Saving Money on Label Holders

Cut costs by looking for smart ways to buy label holders
By Tara McClendon, Freelance Writer/Editor Tara McClendon Saving money on label holder items doesn't always mean that you will buy the cheapest holder you can find. Often, using smart shopping techniques can help you save money in the long run, though you might have to spend a bit more upfront.

One way to cut costs is to purchase smaller label holders. Often a distributor of label holders will charge more for larger labels, so if you can make do with the smaller size, go for it. Other ways to save money on label holders include the following choices:

1. Purchase an adhesive label holder or another type of holder that you can reuse, like a magnetic label holder.

2. Work with companies that offer rewards, so your future purchases won't cost as much.

3. Find companies that offer corporate discounts or wholesale opportunities.

Reuse label holders to cut down on costs

There are many label holders on the market that manufacturers design for you to reuse including adhesive, magnetic and clip-on holders. Label holder hardware often comes with the mounting materials, and you can move it whenever you need by remounting it. While some of these label holders may cost more, when you factor in the savings you get from not having to buy new ones all the time, you should find it to be a long-run savings.
Try:  Vinylenevelop.com provides detailed information on a reusable zip-tie label holder. While it may cost more upfront, the zip-tie feature ensures the label stays where you need it until you're ready to reuse it. Material Flow & Conveyor Systems provides a description of several label holders, including ones you can reuse, and includes a list of the types of materials for which each label holder works best.

Put reward points to work for your label holder budget

With reward points, you can usually accumulate the points to get a nice discount on products that you buy from the company. In some cases, you may get a rebate that you can put toward your next label holder purchase, and it may even cover the cost of the purchase. To make sure you save money, look for reward programs without an annual or membership fee.
Try:  Earn up to a 5% reward when you purchase items like the Snap & Scrap Photo Box with Label Holder from ScrapMasters. The box comes with label holder hardware and is comparable to storage boxes without it. Office Depot offers a 10% reward program for customers who purchase office supplies like label holders or a label roll holder.

Look for a distributor of label holders that offers discounts or wholesale opportunities

One way for saving money on label holder items is to cut out the middle man or to find a middle man that will take less money, such as buying wholesale. Discount vendors often sell top-line items at reduced costs. Though they make less per sale, they make more sales, which is how they can afford to offer discounts.
Try:  See Jane Work offers details on its corporate discount program. You can take advantage of it to purchase items like its clip-on binder label holder, which is reusable. Aigner Index, a leading manufacturer of label holders, sells its products on a wholesale basis to businesses that have an account with the company. The company carries a variety of label holders, including its T-slot label holder.