Buy & Sell discounted paper, envelopes and more…
Looking for small quantities of paper and envelopes? Want to turn excess inventory into profit? BrokenCartons.com is an e-commerce marketplace that helps members "BUY & SELL" discounted paper related products using our co-operative platform.
BrokenCartons has its roots deeply planted in the paper, printing and recycling industries since the late 60's. After decades of struggling with the difficulties of purchasing small quantities of paper and envelopes, we decided a better solution was needed.
Printing papers are usually sold in "full cartons" only. If a job requires a small amount or "broken carton", you may still have to buy a full carton and run the risk of leftovers sitting on the shelve. When forced to purchase more paper than you need, what do you do with your overstock?
BrokenCartons makes business better by helping members buy and sell discounted paper & envelopes, packaging & supplies, parts & equipment and much more. Our strong supplier relationships and growing membership enables us to provide the best products at the best prices.
Pairing our services with respected industry experts provides even greater value to our members. These partnerships allow us to offer the most in-depth and diverse portfolio of products and services within the industry.
Since BrokenCartons works closely with printers, paper merchants and recycling companies, you'll find what you need when you need it. BrokenCartons accepts products commonly used in Commercial & Graphic Arts, Offset & Digital Printing, Large-Format, Packaging and many other industries.
So why choose BrokenCartons? You'll benefit from our:
COOPERATIVE PLATFORM
INTERNATIONAL REACH
SIGNIFICANT MARKETING BUDGET
Our Mission is to provide members access to discounted paper, envelopes, packaging, supplies and more.
Our Purpose is to fulfill our members needs and enhance their competitive position.
Our Goal is to drive meaningful change within the paper, printing & recycling industries using a co-operative platform.
Keywords: PAPER, DISCOUNTED PAPER, ENVELOPES, LABELS, PRINT BROKERS, CARD STOCK, PACKAGING
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We came up with the idea of BrokenCartons on August 4, 2010. After several years of negotiating we purchased the domain (BrokenCartons.com), secured the technology needed for an e-commerce marketplace and raised close to $100,000 for web development. We started work in 2012 and launched BrokenCartons.com June 1, 2015.
What is your primary product or service?
BrokenCartons.com helps members BUY and SELL discounted paper & envelopes, packaging & supplies, parts & equipment relating to the Paper & Printing industries.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I am a 30 year veteran of the Graphic Arts with experience in Typography, Layout & Design, Pre-press, Color Management, Retouching, Paper and Printing. I am also president at High Mountain Graphics, a small format offset & digital printing company located in Northern New Jersey.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We care about our environment and it reflect in our business model. Most printers "recycle" excess inventory. BrokenCartons extends the lifecycle of paper products by helping members SELL unwanted inventory.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Currently we operate on the internet as an e-commerce marketplace. We are planning on opening a paper warehouse in Northern New Jersey in late 2016.
Provide detailed directions to your location
You can visit us online at www/BrokenCartons.com.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards, checks, PayPal and cash.
Which areas do you service?
Since BrokenCartons works closely with printers, paper merchants and recycling companies, you'll find what you need when you need it. BrokenCartons accepts products commonly used in Commercial & Graphic Arts, Offset & Digital Printing, Large-Format, Packaging and many other industries.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Rick and Terri Shields manage daily operations.
What are your hours of operation?
We are open 8 am till 6 pm (EST) Monday thru Friday. Our website www.BrokenCartons.com is open 24 hours, seven days a week.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Referrals are the highest Compliment.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
“I'm a greater believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it”
― Thomas Jefferson