Staples B&M Make Approx $30 ar/ac ($20 cash/11mdse) on McAfee/Ream Paper SEE POST DIRECTIONS (ymmv)

Note- The only element of this deal that is YMMV is if your store refuses to take BOTH coupons listed. They WILL WORK FINE WITH NO BEEPS if given in the order shown, so follow steps below carefully. Also a good way to monetize about $50 in rewards chex.

1. DEAL REQUIRES BOTH a 20% off software AND $25/75 Coupon (both expire early June). You must have these two physical coupons from previous HD posts, otherwise you are SOL.

2. If you have both coupons, go to store and add the following to your shopping cart

a) McAfee Int Security 2012 3 User at $65

b) Two Reams of Staples brand Multipurpose Paper 500sheets @ $5.99 ea

c) Add $11.02 or more of ANY Merchandise you like (KCups, Toilet Paper, Water, Office Supplies, etc)

3) Go to check out, your pre tax total will about $88.02+

FIRST, hand cashier 20% off software coupon, it will knock $13 off the McAfee

Total now down to $75.02+ PRE TAX

Then hand in $25/75 coupon, it WILL go thru (confirmed by me today).

Total now $50.02+ plus tax

Pay with cash, rewards checks, gift card etc. REBATES NOT AFFECTED by rewards chx.

Submit Easy Rebates for paper (get back $5.98 total on two reams) + get back $65MIR on McAfee.

Total back is approx $70.98 rebates + $11.02 in free merchandise less $50ish oop (little or no tax if you paid with rewards).

Total profit $21 in rebates, $11 in free fillers. (less sales tax if paid by CC/cash)

GOOD LUCK! deal ends 6/2

why the red SKULLES? the deal works if cashier inputs both coupons, why don't you share a comment rather than vote a perfectly valid deal red?

MISTERCHEAP said:   FYI--

It has also been reported that this deal will also work with just the software and ream paper with no need for the $11.02+ filler.

If you elect to go that route, it becomes a straight approx $30 cash MM, however, since it DOES drop your total below $75 prior to the $25/75 coupon, it does increase the odds that some cashiers will balk at using two coupons, since technically you have NOT met the terms of the $25/75 coupon.

With that said, your best chance of success with this deal is to follow the OP directions, but you are welcome to try the other route if you choose. again YMMV either way, but likely less YMMV with OP advice.

You're saying it works with the software + paper, using 20% off then $25 off in that order? With no filler? I wonder why the system takes the $25 off in that case.

MISTERCHEAP said:   why the red SKULLES? the deal works if cashier inputs both coupons, why don't you share a comment rather than vote a perfectly valid deal red?

Classic problem
here that both
discourages posts
and hides posts.
FW should require
comments with red
skulls. You get
green from me for
raising it.

horizon6 said:   MISTERCHEAP said:   why the red SKULLES? the deal works if cashier inputs both coupons, why don't you share a comment rather than vote a perfectly valid deal red?

Classic problem
here that both
discourages posts
and hides posts.
FW should require
comments with red
skulls. You get
green from me for
raising it.

I don't think it's always necessary to comment with a red (or green vote). Sometimes, the deal is so "out there" that it's obvious why it deserves red. He just gave this red within 90 seconds of my posting it today and I had a hard time understanding why when the deal is legit and spelled out how to do it.

Thanks for the advise. I bought the software + 2x paper. Used the 20% first, then $25 off $75. Total was ~$42 after tax, so about $29 profit.

Had to buy both coupons off eBay, but well worth the couple bucks.

The order of the two coupons does not matter. My cashier applied the $25 off $75 first.

I have an unused 20% off software coupon. Anyone willing to trade for an unused $25 off $75? PM me.

c3 said:   The order of the two coupons does not matter. My cashier applied the $25 off $75 first.
That is not necessarily true. IF the 20% off coupon is applied first and brings total below $75, the second coupon almost definitely won't work.

The last few times I've used coupons, the cashier has been asking for all of them up front, and then applying them in % first, then $$ second. I knew I would make the quotas, and do not want to 'upset' the staple's relationship, so I happily gave them over.

Goferebater said:   One suggestion:
Before going thru checkout with only the software and paper, pick out which $11 worth of other crap you would select "just in case". Then, if they insist on using the 20% coupon first and won't accept the 25/75 coupon unless the subtotal is >$75, you are ready to quickly add the extra crap to your purchase.

Good point. My default would be 3 cases of bottled water.

NoMoneyInMyWallet said:   dazviking said:   c3 said:   The order of the two coupons does not matter. My cashier applied the $25 off $75 first.That is not necessarily true. IF the 20% off coupon is applied first and brings total below $75, the second coupon almost definitely won't work.Two previous posters "proved" that it definitely will work.

No Money is right, technically however, the $25/75 SHOULD NOT work since the total was dropped below $75 which is why it's possible a sharp eyed cashier could shoot you down on using it and a good reason why you should have $11.02+ filler ready to scan in the event that is enforced.

Dumb Question: Does the check we get from recycling the toners/cartridges also called a rewards check?

And if yes, can that be used to pay for the McAfee SW and not have it impact the rebate in any way!

TIA and thanks OP!!

PS: I saw that MC said it doesnt affect the rebate in his OP but I wanted to make sure that a toner/recycle recycle check is also called a rewards check.

N/M ... too slow.

RHSux3 said:   Of course there IS a DIFFERENCE in the order of the coupons.

You get more CASH when you use the 20% off FIRST, the the $25 off.

$88 - $17.60 (20% of $88) - $25 ($25/$75) = $46.40 out of pocket

$88 - $25 ($25/$75) - $12.60 (20% of $63) = $51.40 out of pocket


SO , using the $25/$75 first is a bad idea for 2 reasons, first being LESS profit back after rebate and second, cashier might not do it.

um, you don't know what you're talking about.

the 20% off coupon is ON SOFTWARE only, not the entire purchase. and your math is WRONG! why don't you listen to the experts who have already addressed all the math in this thread and stop posting up misinfo.

Yep I missed the SOFTWARE part BUT ------- YOU ALWAYS MAXIMIZE PROFIT by using PERCENT off THEN $ off coupons.

ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS... so NEVER use $ off first in combo with PERCENT if want want MAX savings.

Thanks for the help though.

MISTERCHEAP said:   RHSux3 said:   Yep I missed the SOFTWARE part BUT ------- YOU ALWAYS MAXIMIZE PROFIT by using PERCENT off THEN $ off coupons.

ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS... so NEVER use $ off first in combo with PERCENT if want want MAX savings.
not this time...the software specific coupon takes $13 off no matter which order you hand in the coupons according to a couple of people who have already done it.Yes, Staples processes coupons in a way that benefits the customer (% off first), no matter what order they are presented. As opposed to Kohl's, who processes percent off coupons in a way that benefits the store ($ off first) no matter the order.

Much to my surprise, I do actually have one of the 20% software coupons (saved it to PDF when it was available at the end of April), and I have the $25/75, so I guess I will have to go to Staples to do this deal. Just hope that McAfee doesn't get picky about my having purchased this product during an earlier deal this year.

Andrew2009 said:   Do I need to mail the original UPC from the BOX to get the rebate? Thanks!

yes, you must.

Andrew2009 said:   I bought a same product from another seller a week ago with different promotion number, am I still qualified for this rebate?Maybe. It's YMMV, but it seems to lean more towards Yes.

Thanks MC, deal went smoothly and used up my rewards for May. Decent amount of clearance items at my Staples to boot!

Now here's hoping for a more fruitful June than May from Staples...

MISTERCHEAP said:   

the Peachtree rebates really dried up this year. In years past, the Pro accounting would be FAMIR a good 3-4 times, I think we saw it offered once back last autumn and not since then. Probably the largest $$ MIR free software at $160-190 per rebate.

Heck, I remember the days when there was an upgrade rebate for $30 you could do once a year on top of the FAR and add a $50 off $200 Staples coupon. The good old days are gone again.