THE DESK INDEX
Prices & ordering
How do the three current office offers compare by selling unit?
A pad, a pen and a 100-folder box need different denominators.
Are 80 sheets and 160 pages the same quantity?
Count physical sheets, writable sides and delivered pads separately.
How do box, pack and carton labels change an order?
A shipping container is not a reliable substitute for the exact selling quantity.
When does a stationery unit-cost comparison become misleading?
Compare like tasks and known quantities before declaring a cheaper choice.
What must be checked when a manufacturer sends checkout elsewhere?
Seller identity, a displayed reference price and return terms need separate confirmation.