Shop the Minitex Garage Sale for deep discounts on library products!

Get ready to explore the depths of savings! Minitex is cracking open its **Cavern of Library Bargains** and it's packed with deals you won’t want to miss.

Whether you're tagging, labeling, printing, or protecting your collection, our garage sale is your opportunity to scoop up high-quality library products at jaw-dropping discounts of 50–75% off, including RFID tags, overlays, ribbons, and more.

Why the markdowns? These items were opened, returned, or delivered with boxes crunched or crushed — but the products inside are still good.

What’s in the Cavern?

Here’s a peek at the library loot waiting to be claimed:

• CD8 Hub RFID Tags – $325 (50% off)
  • Rolls of RFID tags specifically designed for CDs and DVDs. Although the packaging was opened, the tags are unused and fully functional.
  • Only 3 rolls available!
• D4/Basis ISO Tags  – $199.50 (50% off)
  • Returned due to damaged boxes, but these smart ISO-compliant RFID tags are perfect for tracking and inventory.
  • Only 2 rolls available.
• DCD-2 Compact Disc Overlays – $99.50 (50% off)
  • Need to protect your CDs? These overlays are just the thing. Boxes may be marked or damaged, but the overlays are good to go.
  • 30 units total**, including some with handwritten labels.
• SB-3 Audio Cassette Strips – $30 (50% off)
  • Still serving libraries with cassette collections! Strips come in slightly squished boxes, but the product is unaffected.
  • 7 boxes in stock.
• B2 Double-Sided RFID Strips – $75 (50% off)
  • Programmable, adhesive on both sides, and available in bulk. Some boxes show their battle scars, others are returned stock with previous 3M packaging, others have boxes that are written on.
  • 44 boxes total.
• Zebra 5095 Resin Ribbons – From $5.63 (50% off)
  • High-performance, sealed resin ribbons in two sizes. Ideal for ZD411T and ZD611T printers. Stock includes:
    • 1 roll at $17.50 (was $35)
    • 10 rolls at $5.63 each (was $11.25)
• DYNALAB Labels – $29.50 (50% off)
  • Glossy, permanent labels with perforations. Great for shelf or item labeling. Boxes returned but rolls inside are untouched.
  • 4 rolls available.
• One-Time™ Decoupler UMD-11v – $225 (75% off)
  • Designed for unlocking One-Time™ Security Cases. These units are brand new and deeply discounted.
  • Just 2 available — perfect for media collections.
• 766 Cassette Desensitizers – $243.75 (75% off)
  • Portable, hand-held tools for desensitizing 3M Security Strips in cassette cases — no removal required. Unused stock.
  • 5 units left.

How to claim your treasure

Want to make one of these deals yours? Here's how:

Check our spreadsheet to see what's available (will be updated regularly)
Email: minitexproducts@umn.edu and include in the subject line, "Garage Sale Items"

Quantities are limited and all items are first-come, first-served — once they’re gone, they’re gone! Must pay regular shipping costs of $15/order. 

Whether you're tagging, desensitizing, labeling, or just bargain-hunting, there’s something for every savvy librarian.

Don’t miss out — these deals are too good to shelve! Happy hunting!

If you have other library product needs

Minitex understands the financial challenges libraries face, and we’re committed to helping you stretch your budget further. Don’t miss this opportunity to equip your library with the best products while enjoying the benefits of cost savings by purchasing through Minitex! Minitex is proud to support libraries in making smart, cost-effective purchasing decisions. By ordering through CPERS, libraries can reduce administrative burdens and save both time and money — all while receiving the high-quality products they need.

To order, visit the Shop Minitex website or contact Dana Kocienda. 
Email:  minitexproducts@umn.edu
Fax:  612-624-4508
Products Phone:  612-625-9527
Direct Phone: 612-625-5014

Cooperative Purchasing is brought to you by Minitex, supported by funding from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.