I read that price for quantity, Original Printer Ink is one of the most expensive substances on the planet..... it's price certainly beats the crap out of any champagne etc.

Anyhoos, the only original ink I use is the stuff in the printer when I first buy it.  In the UK we have a good network of places and companies to feed the demand, so I can get a full set of cartridges for my Epson for 8 GBP (around $16)..... that said, it's rare that I print my pictures on the computer - I often use the Kodak machine in the town.  Even for 8 x 10's it works out cheaper than the equivalent cost of manufacturers ink, and if THAT isn't fade resistant etc, you have them to blame....

As for squirty messy evil little refill packs.... twice bought, two bad experiences, so I don't even consider them an option.  3 days of yellow fingers cause too many questions. Nuff said.

My 2 Penny (3.7 cents) worth.

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