Paper Buying 101

Buying paper is a topic that gets discussed frequently in any catalog operation. And since paper is such a large percentage of a catalog’s printing cost, the topic certainly requires frequent attention.

Advantages: Buying Paper

Price: It’s often thought that buying paper directly from the mill or through a broker presents an opportunity for price per 100 wt. savings, especially if purchased in large quantities. It’s assumed that if you buy the paper yourself, you can avoid a markup or administrative fee that the printer adds when it purchases the paper for you.