Introduction

With the many online shopping opportunities that are available today and the rising costs of gasoline, purchasing office supplies online and having them delivered is a good way to save both time and money. However, determining which online office-supply company is the best for your company takes some research.

When you shop for an office-supply company, you want one that will be able to supply your needs, give fast and cost-effective shipping and delivery options, and provide the kind of customer service that you deserve. Here are reviews of four of the most popular online office supply companies: Quill, Viking, Staples, and Office Max. Which is best for you?

Quill

Shipping Costs

Quill has many advantages. Fist it offers free shipping for in stock items if your order is over $45. Delivery is done through UPS and your order will usually arrive within 3 working days after you place your order. Large orders and special order items may take longer, but Quill is very good at letting you know ahead of time when you can expect your order to arrive.

Pricing

Another advantage of this online store is that they will give you a price discount if you order in large quantities. What constitutes a large order will depend on the price and size of the item being ordered. Quill's print and online catalogues have quantity price listings for three quantity price categories such as 1, 2-12, 13-24, etc. If you want to purchase a quantity that is greater than the largest quantity listed, you can call the order department and see if they offer an even lower price than what is printed for the quantity that you want to order.

Generally speaking Quill is often the lowest priced online office supply store around, especially if you purchase their Quill Brand products instead of name brand items. The quality of Quill Brand items is often very good, however, if you aren’t sure if you want to purchase Quill Brand items instead of the name brand, you can request a sample of the product before you make a decision.