Staples this week!

Okay, Staples again. It takes a little bit out of pocket, but you’ll get it all back and then some…considering that they have everything in stock (ack!).

Scenario (Buy 1 of each free after rebate item):
**Electric Pencil Sharpener $10
**Zebra Cadoozles 0.7 mm mechanical pencils, 10/pack $2.99
**Zebra Sarasa retractable gel pens, medium, black, 5/pack $4.99
**Pentel Handy Lines retractable assorted highlighters, 4/pack $4.99
**Staples photo supreme 8½" x 11" paper, 50/pack $12.98 (if bought alone, it would be $1 after rebate)
**Backpack priced around $15

Total: $50.95

Use the $10 off $50 Office Depot Coupon (they take competitor coupons!)

Pay: $40.95 + tax

Rebates Received: $49.95 ($10 Pencil Sharpener, $2.99 Mechanical Pencils, $4.99 Gel Pens, $4.99 highlighters and $11.98 Staples Photo Supreme Paper Easy Rebates + 100% back in Staples Rewards for backpack)

Final Cost: $9 overage!

Terms defined:
Easy Rebate – SUPER easy, your receipt prints out all the information you need. After your purchase, take a few minutes at the computer and enter your receipt numbers, a check will come in the mail in a few weeks
Staples Rewards – with a Staples Reward card you get 10% back quarterly on all ink/toner and paper purchases, you also get $3 for every used ink/toner you turn in. Staples Rewards are mailed to your home and may be used on future Staples purchases.