Staples Rewards – Read the Fine Print and then take advantage of it!

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:30:05 +0000

Two and a half years ago when we first moved to our current city, we made our first trip to Staples for some basic supplies for our house. When we were checking out we were asked if we wanted to join Staples Rewards. When told it was free, we joined. Two years later, I had still been going to Staples for any office needs and had spent almost a thousand dollars over this span. Two weeks ago, I received an ad telling me I could receive three-ring binders for free after a 100% Staples Rewards return. I of course was interested in receiving free things.

After I went to Staples and purchased the binders, I began to think about how I had not actually received anything from Staples in regards to Reward rebates. I did some research and it turns out in order to receive a rebate, you need to have earned enough of a rebate ($10) within a calendar quarter (three month time frame).

In order to receive rebates at all, the rebates need to be earned via purchasing certain items. The items include printer paper and cartridges as well as special sales that they offer. Now that I know how much of a rebate I need in order to receive Rewards, I have made a plan on how to shop at Staples. Instead of going to Staples and purchasing a ream of paper, or a single print cartridge, I now plan on buying in bulk. When you buy one ream or one cartridge, you build up a small rebate and run the risk of not actually making the $10 threshold.

After buying the binders, I have now started scouring the Staples ads in an attempt to build up as big of a rebate before the quarter is over. I have also started to look at the other reward clubs I belong to (Best Buy, CVS, Speedway/Super America, etc.) to see what steps I need to take in order to receive the rebate.

Pleasant shopping!

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Staples Rewards – Read the Fine Print and then take advantage of it!