*DEAD* PM - $65 (after MIR) Samsung ML-1740 Laser Printer - Staples vs FS

[GreenWeenie]

6/23 Staples price drop ... deal is dead again

6/22 Ihk & IronChefff (via PM) point out FS has this on sale again, and staples.ca price is back up to $200.... happy PM'ing!


READ CAREFULLY
0) I have the BestBuy/FutureShop flyers early so I know what's coming on sale
1) Head to Staples NOW and purchase the following item FOR THE REGULAR RETAIL PRICE SHOWN.
2) Return to Staples FRIDAY, with BestBuy/FutureShop ad in hand to claim pricematch.
3) Do not try to PM this before the sale takes effect on FRIDAY! Follow the above directions!

Anyone pointing out that these pricematches are not available because the sale doesn't start 'till Friday will show themselves to be true RFD newbies worthy of ridicule. :razz:

Don't forget to use coupons if you have 'em!

Unlike the other thread ... this one carries the GreenWeenie seal of approval.
Samsung ML-1740 Laser Printer
Staples Price: $200 (http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=88%2C341%2C5903,5913&webid=573814&affixedcode=WW) ($30 MIR)
FutureShop Sale Price: $130 (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10046444&catid=) ($30 MIR)
Staples price after PM: $95 less $30 MIR.

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/../images/products/ca573814_1_enl.jpg
The Samsung ML-1740 is an affordable monochrome laser printer offering up to 17 ppm, 600 dpi resolution, USB 1.1 & IEE1284 connectivity, 250-sheet cassette tray, and compact design.
Features:
TonerSave setting allows users to increase toner capacity up to 40%
Supports a variety of media, from 3" x 5" index cards up to legal size
Printing speed of up to 17ppm, 8MB memory
Dimensions: 14.2"W x 7.8"H x 14.6"D
Weight: 7kg (15.4 lbs)
1-year warranty

[NDman]

Wow. Even better deal than the Brother!

[mrken]

This is much more plausible than PBure's $17 deal. :lol: Are you going through every Futureshop item and matching them with Staples' prices?

Anyways, best deal on a laser printer yet. Though that Brother MFP looks pretty enticing...

[GreenWeenie]

Are you going through every Futureshop item and matching them with Staples' prices?Yup ... I figure I have the flyers, might as well give the heads up as to what deals will be upcoming. I only post the ones where I think the savings are significant.

[rapshmunkee]

He's back at it again!

GreenWeenie's a PM'ing machine!

I think he may singlehandedly put Staples out of business. :p

Great price on the printer btw.

[NDman]

I've never PM'ed it this way (with a receipt). Only done online and straight from the store. Do they still check stock at FS/BB with this method?

[lithiumli]

i Appreciate all the hard work GW is doing for us

[MIB]

Green, Staples computer department will go bankrupt soon because of you.

[MIB]

don't forget to use the 20 off 200 coupon to make this deal even better.

[GreenWeenie]

don't forget to use the 20 off 200 coupon to make this deal even better.They will not let you use the $20 off when the after PM price is less than $200.

[LNahid2000]

how many pages are on the toner cartridge that comes with this?

[DealsLookout]

Now this is a legit PM compare to PBure $17

[MIB]

They will not let you use the $20 off when the after PM price is less than $200.

just add something worth 1 dolllar

[rapshmunkee]

just add something worth 1 dolllarYou can do that but then after you submit your PM they'll tell you that you either can have the PM OR the $20 coupon deducted. Not both.

[zero64]

Sweet, I know where I'm going tomorrow!! Thanks Greenie. :D

[jory29]

i Appreciate all the hard work GW is doing for us

Ditto on that one! Thanks, GW! You sure do put forth a lot of effort in your posts, and they are always reliable, and - best of all - good stOOples PM's a lot of the time, too.

THANKS! :cheesygri

[mahjongmaniac]

thx greenie! :D

i might consider gettin this as my HP laser is gettin old... >:(

[Mint]

dam, cheapest i've seen for a laser printer. It would even be a deal for someone looking for a replacment drum. lol

[sdzbwxp]

sounds decent to me. I am gonna use 20% giftcards
95 X 1.14 = 108.3 x 0.8 = 86.64 - 30 = 56.64 (tax in)
not bad for a laser.... :cheesygri

going to staples tomorrow

[fau13]

sounds decent to me. I am gonna use 20% giftcards
95 X 1.14 = 108.3 x 0.8 = 86.64 - 30 = 56.64 (tax in)
not bad for a laser.... :cheesygri

going to staples tomorrow

what do you mean by giftcards. . where should we get it... Sorry I am new to this.

[ne0]

Does anyone have the link for the Futureshop sale price of $130?

The futureshop link provided in the original post is for $200.

Thanks

[GreenWeenie]

Does anyone have the link for the Futureshop sale price of $130?

The futureshop link provided in the original post is for $200.

ThanksWhoops ... here it is

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10046444&catid= (http://people.ambrosiasw.com/~andrew/funny/noob.jpg)

[cko64]

Does anyone have the link for the Futureshop sale price of $130?

The futureshop link provided in the original post is for $200.

Thanks
Quote by GW

"Anyone pointing out that these pricematches are not available because the sale doesn't start 'till Friday will show themselves to be true RFD newbies worthy of ridicule."....yet...

[ne0]

Thanks for the post!

[GreenWeenie]

Thanks for the post!Heehehee sorry for the abuse... but as is pointed out above, you were fairly warned!

[ak47num1]

Thanks GW! Thanks for the hard work and the headsup.

Btw, does anyone know whether this printer has a duplex function (printing on both sides of a sheet of paper without you having to flip the page)?

[chdude3]

Btw, does anyone know whether this printer has a duplex function (printing on both sides of a sheet of paper without you having to flip the page)?Of course it doesn't. This is a small basic laser printer. in future, the manufacturer's website is a good place to find that information (I think it took about 4 clicks from www.samsung.ca).

[ak47num1]

Of course it doesn't. This is a small basic laser printer. in future, the manufacturer's website is a good place to find that information (I think it took about 4 clicks from www.samsung.ca).

I thought it is a basic function for the newer models. Found the information now. Thanks.

[Bordello]

Whoops ... here it is

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10046444&catid= (http://people.ambrosiasw.com/~andrew/funny/noob.jpg)

Scary pic. Is that you GW?

[cyril2]

Whoops ... here it is

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10046444&catid= (http://people.ambrosiasw.com/~andrew/funny/noob.jpg)
LOL nice self portrait Weenie. :D

[cyril2]

By the way nice post GW. Dont really need anymore printers but keep those pricematches coming.

[tchai]

Too lazy to buy it now and then run back to STaples tmrw to do the PM
Will go tmrw to try my luck with the PM tmrw on the spot... hopefully FS still have stock tmrw ... early tmrw

[NDman]

So I bought the printer today at Staples, and planning to PM them tomorrow. Do have a question though.

I'm planning to go to Staples first thing in the morning (around 8:30am) since it fits my work schedule. But FS in town is not open yet (they open at 10am). What's the liklihood that they'll deny the PM since they can't call FS? Otherwise I might have to wait until FS open, which is a pain in the butt

[RDog]

So I bought the printer today at Staples, and planning to PM them tomorrow. Do have a question though.

I'm planning to go to Staples first thing in the morning (around 8:30am) since it fits my work schedule. But FS in town is not open yet (they open at 10am). What's the liklihood that they'll deny the PM since they can't call FS? Otherwise I might have to wait until FS open, which is a pain in the butt

There is absolutely no way they are going to do the PM if they can't confirm it, so you're either going to have to wait for FS to open or go another time.

[NDman]

There is absolutely no way they are going to do the PM if they can't confirm it, so you're either going to have to wait for FS to open or go another time.

Cool then. I'll bite the bullet and go out of my way. Thanks for the heads-up

[GreenWeenie]

There is absolutely no way they are going to do the PM if they can't confirm it, so you're either going to have to wait for FS to open or go another time.http://jonreid.blogs.com/oneanother/dogbert.jpg
(RANT MODE) People like you really annoy me. You have no f**king clue as to what you are talking about, but that doesn't stop you from posting. AARRGGHH (/RANT MODE) Ahhh ... feel much better now. BTW, welcome to RFD RDog.

When I have PM'd it is usually at 8:01 on a Friday, before FutureShop and BestBuy have opened, and before staples can lower their prices. THEY DON'T HAVE TO VERIFY STOCK UNLESS IT SAYS LIMITED QUANTITIES. All they do is look at the flyer, and usually verfy it online if it's a hot deal.

NDMan, your 8am PM will work just fine.

[Mystix]

hey GW are there any other printers on sale? particularly colours?

[foggy]

Is it possible to buy this online now, use the 20 off 200 coupon and tomorrow submit a PM request?

This way the printer theoretically can be $45. Is that possible?

[GreenWeenie]

Is it possible to buy this online now, use the 20 off 200 coupon and tomorrow submit a PM request?

This way the printer theoretically can be $45. Is that possible?When you file the PM request, if your post PM total is less than 200 before taxes, they will offer you the choice to continue with the PM and give up the coupon, or to ignore the PM.

[foggy]

When you file the PM request, if your post PM total is less than 200 before taxes, they will offer you the choice to continue with the PM and give up the coupon, or to ignore the PM.

How can that be? The coupon is irrelevant to the sale price. The sell price they sold it at was $200. Eg. let's say I tag another $400 monitor along with the purchase and use the 20 off coupon. Will they then proportion the 20 off coupon based on the distribution of price? No way.

Did anyone explain this to the PM team and still get it unsuccessfully?

[burnaby]

Retorical question: Can Staples denied the PM with the excuse other reputable company may be OOS at the begining of the sale as it's only purpose is to screw other companies offering 150%PM guarantee.

Real question: Can I pay by CC first and go back to refund and pay by GCs once they've arrived?

BTW: Nice portrait, can also substitute NOOB for ' StOOpleS manager "PM DENIED!" '
When I have PM'd it is usually at 8:01 on a Friday, before FutureShop and BestBuy have opened, and before staples can lower their prices. THEY DON'T HAVE TO VERIFY STOCK UNLESS IT SAYS LIMITED QUANTITIES. All they do is look at the flyer, and usually verfy it online if it's a hot deal.

NDMan, your 8am PM will work just fine.

[GreenWeenie]

How can that be? The coupon is irrelevant to the sale price. The sell price they sold it at was $200. Eg. let's say I tag another $400 monitor along with the purchase and use the 20 off coupon. Will they then proportion the 20 off coupon based on the distribution of price? No way.

Did anyone explain this to the PM team and still get it unsuccessfully?The cost of the individual items is irrelevant. Terms of the coupon are clearly stated. $200 before taxes. Your revised total is less than $200. Coupon not valid. If you tag on a monitor, obviously the coupon is still valid.

By your logic I could buy two items, say $20 and $200. Use the coupon. Total $200 plus taxes. Then tomorrow I return the $200 item getting $200 plus taxes back. Net cost $0 for a $20 item.

I have seen the emails from Staples.ca PM team posted repeatedly here over the last few months. If the RFD search was working I would post the exact text they send.

*EDIT*
We have researched your request to price guarantee item #589746. Unfortunately, we were unable to match our 150% Price Guarantee for the following reason.

The $30 coupon your order does not meet minimum requirements after the price match. Please reply back with one of the following options.

1. Accept price match and declined coupon.
2. Declined price match and keep the coupon.

Please click the link below to review our Price Match Policy.

[Spyder187]

How is this printer? Anyone seen the reviews?

I've just read up a couple and the reviews are mixed for this printer.

I did pick one up in the morning though and so when I go in tomorrow for the pm, should I carry the printer in as well or just go in with the receipt and ask for the pm?

First time doing a pm after buying, I did do a pricing adjustment on the mp3 player though but that thin was small.

Thanks GW, hopefully this pm goes through.

[teddy boom]

Features


* Printing Speed: Up to 17ppm
* Duty Cycle: 15,000 pgs/month
* Resolution: 600x600 dpi
* Starter Cartridge: 1,000 sheets starter cartridge
* Processor: 66 MHz Paper Input: 250 Sheets (Tray), 1 Sheet (Bypass)
* Memory: 8MB
* Compatible OS: Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP, Linux

MSRP:$309.00

1,000 sheet starter cartridge. :mad:

Still, I might try to get this...

[DealsLookout]

You don't need to bring the actual product, just bring the receipt when you do your PM tomorrow.

I've done it before and will do it again tomorrow. :)

[jory29]

1,000 sheet starter cartridge. :mad:

Still, I might try to get this...

RATS! That's the clincher for me; not going to get it now; I thought I might use it for all of my black and white text printing, but guess I won't bother with it now. Still, good deal for those who need one.

[Mint]

How is this printer? Anyone seen the reviews?

I've just read up a couple and the reviews are mixed for this printer.

I did pick one up in the morning though and so when I go in tomorrow for the pm, should I carry the printer in as well or just go in with the receipt and ask for the pm?

First time doing a pm after buying, I did do a pricing adjustment on the mp3 player though but that thin was small.

Thanks GW, hopefully this pm goes through.

Quite a few of us picked up this printer awhile back. Its a decent laser printer. Its kinda loud during startup/standby, but I guess thats how laser printer are.
THe prints come out good, and i havent had any real issues with paper jam or whatnat.
So for $95+tax - $30 rebate seems like a pretty hot deal.

THe best thing about the samsung printers, is that you can refill them pretty easy and the refills are cheap. Theres another thread on where to get some refills (about $10USD/2 refills, where each refills does 3000 i think).

[GreenWeenie]

RATS! That's the clincher for me; not going to get it now; I thought I might use it for all of my black and white text printing, but guess I won't bother with it now. Still, good deal for those who need one.If you can get a two refills for US$10 (as mentioned above) why would the "starter" toner cartridge stop you?

[teddy boom]

The whole concept of a "starter cartridge" is just hillarious really. GreenWeenie is right though, it is not a deal breaker.

Anyway, I tried to get my gf to pick this up for me... She said "they will just change the price tomorrow and then they will only match 100%".

Reading the pricematch policy (http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Static/static_pages.asp?pagename=help_policy_pricematch):
Show us a lower advertised price on a new identical item from an authorized dealer (list provided below) now or within 14 days of your purchase. We’ll match it PLUS give you 50% of the difference as a credit toward your purchase. (Maximum credit: $50).
So in theory she is wrong. Can anybody add some practical experience to this question? Thanks.

[wpooh888]

So in theory she is wrong. Can anybody add some practical experience to this question? Thanks.

I believe earlier in this thread Greenweenie mentions he does this all the time. It was either in this thread or one of the other threads started by Greenweenie.

I did read the policy as I was paying and it does mention the 150% PM is still in effect whether or not they lower the price for 14 days after the purchase. It is still based on the price you paid for it at the time.

[teddy boom]

As soon as I posted I realized that what I really need is practical experience dealing with my gf... :cheesygri

[wpooh888]

Actually does the PM have to be at the same location you bought the printer ? Can you go to a different Stooples to PM ?

[GreenWeenie]

Actually does the PM have to be at the same location you bought the printer ? Can you go to a different Stooples to PM ?Doesn't have to be the same location. I have successfully got the PM refund from a different store.

[jory29]

If you can get a two refills for US$10 (as mentioned above) why would the "starter" toner cartridge stop you?


Ha ha, because I'm naive, didn't know that the refills were so inexpensive. Thanks for the heads up, guys. :) Actually though, I still have printers laying around that I should just work on finishing up the ink that I do have; I really don't need a laser printer right now; I guess I'm worried that it would take up too much space, too, since I would still have my regular printer set up.

Sigh. I love a good deal, though, and it sure is tempting. I love a good deal almost as much as I love PM'ing at StOOples. :cheesygri

More decisions to make, that's for sure.

I was once declined a 150% PM on an item I bought at StOOples one day that I took back the next day to do a PM with their competitor. The smug SA at StOOples told me, with a 'cat-that-ate-the-canary' type of look on his face, 'We JUST lowered the price on that item - last NIGHT." I said with a smile, "Great, I'll just go for the 150% PM difference." No can do, he and the GM said. They claimed that they can only PM @ 150% WHILE their price was still listed as higher than the competitor, and once their price went down to match the competitor, that they could then ONLY PM 100% of what both their new price and their competitor's price was. I would like to know FOR SURE what their policy on this is, as it was extremely frustrating. I told them I would just like to refund my computer mouse, then, and I would go over to FS to get the Blue one. :cheesygri

[GreenWeenie]

Logic is our friend. :) Slowly read the PriceMatch policy with the manager.

"Show us a lower advertised price on a new identical item from an authorized dealer now or within 14 days of your purchase. "You say "Here is a lower advertised price on a new identical item from an authorized dealer and it is within 14 days of my purchase, right?"

"We’ll match it PLUS give you 50% of the difference as a credit toward your purchase. (Maximum credit: $50)."
You say "Please match this price plus 50% of the difference as a credit against my purchase".

When they try to add any conditions about "we've lowered our price", ask them to show in the policy where it states what happens when they've lowered their price before you request a PM (there is none).

If they still refuse, ask for their card, and ask to use their phone to call staples head office. Staples Head Office is also our friend :D

[coolpc]

want to hit my self silly for buying it 4 months earlier!!

[chinkypyro]

Is there any chance staples may only pricematch their 169.99 price against FS 129.99 price? (Count their own MIR but not FS MIR)

[GreenWeenie]

Is there any chance staples may only pricematch their 169.99 price against FS 129.99 price? (Count their own MIR but not FS MIR)There's a chance that they'll say "This day ends in Y so no price match for you!" but you shouldn't let them away with it in either case!

[rapshmunkee]

Looks like they've added a $60 instant rebate to their online price already... B&M PM might be the only option now.

[fau13]

Ha ha staples changed the price to 140.00 they are giving 60 dollars instant rebate... so it drop the price to 140

[jasperlin]

i really wanted to get it too.. bah!
oh well.

i just hope that i can get a job there and get my own discounts.. does anyone know what benefits an employee gets..

[robinto]

HERE (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/showthread.php?t=67052&page=1&pp=15) is the Toner Refill link for anyone who is interested.

[soupnazi]

HERE (http://forums.redflagdeals.com/showthread.php?t=67052&page=1&pp=15) is the Toner Refill link for anyone who is interested.

Are the 1740 cartridges easy to refill like the 1710's? (pop off cover, not drill hole)

[GreenWeenie]

i really wanted to get it too.. bah!
oh well.

i just hope that i can get a job there and get my own discounts.. does anyone know what benefits an employee gets..Should have bought it when I posted it last nite! ;)

And according to the sites I've seen, the same cartridge is used for the ML1510, ML1710, ML1740, ML1750, so the steps will be the same.

[wpooh888]

What is the # I'll need to contact if I'm forced to contact Head Office at Stooples ?

[NDman]

What is the # I'll need to contact if I'm forced to contact Head Office at Stooples ?

1-866-staples

[wpooh888]

1-866-staples

Just ask for a CSR ?

[NDman]

Just ask for a CSR ?
I've never done that either but I'm sure you can just ask away when you get through. And eventually someone will help you out

[wpooh888]

I've never done that either but I'm sure you can just ask away when you get through. And eventually someone will help you out

1st time as well, thx. !

[MIB]

i bought it at 200$ this morning. What will happen next? They will match to their own price?

[leegoon84]

pretty much. they will just honor their own price.

I was planning on going to the stooples tomorrow morning and pick one up.

man,, I guess it's al ruined.

well, Thank you Greenweenie I really appriciate your works!!! :cheesygri

[wpooh888]

Let's not forget that they sometimes have different prices at the B & M Vs. online. The B & M price just might still be $199.99. If you're really interested, still worth a look.

[felix]

Are the 1740 cartridges easy to refill like the 1710's? (pop off cover, not drill hole)
Yes, as mentioned in that thread the cartridges are THE SAME!!! I have both printers.

[soupnazi]

Cool, I missed that. Thanks for the info!:)

[jameslinux]

i bought it at 200$ this morning. What will happen next? They will match to their own price?

They'll credit you the difference but not the 150% you're looking for.

[GreenWeenie]

They'll credit you the difference but not the 150% you're looking for.Hmmm ... Well ... this is going to be an interesting thread to watch then.

Obviously from my prior experience, I think people will get the 150% PM. If people are denied the 150% that Staples policy clearly says they are entitled to, there is not much point to posting the deals a day or so early because Staples can drop their price to match as the sale starts.

Is this the end of GreenWeenie PM posting?? Stay tuned!

[jameslinux]

Hmmm ... Well ... this is going to be an interesting thread to watch then.

Obviously from my prior experience, I think people will get the 150% PM. If people are denied the 150% that Staples policy clearly says they are entitled to, there is not much point to posting the deals a day or so early because Staples can drop their price to match as the sale starts.

Is this the end of GreenWeenie PM posting?? Stay tuned!

GreenWeenie, I think you misread my posting. When I said they only credit you the difference and not the 150% because he got it from Staples orginally and he's trying to price match with staples for the lower price not with FS. But you're correct that if he tries to PM with FS then he should get 150%. Maybe we're talking about the same thing, it's getting late and I need to sleep.

[mahjongmaniac]

Hmmm ... Well ... this is going to be an interesting thread to watch then.

Obviously from my prior experience, I think people will get the 150% PM. If people are denied the 150% that Staples policy clearly says they are entitled to, there is not much point to posting the deals a day or so early because Staples can drop their price to match as the sale starts.

Is this the end of GreenWeenie PM posting?? Stay tuned!

:eek:

let's hope not... ;)

keep up w/ the PM deals... we're ALL still interested in PMing stooples :D

[trinh]

I bought the printer yesterday for $199 + $30 rebate

Today price down to $139 + $30 rebate ( same as FS )
But I bought it yesterday, NOT TODAY

Staples PM Policy

Price Match

YOU WILL NEVER PAY MORE FOR AN ITEM WHEN YOU SHOP WITH US! OUR 150% PRICE GUARANTEE IS OUR PROMISE!
Show us a lower advertised price on a new identical item from an authorized dealer (list provided below) now or within 14 days of your purchase. We’ll match it PLUS give you 50% of the difference as a credit toward your purchase. (Maximum credit: $50). So, if you were to find an item priced at our store for $100 but $50 somewhere else, we would match the $50 price. PLUS, you would receive $25 towards your purchase.

You have 14 day to find a lowered price ( your purchase date )

I think anyone had bought the printer yesterday should get $105 back today. That's what I am planning to argue with the manager there if he/she doesn't want to do it.

I bought it for $200, they couldn't tell me return and buy today for a cheaper $139. NO WAY.

[NDman]

PM denied.

WEnt first thing this morning. The manager refused to PM it at the original price (199.28), only at 139.99 (after they added the new $60 instant rebate). They said they'll only PM it at that price because "that's the way it works". :( Hopefully some of you will get lucky.

I called 1-886-staples. The lady said the same thing on the phone. Did they change the policy or what? Anyone scored?

[Spyder187]

PM denied.

WEnt first thing this morning. The manager refused to PM it at the original price (199.28), only at 139.99 (after they added the new $60 instant rebate). :( Hopefully some of you will get lucky

Sorry to hear that man. I feel it's more about whether the managers will follow that price match policy correctly and whether you're willing to argue it out with them. I bought one yesterday and I'm glad I did because I'm going in today with the Futureshop printout. They obviously say find a lower price within 14 days and guess we did at Futureshop so even if they lowered it, they must pull off the 150% pricematch.

I hope the local manager doesn't put up a fight with this one and I'd better be ready to call up Staples HQ as well.

[NDman]

Sorry to hear that man. I feel it's more about whether the managers will follow that price match policy correctly and whether you're willing to argue it out with them. I bought one yesterday and I'm glad I did because I'm going in today with the Futureshop printout. They obviously say find a lower price within 14 days and guess we did at Futureshop so even if they lowered it, they must pull off the 150% pricematch.

I hope the local manager doesn't put up a fight with this one and I'd better be ready to call up Staples HQ as well.
I edited my post. I actually called 1-866-staples too. The lady pretty much said I'm entitled to match the price drop (by staples, as part of price-protection policy), and then the difference afterwards. Was this bogus? Who else can I talk to?

[MIB]

I think for those who bought it yesterday at 200$ will get the 150% difference because futureshop's price is still 10$ lower than the stooples'. They will match to the lower price one.

[DragonZealot]

I guess there are going to be scene after scene today at their B&M. And the 1-866-staples line is going to be very busy.

[NDman]

I think for those who bought it yesterday at 200$ will get the 150% difference because futureshop's price is still 10$ lower than the stooples'. They will match to the lower price one.
That seems to be the case, or at least that's what I was told anyway

[Mint]

wow. that was a superfast price drop on staples online.

[just_got_this_today]

Called Staples HQ this morning, got quote from 'Mandy' saying $139 today in Staples is the price to match against $129 in FS regardless of the actual purchased price ($200 yesterday).

She also said Staples no longer price match with Costco.

And she said Staples B&M only PM stores with all these conditions met:
1. has to be on the list of internet competitors, AND
2. has local B&M, which means ontarians won't get London Drugs PMed.

She claimed the store policy is precise and clearly stated.

Another rep in HQ named 'Brenda' gave the same crap.

[Mystix]

denied at eglinton

they lowered the price so that we can only PM 10$.

I think they left you the difference, so that you but it at staples instead of futureshop.

Looks like this method is dead. We'll find aloop hold though

[NDman]

Man, that was fast for Staples. Too bad, GW's great post went to waste unfortunately. On to the Brother 2040 PM? :D

[DragonZealot]

Time to file a formal complain to their HQ and BBB?

[weihw]

went to store,the stoople did change the price same as futureshop already.
so bad..

[NDman]

went to store,the stoople did change the price same as futureshop already.
so bad..
Really? When I went this morning, they were still $10 more expensive than FS and that's the amount they were willing to PM, that's all. So it would become ~$125+tax-$30 (MIR)

[Mystix]

Really? When I went this morning, they were still $10 more expensive than FS and that's the amount they were willing to PM, that's all. So it would become ~$125+tax-$30 (MIR)

yep, they did that so you'll buy from them instead of future shop.

i said no, and rather put money in futureshop's pockets

[DigitalBoy]

The guy whos posted this ad 2 days earlier before the big sale..Gave the "stooples" enough time to change their pricing..

"Warning", never post something up earlier...cuz stooples are
Watching :idea:

[mrnsie]

good idea

[Saca_Saca]

The guy whos posted this ad 2 days earlier before the big sale..Gave the "stooples" enough time to change their pricing..

"Warning", never post something up earlier...cuz stooples are
Watching :idea:


I would think if GreenWeenie can get a copy of the flyer a couple days prior to the sale, so could stooples.

[DigitalBoy]

I would think if GreenWeenie can get a copy of the flyer a couple days prior to the sale, so could stooples.



I don't think so.... :idea:....i work for the advertising company..

[Saca_Saca]

I don't think so.... :idea:....i work for the advertising company..


Hmmm...I see ;) .

[MIB]

just got mine today. ordered yesterday. haven't got the pm email though.

[onetrueshyguy]

i seriously all of you rfders are going too far with staples PM policy. the way it works is they're a company too and theyre trying to cut losses. If you PM once a year then staples probably do not have to think of ways to change the prices according. However, people are always abusing their policies, just look from their shoes, if you were a manager at staples you'd be pretty choked because everytime there's a pricematch it needs authorization and you need to bothered, let along having a hard time from the head managers because you're losing money for the company

[DitchTwicker]

I don't think so.... :idea:....i work for the advertising company..

And the advertising company gets the information for the flyer from who? That's right... Staples. lol

[jameslinux]

i seriously all of you rfders are going too far with staples PM policy. the way it works is they're a company too and theyre trying to cut losses. If you PM once a year then staples probably do not have to think of ways to change the prices according. However, people are always abusing their policies, just look from their shoes, if you were a manager at staples you'd be pretty choked because everytime there's a pricematch it needs authorization and you need to bothered, let along having a hard time from the head managers because you're losing money for the company

You shouldn't be in this forum anymore if you're not always looking for deals.

[GreenWeenie]

i seriously all of you rfders are going too far with staples PM policy. the way it works is they're a company too and theyre trying to cut losses. If you PM once a year then staples probably do not have to think of ways to change the prices according. However, people are always abusing their policies, just look from their shoes, if you were a manager at staples you'd be pretty choked because everytime there's a pricematch it needs authorization and you need to bothered, let along having a hard time from the head managers because you're losing money for the company*sniff* .... *sniff*... poor managers ... poor abused staples. Us bastards came up with this money losing policy and forced it down their throats. What monsters we are ... I feel so ... ashamed.

*snnnnnaap* ok ... welcome back to reality.

You point is completely without merit. Staples isn't some stupid company that is being taken advantage of. They could adjust their policy to say "max $xxx in PM per year per person" like some of the credit cards do. They could drop the policy to 110% like Futureshop did. There are any number of ways they could reduce their "losses" from pricematches but they haven't.

Now .... either they are financially stupid (NOT!), or the overall costs are NOT significant to the bottom line.

Their policy actually forces their prices to be competative, or suffer massive PMs! Price matches aside, I think it's great when they react quickly and drop their prices because it shows they are trying to be the best for the consumer. If I had a choice between Staples and FS/BB for an item, I would actually buy it from Staples. I like their 150% policy and am willing to support them even when there isn't a price match involved.

[aphextwin2050]

I don't think so.... :idea:....i work for the advertising company..

I don't see what the big deal is.
I've been getting the FS and Bestbuy flyers every thursday morning.

[onetrueshyguy]

You shouldn't be in this forum anymore if you're not always looking for deals.

i dont think this is called a "deal" anymore since staples always has a way to combat it. but dont let that stop you you can keep doing what you guys do everyweek

a deal is what i think is legit where you dont have to do any pms, like a TD rebate deal or some kind of special offer, but not like "PM-ing this" or "PM-ing that"

[[buck]]

Wow, I sure will be pissed if I don't get my full $100+ back. Staples is getting sneakier and sneakier every week. I'm going to call 1-866-STAPLES myself and see what they say. :mad:

[DragonZealot]

']Wow, I sure will be pissed if I don't get my full $100+ back. Staples is getting sneakier and sneakier every week. I'm going to call 1-866-STAPLES myself and see what they say. :mad:

They are going to tell you they can only do 100% PM on this even their policy said 150%.

File a formal written complain so they can reply with a written denial and complain this to Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations for false advertisment.

[[buck]]

They are going to tell you they can only do 100% PM on this even their policy said 150%.

File a formal written complain so they can reply with a written denial and complain this to Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations for false advertisment.

That sounds like a lot of effort for ~$30... lol. Wouldn't it take months just to get a reply from the Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations? >:(

Thanks for that, though.

[MIB]

We appreciate your inquiry concerning this issue MIB,

Thank you for bringing the lower price on item 573814 at Future Shop to
our attention. We have credited the difference in price to your Master
Card for the amount of $119.55.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need further assistance.

Mike,
Customer Service Representative

e-mail: bd.support@orders.staples.com
phone : 1-877-360-8500
fax : 1-800-567-2260
url : http://www.staples.ca/support/contact/

[D-3vil]

I went today to the Staples at Woodbine & Hwy 7 (Markham), the CSR tried to tell me the same thing (that they will only price match according to their current price). I pointed to their policy, and insisted that Staples HQ will gladly clear up any confusion he might have. After some bickering on his part, manager came by and OK'd the pm. Refund was $119.xx, as per original post.

PM denied.

WEnt first thing this morning. The manager refused to PM it at the original price (199.28), only at 139.99 (after they added the new $60 instant rebate). They said they'll only PM it at that price because "that's the way it works". :( Hopefully some of you will get lucky.

I called 1-886-staples. The lady said the same thing on the phone. Did they change the policy or what? Anyone scored?

[GreenWeenie]

url : http://www.staples.ca/support/contact/lol Link doesn't work LMAO

I pointed to their policy, and insisted that Staples HQ will gladly clear up any confusion he might have. After some bickering on his part, manager came by and OK'd the pm. Refund was $119.xx, as per original post.heheheh as I said ... Logic (and Staples HQ) are our friends!

However ... two success stories, one online and one in store, make me feel better at having not wasted peoples time.

Please continue to post results!

[DragonZealot]

I went today to the Staples at Woodbine & Hwy 7 (Markham), the CSR tried to tell me the same thing (that they will only price match according to their current price). I pointed to their policy, and insisted that Staples HQ will gladly clear up any confusion he might have. After some bickering on his part, manager came by and OK'd the pm. Refund was $119.xx, as per original post.

D-3vil Do you have the name of the manager who approved this. I am going there tonight. Thanks.

[D-3vil]

D-3vil Do you have the name of the manager who approved this. I am going there tonight. Thanks.

I don't have the name of the manager, however, I believe the sales representative who did do the PM for me was Agnes or something similar (not the initial person who denied it, he made himself scarce as soon as PM was approved). She is Asian, a bit on the short side, and was very nice :) Mind you, I am usually bad with names. If they attempt to pricematch considering their current price conditions, just point to the terms of the PM policy and offer to check with Staples HQ (1-866-STAPLES).

[coolman217]

so...if staples originally sold it at X price, it's competitor sold it at Y, and you purchased it before staples changed the price to Y, basically could a 150% PM with staples itself be possible?

i'm just playing with some logics and rules here. wouldn't that be something...getting the managers pissed. haha :twisted:

[coeternity]

i just spent 45 min for the price guarantee and price match. basically they just sold me the same price as future shop :evil:

[CSR]

Time to file a formal complain to their HQ and BBB?

I think you should.... I just called Staples and the lady said they will only Match with the new price.....

[petrek]

Bought mine online just after 12, already had it in my cart, and just made sure that Futureshop had it in stock when I clicked submit.
Then I go check this thread, and see that Staples had given an instant discount (which I obviously missed). I check my recent orders, and sure enough, it lists the 60 instant. So I'm figuring there is no way I'm getting it, but then I don't really need it. I got my last two from the US Staples, one for $20 and the other for free (AR PM Coupon).
Then I check my email re price match, and OHH we have credited your card $118, bonus. My friend will get their printer after all.

Dave

[shoprider]

bought the printer yesterday.
went in this morning to do the price match at the Laugheed Highway location in Burnaby.

The manager would only allow a price match.
He wouldn't allow the +50%.

Got the number to corporate office.
They wouldn't do it either. They would only do match.

So i bitched at them.
Will return the printer tomorrow.

[danno567]

i seriously all of you rfders are going too far with staples PM policy. the way it works is they're a company too and theyre trying to cut losses. If you PM once a year then staples probably do not have to think of ways to change the prices according. However, people are always abusing their policies, just look from their shoes, if you were a manager at staples you'd be pretty choked because everytime there's a pricematch it needs authorization and you need to bothered, let along having a hard time from the head managers because you're losing money for the company


i seriously all of you rfders are going too far with staples PM policy. the way it works is they're a company too and theyre trying to cut losses. If you PM once a year then staples probably do not have to think of ways to change the prices according. However, people are always abusing their policies, just look from their shoes, if you were a manager at staples you'd be pretty choked because everytime there's a pricematch it needs authorization and you need to bothered, let along having a hard time from the head managers because you're losing money for the company

You know what? If it was the cornerstore guy selling his electronics and such I would not do a pm, but that guy would also never say he will do a 150% price match. How many ppl actually go and do a pm with Stooples ? Probably less than 1%. How many laser printers of this brand do they buy at once? A freakin crap load. What does that mean? That 100.00 printer that the cornerstore guy buys them from his rep for is the same printer that the rep sells to Stooples for 65.00 each. Why? Cause big companies move a crap load more each day. The guy who pms a deal may also pick up some paper for that printer and pay regular retail for the paper. Whats their mark up on papper and all the "soft" goods ? A crap load.

Do you think that these pm's will bring a big company like Stooples down? No.

Take a look:

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., August 17, 2004 -- Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today the results for its second quarter ended July 31, 2004. Total company revenues increased nine percent to $3.09 billion, compared to $2.83 billion for the second quarter of 2003. Net income rose 39 percent to $122 million, and earnings per share, on a diluted basis, increased 33 percent to $0.24, from $0.18 achieved in the second quarter of 2003. Financial highlights for the second quarter include: • North American Retail sales were $1.70 billion, up seven percent, and operating income grew 44 percent to $96 million, compared to the second quarter of 2003. Same store comparable sales rose an industry leading four percent for the quarter, with strong performance in core office supplies, technology and furniture.

So before you start crying for the poorly underpaid managers and the big giant company , sleep well at night knowing they are doing just fine. I know my net income didnt shoot up 39 percent. So until that day, I reckon I will pm away.

Leave this forum now and go say a few hail marry's for the rest of us terrible ,terrible people who feel that not getting screwed once in a while is a good thing.

By the way, were you the person in school who used to rat out those who snuck in late or took two helpings of the lunch snacks?

Sure sounds like it.

[felix]

yup, and in a recent survey sent to me regarding price match feedback for Staples (from J.C. Williams Group), one of the questions that asked where I found out about the price matches had redflagdeals.ca as one of the answers. :D

[DragonZealot]

Success @ Woodbine /Hwy 7. :)

Argued a bit with the cashier about PM'ing the 199 price or 139 price and then I asked to talk to the manager. Manager came and approved it.

Got about 120 bux back.

[trinh]

Samething here. I just returned in Ottawa. Speak and explain nicely to the manager, well depend on the manager as well.

I got back $120.75 including tax. I paid $229.17 yesterday

So after MIR = Printer comes out to be $78.42

Very sweet deal

Thanks GreenWeenie for the post

[protectivedad]

I purchased yesterday, and PM'd this morning but they are telling me that they will only PM the CURRENT Staples price of 139.28, not the price I purchased it at. Is this right? Can anyone tell me at what time the $60 instant rebate was added to the listing? Or more importantly did anyone today see the printer listed without the instant rebate?

EDIT:
I see this is going on all over. I just started back reading. Okay, 1:13 the price changed.

I order online. I'm now waiting for the "supervisor" to call me back.

[GreenWeenie]

I purchased yesterday, and PM'd this morning but they are telling me that they will only PM the CURRENT Staples price of 139.28, not the price I purchased it at. Is this right? Can anyone tell me at what time the $60 instant rebate was added to the listing? Or more importantly did anyone today see the printer listed without the instant rebate?

EDIT:
I see this is going on all over. I just started back reading.From Post #55 above

Logic is our friend. :) Slowly read the PriceMatch policy with the manager.

"Show us a lower advertised price on a new identical item from an authorized dealer now or within 14 days of your purchase. "You say "Here is a lower advertised price on a new identical item from an authorized dealer and it is within 14 days of my purchase, right?"

"We’ll match it PLUS give you 50% of the difference as a credit toward your purchase. (Maximum credit: $50)."
You say "Please match this price plus 50% of the difference as a credit against my purchase".

When they try to add any conditions about "we've lowered our price", ask them to show in the policy where it states what happens when they've lowered their price before you request a PM (there is none).

If they still refuse, ask for their card, and ask to use their phone to call staples head office. Staples Head Office is also our friend :D

[[buck]]

From Post #55 above

Logic is our friend. :) Slowly read the PriceMatch policy with the manager.

"Show us a lower advertised price on a new identical item from an authorized dealer now or within 14 days of your purchase. "You say "Here is a lower advertised price on a new identical item from an authorized dealer and it is within 14 days of my purchase, right?"

"We’ll match it PLUS give you 50% of the difference as a credit toward your purchase. (Maximum credit: $50)."
You say "Please match this price plus 50% of the difference as a credit against my purchase".

When they try to add any conditions about "we've lowered our price", ask them to show in the policy where it states what happens when they've lowered their price before you request a PM (there is none).

If they still refuse, ask for their card, and ask to use their phone to call staples head office. Staples Head Office is also our friend :D

Unfortunately Staples HQ is no longer our friend. I, along with several other people have called and they've claimed they will only PM with their new price! :mad:

[protectivedad]

Yeah, thanks I was just reading it. But this in not a "manager" it is the Staples online. Is this different from head office? As I editted I'm waiting for a "supervisor" to call me back.

[x-batman]

Next time, to make it so that we actually have a chance to pm, please dont post the deal BEFORE you can actually get it.,

[GreenWeenie]

Next time, to make it so that we actually have a chance to pm, please dont post the deal BEFORE you can actually get it.,Ummm ... no ... you're not making sense. By waiting to post the deal, NO ONE would have got the deal.

Do you think staples came up with the instant rebate just because *I* posted this deal on Wednesday nite? No ... this was a scheduled promotion. How do I know?

1) Check the other threads. When the react to a price match, the don't use an instant rebate, they just change the price. There are some of my posts that they haven't responded to (as of yet!) so posting it early has no effect.

2) If they were responding to my post, why wouldn't they *MATCH* the price as they have on other deals. Why stop $10 short when every other time they have responded by MATCHING the price.

3) If they were reacting to the sale, why would they have the instant rebate run for THREE weeks. The sale at Futureshop is over in one week.

So given that Staples was going to drop their price anyways, by posting this deal early, SOME people have managed to get in on the bigger price match. If I had waited until the FutureShop sale started at 12:01 this morning, Staples would have already started their promotion and you'd be exactly where you are now... a $10 price match.

So ... tell me again how I ruined things for everyone? Try thinking things through first.

*EDIT*
Oh ya ... only n00bs "wait until the PM is valid" to buy the item, or try to negotiate the PM before the purchase. The smart people buy the item at full price first, then go for the PM refund. It's easier to deny an initial sale at the final PM'd price then it is to deny a partial refund on an item purchased at full price.

cc:Via PM :)

[coolman217]

Next time, to make it so that we actually have a chance to pm, please dont post the deal BEFORE you can actually get it.,


I think that's an unfair statement. Whoever started this thread knew that there was gonna be a PM available. It was unexpected of Staples to stop the PM by doing an instant rebate on the day that FS lowers its price, since as we know that staples lowers its price weekly on another date.

But the bottom line is, the reason for rejection contradicts its 14 day policy, so it should be considered as poor business conduct. I think most of you who wants to take this further should send an email to Staples HQ, and from their reply, if they do reject it, take your case to the BBB and have them listed down. Action will be taken if a lot of negative comments are received.

[imran909]

Next time, to make it so that we actually have a chance to pm, please dont post the deal BEFORE you can actually get it.,

I dont agree with this. I dont think posting a legitimate potential PM should be avoided in this forum. The fact that Staples just provided instant rebate the morning after is another story and cannot be related to this "pre-PM post".

IMI:)

[DigitalBoy]

i seriously all of you rfders are going too far with staples PM policy. the way it works is they're a company too and theyre trying to cut losses. If you PM once a year then staples probably do not have to think of ways to change the prices according. However, people are always abusing their policies, just look from their shoes, if you were a manager at staples you'd be pretty choked because everytime there's a pricematch it needs authorization and you need to bothered, let along having a hard time from the head managers because you're losing money for the company


Take a look:

FRAMINGHAM, Mass., August 17, 2004 -- Staples, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPLS) announced today the results for its second quarter ended July 31, 2004. Total company revenues increased nine percent to $3.09 billion, compared to $2.83 billion for the second quarter of 2003. Net income rose 39 percent to $122 million, and earnings per share, on a diluted basis, increased 33 percent to $0.24, from $0.18 achieved in the second quarter of 2003. Financial highlights for the second quarter include: • North American Retail sales were $1.70 billion, up seven percent, and operating income grew 44 percent to $96 million, compared to the second quarter of 2003. Same store comparable sales rose an industry leading four percent for the quarter, with strong performance in core office supplies, technology and furniture.


Seriously,,,i don't think u belong here..And first up..You sound more like a Stoople spy manager to me.. Take a deep look at the corporate profits.... :evil:

[trinh]

If they don't PM 150% , there is no point of buying the printer yesterday. It contradict with the policy. Well, at least they are going to PM 150% off their price. ( which I think $10 more than FS ).

Well , depend on the luck as well.
I got mine. Good luck to all.

[YYZC2]

Can anyone who got the true 150% post their receipt for the other members fighting the good fight with Staples?

Thanks!

[MIB]

just for the heads up.

Citibank petro points mastercard will give 1% rebate toward all purchases. including the refund.

[Spyder187]

Sadly I argued for a bit but no real drive because after talking to the employee then the manager and then to my friend down there who always does my pm's, I gave up and said fine I'll take the small difference.

In my discust I pricematched the Cobra Walkie Talkies and the iRiver with no problems at all. My dad still may want the laser printer so I'll wait on that and maybe eventually return it if a better pm comes up soon.

[[buck]]

Sadly I argued for a bit but no real drive because after talking to the employee then the manager and then to my friend down there who always does my pm's, I gave up and said fine I'll take the small difference.

In my discust I pricematched the Cobra Walkie Talkies and the iRiver with no problems at all. My dad still may want the laser printer so I'll wait on that and maybe eventually return it if a better pm comes up soon.

What's the Cobra walkie talkie deal?

edit - nvm... just found it...

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/showthread.php?t=161615

[trinh]

Here is my receipt
First I talk to the cashier, she only refund me $85.04, then I spoke to the manager and explain the situation, then she refund me another $35.71

Staples PM Receipt (http://www.tvbserie.com/PM_STAPLES.jpg)

Good luck to everyone. I hope this helps.

[wpooh888]

Success at the Woodbine & 7 location as well. Thx. to Greenweenie & Dragonzealot ! Keep up the good work Greenie !

[ajimondo]

What's their return policy, I only got it cause it was cheap but if under $100 I'll get it later as I'm sure by the time i need this thing it will be the same price or something better will come along.

Note: I openned and tested the unit to make sure it worked as I was going to store it anyways.

[chdude3]

Success at Dundas/Winston Churchill. I didn't even have to argue or anything - just showed them the flyer, handed them my receipt, waited while they futzed around for about 10 minutes trying to figure out how to work the machine, and I got a full 150% PM. Guess I just got lucky; now my father in law can quit spending so much on ink replacements!

[mahjongmaniac]

Here is my receipt
First I talk to the cashier, she only refund me $85.04, then I spoke to the manager and explain the situation, then she refund me another $35.71

Staples PM Receipt (http://www.tvbserie.com/PM_STAPLES.jpg)

Good luck to everyone. I hope this helps.

thx 4 ur generosity and taking time to post up ur receipt, but um.... u should've considered removing all ur personal info 1st! :cheesygri

[Spyder187]

LoL looks like I was the only one getting triple teamed into submission. :lol:

I'll pass now because I probably just suck at negotiating with the Staples employees. Going to just return the thing but happy for you guys who are getting the deal. This sure does have potential though.

[coolman217]

hey spyder, which location did you go to? i'm curious. :)

[benbronco]

I followed GW's instructions and got mine successfully price-matched at the Front and Parliament location here in Toronto.

[sentinel]

Staples' in-store price is now 100 after MIR

[Hugh Jass]

Great post GW, look forward to more Wed/Thurs specials ;)

On the subject of laser printers, do they clog up if you don't use them that often?

[petrek]

Their dry, so they don't clog, but it doesn't hurt to give the toner a shake when it is running low. But with $8 us refills it shouldn't get low.

Dave

[mick117]

bought the pritner on Thursday, went PM yesterday, the manager wouldn't match with the Thursday price, he told me they only match the current price. (which is $126 something) thus I only got $80 back....but with the $30 MIR is still a good deal for a laser printer, thanx greenweenie for the great tip!~:)

[felix]

What's their return policy, I only got it cause it was cheap but if under $100 I'll get it later as I'm sure by the time i need this thing it will be the same price or something better will come along.

Note: I openned and tested the unit to make sure it worked as I was going to store it anyways.
Return policy is 14 days for computer related items. Though some say 30 days it's safest to treat as 14 days in case you get a strict manager.

[Kevin T]

Damn! I bought this for $150.34 - $30 rebate on April 18. Can I do a price adjustment (or its 14 days?), if not can I do refund? It says 30 days (computers and notebooks - 14days). If printers count as computers, then I guess iPods too?

[DragonZealot]

I think they consider anything that interfaces to computer as computer but you could argue with them, YMMV.

[engo]

Got it PM'ed with no problem at Market Mall store in Calgary. The manager was so nice and no question asked. Thanks for the post!!

P.S. Also tried to PM at the 9 Ave store but denied yesterday.

[Vchan3]

Congratulations to those who were successful!

Not me, I went back to where I bought mine on Thursday (W. Broadway, Vancouver)... they've lower it to $189.28 less $60 instant, thus $0.70 lower to FS and only gave me back $70 + taxes back :cry:

[ihk]

bump. staples.ca for calgary price is $208 as of time of posting. future shop is $130 before MIR. deal valid till june 23.

[Mint]

nice catch ihk!
I just got the pm confirmation.

[Johnny Powel]

If you can get a two refills for US$10 (as mentioned above) why would the "starter" toner cartridge stop you?


Do you have have a link to this US toner deal ? Can the starter cartridge be refilled or are these refills cartridges.

[ihk]

Do you have have a link to this US toner deal ? Can the starter cartridge be refilled or are these refills cartridges.

"samsung" "refill" (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67052&highlight=refill+samsung)

[itsyours]

Just ordered one. Thanks OP!

[ditto]

Just ordered one. Thanks OP!
same here: got my PM approved in 20 minutes :)
Thanks OP!

[sdzbwxp]

staples price already dropped!!!

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=,&webid=573814&affixedcode=WW

129 + 30 easy rebate....i guess the deal is dead now

[NDman]

staples price already dropped!!!

http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=,&webid=573814&affixedcode=WW

129 + 30 easy rebate....i guess the deal is dead now

Not surprised as they have people surfing RFD to check things out.

[pkthree]

Wow, I was going to wait until after work to do the price match. Thank goodness...

[sk8]

F*** , i need a printer so bad! Don't change the instore price till tomorrow!

[sdzbwxp]

i just went to the store and came back. the price has been changed already!

[martianmarvin]

I emailed for the price match and got a response around 5:30PM.

But now I've noticed that they have reduced the price in my cart to the same as Future shop's.
Can I still order it and get the 50% PP of $34.65 - total of $109.65 taxes in that was incuded in the email?

MM

[wesleyw]

I emailed for the price match and got a response around 5:30PM.

But now I've noticed that they have reduced the price in my cart to the same as Future shop's.
Can I still order it and get the 50% PP of $34.65 - total of $109.65 taxes in that was incuded in the email?

MM

Whatever is included in their e-mailis what you'll get. But make sure you order before their deadline from their e-mail expire.

[martianmarvin]

Whatever is included in their e-mailis what you'll get. But make sure you order before their deadline from their e-mail expire.

Thanks, I guess I better order before OOS. :lol:

[goldcap]

All GTA staples B&M stores are oos for this printer except a few demo units, as far as I was told by them.

[tweakerxp]

I got mine today as well. I was a little worried, as ther was a hole in the bottom of box, but the printer looks and functions fine. I figured that this thread was useless without pics, so here you go:

http://img43.echo.cx/img43/9039/cimg11400ar.th.jpg (http://img43.echo.cx/my.php?image=cimg11400ar.jpg)http://img169.echo.cx/img169/3230/cimg11418ov.th.jpg (http://img169.echo.cx/my.php?image=cimg11418ov.jpg)http://img206.echo.cx/img206/9430/cimg11423st.th.jpg (http://img206.echo.cx/my.php?image=cimg11423st.jpg)

[wpooh888]

anyone receive their rebates from this post of the PM ?

[pkthree]

Is it just me or is the Staples web price back up to 199.28?

[mahjongmaniac]

Is it just me or is the Staples web price back up to 199.28?

yip... stooples price :arrowu:'d

$208 for me... but doesn't really matter as FS's sale for this item ends 2nite... and a PM instore/online would be too late....

Price: $199.99
Discount: -$70.00
Sale Price: $129.99
Sale Ends: 6/23/2005
Shipping: FREE
Mail-in rebate:
$30.00
After rebate: $99.99

[Hugh Jass]

I got mine today as well. I was a little worried, as ther was a hole in the bottom of box, but the printer looks and functions fine. I figured that this thread was useless without pics, so here you go:



Looks good tweaker. How's the print quality/speed?

[ihk]

bump. alive again at time of posting.

future shop sale ends june 29.

[sk8]

did anyone in GTA get this PM online today?

its OOS in most of toronto. is it to late?

[NDman]

did anyone in GTA get this PM online today?

its OOS in most of toronto. is it to late?

Yeah, probably. I'm surprised they went on all of yesterday without pulling it OOS (or lowering their price) within 2 hours.

[sk8]

Yeah, probably. I'm surprised they went on all of yesterday without pulling it OOS (or lowering their price) within 2 hours.

Because it's discontinued and i guess they dont care anymore. BTW, my PM is excepted online. Going to order and cross fingers. :D

The rebate is due till tomorrow. Should i bother submitting it once i get the thing?

[nomatch]

I think Staples will keep selling it at around $200. They still have a lot to gain at the price of $95. Putting profit aside, they can clear out the stock of this low-end model in such a short time, and, at the same time, halt Futureshop's sales, why not?

Now, the question remains -- how much profit is Staples making from a $95 sale? I don't know, but it's better than $0. It's most likely not negative.

[guest 03]

Jus' did my PM!

As of this morning Staples had 40 printers left in stock when i called the 1-800 number to place an order.

I got this confirmation 1 hour ago by email also:

Staples Price $199.28
___________________________________________

Competitor's $129.99
Price
___________________________________________

50% Total Price $34.65
Guarantee Discount
___________________________________________

Staples.ca 150% $109.65
Price Match Guarantee
(with tax)


I was also told they are discontinuing this model of printer when i called the local staples...<maybe they didn't want me to buy it, so they wouldn't lose money...)

[2fast]

[QUOTE=skating girl ottawa]
As of this morning Staples had 40 printers left in stock when i called the 1-800 number to place an order.
QUOTE]

Same here. I had my price match via email before it went OOS but couldn't order it afterwards. I spoke to a CSR and she said they had tons left!! Staples just pulled stock online.

Deal is NOT dead any longer. I'll post this in the other thread as well.

[ditto]

Does any body have experience of returning some PM'ed stuff in local store? There is no any clue on the receipt that your item got PM'ed, so how do you tell the casher that this item was not charged as waht shown on the receipt and how they decide the amount of refund? In this case, if someone just directly returns it to local store, then he may ends up earning $120, though it is obviously unethical.

[2fast]

Does any body have experience of returning some PM'ed stuff in local store? There is no any clue on the receipt that your item got PM'ed, so how do you tell the casher that this item was not charged as waht shown on the receipt and how they decide the amount of refund? In this case, if someone just directly returns it to local store, then he may ends up earning $120, though it is obviously unethical.

Anytime I've PM'ed anything in store it says it on my receipt, but I've never bought online and returned in store. Their return policy for online items is to call them or email them, and it seems they send a driver to pick up your parcel? When I purchased this online, I got one confirmation for the total before PM, then another email saying 'your account will be credited with xxxx'.

I think they would know that you PM'ed, it would probably stick to the order number, which you have to tell them if you want to return the item. Though you could always say that they refused your PM, which is why you want to return it...when ordering today, it became obvious the CSRs and the Price Match team don't work closely together, and everything is emailed around so that only one team is handling the order at once.

I don't think it's impossible to screw them out of some money, but I wouldn't bank on it working.

[wildchild22]

I sent off a price match for the printer last night and just got a quote back a few minutes ago. If I order it at the sale price for today and then give them my price match quote will they price match it? I quess they have to seeing I have a quote #

[WalnutCrunch]

I sent off a price match for the printer last night and just got a quote back a few minutes ago. If I order it at the sale price for today and then give them my price match quote will they price match it? I quess they have to seeing I have a quote #

I think they'll do it. You've got the quote. It gives you an expiry date and says something about too bad if it goes OOS, but doesn't say anything about them reducing the price.

[2fast]

I think they'll do it. You've got the quote. It gives you an expiry date and says something about too bad if it goes OOS, but doesn't say anything about them reducing the price.

Careful. To my knowledge, they will only PM the price quoted in the PM email...so whatever price you quoted Future Shop for when you filled in the form.

Also, didn't Staples lower their price, not Future Shop? In that case, you may not get the PM from Staples, because now their price is the same as FS...unless I don't understand your situation correctly. But they should honour the PM you got, and you could probably fight it.

Either way, I don't think you'll be getting a lower price than around $79 like we all just got.

[robinto]

Does any body have experience of returning some PM'ed stuff in local store? There is no any clue on the receipt that your item got PM'ed, so how do you tell the casher that this item was not charged as waht shown on the receipt and how they decide the amount of refund? In this case, if someone just directly returns it to local store, then he may ends up earning $120, though it is obviously unethical.

When you return online items, stores usually call the online centre to confirm the price.

[wildchild22]

I will keep you posted. I sent a email and also called I do not want any way of them not giving the PM as it is cheaper with the PM and I do have a quote.

[to_munda]

Stoople price on line is $129.99.
FS increased the price now to 169.99 online;
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10046444&catid=

Possible PM with Fs instead of Stooples (the other way around?)..

:D

[ihk]

Stoople price on line is $129.99.
FS increased the price now to 169.99 online;
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10046444&catid=

Possible PM with Fs instead of Stooples (the other way around?)..

:D

and save $4 (plus tax) - $.5 (for the stamp) plus cost of envelope, etc? i'll go with staples on the easy rebate. :P and i know i can trust staples with their rebate.

[actyper]

If anybody needs an ink cartridge for this I can get them for $90 flat.

Samsung ML-1710D Toner - Black

[WalnutCrunch]

I will keep you posted. I sent a email and also called I do not want any way of them not giving the PM as it is cheaper with the PM and I do have a quote.

I don't think you have anything to worry about. Just place your order and give them the quote.

[martianmarvin]

If anybody needs an ink cartridge for this I can get them for $90 flat.

Samsung ML-1710D Toner - Black

$90 bucks eh, better off just to get a new one at that price.

[actyper]

It is a new one. Just been looking at staples and fs, seems to be 95 + tax.

[rapshmunkee]

It is a new one. Just been looking at staples and fs, seems to be 95 + tax.If you really wanted the extra toner you could have included it with your order of the printer along with another $10 item and you could of used the $30 off $200 coupon.. would of been cheaper than $90. Also why would you want to go for the overpriced official samsung toners anyway when you can get toner refill kits for like $10. Check this thread by robinto for more details/info: Toner Refills (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67052)

[martianmarvin]

It is a new one. Just been looking at staples and fs, seems to be 95 + tax.

Hopefully you are not trying to profit off of any1 in here, this is afterall a non-profit community :)

[2fast]

Just an FYI.

Got it today, August 3rd, from a Rebate Center in Fonthill, Ontario.

Woohoo, great deal!

[Ilikethisdeal]

Just an FYI.

Got it today, August 3rd, from a Rebate Center in Fonthill, Ontario.

Woohoo, great deal!
me too.

[ditto]

me 3 :)

[shoprider]

got my rebate yesterday