The $30 coupon is a "grand opening" special coupon, which is not meant to be reproduced and used anywhere except a local store which is in fact having a grand opening.
People on these forums claim frequently of having success using these coupons, but it is certainly YMMV. I have a hard time imagining that any of the local stores around me would accept it—they are too savvy.
I think red ratings come from the high degree of YMMV. Most people cannot expect to be able to get the deal as the OP described.
jimmywalt said: WHERE do you see that it is for a GRAND OPENING?????
.............I didn't think so............... I've never seen a Staplez $30 off $75 that wasn't a grand opening coupon. If I'm mistaken, then I retract my earlier post. If it is a different coupon, then let's see it. If it is legit, why are the mods banning it?
jimmywalt said: When you get a few more posts and some more experience please feel to post. Jimmy, this isn't personal. You needn't be childish. I never said anything about whether or not the coupon will scan. Are you denying that the coupon is a from a grand opening? Again, if this is a legit coupon, then where is it?
Tried to enter the coupon code # online, Staples Website says it is expired. Possible site error, or possible edited coupon?
Is it permitted to post the Coupon # in this thread to verify that the one I'm trying to use is the same as the one those successfully used, or is that a no-no?
jimmywalt said: jarhed said: Tried to enter the coupon code # online, Staples Website says it is expired. Possible site error, or possible edited coupon?
Is it permitted to post the Coupon # in this thread to verify that the one I'm trying to use is the same as the one those successfully used, or is that a no-no?
It's an INSTORE ONLY coupon.
Got it. To those that succeeded in store, is it coupon code 46613?
yoregano said: jimmywalt said: WHERE do you see that it is for a GRAND OPENING?????
.............I didn't think so............... I've never seen a Staplez $30 off $75 that wasn't a grand opening coupon. If I'm mistaken, then I retract my earlier post. If it is a different coupon, then let's see it. If it is legit, why are the mods banning it?
Just a quick search showed that you are right on where the coupon came from.
OK, the coupon story is that it IS a grand opening coupon. And it is in-store only, meant to be used just in that store. But, just because it is meant to be used there doesn't mean it won't work elsewhere. Just the issue of getting something scannable to Staples.
You don't want to make it in any way unusual and call attention to the fact that this is a coupon that stores don't normally see. So, you need the digit code (which is known), a bar code corresponding to digit code, the standard looking coupon appearance, and a clerk who will scan it and not think anything is wrong.
Hey Jimmy - as some one already said, you donot have to get upset with people. No one accused you of creating the coupon. I saw some managers barking as soon as they see 5digit code on the coupon, and gave instructions to cashiers not to accept 5 digit coupon. That's why it is YMMV. Some times, the "created" coupon may not scan, as some newbies might have created it. Having said that, lot of people used it without any issues. Some people do not like to use it, as offcially, Staples did not issue taking to a little high moral grounds.
Jimmy, if you don't care about red, then what are you so riled about? What are you hoping for in this thread? Everyone else posting in this thread seems calm. You are the only one ranting making things personal.
A forum should be a place to discuss things like adults. That means good and bad, kudos and criticisms. There is no reason to act upset and make hasty comments and silly insults. As soon as you start shouting and name-calling, you lose credibility. How old are you anyway?
Anyway, the YMMV aspect of a grand opening coupon has been stated pretty well. Consider accordingly.
jimmywalt said: ...because it's obvious that you're not smart enough to do your own taxes let alone your own financial records.
Look who's talking. You ask a million dumb questions in the computer forum and people still help you, but you get crazy and jump down everyone's throat here.
You're welcome.
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