How to Find and Buy Genuine Virgin Canon Cartridges on eBay

Question:

I have been looking for empty virgin canon cartridges, so I went down your suggestion of looking for the keywords on eBay. To answer the question, I found a seller in Wembley, UK, who has a set of black and color cartridges that look like they may work.

However, the total cost (including shipping) is still high (€11.93 per cartridge + €15.12 shipping). I want your opinion on whether these cartridges are worth purchasing.

I rely on your guidance to recommend what needs to be done and save me from spending where it is not necessary as I am not an expert on printer refilling and maintenance. Should I recommend these cartridges or find something else?

Answer:

The Post-Processing of “Virgin” Cartridges

Virgin cartridge means a cartridge is never changed or used to change a cartridge. This is important because:

As a result, virgin cartridges often perform better when refilled than cartridges that have been refilled multiple times.

Others mislabel their products, stating they’re virgin when they’ve just been cleaned and used. Reused cartridges may not correctly hold ink and can leak, or clog.

Evaluating the eBay Listing

Here are a few things to consider before buying from this seller:

Price and Shipping Costs:

The total price €27.05 (€11.93 per cartridge + €15.12 shipping), which is relatively high for empty cartridges.

If you are being shipped from the UK, the seller must know there may be import fees or customs duties when shipping your goods to Italy.

Alternate sellers selling bulk packs or cheaper shipping rates might offer better pricing.

Seller Rating and Feedback:

Check the seller’s feedback rating and customer reviews.

If prior buyers say the cartridges aren’t virgin, that’s a red flag.

However, if the seller has a good rating (over 98%), and additional reviews that agree with the product description, it would be a safer purchase.

Alternative Buying Options

Before you make a deal breaker decision, I encourage you to check other several sources:

Other eBay Listings:

If you want to compare prices, you can try searching for a Canon empty genuine OEM cartridge or an empty Canon original cartridge.

Some sellers list similar products at lower prices or offer free shipping.

Bulk Sellers:

Other suppliers sell several empty cartridges with a lower price per unit.

Make sure purchasing a set of four or six cartridges is possible, not just two.

Local Suppliers in Italy:

Buying from an Italian seller might save shipping and reduce the risk of customs delays.

Search Italian e-commerce websites or vendors specializing in printer supply, as they may offer OEM empty cartridges at a competitive price.

Final Recommendation

Purchasing from a seller with a good reputation, high ratings, and a clear indication that the cartridges are virgin may be safe. Given the total cost, I recommend exploring other options before diving in.

Let me know if you’d like me to help evaluate another listing! Thanks for your support, and have a wonderful day.

More Help for Fixing and Replenishing Printers

Cartridges can be challenging to find and refill, and while we can offer some advice, we do not provide remote troubleshooting or support. However, we offer an in-house diagnostic and repair service at our local service facility: BCH Technologies Printer Repair Service.

We run on a first-come, first-served basis as the demand is extremely high, please allow some time before your printer can be processed. … of how to deal with broken parts of a printer... (or printer). That said, we realize our pricing can get a little pricey, and we would like to encourage customers to do DIY repair and refill whenever possible.

If you would like more refill guides or troubleshooting guides, visit our YouTube Channel: BCH Technologies YouTube Channel. Search for videos on cartridge refilling, troubleshooting, and maintenance using the search function (🔍) on our channel. As we’ve created so many videos over the years, this is the fastest way to find what’s relevant.

Thank you again for contacting us. I value your faith in my perspective and am glad to assist. Again, if you have another listing and want my input, just ask! Have a wonderful day!