Jul
11

Turn a profit buying school supplies at Staples this week! Here’s how.

Staples

Now I don't have a Staples anywhere in my neck of the woods, but these deals are just so great I might have to make the trek out!

To make your sweet deals even sweeter, there is a $5 off your $20 purchase coupon on the front page of the ad (UPDATE: please print this from the Staples website or bring the copy that was in your weekend paper.  Sadly, it is NOT available on the ads in the store!  I found out the hard way this AM.).  You can print it and bring it to the store with you.  View the entire Staples ad here (it's currently under Sneak Peak).  Oh, and note while most of the deals are 7/12 – 7/18 a couple are only through 7/15 (I've noted which ones).

Staples Copy Paper 8.5 X 11, 500 sheets
On sale for $3.69
Submit for Staples Easy Rebate of $3.68 (Limit 2)*
Bottom line: $0.01
Valid 7/12 – 7/15 only!

Staples Photo Paper, 4X6
On sale for $9.99
Submit for Staples Easy Rebate of $8.99 (Limit 2)*
Bottom line: $1 after rebate

1-cent sale (Limit 2)
#2 pencils, 8-pack
Valid 7/12 – 7/15 only!

$1 sale (all Limit 2)
Bic White Out, 2-pack (ADDED!  $0.50-off-1 printable)
Sharpie Highlighters, 6-pack
Erasers, 3-pack
Bic Velocity Stick Fashion Pens, 5-Pack ($1 printable) = FREE!! (UPDATE: seems to be no longer available!)
Scotch Magic Tape ($0.50-off-2 from 4/5 Red Plum) = $0.75 each
Acme Blunt or Pointed Scissors
Staples Pencil Boxes
Staples Mini Stapler

Here is the shopping trip I'd likely plan:

  • 2 Copy Paper
  • 1 Photo Paper
  • 2 Bic Velocity Pens
  • 2 8-pack Pencils
  • 2 Scotch Tape
  • 1 Highlighters or other $1 item

Subtotal: $20.39
Coupons: $7.50 (the $5-off-$20, (2) $1 Bic, (1) $0.50-off-2 Scotch)
Pay: $12.89

Submit for Staples Easy Rebates: $16.35
Bottom line: Profit of $3.46!!

That's what I call a smokin' hot deal!  (A big thank you to bloggers Coupon Journey and Deal Seeking Mom for helping me piece together these deals.)

*Did you know Staples had a rebate program?  I only discovered this recently.  According to Coupon Journey, your rebate receipt will print out at the register.  So make sure to pay attention to what you receive.  2

Print Friendly

This post may contain affiliate links. When you use them, you support this site. Thank you!

{ 3 comments… read them below or add one }

Katrina Qualls July 11, 2009 at 10:18 pm

Do you know if the rebates are for a check that can be cashed or are they like Rite Aid where you have to use the check at the store at a later time?

Reply

Angela Russell July 11, 2009 at 10:27 pm

Hi there! I’ve never done Staples’ rebate program (but will this week for the first time!). I went to their site and I’m pretty sure you’d get a check.

Incidentally, I always deposit my Rite Aid checks at the Bank…there is a routing number on there and everything…I’ve never had an issue. I’ve also heard you can use them at the Rite Aid stores. Thought I’d throw that out there in case you wanted the option of putting that rebate money back in your bank account instead!

Reply

jeanette July 11, 2009 at 11:06 pm

i have done a few staples rebates and they send you a check that you can cash or deposit

Reply

Leave a Comment

Previous post:

Next post: