The BEST School Supply Deals (Starting 7/30)

By Holly | Amazon Deal Hunter

Jul 29, 2017 @ 7:30 PM MDT

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Still need to stock up on Back to School Supplies? Check out this roundup of all the best Back School Supply Deals that can be found around town this week!

Rite Aid Back To School Deals (Thru 8/5)⬇️

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Select Bic Pens, Pencils or Wite-Out $1
Use the $1/1 Bic Stationery Product coupon found in the 7/23 SS (exp 8/5)
Final Cost FREE!

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Pilot Frixion or Precise Pens $1.99
Use the $1/1 Pilot Precise Pens 2 pk+ coupon found in the 7/30 SS (exp 9/30)
Final Cost $0.99!
*Get 500 Plenti Points when you buy $15 = $5 (limit 2)

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Select Papermate Pens or Pencils $1.99
Use the $0.75/1 Paper Mate Pens or Pencils 2 ct+ coupon found in the 7/30 SS (exp 9/24)
Final Cost $1.24!
*Get 500 Plenti Points when you buy $15 = $5 (limit 2)

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Papermate Ink Joy Pens $1.99
Use the $0.75/1 Paper Mate Pens or pencils 2 ct+ coupon found in the 7/30 SS (exp 9/24)
Final Cost $1.24!
*Get 500 Plenti Points when you buy $15 = $5 (limit 2)

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School Supply Deal Scenario
Buy 2 Sharpie Highlighters 2 Pack $3.49 each (on sale B1G1 Free)
Buy 2 Sharpie Markers 3ct Packs $1.99 each
Buy Copy Paper $3.99
Buy 2 Pilot Frixion or Precise Pens $1.99 each
Buy Papermate Pens or Pencils $1.99
Total = $15.44
Use two $0.75/1 Sharpie Permanent Marker 3 ct+ coupon found in the 7/30 SS (exp 9/24)
Plus, use $0.55/1 Sharpie Highlighter pack 2 ct+ coupons found in the 7/30 SS (exp 9/24)
Plus, use two $1/1 Pilot Precise Pens 2 pk+ coupons found in the 7/30 SS (exp 9/30)
Plus, use $0.75/1 Paper Mate Pens or pencils 2 ct+ coupons found in the 7/30 SS (exp 9/24)
Pay $10.64
Get 500 Plenti Points when you buy $15 = $5 (limit 2)
Final Cost $5.64 – $0.71 each!

CVS Back To School Deals (Thru 8/5)⬇️

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Select Caliber, Back to School Accessories or Paper Mate Pen 10 ct. $1
Use the $0.75/1 Paper Mate Pens and Mechanical Pencils coupon found in the 6/4 SS (exp 9/17), 7/9 SS (exp 8/3) or 7/30 SS (exp 9/24)
Final cost 25¢!

Target Back To School Deals (Thru 8/5)⬇️

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Bic Ballpoint Pens 10ct 99¢
Use the $1/1 Bic Stationery Product coupon found in the 7/23 SS (exp 8/5)
OR use the $1/2 BIC Stationery products printable coupon
Final cost as low as FREE!
*Coupon will be adjusted down to prevent overage.

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Bic Wite-Out Correction Fluid 99¢ (reg. price)
Use the $1/1 Bic Stationery Product coupon found in the 7/23 SS (exp 8/5)
OR use the $1/2 BIC Stationery products printable coupon
Final cost as low as FREE!
*Coupon will likely be adjusted down to eliminate any overage.

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Bic Brite Liner 4ct HighLighters $1.59 (reg. price)
Use the $1/1 Bic Stationery Product coupon from the 7/23 SS (exp 8/5)
OR use the $1/2 BIC Stationery products printable coupon
Final cost as low as 59¢!

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Bic Xtra Sparkle Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm 8ct $1.27
Use the $1/1 Bic Stationery Product coupon found in the 7/23 SS (exp 8/5)
Final cost 27¢!

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Sharpie Highlighters 2ct 99¢
Use the $0.55/1 Sharpie Highlighter 2ct+ coupon found in the 7/30 SS #1 (exp 9/24)
Final cost 44¢!

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Embark Lunch Bag with Hydration Pocket $8 (reg. $12.99)

Staples Back To School Deals: (Thru 8/5)⬇️

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Ticonderoga #2 Pencils 12 pack Only $1
*In-store only

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Staples Comfort Stic Ballpoint Pens 12 count 50¢
*In-store only

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Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator – Only $89.99 (reg. $149.99)

Head over HERE for more Staples Back To School Deals

Walgreens Back To School Deals: (Thru 8/5)⬇️

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Wexford Erasers 2 to 15 pack 29¢

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Wexford or Mead: Folders, Highlighters, Mini Memo or Mini Composition Book 40 to 80 sheets 7/$1 or 29¢ each

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Wexford Glue Sticks 3 pack, Jumbo Glue Stick, School Glue 4 oz, Protractor or Dome Pencil Sharpener 6 in. 39¢

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Wexford No. 2 Pencils 8 pack, Index Tab Dividers 5 pack or Sheet Protectors 10 pack 49¢

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Wexford Pencil Box, Poly Binder 1 in, Dry Erase Markers 4 pack or Composition Book 80 sheets 69¢

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Ticonderoga 10-Count Pre-Sharpened Pencils 99¢ (regularly $3.49)

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Crayola Classic or Thin Line Markers 10 pack $0.99

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Sharpie Highlighters 4 pack, Expo Dry Erase Markers 2 pack, Fiskars Pencil Sharpener or Scissors 5 in. or Ticonderoga Pencils $0.99
Use the $0.55/1 Sharpie Highlighter Pack 3 ct+ coupon found in the 7/9 SS (exp 8/3)
Or use the $0.55/1 Sharpie Highlighter pack 2 ct+ coupon found in the 7/30 SS (exp 9/24)
Final cost only 44¢! (reg $4.99!)

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Paper Mate Inkjoy Pens or Mechanical Pencils (select varieties) $1.99
Use the $1/1 Paper Mate Inkjoy Gel Pen 2 ct+ coupon found in the 6/4 SS (exp 9/17)
Or use the $0.75/1 Paper Mate Pens and Mechanical Pencils 2 ct+ coupon found in the 6/4 SS (exp 9/17) or 7/9 SS (exp 8/3) or 7/30 SS (exp 9/24)
Final cost as low as $0.99!

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Pentel or Wexford Pens, Carry All Case, Graphing Paper or Protractor Set $1.99
Use the $1/1 regional Pentel Twist-Erase Pens pack coupon found in the 7/30 RP (exp 9/16)
Or $1/1 regional Pentel EnerGel Pens pack coupon found in the 7/30 RP (exp 9/16)
Final cost $0.99!

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Select Wexford Backpacks only $3 each

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Buy 4 Bic Cristal Pens 8-packs 29¢ each
Total = $1.16
Use the $1/2 BIC Stationery Products coupon
Final cost ONLY 16¢ total, just 4¢ per pack!!
Hip Tip: As long as your combined total of items is over the coupon value, you *should* be able to do this deal idea!

Office Depot/Office Max Back To School Deals (Through 8/5)⬇️

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Office Depot Brand Notebook Filler Paper 1¢ – limit 3 per household
*with $5 minimum purchase

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Office Depot Brand Eraser Caps, 12-PK 25¢ – limit 3 per household

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Office Depot Brand Wood Metal-Edge Ruler, 12″ 25¢ – limit 3 per household

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Save 50% off on All High Sierra Backpacks

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Pilot G-2 Retractable Gel Pens 12-PK $16.49 – limit 3 per household
Pay $16.49 at the register
Get $16.49 back in rewards
Final Cost FREE after rewards!

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Office Depot Brand Multipurpose Ream Paper $6 – limit 3 per household
Pay $6 at the register
Get $5.99 back in rewards
Final Cost 1¢ after rewards!

Head over HERE for more Office Depot/Office Max Back To School Deals.

Walmart Back To School Deals: ⬇️

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Spiral Notebooks only 25¢

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Elmer’s School Glue 4 oz Bottles 2/$1 or 50¢ each
Buy 3 = $1.50
Use the $1/3 Elmer’s Pourable Glues 4 oz+ coupon found in the 6/4 SS (exp. 9/17)
OR, use the $0.55/3 Elmer’s glue items 2-ct or higher or 3-oz or higher found in the 7/9 SS
Final Cost 50¢ – just 17¢ each!

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Elmer’s School Glue Sticks 2-Count 4/$1 or 25¢ each
Buy 3 = $0.75
Use the $0.55/3 Elmer’s glue items 2-ct or higher or 3-oz or higher found in the 7/9 SS
Final Cost $0.20 – just $0.07 per 2 pack!

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Cra-Z-Art Crayons, 26-Count 25¢

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Crayola Crayons 24-Count 50¢

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Bic Cristal Pens 10 or 12 pack $1.17
Use the $1/1 Bic Stationery Product coupon found in the 7/23 SS (exp 8/5)
Final Cost only 17¢

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Bic Mechanical Pencils $1.97
Use the $1/1 Bic Stationery Product coupon found in the 7/23 SS (exp 8/5)
Final Cost only 97¢

Head over HERE for more Walmart Back To School Deals.

Toys R’US Back To School Deals⬇️

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ToysRUs (both online and in stores) is offering up a FREE Lunch Kit (up to a $9.99 value) when you buy ANY backpack priced at $12.99 or more.

Head over HERE for more details and deal ideas.

Know your Back to School Price Points!

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Jen July 29, 2017 at 7:53 pm MST

I guess we’re not going to find Crayola crayons at 25 cents this year??? 😭

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Sarah July 29, 2017 at 8:11 pm MST

They had them at Dollar General for .25 last time i went. Not for sure when it ends.

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Jen July 29, 2017 at 9:25 pm MST

Thanks!

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Nickole July 29, 2017 at 8:26 pm MST

Walmart had the 24 pack in store for .25

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Jen July 29, 2017 at 9:25 pm MST

Thanks!

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sarah July 30, 2017 at 6:04 am MST

Starting today toysrus has them 3 for $1

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em July 29, 2017 at 8:01 pm MST

Do you know if the Walmart price for the 2 pack of Elmer’s glue sticks (4/$1 or .25 each) is a roll back price that will be starting Sunday? Because I remember this deal being posted and so I went on Thursday and it was .50 each for the 2 pack. Any info is helpful! Thanks so much!

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Jennifer B. July 29, 2017 at 8:09 pm MST

This doesn’t exactly answer your question, but I wanted to comment. My Walmart had the glue sticks this week with signage as 4/$1, but they rang up at 50 cents each, not 25 cents each. The cashier went and verified the price posted of 25 cents each, but while she was gone I realized that coupon doesn’t work on that size anyway.

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Stephanie July 30, 2017 at 5:09 am MST

I think the two pack 4/$1 is a season deal and not just a week deal. I had no problem stocking up on these at my Walmart a week or two ago. They do have some bigger sticks for 25 or 50¢, I can’t remember which but they threw me off at first. I didn’t try to use a coupon so I don’t know about that.

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Jennifer B. July 29, 2017 at 8:06 pm MST

Unfortunately, I don’t believe the Walmart glue stick deal will work with the 25 cent packages and that coupon because the coupon is for 2 count/3 ounces or higher (meaning the big glue sticks), not 2 court *OR* 3 ounces or higher. Bummer!

Elmer’s School Glue Sticks 2-Count 4/$1 or 25¢ each **2 pack total 0.42 oz.**
$0.55/3 Elmer’s glue items 2-ct or higher **or??** 3-oz or higher found in the 7/9 SS **on 2 ct/3 oz. or higher**

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tam July 30, 2017 at 12:31 am MST

Is it just me, or are back to school sales not nearly as good this year as they were in previous years?
Every year, I donate 50-75 backpacks filled with supplies to a local shelter and shop the deals to keep it affordable. Things I’m having trouble finding:
– Filler paper for less than 85-cents/pack (Staples has them for 50-cents, limit 5, which means I have to go back a zillion times to get 100 packs)
– Crayola 24-ct crayons for less than 50-cents/pack. There are no Dollar Generals near me.
– Colored Pencils 24-ct: I remember getting Target’s Up & Up brand for $1 last year. They’re $2.69 this year. Crayola is $2.77 at Walmart, $4.99 at Target.

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S July 30, 2017 at 11:50 am MST

Colored pencils are $1 at Meijer if you have one near you.

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Diane July 30, 2017 at 2:36 pm MST

Tam, that’s amazing! Thanks for touching the lives of so many children living at the shelter.

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JA July 30, 2017 at 2:58 pm MST

1. You are awesome!
2. I don’t think the deals are that good yet either, but…
3. Its still kind of early. We don’t go back for almost a month and I feel like sales will get better.

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Jennifer July 30, 2017 at 5:21 am MST

Just got an email that Toys R Us has Crayola Crayons 24 ct, 3/$1. That makes it less than $0.50.

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Collin (Mrs. Hip) July 30, 2017 at 11:37 am MST

Sweet! Thanks for sharing! https://hip2save.com/2017/07/30/toys-r-us-crayola-crayons-24-count-3-for-1-just-33%c2%a2-each-more-in-store-only/

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tam July 30, 2017 at 3:16 pm MST

Awesome! Thanks for the tip!

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dsergentphotography July 30, 2017 at 6:35 am MST

I’m looking for crayola 8 count large crayons. Will they not be on sale this year?

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Vanessa July 30, 2017 at 6:56 am MST

Has anyone seen any deals on crayola washable markers? I need 4 packs for my kindergartener. Last year I found them at staples for $1, but I haven’t seen any deals this year.

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crystalsnow July 30, 2017 at 7:30 am MST

Honestly, as a teacher, I’ll let you know that hardly anyone brings in the washable variety even when we ask for it. Not a big deal, kids usually don’t get marker on themselves. Paint is another story!

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S July 30, 2017 at 12:04 pm MST

I have only seen the ultra clean variety, not the washable variety that everyone has used forever and was just a $1 last year. It is frustrating. We spent the extra money because my kids will cover themselves and their clothing with marker and it is cheaper than buying new t shirts.

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Lindsay Dunn July 30, 2017 at 7:41 pm MST

Check Walgreens…I believe their markers are $0.99 this week

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Mindy August 2, 2017 at 1:41 pm MST

The 99 cent markers at Walgreens are for the Crayola classic, not washable. It does, however include both wide and fine tip types.

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Sarah August 4, 2017 at 1:44 am MST

Walgreens 99cents…kmart is going out of business by us and entire store is 30-50% off

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Andrea July 30, 2017 at 7:20 am MST

I went this morning, Wexford 5ct dividers were $1.29, Wexford 3pk glue sticks .99 and the 2-15 CT erasers were .59 I still got some good deals but not as good as I’d hoped.

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Susie July 30, 2017 at 7:30 am MST

Will target price match with Staple or Walgreens?

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Susie July 30, 2017 at 7:32 am MST

Will Office Max price match Staples?

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Jenn July 30, 2017 at 9:08 am MST

Walgreens deals are not as marked. Jumbo glue sticks were .99 each not .39. Wexford dry eraser markers were 2.48 not .99. At least I got all the sharpened pencils my son needs. 🙂

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K July 30, 2017 at 9:40 am MST

If you are looking for the TI 84 Plus CE graphing calculator from Staples……$90 at Staples, $119 on Amazon. So this is a good deal. At my local Staples they appeared to have around 8, but on closer inspection they were selling various TI graphing calculators for the $90 price (models with less features, etc). HTH!

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Mindy July 30, 2017 at 7:04 pm MST

Got one for my daughter from Target yesterday for $90 also. I think that pretty much the lowest you can get. 2 years ago I was able to get one for my son by having Staple price match with Target’s price and got Staple rebate on top of that. Don’t see rebate anymore.

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Vinnu July 30, 2017 at 11:33 am MST

Does anyone know the lowest price for 1 subject wide ruled spiral note book with pockets and where to get them? Thanks in advance.

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Tchrgina July 30, 2017 at 11:56 am MST

What is “SS”?

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Collin (Mrs. Hip) July 30, 2017 at 11:57 am MST

SS is for the Smart Source coupon insert from the Sunday paper. 🙂

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Renee July 30, 2017 at 1:04 pm MST

Staples price matched Office Depot Expo dry erase marker 4 Ct (with magnet attached) at 110% + used a $1 off manufacturer’s coupon = $1.80.

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Sara July 30, 2017 at 1:26 pm MST

I’m needing a ton of Expo chisel black dry erase markers for my 4 kiddos. The cheapest I’ve found is like .67 each. Have I missed a deal for those?

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tam July 30, 2017 at 3:19 pm MST

Amazon Basics has a 12-pack of black dry erase markers for $6.99 (58-cents each): https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Low-Odor-Dry-Erase-Markers/dp/B00T3ROSTU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501449531&sr=8-1&keywords=amazon+basics+dry+erase

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Nancy July 30, 2017 at 3:36 pm MST

Walgreens has the 2ct for a dollar. Fyi if it’s not in your ad, price check it. Mine were not in the ad or marked but rang up at .99

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Sara July 30, 2017 at 5:48 pm MST

Thanks Nancy. I will go check there.

School specifically requested Expo so I’m going with those.

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M July 30, 2017 at 2:04 pm MST

Today at Staples the pencils did not come up for one dollar as advertised. It took a while for them to verify that it was indeed the sale price. I think I did much better at target. The one deal I headed to staples for ended up being such a pain!

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tam July 30, 2017 at 7:04 pm MST

Index dividers: the best deal I’ve found is through Costco. A box of 48 sets of dividers for $18.99 (0.39 per set). Shipping is included in the price (they don’t carry this in stores).
https://www.costco.com/Office-Impressions-Inser-Table-Dividers-Letter-8-tab%2c-48-set.product.100319039.html

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Chelle August 1, 2017 at 2:09 pm MST

If you have a Shopko near you they seem to have almost rock bottom prices for most of my supplies. It was this way last year too.

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