Invitation Paper Choice – Buy Specialty Papers On The Web

Paper.com, an innovator in the market for office paper, fine papers and specialty papers, announces a new Web site for paper buyers. The company, which launched the Web site in June 2003 after a year of research and development, has cultivated a customer base of commercial and instant printers, design and marketing firms, home office entrepreneurs and various small-to-medium businesses with systematic purchasing requirements.

“We have opened the market to buyers by increasing their choices, offering competitive pricing in a convenient, single source Web-portal,” said John Engel, founder of Paper.com. “Previously, customers had limited access to specialty paper and hard-to-find items. When they did, it was in cumbersome paper catalogs from a few merchants, often not in their region. Today, our customers can explore over 8,000 products available internationally by search term, category, theme, brands, specialty products and even paper mill,” he added.

How does Paper.com achieve all this? Paper.com specializes only in paper and paper-related products, unlike other vendors who sell mostly office products or printing. This enables Paper.com to work in volume that others can’t match. The company has contracted to buy paper directly from independent paper merchants around the world who get the very best prices from the mills and passes on the savings to customers. “If we're not competitive, tell us and we’ll find a new supplier. When the paper mills compete, we all win,” noted Engel.

Paper.com focuses on making order processing and customer service as efficient and effective as possible using the latest in technology. First time buyers are offered free shipping and an online paper forum has been instituted to help educate people about paper topics. Orders are accepted by secure credit card transaction, while corporate accounts are also available. Customer service is provided via a library of “Frequently Asked Questions” and a Live Chat function, so customers can get quick assistance during operating hours. Another great feature of Paper.com is the integration of the online paper store directly with UPS's online shipping tools to calculate shipping charges on-the-fly-during an order.

Paper.com is constantly adding new suppliers of paper around the world. Paper suppliers and merchants interested in selling through Paper.com are encouraged to review the site and submit a contact form. A sales affiliate program is also available to selected complementary business Web sites wishing to make commissions on referrals.

Drawing on his previous experience as founder of e-Media, an early Internet marketing and video streaming company, Mr. Engel concludes, “Retailing over the Internet is making a comeback. This is an excellent example of the power of the Internet to make markets work for customers. In just five months, we have already had customers from around the world tell us Paper.com is a service long overdue.”

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