When a customer considers switching from a "big box" supplier to an independent dealer they often question, "Will I be paying more for my products?" The answer is clearly NO. As a matter of fact in some cases customers end up paying less! Customers who have switched are often pleasantly surprised. Not only do they receive a higher level of service and care, but their prices are generally lower.
BPGI (Business Products Group International) is an association that was formed to band independent office product dealers via their respective buying groups, under one umbrella. The strength of BPGI is reflected in its signature line - "Global Purchasing Power" - which defines the mission and guiding principle of the organization. BPGI, headquarters in Washington D.C. is the world's largest consortium of buying groups consisting solely of independent office product dealers with over $12 billion in buying power.
Every product sold by a mega-store supplier has a cost factor assigned to it in order to cover these expenses.
Wist Office Products is a privately held organization, with much less overhead. This allows us to pass savings onto our customers.