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The Staples preview ad is available online now, and there's one hot deal in particular that I want you to know about now. Staples is offering FREE backpacks after Easy Rebate next week! They had a really nice selection available last year, so you'll want to plan on shopping early Sunday for the best choices.
I'll post a list of the best supplies deals on Saturday!
Tara Kuczykowski is a married mom of three boys and two girls, ages 4 to 10 years, living in Columbus, OH.
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man! i already got the kids their backpacks for this year. i thought it was good that wags had them 2 for $9.98! oh, well, maybe i can buy some for my girls and put them up for next year!
Tamika, my situation is the opposite. My daughter wanted to buy her backpack this week but I told her that staples probably would have the easy rebate thing again, like last year. Whew!
The preview ad shows 50% off all backpacks...I think I'm missing something. I'm not real familiar with Staples rebates. Do you think they'd do this deal online? My college age daughter is out of state & I'd love for her to pick one for me to have it shipped to her.
THANKS!
I see the same deal as Lori... 50% off. It asked for my zipcode, so I guess maybe we don't get the deal where we live or something. :(
Make sure you click on Upcoming Weekly Ad. I missed it the first time also.
Do they do this online also?
Here's the fine print from the ad:
Valid 7/25/2010-7/31/2010. Valid in store, by phone or online. Limit one rebate per household. Not valid on previous purchases. Selection varies by store.
I have a question...with the paper that is $.01 after rebate...it says that you can only get 2 rebates per household...does this mean EVER. This is what I mean: 2 weeks ago, they had this same deal on the paper with the rebate. So, I currently have 2 of the rebates going through. Can I buy 2 more and get the rebates? or do my current rebates mean that I can't get anymore?
Sara, rebates generally read 2 rebates per household, by certain dates. So under one rebate deal it may run 3 months and you can only get 2 rebates during that 3 month promotion. When a new, same promotion happens, you can get the allowed promotions then. It all depends on the fine print but sales and rebates are a different ballgame. Example, a sale you may be limited to 2 but you walk out the store or comeback the next day you can get 2 more. Rebates go through a clearing house that keeps track of your address and won't let you get more than one sent to you but you can have them sent to your family or friend's address in your name if you want more than one deal.
For anyone who has already gotten a backpack, this deal is a great way to get a backpack and filled it with supplies for the needy. Locally, we have project backpack as do many other areas. Now more than ever they are needed.
so is the rebate in the form of a instant gift card or is it mailed to you later after you file for the rebate?? just wondering this is the first time doing this deal!
I was wondering if you can buy more Staples copy paper that they're advertising this week for 1 cent again if you already did that during the deal two weeks ago. Is it a new rebate period or does it last for a month like Rite Aid's? I'm new to rebates at Staples so I wanted to ask before I get it wrong. Thanks.
@Eleaves--that is essentially the same question that I had! I looked at the rebate details and the FAQ and I never did find a real concrete answer so I have an e-mail in to Staples customer service. When I get an answer, I will reply!
Good to know I'm not the only one. :)
The rebate for the last copy paper was 7/11 - 7/14( Looked at my rebate receipt). So I believe this copy paper is under a new rebate.
uh, you get a Staples gift card back...so how is this free??
you have to buy a crappy backpack at Staples then you get a Staples gift card back, to buy more crap at staples. so how is this free???
The post clearly says "free after easy rebate," meaning that what you get back makes up for what you spent. If you don't like the terms of the deal, don't do it - go pay full price somewhere else and get nothing back. Nobody is dragging you to Staples with a gun to your head.
jessie i undastand wat u tryna say bud dhat last part gun 2 yo head dhat juz messed up.u aint hav 2 say dhat.dang
booo! not in my area.... and i can't seem to access the deal
CALM DOWN wtf....
Note that you do not get cash back, but a Staples gift card!
Getting a Staples gift card is no different than earning ExtraCare bucks at CVS, or UP Rewards at Rite Aid! All of the retailers want you to come back and spend the money in their store. I can always use it on school supplies or printer ink or paper, so it is a good deal to me. And I wouldnt consider a Jansport backpack crappy...not for my elementary aged kids anyway!
OK, well it's not technically free. I put down $20+ for a backpack and get a Staples Giftcard back.
I can't take that staples gift card and buy Filet Mignon or fill up my tank at the Exxon. That is what I thought..
Are any of you familiar with this ad enough to know if it includes "laptop backpacks" as well as other "backpacks"? I see their web site has separate categories for these 2 types. Thanks!
Mike -
It did last year. I got a $120 laptop backpack, and got my $120 rebate. I'm not sure how they can do this, but I love Staples!
Kevin.
nice
Perfect...Thank you, Kevin!!
they actually have really nice backbacks...like the swiss ones. 2 of my kids have had theirs for 4 years...i am going to get my other kid one with this rebate deal....can't you always use paper (use the rebate on paper!!) And my husband had the roller lap top backpack that worked awesome when he travled for business......
Thank you! I couldn't believe it until I actually did it myself! I'm definitely bookmarking your site!
Actually, I am looking for 300 free backpacks to help children who simply can't afford them. Staples, can you help me? This is for the 2011-2012 school year Pre-K thru 5.
dhat really nice bud wat bout middle nd high skool 2?
I'm writing to help the needy supply their kids with back pack 229-244-2473
i only 11 nd i told meh ma bout dha reb8 nd she was like halllelugah i think i spelled dhat rite.free backpacks wowwwwwwww! imma get up at 11 a.m. imma run n dha sto nd get a mesh backpack. i goin 2 applin so it gotta b clear or mesh.clear sho 2 mut stuff so imma get mesh u cnt relly c dhat mut stuff bud u can c through it dough.anyway deucez!!!!!!!!!!
i looked up the upcoming ad in several different zip code and they all said save 50% on backpacks.. hmm
Katie, this post if from 20101. Sorry!
This is a old post? They are only 50% off this year.... : (
This is a old post? They are only 50% off this year.... : ( : (