Posted by Jim/AL on 9/19/09 4:15pm
Msg #304373

Office depot deal blew me away.

I have a rewards card and had gotten a mailing a few weeks back for $16.01 in rewards cash and then a couple coupons a few days later for $15 off $75 purchase. Threw them in the car and yesterday had some slack time so decide to go use it.

I bought 2 cases of OD Multipurpose letter size paper because it was $39.99 per and then you get a $16.00 prepaid visa for sending in rebate, also bought $12.99 case of 144 binderclips and $1.00 box of paperclips. I get to checkout, pull out my rewards card and find a 30% off coupon for the same paper.

I paid 43.36 for 2 cases paper, binder clips and paperclips and still get $32.00 back in visa rebate...$11.36 actual total for all...I felt very blessed and lucky....just had to share.

Reply by jba/fl on 9/19/09 4:32pm
Msg #304376

BRAVO - (Thunderous Applause!) n/m

Reply by John/CT on 9/19/09 4:33pm
Msg #304377

Some people have all the luck. Good for you!! n/m

Reply by calipat on 9/19/09 5:47pm
Msg #304383

AWESOME...

I love when I get my rewards cash and then the coupons. I also love using it when there are good deals.

Reply by Susan Fischer on 9/19/09 5:51pm
Msg #304384

Dear Jim: I need you. Please be my personal shopper.

Reply by MW/VA on 9/19/09 7:33pm
Msg #304386

You are now officially a Coupon King!! Great deal, Jim.

Reply by Kay/IL on 9/20/09 10:10am
Msg #304396

One More Thing I Like About Office Depot

They are still one of the few companies that will give you a credit for recycling laser printer cartridges. And the way I go through them, that does add up.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 9/20/09 3:39pm
Msg #304407

Staples is another one

So very true! I do the same thing. No more refilling cartridges. I now buy inexpensive, refurbished toner cartridges, then recycle them at either OD or Staples, getting back $3.00 each in the form of store credits. I think OD reimburses quarterly and Staples monthly. for me, those rebates more than cover miscellaneous supplies like binder clips, file folders, etc. I get a better deal on paper at Costco, but if I didn't need any other supplies, I'd use it for paper, too.

And you are so right about all these savings adding up. At the end of the year, it can represent some serious coin!!!! (Important to watch expiration dates on these, though. These programs are designed to get us into the stores frequently. I'd bet the vast majority end up spending more than the credits they earn. I think I did get cash back at Staples one time, though. That was exciting!! )

Reply by Pamela Hoyle on 9/21/09 8:38am
Msg #304438

Re: Staples is another one

Ran out of binder clips so I dropped into Staples last week to pick some up. They were out of the boxes that are shrink-wrapped together (usually much cheaper), so I just grabbed one of the round containers of 24 to hold me over for a couple of days...they were marked $4.79 ea (ouch!). BUT, when I got up to the register, they must've been unmarked clearance....they rang up at $.99/container of 24. Yes, I went back and cleaned the aisle out....oh, happy day!

Reply by Barb25 on 9/20/09 2:06pm
Msg #304401

Re: Office depot new coupon $15 off.

New coupon $15 off $60. Coupon number is 10638326. Can use on line or in store. Expires 9/24. Don't know if you need to be Rewards Member to use it. I wouldn't think so but who knows.