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Re:How to get your lying printer to use up all its ink by tlrobinson on Saturday August 23, 2008 @08:16PM (#284916)
And, of course, razor blades.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Razor_and_blades_business_model

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Re:How to get your lying printer to use up all its ink by whatusername on Sunday August 24, 2008 @10:03AM (#285162)
I spent 6 months working at a certain razor company. I got a small discount on blades, but the razors (with 1 blade) were just about free. (4 years later - I've finished off my stash!)

Don't forget the more modern varients: PC/Internet and Cell-Phone/Calls

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