Where Do You Buy Your Supplies: Online or Offline?

[Admin Greg]

Where do you buy your supplies? and Online or Offline?

 

[Telynn]

I search for the most economical price for the item(s) i need at the time - and use either brick and morter/online based on that price

 

[Becca_in_MD]

Didn't see a vote option for online or brick & mortar. I voted Staples and I do brick & mortar, though I was "upgraded" in their reward program to free shipping so I might start doing some shopping online. I recycle my ink cartridges with them and get other reward certificates.

 

[ChefPeg]

Fred Meyer because it's close. Sometimes Walmart if I'm in the area and need something. But with the way I've been using up 1" x 2½" labels, I should just buy them from Costco!

 

[Shawnna]

I get mine at WalMart, Sams and Staples...generally in the store...whichever has the best sale.

 

[wadesgirl]

Usually Office Max but if I know a head of time I'll order with our discount through Office Depot.

 

[EmilyStraw]

I use Office Depot because they ship to my door for free and that way I don't have to drag 3 little kids to the store.

 

[pchockeymom]

Costco-paper, plastic page protectors, file folders, manilla envelops
WalMart-pocket folders at back to school time, pens, pencils
Office Max- printer ink when I get the 20% off bag in the paper

The only supplies I buy online are from PC

 

[vmgcooks]

I buy my supplies at lots of different place - Staples, Sam's Club, Walmart, Target, etc. Whether I make purchases online or off-line depends on price, shipping costs and how urgently I need the item(s). I usually buy my labels in bulk at Onlinelabels.com.

 

[monique64]

I do my labels through Vista Print. And some other stationary type things too.

 

[higoobs]

i go to the nearest store...walmart, office depot. It depends on where Im at at the time.

 

[chefa]

I generally use Office Depot, HEB, Walmart if it's ER and I NEED it now, Office Max, SAMs if I'm there and happen to see something I need.

 

[esavvymom]

Like others, it is a mix, but usually at Office Max, since I have a Perks card. Staples is closer, but unless something is on sale or its needed right away, I dont typically shop there. Same for Walmart or Target. office Depot is too far.

So really, it is about price and location. :balloon:

 

[raebates]

For me it's a variety of places, though, I tend to do more brick and mortar shopping than online. It depends on the urgency of the need and whether or not I know exactly what I want. If I'm unsure, I want to hold things in my hand to make comparisons.

 

[Brenda.the.chef]

I use my current full time employer discount with Office Max for 90% of my supplies. It's nice because I get the prices that are contract with my university. I also shop at WalMart and Target when necessary.

 

[Bren706]

I get my copies through Office Depot (online with our perks). I also will purchase my labels there too. Otherwise, I shop at Walmart for pens, folders, and sometimes ink. sometimes I pick my ink up at CVS (as it is closest).
I wish we had a brick and mortar nearby, but we only have Staples.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

I voted Office Max because that's where I get most of my exclusive to PC supplies (blank labels, biz card magnets) but it is a mix. Staples when I get something free or ink recycling rewards. Walmart or Amazon for everything else. (paper, envelopes, ink most of the time.)

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Strange - when I tried to vote, it said I already had voted...even though this is the first time I've seen this thread.

My vote is mostly for "Other". I buy envelopes, paper, pens, printer ink, etc...from Costco.

Onlinelables.com for my labels.

Back to school sales at Target and Meijer for folders, and other supplies that are a great deal at that time.

Office Max for other misc. things (name tags, stationary...)

We also have a Staples close by, but it's always messy, a bit crowded feeling, and sort of dark in there. I prefer Office Max because it's brighter, the aisles are much wider, and it's cleaner.

 

[SuzanneWehrman]

I pretty much hit up the back to school sales at every brick & motar in my area like a mad woman, and hoard supplies that I get for free or close to it. My Sunday afternoons & Monday mornings in July & August are like Black Friday. LOL

Then I fill in with whatever deals I find as I'm out & about the rest of the year. Whether I am low on them or not, I pick up the rest of the supplies that I know I'll need whenever the price is right.

FWIW, my father was an office supplies salesman when I was a little girl, and I *still* LOOOVE shopping for/buying/hoarding/playing with office supplies. LOL Playing "office" when I was in elementary school was one of my favorite pretend activities. No wonder I get so lost in paperwork when I am putting off peoplework aka, phone calls, etc.

 

[Admin Greg]

That's a good idea. Take advantage of the back to school deals!

 

[abigailhutch]

Unfortunately in my small town Walmart is my only option, but totally just learned at my meeting this week that we can order copies from Office Depot online & they will mail them to us! I had no idea! This is great for like upcoming host/guest specials to actually have nice copies!

 

[Deb Vines]

Where do you buy your supplies? and Online or Offline?

Online - Quill, Amazon, Levenger etc

 

[Deb Vines]

Unfortunately in my small town Walmart is my only option, but totally just learned at my meeting this week that we can order copies from Office Depot online & they will mail them to us! I had no idea! This is great for like upcoming host/guest specials to actually have nice copies!

WOW, that's great info abigailhutch - I didn't know that!!! Will be checking that out for sure!