the Cheapest Item @ Staples.com

[DaveF]

The last time I ordered a box of paperclips, Staples sent a shrink wrapped 'case' (10 boxes), not that I needed the first 100 anyway. I sent the order to a friend (coupon/rebate deal for software/memory) which he mailed to me- postage over $7! Way more than the clips. I specifically told (emailed) him not to mail the paperclips.

Later, after I called and confirmed delivery, he said he needed paperclips and would like some if I could spare a box, and if I didn't mind sending them back! I guess he never really read my email.

Arrgh. Making deals tough!

 

[NICKel]

Used to always use The MSN starter kit which was .01 cents but the SKU seems to be invalid now...(sigh)

 

[goodoptics]

Since the $0.03 paper clips are no loner valid, Smooth Finish Paper Clips, No. 1 $0.16 may be your next best choice.

 

[passwird]

$0.13

It is the plastic core for scotch tape rolls. No tape included. Just the plastic core.

 

[Luden]

good find passwird

 

[yodayoda]

<< Now, every couple of months or so I get all the paperclip boxes together and schlep them into work. Better than taking up space in my house. >>



hehehe, i remember when people used to steal paperclips from work, now they are stealing them away to work.

 

[SpongeBobPalmBay]

The little blonde haired girl at customer service...

 

[lizardboy]

i have more paper clips than i will ever be able to use

sometimes i'll order something i actually need, like legal pads or pens/pencils

if staples (and od, om) were smart they would just round-up 99.99, 149.99, etc - the amount of money they must be losing by packaging & shipping a box via ups with 16 cents of paper clips is riduclous

it's like those big companies that send customers bills for $.17 - the spent more on the stamp that the amount of the bill

 

[JJordan]

I pay a few cents extra and get colored rubber bands for my kids to play with or take to schoool I got tired of taking boxes of paperclips to work.

 

[FatPat]

I've got too many paper clips and rubber bands! Thanks netmamma for the tip about getting packing tape. I"ve gotten Avery Glue Stics, 3/Pack (Item No. 4325260) $0.84, Pushpins (Item No. 526046) $0.75, and Metal Binder Clips, Medium Capacity, 5/8" (Item No. 831602) $0.94, 24/Pack. I do miss the MSN signup CD for $0.01, though.