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Tidying Up with Toner Connect: Dig Up Secret Cash (Case Study)

As I’m sure you know when author Marie Kondo mused in her book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up to “keep only those things that speak to your heart,” she was not referring to the pile of unused toners that you’ve been hoarding in the corner of your office.

With the queen of clean’s debut into the throngs of Netflix, she’s reaching an even bigger audience! More and more people have taken to the streets…I mean closets to tidy up their own lives.

With office supplies being a long since hoarded item, businesses and individuals are catching on to the less is more concept and a clean office works harder.

Unused toner cartridges have long since been guilty of taking up space, gathering dust and sitting on a pile of cash that you would otherwise benefit from.

Luckily companies like Toner Connect have long since realized the need that people and companies have to ditch the old and embrace the clean and cha-ching.

Tidy Up to Make a Difference

With Earth currently plagued with plastic waste, air pollution, and global warming to name a few, cleaning out your closet and selling unused toner is one way to fight back. By not taking action, according to Sciencing, it would take 1,000 years for one toner cartridge to break down.

With 70 million cartridges purchased each year, chances are most are ending up in the landfill. New and used.

Part of the life-changing magic is putting mother earth first and taking advantage of the opportunities to responsibly clean out your unused toner cartridges and now it’s never been simpler.

Selling Your Toner is as Easy as 1, 2, 3

And when we say it’s that easy we mean it. There are three different methods to get started. Simply fill in your information on the form, submit a photo of your toner box or upload the type from the list provided.

Seller Shawntae L. McKnight was pleasantly surprised how quick and painless it was.

“Excellent experience! Placing the order (describing the toners I had to sell) was fast and very simple. I received a quote very quickly, added proof of ownership by taking pictures of the toner with my phone, and received payment very fast through Zelle. Toner Connect even paid me MORE than quoted because my toner was in better shape than I indicated! Will definitely be selling to Toner Connect again!”

Fast Quote Equals Fast Money

By getting rid of unused toner responsibly, consumers are benefiting from decluttering their personal workspace, placing old supplies back into use and reducing their carbon footprint, all the while getting paid for it. And fast. Once your cartridge is submitted, customers will receive a quote the same day as Shawntae did.

A Smooth Transaction

Getting paid for your unwanted clutter may seem like something that only applies to items on DeCluttr or OfferUp but it also applies to your unused toner cartridge. An item you probably assumed had long ago lost its value.

And now, not only is getting rid of your cartridges a simple process but getting paid is even better. Flexible payment options are available including PayPal, paper check or in Shawntae’s case, Zelle. Zelle is a quick and efficient way to send and receive money and it goes right to your banking app. No need to wait to be rewarded for your clean up efforts.

Shawntae isn’t the only one getting in on the clean-up/cash-up action:

Michael Bush reported: Listen I was broke one morning and realized, I had all 4 toners sitting in a corner collecting dust for a printer I’ve already trashed. They never sold on eBay. I found the toner connect web site and in 1 hour I had 100 dollars in my account. Definitely a great resource!

The True Magic

Home offices have been getting cleaning attention for quite some time before Magic came out. Since 2011 individuals have been cashing in with old unused toners and reaping the benefits.

As Marie Kondo also said, “To truly cherish the things that are important to you, you must first discard those that have outlived their purpose.”

With printers coming and going, their accessories (including toners) quickly become useless. As sad as we are to say goodbye to old equipment, their owners were not sad with the results of reselling their toners.

Toner Connect is a super easy and beneficial way to get rid of toner you do not need. I had just cleaned up a supply room and found a pile for a printer we don’t have anymore, instead of trashing it all I was able to send them off and make a profit. It is super easy too! -Rebecca Causey

Starting off the new year on the right foot has long-since been a popular New Year’s resolution. And now more and more people are embracing the idea that that sentiment should include starting off on a clean foot as well.

So as you binge watch The Life-Changing Magic and resolve yourself to be cleaner and greener, take advantage of a way to meet those goals, dig up a little secret cash on the side and enjoy the results of a tidier and wealthier you.

Printer Steganography: Your Printing Privacy Is At Risk

 

We’ve all heard the saying “leaving a paper trail”. It references how people can track your actions through documents such as emails or financial records. But did you know your documents aren’t the only ones leaving a trail? Your printing privacy is at risk!

Thanks to the recent story of an NSA contractor leaking classified information to a news outlet, the bewildering fact that your laser printer is using microscopic yellow dots to spy on you has resurfaced.

Many news outlets reported that the NSA contractor was tracked down by the infamous yellow dots but quite the opposite is true. She was tracked down by a good old-fashioned paper trail and detective work.

Nevertheless, the accusations of the yellow dots sparked the public’s interest and here we are.

The History Behind the Ink

By the time the 80s had come around people were tired of their standard black and white printing so color printers came on to the scene.

However, with this new and exciting technology came the fear of providing counterfeiters a much easier way to forge fake money.

Their fear was not without merit, Japan especially was suffering from an upswing of counterfeit money being circulated. Fuji-Xerox soon produced the solution. In the form of printer steganography. Formally known as the yellow dot solution.

Defined as “a digital watermark which certain color laser printers and copiers leave on every single printed page, allowing to identify the device with which a document was printed and giving clues to the originator.”

The addition of this new traceable technology was so popular that some countries refused to import printers without it. Making it about as a standard as a toner cartridge.

Quartz points out that countries wanted the “assurance” of being able to track counterfeiters.

The U.S. was one of the countries that preferred the edition. Peter Crean, a former senior researcher at Xerox who’s been linked to the yellow dot technology, was in the thick of it when it was implemented.

He described to Quartz that, “They put it on early and we went along with it because the machines came with it.”

Xerox spokesman Bill McKee also concurred in an interview to USA Today in 2008: “In many cases, it is a requirement to do business internationally that the printers are equipped with the technology.”


The Implications

To no one’s surprise, ordinary people (and criminals for that matter) weren’t too thrilled to hear their printing paper could track them.

It doesn’t help that since its invention, printer companies have never been required to notify customers of the feature being present on their printers.

Websites like the EFF and SeeingYellow sprang to the Constitutions defense saying “there are no laws to stop the Secret Service from using printer codes to secretly trace the origin of non-currency documents…in the current political climate, it’s not hard to imagine the government using the ability to determine who may have printed what document for purposes other than identifying counterfeiters.”

EFF has even gone so far as to publish a list of known printer companies that include the technology. However, with color printers becoming more and more of a norm, the list has become impossible to keep up with.

EFF stated that “It appears likely that all recent commercial color laser printers print some kind of forensic tracking codes, not necessarily using yellow dots.

This is true whether or not those codes are visible to the eye and whether or not the printer models are listed here. This also includes the printers that are listed here as not producing yellow dots.”

Xerox may have had an inkling that the public may not be too pleased. Crean told Quartz “We didn’t advertise it much to the people that had the printers. We didn’t not tell them if they asked.”

In fact, Xerox went as far as trying to appeal to the cool side of the tech. Crean continues by telling Quartz that they pushed the idea as being “neat” and that the nerds of the world would get “a kick out of it.”

The sad fact is the tech isn’t even working to prevent its nemesis from happening. According to an article done by The Washington Post, the biggest and best counterfeiters come from Peru.

How are they creating the fake money you may ask?

Simple.

The skill of artisans and printing presses. And you can be sure yellow tracking dots aren’t appearing on those bills. Turns out when Data finds the printing press printing fifty dollar bills in The Goonies he should have kept them because the Fratellis had it right.

The Anti-counterfeiting division of the Secret Service is constantly adding different designs to bills to discern real from fakes.

The counterfeiters, however, are so talented that the division has an informal pool each time a design comes out for how quickly the counterfeiters will catch on and start adding the new editions.


The Aftermath

Lorelei Pagano from the Secret Service counterfeiting department told PCWorld in their 2004 interview “The only time any information is gained from these documents is purely in the case of a criminal act.”

She went on to say that “The industry absolutely has been extraordinarily helpful to law enforcement.”

Crean agrees in the same article stating that “The U.S. government had been on board all along.”

He describes the yellow dot technology as “a trail back to you, like a license plate.”

The Secret Service puts a lot of confidence it the almost three-decade-old technology.

But what about nowadays?

Is your laser printer adding the embedded codes to your print jobs? Could be. Currently, Snopes gives a “Mostly true” verdict to the question of whether or not the dots are still happening today.

At this point, it’s almost impossible to remove the little chip that embeds the dots in any way. Chances are that printing companies will continue the practice indefinitely. Or until your printer finds a better way to spy on you.

But it’s unlikely to stop any of us from printing for good.

I don’t know about you but I’m going to keep a closer eye on my toaster oven.

Print Smarter! How To Save Ink and Paper

It’s no secret that you can keep more money in your pockets from your used or unused cartridges of toner. Another great way to save some more money and save ink is by paying attention to the font you use for your printing needs.

Using lots of ink or toner in a print job usually means that you will have to buy more sooner.

It can also mean that you might also have to pay a tad bit more on your light bill since you might be printing a little longer. There’s a solution though, to saving on toner and paper while saving the environment and it all starts in the selection of font.

Budget and eco friendly fonts are a great, easy and free way to cut back on your use of ink or toner. For example, if you’re in the habit of using Arial font, you’re missing out on savings.

Arial has a higher rate of ink consumption and customers have seen more out of using Times New Roman instead.

Yet, besides sticking to the classic Times New Roman, there are a few other fonts that can help you stretch your ink for all it’s worth.

A great tip to keep in mind is to look for fonts that are thin or narrow.

These types of fonts will reduce the amount of ink your printer will use, though it will depend on your desired product. For example, if you’re looking to create a banner or a heading, you’ll likely have to be mindful of your choice of font in terms of readability.

We’ve rounded up some great fonts with good readability and a good chance at saving on ink consumption.

Century Gothic

 

Not as commonly used as it should be, Century Gothic is one of the most sought out fonts for eco friendliness and savings. It has thin letters so you’re using less ink even while increasing readability.

It’s great to use for banners and flyers as the letters are spaced out enough to read from further away.

Though you should be careful if you’re printing a large document because the spaced-out font could mean more space on a line and more pages to print out, it’s still a very useful font, Century Gothic can be a great alternate to the classic option.

Courier

 

Referred to as the relative to the font similar to a typewriter, Courier is a go-to option for plain texts and documents. The characters are evenly spaced with the same width throughout and make for perfect blocks of texts.

The texts are also thin enough to read without increasing the size. Courier is a classic option for a specific design scheme and if you can get around the typewriter look, you’ll save paper and ink on this choice.

Brush Script

 

Not a favorite choice because of the low readability value, Brush Script can save lots of ink and paper during your printing jobs. Great for headings, logos and large bold fonts, you can make a real impression with this choice.

 

Ryman Eco

 

This free downloadable font was designed to be sustainable. It uses 33% less ink than other standard fonts, so your printer won’t be working twice as hard getting documents out.

Ryman Eco was deigned to look more beautiful, yet similar to standard fonts. The monotype font is useful that when printed in small enough fonts, the ink bleeds together and leaves the reader none the wiser.

So you have a standard looking font, using less ink and saving more on paper.

Photo credit: wpp.com

Ecofont

 

Another downloadable font, Ecofont was created with the sole purpose of saving ink while printing. Commonly used is their Ecofont Sans option with tiny holes poked through the letters, so when it prints out in small fonts, the ink also bleeds.

The best part is that the company also designed a software able to poke small holes through your other standard fonts like Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman, reducing ink usage by up to 50%. Though not free to download, this is a great and super-efficient way to successfully save ink and paper during your print jobs.

 

In the event that you are in the market for fonts that will save you money while you print, any one of these options are a great place to start. Sure, you can always just make your favorite font smaller, but it might be at the cost of readability.

Your goal should be to save ink, paper and print beautiful, readable documents, so take some time to see what works, it’s more than just a little worth it.

Three Secrets Ink and Toner Companies Don’t Want You To Know

When you buy your printer’s ink or toner from a trusted company, you expect the best.

The best in service, the best in products and certainly the best in reliable information. No chance that you’ll think your favorite reliable company would keep useful information from you; though it’s likely they might be.

Buying and selling toner could be tricky business and like every other bargain, you want to make sure you’re in the know so you could get your bang for your buck – every time.

So, it’s important to take note of all there is to know about purchasing your toner. It’s essential that you pay attention to the common things these companies will keep from you in order to secure a sale.

That’s why we’ve rounded up the top three to give you a head start on what to keep an eye out for.

An Expiration Date Doesn’t Mean Obsolete:

Have you ever felt the pressure of finishing up all of your ink or toner before it gets past the expiration date stamped on the side?

It’s not uncommon for toner and ink companies to put these dates as a warning or precursor that your printing jobs won’t be of the same quality after a specified time. One thing that can also be noticed with expired ink, is that it might clog the printer and your printer may have extra trouble printing out documents.

Though these may be true, there are also some key things to note about your expired toner that may help you extend its life.

• Your toner or ink could be good for up to two years after the purchase date.
• Storing your toner or ink the right way – in an upright position and in a dark place at room temperature – could minimize the chances of your ink leaking or, in multi-colored cartridges, it could keep the colors from mixing. That could buy you some time when it’s time to put your cartridges to use.
• If the toner or ink is sealed, chances are you’re still able to use it even if it’s near or just past the expiration date.

*Take note that if you’re using remanufactured toner or ink that is not in its original cartridge, the expiration date stamped on the side should be disregarded.

Companies would at times refill the original cartridges with toner or ink and so even while the cartridge may have been used, the ink is still fresh and in great condition for use. These cartridges have already been through a cycle though, so the original date should be voided and you can range your usage for up to two years after the purchase date.

The Infamous “5000 Page” Yield

It’s great to know that you can print as many as 5000 pages in one cartridge, but did you know that this estimate is HIGHLY INACCURATE?

In the printing world, there is a method used for determining the page yield for color inkjet printers and other printable devices. This ISO method simply measures the number of pages printed with only 5% coverage, until the cartridge runs out. This means that there only needs to be at least 5% of the page with ink or toner on it to be considered a full page.

Who only prints on 5% of a page? What does that even look like?

5percentofinkonpage

So, you can see that this can be a bit misleading, even though it’s the standard way to measure pages.

That’s why it helps to look at the other factors involved in printing pages such as image sizes, content size, font size and even paper tray selections. If you’re printing small jobs at a time, you can probably stretch out your ink or toner a bit more than someone printing larger documents but it’s nice to know that you’re getting a bit more out of your toner than you originally thought.

You CAN Sell your Unused and Unopened Toner or Ink

Most of the time, an ink or toner company will advise their customers to get rid of their unopened or unused toner or ink cartridges. That means if you bought a new printer and it isn’t compatible with your old unused toner or ink, you should throw that unopened toner away.

Or, if you accidentally bought extra toner and have no need for it, companies tell you to save it or toss it.

If only they told you that doing this is like throwing cash in the trash!

Your unused and unopened toner may not be useful to you, but it can certainly bring you some extra cash if you know where to look for a sale.

There are many toner buyer companies that are able to buy back your unused or unopened toner and offer great prices. If you are a business with surplus toner or ink, you’re in luck because surplus toner buyers are looking for you. They take your original cartridges and give it new life with fresh ink.

You can make a pretty penny selling back those toner or ink cartridges so it’s worth taking some time to shop around and double check the companies with the most competitive prices and a need for your particular model. If you decide to throw your sealed ink or toner away, sure it could score you some extra storage space, but it can also cost you some easy money.

You’re Now in the Know

Ink and toner companies don’t mean to be misleading when marketing their products but it’s nice to look between the lines and find useful tips to remember while seeking out your next purchase.

It’s also worth to plan ahead when purchasing toner as you can save money and toner if you do.

Don’t forget to do your research navigating the toner and ink buying (and selling) business, with one useful tip at a time, you could be a pro.

Do Toner Cartridges Expire? Debunking the Myth

Expiration dates are easy to overlook and ignore. Does anyone check the expiration dates for beef jerky or pasta noodles?

Like that cup of mixed berry yogurt, toner and ink cartridges come with expiration dates that are kind of important to pay attention to.

Especially when it comes to storage and usage.

The truth of the matter is that the workings of it can be rather tricky. For example, once an ink cartridge expires the integrity of the ink goes downhill rather fast.

On the other hand, after a toner cartridge expires you may get a few more years of use if it was stored properly.

Assembled is a look of the inner workings of toner and ink cartridge expiration and what you need to expect with each.

 

Ink Cartridges

 

Ink cartridge lore has been rolling around the internet for as long as anyone can remember.

To refill or not refill? New cartridge or refurbished? Brother or HP?

Like the consumer chatter of buying ink, the inner workings of how ink cartridges work has also evolved.

For example, Hewlett Packard has recently developed cartridges that are microchipped. Once they reach the expiration date, the chip alerts the printer and will prevent the cartridge from activating even if it’s full.

Even if the cartridge isn’t microchipped, using an expired cartridge may cause the copper contacts, which signal to the print head, to fail because the contacts have warped.

toner piggy bank

Toner Cartridges

 

As stated earlier, toner cartridges have a bit more gumption when it comes to how long they last past their expiration date since it’s filled with powder rather than liquid.

But that doesn’t mean you should take that as a free pass to use an expired one.

It may cause harm to your printer if the cartridge is faulty. And if your printer is damaged, there’s a possibility your warranty would be voided for using an expired cartridge.

Since cartridges can often cost more than the actual printer, a lot of companies take advantage of sales and stock up on toner (and ink) while the price is right, but buyer beware.

The toner may last longer than expected and like a child whose eyes are bigger than their stomach, you have too much food (and toner) on your plate.

You’ll run the risk of having printer cartridges on your hands that’ll expire before you can use it. If you find yourself in this predicament, there’s an easy solution.

If you know you won’t be using them, (and they’re still factory sealed and free of damage) you can turn to toner buyers for a pretty decent profit.

 

Warranty vs Expiration

 

When you receive your new cartridges, be aware of two important dates.

On the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) box, there will be a date that expresses when the warranty ends (generally a year).

That lets you know how long the manufacturer will cover the item. The second date is the expiration.

This is generally found on the packaging of the actual cartridge or sometimes on the cartridge itself (usually for ink).

If your cartridge is refurbished, don’t be surprised if the expiration date has already passed when you purchased it. That date is for the original purchaser.

Make note of when you bought that cartridge (it helps to write it down) and keep in mind that toner cartridges will be useful for about two years whereas ink can last up to a few months.

 

After Expiration

 

Once ink expires, the liquid will turn sluggish, and if you try to use it, it will clog your print head and damage your printer. Overtime, moisture will enter the cartridge and clump up the powder.

As this takes a significantly longer time than the ink turning sluggish, the toner lasts quite a while longer.

There have been tales of people getting use out of cartridges that are more than three years past their expiration date. And yes, technically they are considered “expired”.

But, you do run the risk of losing your printer’s warranty. Once your cartridges have expired, you have the choice of purchasing new ones from an OEM or seeking a cheaper route through refurbished items.

toner palette

Making a Good Thing Last

 

While an expiration date will forever be looming over your cartridges, it may seem like there’s nothing you can do to prevent the inevitable.

But that’s not true. Proper storage of the cartridges can make a huge difference.

For both, make sure you keep them in their original packaging. Store in a cool temperature controlled environment. Too hot or too cold can damage the powder and ink.

 

For the Toner:

-Make sure it’s lying flat and not upright

-In an area free of dust

-Nowhere near where corrosive gas

 

For the ink:

-Store in an upright position

-In a dark area free of sunlight

-Keep the cartridge sealed

 

Expiration dates are unfortunately not a myth. They may seem like guidelines but they are not rules to get the most out of your product.

To make matters worse, an expired cartridge may trigger a stubborn printer to refuse to print if it’s sensors pick up that the cartridge is old.

That reason alone is enough to prompt you to keep expiration dates in mind.

What’s A Surplus Toner Buyer?

There’s nothing uncommon about businesses having a surplus of toner. Supplies get outdated, machines get replaced and the toner that might have once worked, suddenly becomes useless. Even for the folks using toner at home, if you bought in bulk, chances are you’ve got a few extra cartridges you’ve collected over the years and wouldn’t mind getting them off your hands.

In either case, a toner surplus buyer can help.

 

What’s a Surplus Toner Buyer?

These are the companies who take your unused toner, and give them a second life – and you some extra money. Sure, it’s easier to toss those useless cartridges out in the trash and think of them no more. But if you’re not careful about where and how you dispose of them, they’ll probably end up in landfills, causing more harm than good to the environment.

And no one wants to hurt the environment.

Reaching out to a credible surplus toner buyer can not only get you paid for saving the environment, but your cartridges will also be repurposed. A surplus toner buyer is able to purchase your extra toner cartridges and give them another chance.

 

Finding the Right Surplus Toner Buyer

There’s no real way to find the right surplus toner buyer, but there are a few things to keep in mind while you’re on the hunt.

Accepted Toner – The fastest way to get disappointed about not being able to sell your toner is forgetting to take a look at the basic general requirements. Many times, surplus buyers would have a list of accepted cartridges along with the required condition. Some may want the toner in its original packaging or want it before its expiration date. It’s also important to note that not every buyer accepts used toner cartridges. In many cases, they would prefer unused, unopened and original supplies, so it’s worth taking look at the requirements just in case.

A helpful thing to remember is that if you have popular brands like HP, Dell, Brother or Canon, you probably won’t run into much trouble unless they’re outdated. Just be sure to double check.

 

Number of cartridges – After you’ve made certain that your toner is accepted, check to see if your surplus buyer has an order minimum requirement. If you have a large amount of supplies, it shouldn’t matter much, but if you only have a handful, it’s crucial to take a look at their terms and policy page.

Customer Service – Nothing is more discouraging than dealing with unresponsive or unhelpful customer service. In the toner buying business, it’s nice when buyers take some time to explain their process and be available for any questions. Be sure to check out some reviews and testimonials on the buyer before you make a decision. And it wouldn’t hurt to double check how responsive their customer assistance is.

 

Quick Turnaround Time – Who doesn’t like fast cash that’s actually fast? Some surplus toner buyers make promises of a quick process from the time your item ships to when you get paid. Although that’s nice, it’s also important to take a look through the buyer’s website for an estimated timeline. Often times, you’ll find the answer to timeline questions in FAQ’s or if they have available customer service, a quick email or instant chat should do the trick.

 

Shipping costs – If you have to pay for shipping, you’re already out of money which defeats the purpose of selling the cartridges in the first place. A good and reliable buyback company is likely to cover all shipping costs, so customers can keep more money in their pockets.

 

Surplus toner buyers are like the wizards of the printing supplies world. They swoop in and swap out useless cartridges for money and in most cases, you can get a nice chunk of change if you have more than just a few. It’s great to know that you have options when you find yourself looking at a bunch of unused or used toner cartridges, so gather them up and find your surplus toner buyer in no time.

 

 

 

 

Why You Shouldn’t Recycle Your Unused Printer Cartridges

Hearing the word “recycle” and “shouldn’t” in the same sentence is pretty rare. So rare that most people might cringe away from you as they toss their empty Dasani bottle in the nearest blue bin.

Not only has the number of recycling centers tripled in last few years but it’s estimated that 80% of the population has access to some type of plastic recycling facility.

So why are we asking you to not contribute to the preservation of finite resources? Actually, we’re asking you to make money instead.

That’s right. Make money from your unused toner. And don’t worry, it won’t send your cartridges to the landfill after all.

That’s a journey we can’t bear for unused toners to take.

So where is a better destination than the recycling plant? A lot of people take their unused toner to Staples or Office Depot but this isn’t the ideal destination either.

Unlike landfills, recycling plants or office stores, there are companies that will actually pay you for your unused toner cartridges without the hassle of finding their location, limited amounts allowed and other restraints.

Here are 5 reasons to skip the recycling and sell to a toner buyer instead.

 

Make Money Not Credit

 

When you sell your unused toners to either Staples or Office Depot, rather than a toner buyer, you don’t receive cash for your cartridge.

Instead, you are presented with “rewards” that can only be used in that store. According to Staples, they give you $2 in rewards credit for your cartridges.

But did you know an unused toner cartridge from a name brand such as HP or Canon can fetch up to $40 or more? Office Depot is worse.

Along with only offering you $2 in rewards, you must also make “a $10 qualifying purchase that same month” to receive it.

Just about as exciting as receiving $2 worth of Schrute bucks or a dozen Stanley nickels.

Once you have turned in your cartridges, Staples takes over 30 days for your rewards to show up in your account. And that’s only if there are no delays.

 

From the Staples website:

Dependent upon timing of recycling, additional processing time for qualifying cartridges recycled online may cause them to appear in the following monthly Rewards statement (approximately within 60 days).

Office Depot pays them out in rewards only on a quarterly basis.

With toner buyers, not only are you paid immediately after the toner is received, but you have the luxury of choosing your method of payment.

Whether it’s PayPal or company check. And it’s money you’re allowed to spend anywhere. We don’t limit you to coupons in our stores.

 

 

Nonacceptance and Limitations

 

Recycling back cartridges may not seem like an exclusive thing but it does if you choose Staples or Office Depot.

There are requirements you must meet in order to bring in your cartridges. For starters, for Staples, you need to be a member of their Base Rewards program.

However, in order to qualify to sell your cartridges, you need to have spent at least $30 every 6 months on ink and toner first.

And not only that, you are only allowed to bring back 10 cartridges for recycling.

If you are a member of their Premiere Rewards (requires $1000 of in-store purchases at Staples), you are allowed to bring back 20 cartridges per month.

Office Depot also limits you to only 10 cartridges per month along with one account per household.

Staples and Office Depot also don’t accept all toner cartridge brands and are even more picky with the types of ink and toner they accept.

Toner buyers do not limit you on how many cartridges you can sell us, we encourage it. We also welcome anyone with a cartridge to sell.

You do not need to be a part of any sort of program or membership in order to sell.

Also, not only do we want to see those cartridges put to good use and not sent to the landfill but we will take all major brands.

As long as the cartridge is unused, unopened and unexpired, buyers will be interested.

 

Knowledgeable Staff vs. Retail

 

There’s nothing more frustrating than for a customer to go to a store hoping to recycle their unused cartridges only to be turned away because they’ve reached their limit, it’s the wrong type of cartridge or the staff member has no idea how to handle the recycling/reward transaction and has to fetch a manager.

Understanding how the recycling rewards program works can be confusing and seem to get more complicated every year.

By using a toner buyer’s website, not only are your questions and concerns going to be answered by knowledgeable experts.

They’ll also help you through a great selling experience. And you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home.

The cartridge(s) info can be uploaded onto the website immediately, and the customer service reps can tell you how it works.

If it meets the requirements (which are helpfully outlined on their website so it saves you the guesswork), you will receive a quote.

No dancing around reward programs or quarterly reports.

Just you, your toner, the buyer and the money you will earn.

 

Save the Planet

 

When you do recycle your toner cartridge, it is going to be broken down and destroyed to created into something else.

Before it even got a chance to fulfill its original purpose. Think of it as buying a brand new Ferrari from LaRusso Automotive; you’ve got your keys, your bonsai plant and you drive off into the sunset.

But then you make a detour and drive straight to the junkyard and have it smashed, recycled, and made into a used Nissan Cube.

According to Waste Management, gas and oil are used in the production of most plastics, so it makes more sense to use the item for what it’s intended (either by you or the toner buyer you sell it to), rather than wasting time, material and money.

 

Shipping

 

Shipping cartridges to Staples or Office Depot can be just as much as a hassle as bringing it to a brick and mortar location.

And on top of only receiving a $2 credit per cartridge, you also have a restriction of either 20 lbs or 20 cartridges before the franchise will accept it.

For toner buyers, shipping the cartridges, whether it’s 1 or 100, we make it easy, painless and free to you. The buyers cover the cost of shipping and do not deduct it from your agreed upon amount.

While we do applaud the effort to reduce, reuse and recycle, we think you might agree that getting cash for your cartridges is a much better use of your time and efforts.

Along with Toner Connect, you have a plethora of options out there to make good use of your unused toner. So say goodbye to reward programs and hello to a better experience, better service, and faster money.

 

 

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How To Tell If Your Toner Buyer Is A Scam Artist? The Beginner’s Guide

There are many ways to sell just about anything online. From message boards and classified lists to auction sites and online apps, you have a lot of choices but those options involve quite a bit of work.

You choose what seems to be the best route and sell your toner through a toner buyer website. However, you are posed with a new roadblock. How do you know if your toner buyer is a scam?

Here’s how you can discern if your toner buyer is legit or not.

Website Setup

You decide to sell your toner and find a few websites through a Google search. When you visit the first website though, you notice that it looks dated – like Geocities dated.

If an online site today looks like the one below, chances are that it’s either really old, something basic set up purely to get visitors, or the company does not care about its web presence at all.

There are a few reasons why a website may have such a poor online presence. None of which are good. And it is advisable to steer clear. If you want to ensure a fair and smooth selling transaction, be sure to select a website that is fresh, clean, and up-to-date.

Whatever the reason, you do not want to visit a site that could potentially be a scam and cheat you out of your valuable property.

Even if a website doesn’t look like it’s from the 90s, it’s important for companies to refresh their look somewhat often. Amazon, for example, has updated their homepage multiple times since their launch.

Notice how their homepage from 2008 looks compared to their page today. Every company should update the design and feel of their website to not only legitimize their products and services but also to provide the best web experience possible for their customers. Similarly, it’s good to make use of their customer service options.

Come up with a question you would like answered about selling them your toner and see how quickly and courteously they respond. Remember they’re looking to sell you their business as much as you’re looking to sell them your toner. Feel free to shop around until you’ve found a company you feel comfortable doing business with.

Contact Information

You’re browsing your potential toner buyer’s website and have a few questions that the FAQ doesn’t cover and need to talk to someone.

Is there a contact form?

Or a phone number and email address?

Even better, is there a live chat?

If their website doesn’t have any contact information, can you really trust it?

If a company is hiding their information, chances are you’ll have a difficult time communicating with them.

Employee Information

Who actually works at the company?

Are the CEO’s name and photo on the website?

If there’s no one listed or only one person listed, chances are that they will most likely lowball you and sell your toner to other surplus toner buying companies. You’d be taking a risk selling your toner at a huge discount so that the buyer can make a bigger profit when they sell your toner.

Selling Process

Most people selling toner are doing it for the very first time. They don’t know what the process is like and what to expect.

 

Those who shop around will notice that the professional websites will have a tutorial of some kind to explain the process. Either in the form of an explanatory video or detailed description complete with pictures. They want their customers to feel confident with their first selling experience and hopefully have them come back time and time again.

They’ll also answer the following questions in an FAQ:

When do you actually get paid?

Do they mention anything about shipping costs? And if so, do they pay it or take it out of your possible sale?

Once you sell your toner, is there any sort of step-by-step order tracking system?

How do you know where your toner is?

A lack of transparency in the toner process can leave you worried and frustrated. You don’t know where your toner is, when it’s been received, when you’ll get paid, or even if your toner is acceptable for purchase.

If you can track your Domino’s pizza from the time of purchase, to when it’s out for delivery, you should be able to track your toner.

Customer Service and Reputation

In any industry, it can be difficult to choose the best company, especially if they’re all offering similar pricing.

How do you then decide?

Online reviews from companies such as Yelp, Google and Facebook can give you an idea of what to expect when dealing with each website.


A company is only as strong as its reputation amongst its customers. If a customer complains about a product, service or their experience, a company should do what it can to remedy the situation. Not every company who receives a negative review is a bad company. Mistakes can happen but they should be addressed. Every company who receives a negative review and chooses to not do anything about it is a bad company.

Do your research before you sell your printer toner. Look at what other customers are saying about the company. If they have reviews and address the comments or issues, there’s a higher chance of them being legitimate.

So whether you’re a first-time cartridge seller or you’re a veteran of eBay, understanding the key points in avoiding a scammy website can spare you the time and trouble it would otherwise cost you. Stick to this checklist and you’ll be on your way to turning that toner into cash in no time. And that’s no gimmick.

6 Proven Ways to Get the Most Cash for Your Toners

Picking out a car can be fun.

Picking out a new car can be even more fun.

But did you know that once you drive that new car out of the lot for good the value of that new car goes down by almost 30%?

What if we told you the same principle can be applied to your toner box when it comes to opening them?

If you plan on using the cartridge that’s one thing (rumor has it they don’t work so well if you load it in the printer still packaged), but a lot of times you’ll have one or two (or more) toner cartridges laying around. And that’s where you’ll wanna follow these 6 golden rules to make some cash off your cartridge.

Protect The Package

 

Similar to driving off with a new car, any sort of dents, damages, or holes can depreciate the value of your toner cartridge. Whether your planning on using them or not, it’s a good idea to box up your unopened toner cartridges until it comes time to use them. That way the packages are protected from general wear and tear should you decided to sell them instead.

From our website: A sealed box is the only indication that we have of toners that are brand new. If the original packaging has been tampered with, we cannot say with all certainty that the ink has not been used. As such, we only buy back toners that are in their authentic and unscathed boxes.

Companies like Hewlett Packard package their cartridges with a handy pull tab to unseal easily. Once it’s been pulled and opened, we can not accept it. Plan on leaving the package entirely sealed until you know you’re going to use the cartridge for your printer. Otherwise, it can be resold and it’s highest profit price.

The Pen is Mightier than the Sword

 

You may be tempted to take a sharpie to your cartridge boxes from one reason or another but if you’d like the option of being able to sell them in the future that is a big no no. If you need to make a note on a toner cartridge, we recommend using a sticky note or other adhesive paper that can be easily removed without damaging the packaging.

The better the condition of the box, the higher the offer it will command. Contrarily, if the packaging is severely disfigured, the value of the toner will depreciate and you won’t get the best deal.

Beware of the Expiration Date

 

Unlike those random jars of honey and the three packets of soy sauce lurking in your junk drawer, toner cartridges can and will expire. And unfortunately, once they do they’re no good to us or to you. Toner cartridges only carry a life cycle of about 24 months. After that, the chemicals keeping the ink in a liquid state start to break down and the ink begins to coagulate into a more sludgy state. Side effects include poor printing jobs, possible damage to the printer, and no money from us.

To make use out of your toner cartridge before it expires, after you’ve stored your cartridge(s) in a protective outer box, write in big numbers on the outer box the date you purchased the toner and when it’s set to expire. That way you can keep track of how long you have before it loses value.

Every ink and toner cartridge has a shelf life. The expiration date will give an indication of when the ink has surpassed its life cycle, after which, it may no longer be viable.

Strip Search

 

Once you’ve decided to sell your unused toner cartridges, you might be tempted to open the box to check the contents or remove any shipping labels. However, doing so would depreciate the value of the cartridges almost at once. As long as the package is still factory sealed, you don’t need to worry about checking it for us.

When you’re ready to ship, be sure to overbox the package so that any shipping labels present on the cartridge package does not interfere with being shipped to us.

Bare in mind “Any toners shipped by themselves without a box will automatically be rejected.”

The Value of a Barcode

 

Another rule to follow when preserving the integrity of your toner cartridge is to not interfere with the package’s barcode. Not only does it help to identify the value of the brand but removing it would again, cause unnecessary damage to the package and you would not be paid the entire worth you would otherwise receive.

What’s in a Name?

 

When we consider each cartridge for purchase, the first thing we look for is the OEM or the Original Equipment Manufacturer. While there does exist plenty of generic and third-party sellers, Toner Connect only accepts cartridges from the popular brands. Such as Canon, Brother, Xerox, and Dell. For our full list of accepted manufacturers click here.

In our opinion quantity does not always mean quality. To find out more about why we’re toner snobs (and you should be too!), check out our “Why Toner Connect Only Buys OEM Toner” post. here.

We at Toner Connect want to give you the best bang for your buck. And now that you have the six proven ways to get the most out of your toner cartridges we can! Keeping your cartridges in mint condition will not only preserve the functionality of the cartridge but it will also pay off in the long run…literally!

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How To Make Money With Your Smartphone While Sitting At Your Desk

Free money.

The two most favorable words put together to make magic. Nowadays, while it’s still a blessing to have a job, some extra cash is always helpful – especially when its free.

In the past, there were more time-consuming routes to extra cash. Either you would spend a day walking your neighbor’s dog or you spent time rifling through your home for valuable assets you can part with at your local consignment store.

Today, things have gotten way easier and you can make some extra money by simply watching videos or taking surveys from your smartphone or tablet device! In exchange for watching these videos, you get points that are redeemable for different type of pay outs.

Some apps aren’t all that great though and you end up spending more time navigating through it than actually making money so, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites to help. If you’re looking for a passive income app that you can use even in your sleep, we’ve got you covered.

 

Rewardable TV

Acorns anyone? That’s how this app measures its points. Rewardable TV is from the parent company Rewardable and their attractive interface is easy to use. With playlists in different categories like Top 10 Sports and Funniest Comedy, you certainly won’t be bored with the 1-2 minute videos streaming through the app.

 

How does it work?

You could really let your phone work for you here even while you’re busy with your hands or asleep. All you would need to earn some acorns is a strong internet connection, an iPhone or Android smartphone or device and you’re all set. There are also other fun options for collecting acorns besides watching videos, like checking in at local stores or leaving them reviews. Tasks vary from time to time but with your notifications on, you won’t miss out.

Rewardable TV is favored most because of the lack of effort needed to run their videos. You can run as many as you want and on as much as 7 devices to increase your chances at more acorns, though you risk getting banned if they sniff you out.

How do you get paid?

Either on your iPhone or Android phone, you’re able to redeem your acorns for cash. Some long-time users advise on cashing out at $20 or $30 intervals since that money takes a minimum of ten days to show up in your account. There are options to cash out earlier if needed, so head over to their site and start making easy money.

Looking for other ways to make money from home?

Perk TV

This well-known mobile rewards app has lots to offer. Hilarious video, Netflix trailers and the chance to add some green to your wallet, Perk TV has a no limit cap on how many videos you can watch in order to earn perk points.

How does it work?

The goal is to earn as many perk points as you can through watching videos on your smartphone or tablet. One video is usually equivalent to 1 perk point. Though their policies state you must be actively watching the videos and only on one device, users admit that they’ve maximized their points and used multiple devices. Some even run videos on unused devices like old smartphones or gadgets.

How do you get paid?

There are a number of ways to collect payment on Perk TV. Some more popular options are in the forms of gift cards to your favorite stores like Starbucks, Target and Gap. Other times you can simply cash out and send your money to your PayPal account. A great bonus is that they also offer their Perk Plastic able to be used wherever Discover is accepted. Just load your earned money to the card and you’re all set!

 

Swagbucks

Popular and super easy to use, Swagbucks has been a source of passive income for many years now. Sign up takes only a few minutes and if you’re lucky enough to snag a referral code, you’re started off with as much as 70 SB or Swagbucks points.

How does it work?

Once you’re signed up either with your Facebook or email account, you’re ready to start getting some free perks. Swagbucks is full of options to get you loaded on SB points. Explore new special offers, check out some cool new recipes and catch some new shows set to stream in the coming season – there’s usually something for everyone. The best part is that you don’t even have to keep an eye on the videos while they play. So, even while you’re tied up at work, you could be making extra cash, letting your phone run videos while on silent.

Beyond that, they’ve added the choice for a browser add-on able to alert users on opportunities to earn more points. So, if you added the Swagbucks’ extension on your browser, shopping for something like sneakers at an online store like Walmart, could land you some extra SB. You can also learn about cash back rewards you might be eligible for while shopping so you’re saving money without even trying.

How do you get paid?

 

It’s not only the satisfaction of saving money that landed Swagbucks on our list but their variety for pay-outs is impressive. From redeeming Amazon gift cards to savings at your favorite stores, you have some options here to consider. If you’re looking for cash, you also have the option to cash out via Paypal.

 

FusionCash

 

Not as attractive as the other apps, they still offer a pretty good looking $5 sign up bonus. Fusioncash has been a part of passive income lists for a while and users have enjoyed their site.

How does it work?

Take some quick and easy surveys, refer your friends, click on ads, even post in their forum for bonus cash. Fusioncash doesn’t seem to run out of options for grabbing free money. They even offer extra money to follow them on twitter. Take a look around their site for more ways to cash in.

How do you get paid?

You would need a minimum of $25 on your account in order to cash out but making that kind of cash is pretty doable here. For example, they offer $1 when your referral signs up and $5 every time they cash out. Not too many brands offer these incentives so they’ve got something on their competition.

 

 

Passive income can be not so passive if you’re finding yourself putting in way too much effort. Watching videos on your smartphone or tablet device is as minimal as it gets. Maybe you might want to take some easy surveys, or refer your friends looking for extra cash, or you just like knowing you have the option for a separate income, any one of these apps can work for you.

 

Have you tried any passive income apps that have been helpful to you in the past? What was your experience like?

 

 

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How To Price Your Unused Toner For Sale

You’ve heard of the new way to get some serious extra cash in your pockets.

You’ve even heard it’s quick and easy.

 

… Selling your unused toner.

 

It puts money in your pocket and eases up your environmental conscience about adding to landfills.

 

But how do you even begin to start selling your unused toner?

 

Selling your toner on the internet probably makes you wary.

What do you look out for? Which companies do you look for? More importantly, how do you know if your unused toner could even be sold?

Let’s face it.

This is the internet.

And on the internet, there are virtual dark alleys and suspicious corners.

Around those corners, you can find hiked toner prices and unfair buyback terms for folks interesting in reselling.

Don’t get wrapped up in that mess.

You want to be able to have a successful selling experience that is hassle free and pocket friendly.

So how does one go about selling their toner?

And how do you know if you’ve priced it right?

How to Price Your Unused Toner

You have the toner.

Can it even be sold?

Let’s take a look at some of the things that automatically disqualify your unused toner for resale.

Boxing and packaging.

Toner buyback companies want to be able to buy your unused toner and offer it to the folks who need it most at discounted prices. In order to do so, the packaging and the box of the toner must be in excellent condition.

That means the box must NOT have:

  • Tears/rips
  • Markings
  • Dents
  • Stickers or labels

Original manufacturer shipping labels are accepted as the companies likely have a safe way to remove them.

Otherwise, you won’t be able to get a good deal on your toner – if any deal at all.

Think of it this way, if you were to purchase a new iPhone but had to select between one in a damaged box or one in a secured box.

You would pick that good looking secure one.

Why?

Because there’s no telling how the iPhone in the damaged box will work.

Toner buyback companies want the good, secure boxes, with the perfectly fine working toner inside.

Our reputation naturally depends on it because if we cannot guarantee that our OEM toners will work smoothly with your LaserJet printer, we won’t be in business.

Keep that in mind and store your boxes in a safe place – just in case.

A little parting tip; the style of the box matters. Printing companies update their box styles with their upgrades and therefore if your box looks glossed or updated, chances are, you’re on your way to a higher price.

 

Toner Popularity

The other thing to look out for is popularity.

How popular is your brand of unused OEM toner?

Is your toner HP, Xerox, Brother or Canon?

OEM companies are in the habit of making regular improvements and upgrades to their laser jet printers and accessories, therefore the demand in toner changes often.

That also means printers are in the habit of being discontinued.

If your printer is discontinued, you still have a chance to sell your unused OEM toner. It won’t get you as much cash as a more popular option but if you find the right company, you can still make something.

Key thing to remember here, time is not your friend in the toner business.

The older the toner, the higher the chances that the company has already phased out or completely replaced the model. Therefore, buyback companies are not eager to buy at a high price because the demand has decreased.

Tip: Make sure you include your toner model number when making arrangements to sell your unused toner. It helps the company narrow down the demand for your toner. That way, you get a more accurate quote on the value of your toner.

 

OEM or Compatible

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) cartridges are gold in the toner world.

If you have OEM unused toner cartridges, you’re banking in big time. Every buyback company wants it and will pay top dollar for it.

Compatibles, on the other hand, are not as high priced and some places don’t even accept them. It’s only because you can never truly know the outcome of a compatible toner cartridge. It doesn’t come with the upgrades like the OEM cartridges, so the future gets hazy.

 

Who do you sell your unused toner to?

You have two options when selling to a toner buyback company.

It can either be from a niche company specializing in toner products or one more generalized, specializing in an array of products including printers and other printing supplies.

The first option gets you the attention of a toner expert able to tell you more about your toner. Sometimes they even offer you a price breakdown as reference.

The second option is still a great one but chances are you won’t have the same experience (or price) as a company that has niched down and deal with only toner.

The best part?

You can shop around.

 

Before you select a buyback company that will give you your best price, fastest turnaround and most helpful customer service, look around.

 

Google is your best friend here as you can find reviews, deals and more about a company through a simple search.

Don’t miss out on getting your bang for your buck with your unused toner.

Do your research. 

Keep in mind that the buyback prices will depend on the company and their demand trends. Therefore, the faster they can get your toner off their shelves, the more they’re willing to pay.

We can help you navigate the process and feel free to ask us any questions anytime.

Our easy to use system makes it as easy as a few clicks to your next influx of cash.

Check out some of our reviews about our services so you know you’ll be in good hands.

 

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Fake It Til You Make It: How to Be a People Person Even If You’re Not

For a lot of us being a “people person” feels not only unattainable but even laughable. Without a shred of charisma flowing through your veins, it’s easy to feel like you’ll never have that office charm you so often seek.

But we at Toner Connect are here to tell you that’s not true! With a few of these tried and true tips, you’ll be on your way to charming your way to the top.

When you think of “people person” the word charismatic comes to mind and unfortunately you may even assume that only people born with it have it.

Luckily for you, that’s actually not true. Unlike the color of your eyes or the height of your forehead, charisma is not something that will be predetermined by your DNA.

Are some people more gifted at it?

Yep, but all it takes is a little practice and you can master this skill as well.

To make it easier, we’ve assembled a list of the best ways to make it happen.

Try to Relate

A skill that can be particularly effective for those in customer service, being able to relate to the person you’re communicating with can be a huge benefit. Nothing strengthens a conversation more than the ability to empathize.

If you’re speaking with someone and they are experiencing something you can relate to, share it with them!

For example, if you’re sitting in an interview and the interviewer mentions having a disobedient dog and you had the experience of dog sitting a particularly bad pet, share it! The other person will enjoy hearing something personal from you and it will create an excellent repertoire for the rest of your engagement.

Just make sure you keep it short and never stray too far from professionalism.

Express Genuine Emotion

In an article written for Business Insider, psychologist Ronald Riggio says “Charismatic individuals express their feelings spontaneously and genuinely. This allows them to affect the moods and emotions of others” In other words, the excitement you feel for a project or an idea can rub off on others if you’re willing to let that emotion shine through.

Likewise, negative emotions can have the same impact.

Think Eeyore-ish behavior. Business Insider referred to it as “emotional contagion”.

How you feel can have a negative or positive impact on those around you.

One of Charles Dickens’s most (in)famous characters from A Christmas Carol Ebenezer Scrooge, after being greeted with a cheerful “Merry Christmas!” announced: “Every idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas’ on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding and buried with a stake of holly through his heart.”

As delightfully descriptive as that is, it’s not the best response to a holiday greeting.

 

Listen with an Intent to Ask

Nothing will play to your strengths of emotional connection more than listening to the person you’re conversing with.

Surprisingly, one of the best ways to become more charismatic is not by talking but to surrender the floor to the other person and hearing them out.

Similarly, asking questions will reiterate how well you actually listened. It will help make the other person feel heard and more importantly, significant to you. Keep in mind, listening goes hand-in-hand with body language.

Be aware of how you’re standing.

Are you facing the person? Are your eyes on your phone or their face? Are your arms in a relaxed position? Psychology Today agrees saying “By animating your body language, engage others.”

Sharing is Caring

You’ve probably noticed that being open about yourself goes hand-in-hand with building people person skills and you would be right. Certain things about your life should, of course, be kept private and decided by your own common sense and discretion but feel free to share exciting or enjoyable things.

Forbes points out that “when people come alive about their passions or hobbies, they immediately become a lot more charismatic.” Concluding that “being bored with life is never equated with charisma.”

Alan Carniol from Interview Success Formula noted that “When you talk about a passion-the challenge that keeps you up at night, the people about, how you want to impact the world for the better-your energy will come through.”

Think about the hobbies you’re currently enjoying. Have you been hesitant about sharing them with others? Keeping quiet about your collection of model cars? Think no one will like you if you admit to jamming to Barry Manilow every morning?

Think again!

Even if people don’t feel the same they’ll still enjoy getting to know you better and the energy you’ll radiate from sharing something you love. And no matter what anyone says, “Can’t smile without you” will always be a classic. Keep it real Manilow, keep it real.

Be Prepared

As the Boys Scouts of America like to say, “be prepared”. Now you’re probably asking what has that got to do with being charismatic? A lot actually. Think about the last office meeting you attended. Was there one person in the room that seemed to have all the right answers?

Either the presenter or attendee? Chances are that person was oozing confidence, and in turn, it fueled their charisma.

Want to know why? Just ask the Boy Scouts. They were prepared. In the same Forbes article, writer Simon Reynolds points out that “one of the most powerful ways to come across as charismatic is to really, really know your stuff.”

So the next time you’re preparing for a meeting, presentation, interview etc…go the extra mile to be as well prepared as you can. You’ll be surprised at how well your self-confidence will boost your people person skills.

Concern yourself more with building others up and you’ll be surprised at how frequently it will lift you as well.

Is that Humble Pie I smell?

One final thought for building your charisma is to make note of where you hold the value of your self-importance.

There is a big difference between someone who is confident and likable as opposed to someone who is egotistical and annoying.

Luke Evans gave an excellent example in his portrayal of the pompous and slightly insane Gaston from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Going so far as having the character proclaim that Belle only deserves him because “she’s the only one as beautiful as me”. Talk about your people person.

Ashley Stetts says in her Elite Daily article, “Those who are truly socially successful and charismatic never speak about all the stuff they have or all the amazing things that they’re doing, their reputation will speak for itself. Being humble is a very powerful quality that screams confidence and charisma, and it’s a shame that so few people realize this.”

Those who rely on others to pad their own ego will need it often. Even Gaston needed a whole tavern of people to sing his praises literally using his own name before he felt better.

Concern yourself more with building others up and you’ll be surprised at how frequently it will lift you as well.

Possessing the ability to charm people right and left doebs not have to be an impossible task. As with all things it will take practice and persistent but in the end, it will always pay off. You do have the skill to be the “people person” you’ve always dreamed of and with Toner Connect’s help, you have the potential to get there in the end.

 

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