Big Savings on the Web?

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Big Savings via the Web?

Television ads suggest that you can save big if you purchase your preventive meds from the internet. We made a quick comparison of our costs for Interceptor Yellow (26-50# size) versus a heavily advertised web based source. We assumed clients would be able to save a little money due to the high volume, low overhead nature of web based companies. We were very surprised to find that a client purchasing 6 tablets would spend $3.26 more through the web based source than they would have spent at our hospital. A 12 tablet purchased showed the client spending $4.56 more through the web based source.

When we compared Frontline Topspot prices, we were really shocked. Even without shipping, the web based prices were as much as $5.81 more than our prices. With shipping, you could lose over $11.00 when purchasing Topspot from this web based source.

  

In addition, there are a variety of concerns that we have when medications are obtained from supply sources that we are not familiar with. Is it really the medicine it says it is? Is it from the real manufacturer? Was it handled and stored properly?

   

It is possible to save money on occasion through web based shopping. But it is also possible to lose money as we have found. With medications critical to your pet's wellbeing, we don't think you should take any unnecessary chances. We know our suppliers. Their reps stop in regularly to answer question and concerns. We have absolute confidence that we can provide your best value for pet medication needs. E-mail me if you have any questions about this matter at DRSTEIN@ASAH.NET.

 
Interceptor Yellow

6 tabs

Interceptor Yellow

12 tabs

Our charge = $25.68 Our charge = $45.41

Web based source = $28.94

($22.95+5.99s&h)

(You would lose $3.26)

Web based source = $49.97

($43.98+5.99s&h)

(You would lose $4.56)

Click here to view actual web based info

(Don't forget to include shipping & handling when comparing internet prices)

Click here to view actual web based info

(Don't forget to include shipping & handling when comparing internet prices)

 

Frontline Topspot Medium(dogs)

3 Tubes

Frontline Topspot Medium(dogs)

6 Tubes

Our charge = $28.68 Our charge = $51.00

Web based source = $35.94

($29.95+5.99s&h)

(You would lose $7.26)

Web based source = $61.98

($55.99+5.99s&h)

(You would lose $10.98)

Click here to view actual web based info

(Don't forget to include shipping & handling when comparing internet prices)

Click here to view actual web based info

(Don't forget to include shipping & handling when comparing internet prices)

 
Click here to see a complete comparison of Interceptor and Topspot prices
 
  
 
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