This Lab Procurement Hack Will Save You Money

Think you’re getting the best price on VWR and Fisher Scientific? Think again.

We all love scientific suppliers, and for good reason: these companies sell almost everything. Despite these companies being dominate in supplying researchers, it’s easy to assume that you’re always getting the best price – but that’s often not the case. Yes, we know about your start-up, moving, academic, bulk, special birthday quote, awesome promo discount, but you’re likely overpaying. Luckily, there’s an easy way to outsmart the marketplace and get better pricing.

The secret. Lab Spend.

Recommended by Lab Manager magazine, this genius website has gained popularity among researchers for its pricing search engine tool. It can save you tons of money. And, yes, it can show you savings even if you have special pricing!

It’s easy to use, just enter a catalog number and pricing histogram appears:

Now you know if you’re overpaying! If so, ask your sales rep for quote, shop around, Lab Spend will even give you quotes automatically and get a fair price.

The next time you shop on Fisher or VWR, check Lab Spend to know ensure you help you get the lowest price possible. In seconds, you have a better idea of the market price that can save you thousands. And here’s the best part: Fisher Scientific and VWR are just the beginning! Lab Spend also accepts manufacturer catalog numbers so you can save on everything from gloves to freezers.