Making the Most of Staples Rewards- It’s Easy!
My second favorite non-credit card rewards program has to be Staples Rewards program. It’s free to join and easy. Fill out a simple form, either online or in the store. If you do fill out the membership form in the store, be sure to make a matching online account to track your savings progress.
What do you get for your five minute investment of time setting up these accounts?
- $3 back on cartridges- Probably the best deal Staples offers, (which is one reason this rewards program is a favorite) is $3 back on every ink cartridge you recycle with them up to 10 per calendar month. They accept any brand. Simply drop take these in to your local Staples. At the register, let the cashier scan your rewards card. (Keep the reciept just in case). In a few days you’ll see the rewards reflected in your online account. These rewards on ink cartridges are sent each month, usually around the last week of the month. You can choose to have them sent to you via postal or email.
- 10 % Cash Back Rewards- On all ink, toner, case and ream paper and Copy & Print center, you’ll earn ten percent cash back. Often, on top of this, Staples will run special promotions giving even more cash back when you purchase these items. So watch circulars for these events, because you can reap as much as 20% or more during one of these sales.
- Special Savings to Members-From time to time, there will be added discounts or extended rewards to Staples members.
- No Limit Rewards- There is not a limit on how much you can earn in rewards, though if you do spend more than a thousand dollars in a calendar year, you’ll be upgraded to a higher level of reward program, (Premium Status) giving you additional savings and allowing you to recycle more ink cartridges, increased cash back rewards, etc.
- Free Delivery- Orders of $50 or more earns free delivery. Sometimes there are additional shipping specials for rewards program members. Watch sale flyers for these “members deals”
Staples Rewards (not Recycle Rewards) are mailed within 30 days after the end of the calendar quarter, and you have until the last day of the calendar quarter to redeem your issued rewards. Staples Rewards must be spent at any Staples store, Staples.com or by phone at 1-800-333-3330 by the expiration date printed on your Staples Rewards.
Typically, Ebates rewards provides a standard discount of 2% back on Staples.com orders. If you keep your purchases to qualifying purchases and use Ebates to launch the order, you’ll earn at least 12% back- plus recycle cartridge cash. Toss your rewards credit card in there to make the purchases and you’ve now really found ways to stretch your cash!