Staples 11/25-12/1 HP Double Ink Recyle ($4ea) w/$50+ HP Ink Spend Duracells AGAIN Computer Deals, etc

aarzi said:   I'm with MC on this, and a bit more skeptical. Why would someone, who waited until the end of the month for a deal, suddenly recycle inks at the beginning of the month for no apparent reason?

It wasn't no apparent reason. I was taking a risk that the single online purchase would work for the triple ink rewards promo in both months, and it did. You can even see in this thread where I suggested it might work, and then later in the thread when I confirmed it did.

That doesn't guarantee it will work for the double/double offer, but it's worth the risk IMO, especially if you don't need the HP ink. As a premier member, the downside is you don't get your second $50 of HP ink (if you were planning to double dip doing it twice by buying the ink twice) but no lost profit. The upside is a possible free $40 in rewards. If I hadn't already recycled my cartridges this month from the previous deal, I'd do it myself and let you know how it went.

RE:

Mfgrs coupons on the batteries.

The offer is clearly free after rewards.
Not better than free after rewards.

yesidonoitall said:   RE:
Mfgrs coupons on the batteries.

The offer is clearly free after rewards.
Not better than free after rewards.

I think it depends on where you live. For me, in Socal, manufacturer's coupons are considered a "form of payment," just like cash or a gift card, so they don't reduce rewards. I have bought the free after rewards batteries from Staples with manufacturer's coupons many times, and always received the full purchase price (not purchase price less coupon) back in rewards.

I'm still waiting for the obligatory reminder about how he doesn't pay sales tax.

yesidonoitall said:   
eBay must have some available also.
How many do you want and what are you willing to pay?

MISTERCHEAP said:   can someone post exactly where these $4/2 Duracell coupons are found. Which insert or reg. newspaper pages and the day of the paper. thanks.

Mine came in our local Sunday paper with the rest of the ads. Wasn't included in any particular flyer or coupon packet. Very large, double sided promo flyer.

Mine Came in the Wednesday shopping spectacular newspaper (same kind of flyer).

billrubin said:   1chris1 said:   Last month, I used 2 $1 manufacturer coupons (which did apply as manufacturer coupons), & Staples Rewards applied them proportionally over the items just like a regular Staples coupon. This was the first time it happened, so I wonder if they will continue doing this.Are you in a state where manufacturers coupons are not taxed so Staples has to enter them as a Staples coupon code?

I used the manu coupon and Staples didn't split the coupon.

I posted a picture of it in one of the other Staples threads.

GWBush said:   Do toner cartridges get double value, too?

Yes...toner, inkjet cartridge, etc...

NeuroSynapsis said:   MISTERCHEAP said:   can someone post exactly where these $4/2 Duracell coupons are found. Which insert or reg. newspaper pages and the day of the paper. thanks.
Sunday's paper, 1 page insert. Not part of the usual coupon packets (ie red plum)
No, it was Thursday's paper.

I plan on using my $5 off $25 Staples coupon and the $4 man Q on the batteries.

I know my Rewards will be reduced by $5 but I also will save 39 cents in tax and there are no MMs this week (I already bought Kaspersky and I don't want to take a chance with McAfee paying all with Staples Rewards and coupon).

MrVietnam said:   I plan on using my $5 off $25 Staples coupon and the $4 man Q on the batteries.

I know my Rewards will be reduced by $5 but I also will save 39 cents in tax and there are no MMs this week (I already bought Kaspersky and I don't want to take a chance with McAfee paying all with Staples Rewards and coupon).

Mr. V,

no worries paying with coupons/rewards for the McAfee. they won't penalize you for that since you just send in the rebate form that prints out with what's asked for (UPC, etc).

Only known hassle with McAfee is they like to reject perfectly valid rebates, once you call/write in, they approve it. So although not my favorite way to cash out rewards, I will do them from time to time if it's the only decent FAR offer going. I can say so far in 2012, I've gotten ALL my McAfee MIR's paid out properly, so I can offer some personal feedback on this one.

MISTERCHEAP said:   MrVietnam said:   I plan on using my $5 off $25 Staples coupon and the $4 man Q on the batteries.

I know my Rewards will be reduced by $5 but I also will save 39 cents in tax and there are no MMs this week (I already bought Kaspersky and I don't want to take a chance with McAfee paying all with Staples Rewards and coupon).


Mr. V,

no worries paying with coupons/rewards for the McAfee. they won't penalize you for that since you just send in the rebate form that prints out with what's asked for (UPC, etc).

Only known hassle with McAfee is they like to reject perfectly valid rebates, once you call/write in, they approve it. So although not my favorite way to cash out rewards, I will do them from time to time if it's the only decent FAR offer going. I can say so far in 2012, I've gotten ALL my McAfee MIR's paid out properly, so I can offer some personal feedback on this one.

OK. You convinced me. I will take the $44 risk (before tax) and just buy it.

quarter29 said:   Do not buy the batteries, $51.99 HP ink, and recycle on the same receipt at the store if Staples is still putting $1.50 instant savings coupons for the batteries on your receipt. Did the triple recycle last October and got screwed out of $20.00 Unbelievably, they are advertising the same $51.99 HP60XL black/ 60 color combo pack I brought, in their ad this week with the battery recycle deal right next to it! Last October Staples generated a $1.50 "instant savings" coupon at the register which made the batteries $10.99 each. Because I "used" $3.00 in coupons, my HP ink purchase was reduced to under $50.00. So no triple recycling 6.00 x 5 = $30.00 for me. Only $10.00Did you call to complain about that? That is a mistake on their part nd they should be able to fix it. People have called when other coupons have gotten applied incorrectly, albeit for much smaller amounts.

In any event I was charged $13.99 for the batteries yesterday, no instant savings.

my4mainecoons said:   jebbyjoy said:   i wonder if the Staples gift cards from the visa/mc rebate will make it by this week. that will be awesome to use it on the cartridges.
No way will they be here in time for this deal. They're still making adjustments to payment amounts. Takes 6 wks minimum for a rebate under normal circumstances.
OTH, the MC/VC gc will work just fine for ink purchases.I was hoping he meant from the previous Visa/MC deal, not last week's. There is no way that last week's deal will be sent out anytime soon. But didn't people report that they'd already received the cards from the previous deal?

metsfan said:   aarzi said:   I'm with MC on this, and a bit more skeptical. Why would someone, who waited until the end of the month for a deal, suddenly recycle inks at the beginning of the month for no apparent reason?

It wasn't no apparent reason. I was taking a risk that the single online purchase would work for the triple ink rewards promo in both months, and it did. You can even see in this thread where I suggested it might work, and then later in the thread when I confirmed it did.

That doesn't guarantee it will work for the double/double offer, but it's worth the risk IMO, especially if you don't need the HP ink. As a premier member, the downside is you don't get your second $50 of HP ink (if you were planning to double dip doing it twice by buying the ink twice) but no lost profit. The upside is a possible free $40 in rewards. If I hadn't already recycled my cartridges this month from the previous deal, I'd do it myself and let you know how it went.Great idea - I'm going to try it. Thanks

Thrilla said:   MISTERCHEAP said:   Batteries are NEW Rewards offer for 11/25-12/1, can buy 2 more if you bought 2 on 11/23 or 24.

What's the degree of confidence on this statement? I purchased some yesterday and would be more than happy to purchase again today if it's F/A Rewards. I couldn't find where the circular indicates one way or the other.

Last year if you bought Black Friday weekend you were able to buy again starting the Sunday after, so I don't see why anything would change.

MrVietnam said:   Thrilla said:   MISTERCHEAP said:   Batteries are NEW Rewards offer for 11/25-12/1, can buy 2 more if you bought 2 on 11/23 or 24.

What's the degree of confidence on this statement? I purchased some yesterday and would be more than happy to purchase again today if it's F/A Rewards. I couldn't find where the circular indicates one way or the other.

Last year if you bought Black Friday weekend you were able to buy again starting the Sunday after, so I don't see why anything would change.Today's ad is a fresh start at more FAR batteries.

Dano

billrubin said:   For those planning to do the online order of ink, coupon 16570 works for $5 off $50. Might as well get an extra $5 in ink.

This one might be a good one. It's what I always get for these deals, since I can actually use it.