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Print Buyer Quick Poll
Note: PBO's Quick Poll should only be completed by print buyers. However,
printers and other non-print buyers can
view
the real-time results here.
This week's question:
In the past year, how much money do you believe you saved your organization on its print projects?
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a) At least $5,000
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b) $6,000 to $25,000
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c) $26,000 to $74,000
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d) $75,000 to $124,000
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e) $125,000 to $249,000
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f) Over $250,000
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Print Buyer Quick Poll
In the past year, how much money do you believe you saved your organization on its print projects?| a) At least $5,000 | 3% | | | b) $6,000 to $25,000 | 18% | | | c) $26,000 to $74,000 | 17% | | | d) $75,000 to $124,000 | 17% | | | e) $125,000 to $249,000 | 14% | | | f) Over $250,000 | 32% | |
Printer's Quick Poll
Note: PBO's Quick Poll should only be completed by printers. However, print
buyers can
view
the real-time results here.
This week's question:
How important is it for print buyers to have solid knowledge of different types of printing equipment?
Printer's Quick Poll
How important is it for print buyers to have solid knowledge of different types of printing equipment?| a) very important | 52% | | | b) somewhat important | 47% | | | c) not important at all | 1% | |
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Domtar is the largest integrated marketer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America with recognized brands such as Cougar®, Lynx® Opaque Ultra, Husky® Opaque Offset, First Choice® and Domtar EarthChoice®.
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PCPI provides robust education and resources to help print professionals provide greater value to their organizations. www.pcpi.org 
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HERE'S WHAT NEW AT PBO & PCPI:
LAUNCHING NEW WEBSITES:
In the next few weeks, we will be launching new websites for Print Buyers Online.com and PCPI. Our new sites will offer you more ways to connect with other print buyers and easier tools to get useful information on print buying. Check back soon!
LIKE US ON FB:
I don't know about you, but I spend a lot of time on FaceBook. Unfortunately, it's taken me until now to get PBO and PCPI pages on FB. But to make up for a slow start, we'll post daily tips on our page, so take a moment to Like us so that you can benefit. Also, I've got some great wisdom to share from other print buyers - coming up on our page.
Best wishes,
Suzanne Morgan
President & Founder
Print Buyers Online.com & PCPI
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WORLD BANK STUDY: JUSTICE FOR FORESTS, IMPROVING CRIMINAL JUSTICE EFFORTS TO COMBAT ILLEGAL LOGGING 
The World Bank just released a 56-page report entitled “Justice for Forests: Improving Criminal Justice Efforts to Combat Illegal Logging.” Since the publication is likely to be of interest to many of you, we’ve attached a one-page summary of the report’s context and recommendations at the link here.
The following link provides the full 56-page report: www.worldbank.org
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QUESTION
WHY IS THERE SUCH A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN PRICE?
I often bid my jobs out to three or more printers who I perceive to be very similar in their capabilities, size of company, and quality. Sometimes when I get the quotes back, there is a huge difference in price. One printer could bid at $16,000, one at $8,000 and one at $13,000. I'm miffed. Why do I get such a wide price range?
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Q&A: HOW DO I TELL MY PRINTER THAT THEIR QUALITY IS POOR?
As a print buyer, I receive a lot of calls from print reps. Recently I was contacted by a rep from a printer that did a large volume of work for my company in the past. We discontinued our relationship with his shop a few years ago, before I came to the company, because of substandard quality and service levels.
I have a stack of very detailed documentation.... (MORE)
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