Posted by Bonnie_CO on 12/5/06 12:02pm
Msg #163972

FYI-Legal size paper on sale

Quill has legal paper on sale, 1-29 reams is 4.39/ream, 30+reams are 3.99 a ream, if you spend over 25.00 and use code TYM at checkout, you get the new Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Mans Chest DVD free with your order. Shipping is free for orders over 49.00.

Reply by PL on 12/5/06 12:25pm
Msg #163975

cheaper at Costco's and Staples will match their price n/m

Reply by Gary_CA on 12/5/06 1:10pm
Msg #163981

I don't think so...

I'm not an expert in the paper issue, but I know a little about Staples price matching.

They will not match the price of member-only stores (Costco) or online-only sellers (Quill)

They will match the online price of a brick and mortar store. I got a nice rebate from them on a GPS I bought that was on WalMarts website cheaper.

I got a great price on paper from a regional paper store that services printing companies. Here (Bay Area CA) is was Expedex... you might check wherever your local printshop buys paper.

Reply by PL on 12/5/06 1:48pm
Msg #163997

Re: I don't think so...

Gary, I take a receipt from Costco to my local Staples and they match it every time. The manager pulls up a screen and there is listed all their competitors, including Sam's, Costco's and Bj's. I show what I paid at Costco and he takes $16.00 off their price and I waltz out the door having paid Costco's price at Staples. As an aside, I believe that the quality of paper is better at Costco, but I buy at Staples, because I always seem to be going that way.

Reply by Gary_CA on 12/5/06 2:03pm
Msg #164005

I stand corrected... good news...

might be a different manager or a new policy... either way it's welcomed news.

A couple years back one of the kids in a Costco vest nailed me taking photos of electronics display and told me I couldn't do that because I might be taking the picture elsewhere for price-matching. Actually that wasn't what I was up to, but appreciated the tip. I heeded his admonition very carefully...for at least two minutes.

Reply by John_NorCal on 12/5/06 2:18pm
Msg #164012

Re: I stand corrected... good news...

Jeez what do they do about all the Japanese tourists with their ever present cameras?

Reply by ZeeCA on 12/5/06 3:48pm
Msg #164029

Re: I stand corrected... good news...

I live in a small town and staples is THE only office supply in town.... and they will match ANYBODY'S price.

FYI: I also have asked... when this is on sale what will be the price? Almost any office supply (esp Fry's) will say you can have the sale price today....as you say ok, thank you and walk away.....

I have been given the sale price on a printer, paper etc

Reply by sue_pa on 12/5/06 7:01pm
Msg #164104

I must be blind. I usually purchase my supplies from Quill and am pretty familiar with their site & prices. BUT, I can't find anything close to these prices - cheapest I can find is $7.19 a ream. Do you have the code number or can you tell me where you found it? I assume this is Quill brand paper. I've also got a coupon so if I can find your sale, I'll be getting a great bargain.

Reply by bowie_MD on 12/5/06 7:15pm
Msg #164112

In my area Staples charges $7.25. But I can go to Giant foodm, who carries Staples products and get if for $5.29--go figure.