? How do you know they are honest buyers? If they are honest buyers give us the names and we will try them out.