I own a home business. That said, I'm always needing something or other since there's no one to outfit the "supply closet" (ahem) other than me. So it's no surprise that I have the nearest Staples address stored in my GPS.
I shop at Staples for the following reasons:
- It has literally everything I need to run my business, from the little (hard-to-find) desk-calendar that I like, to the heavy stock printer paper I use, to the snacks I need to keep me fortified throughout the day. ;)
- It's close to home. And as the world's largest office supply retail store, it's likely that there's one close to your home too.
- They offer UPS shipping services, which is my shipper of choice.
- It has reasonable prices and a selection that covers pretty much all kinds of quality, from inexpensive to awesomely fancy.
While Staples is known for its fabulous array of office supplies, many folks don't realize that the mega-retailer also specializes in electronics and technology. My family purchased a digital camera at Staples a few years ago. (And extra memory for it, of course.) If you are a camcorder freak like I am, you'll love their offering of mini-recorders. If you're not sure which one to choose, visit the Staples website and select the ones that interest you, and you will see a detailed side-by-side-comparison and your choices (COOL!). Of course, visiting the store guarantees that one of their well-trained staff will help guide you as well.
Recently, I attended an event and walked away the proud winner of a Staples $100 gift card and an
HP Photosmart Premium Printer. (I know - cool, right???!!!) While this is not a review for the printer, let me just say how much I absolutely LOVE my new HP. I actually replaced an HP All-in-one Officejet (more expensive) but was woo'd by the fantastic photo printing feature which delivers photo-lab quality photos. It doesn't have a fax, but my sacrifice was well worth it. I've spent hours making photo calendars, cards, and printing pictures already. Besides, I'm thinking the scan and email can replace the fax for the rare times I need it.
Sounds good, right? Well, Staples is offering all you readers the chance to win a $100 gift card to their stores. You can put it toward a new photo printer or digital camera! A few steps to entering this one:
- Simply comment below and let us know what you would buy.
- Follow @StaplesTweets.
- Re-tweet (or cut & paste): Win a $100 Staples gift card from @alexcaseybaby! http://tinyurl.com/y9rcz5sThx @StaplesTweets! #staples100
This contest will run until Friday, November 6th at midnight. Only one entry per person please!
What WOULDN'T I buy is more like it! I could spend $100 on pens alone....
Posted by: Karen | November 02, 2009 at 04:26 PM
I would buy ink and printer paper. I never seem to have enough of those items.
Posted by: tanya ramirez | November 02, 2009 at 04:39 PM
That'd be a good start towards a new computer that I need.
Posted by: Rachel | November 02, 2009 at 04:43 PM
cdziuba@aol.com I really need a good office chair, and I know Staples has some great ones, I hope I win. My chair cost $5.00 from a garage sale!
Posted by: carol | November 02, 2009 at 04:48 PM
Tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/5373838366
Posted by: carol | November 02, 2009 at 04:48 PM
Follow @StaplesTweets. cdziuba
Posted by: carol | November 02, 2009 at 04:49 PM
I'd buy printer ink. I just ran out.
Posted by: Tracey Byram | November 02, 2009 at 04:49 PM
They have a great supply of Desktop Stationery and Colored Envelopes.
Posted by: Rita M | November 02, 2009 at 05:24 PM
I would buy some notebooks, ink cartridges and binders for school!
Posted by: Amber G | November 02, 2009 at 05:30 PM
I could buy a whole lot of printer ink with that. Could also buy some fun tacks for my cork board. Staples is a fun place to walk around. I could probably be practical and buy things like envelopes and paper.
Posted by: Jill L | November 02, 2009 at 06:07 PM
Mine would go mostly toward DVD R-, jewel cases and ink cartridges. Oh and some gelcap pens. I love those!
Posted by: ky2here | November 02, 2009 at 06:11 PM
Here's my tweet: http://twitter.com/ky2here/status/5375820504
Posted by: ky2here | November 02, 2009 at 06:11 PM
I would use the gift card to buy ink for my printer. I am soooo backed up on printing pics, due to the cost of ink. I'd love to win this! Thanks!
Following & tweeting :)
Posted by: kerry wali | November 02, 2009 at 06:29 PM
I would get a new office chair and office mat.
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Posted by: dawns41 | November 02, 2009 at 06:39 PM
I have my eye on a nice leather office chair. This would help a lot.
Posted by: Katherine M. | November 02, 2009 at 06:42 PM
I would buy some printer ink cartridges, blank DVD's and photo paper
Posted by: Ann F | November 02, 2009 at 06:43 PM
would buy some printer supplies - ink running low
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Posted by: Stephanie V | November 02, 2009 at 06:48 PM
I'd get a new digital camera
Posted by: adrienne gordon | November 02, 2009 at 06:48 PM
We would buy a new printer for all of our digital pictures!
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Posted by: Megan C | November 02, 2009 at 06:49 PM
I would either put it towards a new Printer so I can make my labels for my tarts or towards a netbook which I really want to replace my old, tired pc.
iheartsweeping@aol.com
Posted by: Nadine L | November 02, 2009 at 07:10 PM
I follow @StaplesTweets
(eyzofblu63)
Posted by: Nadine L | November 02, 2009 at 07:12 PM
I would buy ink for my current printer and a case for my husband's new Ipod.
Posted by: Sandra K321 | November 02, 2009 at 07:13 PM
I tweeted http://twitter.com/eyzofblu63/status/5377311102
Posted by: Nadine L | November 02, 2009 at 07:13 PM
I would use it to buy printer ink and photo paper for my photo printer.
Posted by: Stephanie G | November 02, 2009 at 07:38 PM
I Follow @StaplesTweets as @sgrant2005
Posted by: Stephanie G | November 02, 2009 at 07:40 PM