School Supply Deals for September 2010 | Last updated afternoon of 03/01/10

[mle]

Hello Sc'ers
Now that back to school is less than a month away I thought it would be great to post some back to school deals on supplies. This is my first deal post so lemme know if there's a better format I can list them in. These deals may not be in your area though, and similarly you may have better ones in your area- Please share any that you find!

* Deals under a dollar are bolded. Important notices are in blue.

NOTE: If you'd like to earn thumbs up towards your top deals/top brags please post a seperate thread to earn them. You cannot earn thumbs up from posts, only starting your own thread. If you're not looking for thumbs up or have already posted a thread, please share your deals (PM me or post here if I haven't seen your thread yet) so they can all be kept in this thread!



WAL-MART

• Crayola coloured pencils (24 count w/ bonus sharpener) - $1.25
• Bic 10-pack round stic pens - $1
• Hilroy coil notebook (80 pages) - $.0.15 (possibly not still this price)
• Assorted backpacks - $15
• Crayola fine tip washable markers (50 count) - $7.00
• Woodcase pencils (10 pack) - $ 0.25
• Crayola crayons (24 count) - $0.80
• Hilroy 4-pack excercise books (4 books; 32 pages each) - $0.25
• Mainstays sheet protectors (10 pack) - $0.44
• Mainstays dividers (set of 5 dividers) - $0.44
• Bic round stic pens (10 pack) - $1
• Paper report covers/duotangs - $0.15 each
• Bic highlighters (6 pack assorted colours) - $2.46
• Bic value pack (11 pack: 3 mechanical pencils, 2 pens, 2 retractable pens, 2 other pens/markers, and 2 highlighters) - $6.96
• Pentel mechanical pencils (either a 3 pack or 1 with lead refill) - $3.87
• Sharp scientific calculator - $10
• Liquid paper correction tape (2 pack) - $3.86
• Post-it s, filing tabs and page markers (assorted varieties) - $3
• Mars plastic staedtler erasers (2 pack) - $1.87
• Elmers glue (2 pack glue sticks or 1 school glue) - $1.56
• Norica staedtler latex free wood pencils with BONUS coloured pencils - $2.73
• Licensed character pencil cases (Tinkerbell, Hannah Montana etc.) - $3.47
• Laurentian coloured pencils (60 count) - $8
• Assorted binders & pencil pouches - $1.97-$5.17
• Mini stapler - $3
• Various boys or girls backpacks (including kids character backpacks with Dora, Spiderman, Hello Kitty etc.) - $15
• Dickies messenger bags & backpacks - $20
• Assorted backpacks - $20
• CCM backpacks - $25
• Hannah Montana & Tinkerbell backpacks - $ 20
• Mead pro fabric binders - $14.96
• Dura crystal binders (1") - $2.96
• Oxford 10-piece math set - $5.27
• Webster's New World Dictionary - $2.98
• Mainstays printer/copy paper (500 sheets) - $3.93
• Z-grip retractable ballpoint pens (pack of 7; 5 + 2 bonus- assorted colours) - $3.97
• Scoth magic tape (3 pack with dispensers) - $3.87
• Elmers glue sticks (6 pack) - $3.86
• Sharpie highighters (4 pack thick or thin tip) - $1.97
• Sharpie permanent markers (5 pack) - $3.27
• Mainstays 23-piece pencil set (includes woodcase pencils, 1 sharpener, pencil grips, and eraser tops) - $2.47
• Crayola crayons (64 count) - $3
• Crayola washable markers (8 count) - $2.50
• Papermate woodcase pencils (24 count) - $1.46
• Papermate Write Bros. pens (10 count) - $1.17
• Crayola 20-pack fine-tip markers - $4.96

STAPLES/BUREAU EN GROS

• Crayola crayons (24 count) - $0.86 (cheaper at Wal-mart but still a good price)
• Woodcase pencils (10 count) - $0.38
• Crayola coloured pencils (60 count) - $5.96
• Retractable ballpoint pens (large package, exact amount not specified in flyer) - $7.96
• Multiuse paper (white; 500 sheets) - $3.99
• Impact 3-piece backpack set (includes backpack, pencil case, and lunch bag) - $12.98
• Hilroy 6-pack excercise books (6 books; 32 pages each) - $0.33
• Hilroy coil notebook (80 pages) - $0.18 (cheaper at Wal-mart but still a good price, some Staples have deals on them for $0.15; also includes a coupon for 5-star refill paper inside)
• Staples brand lined refill paper (150 sheets) - Low price guarantee($0.25 at some stores, I assume it's a price-match type thing)
• Staples brand white erasers - $0.75
• 6 pack pen style highlighers (assorted colours) - $0.99
• Staples brand glue stick - $0.99
• Ross school glue - $0.69
• 1" Poly binders - $0.98
• Poly Report Covers or Portfolios - 3 for $0.99
• Sharp Scientific Calculator -$7.48
• Hype pocket highlighters (5 pack assorted colours) - $1.46
• Crayola original washable markers (broad tip 8 pack or fine tip 12 pack) - $2.96
• Bic mark-it markers (12 pack assorted colours) - $4
• Crayola super tip markers (50 pack) - $6.96
• Sharpie retractable markers (8 pack assorted colours) - $5
• Paper report covers - $0.09
• Shatterproof metric rulers (assorted colours) - $0.99
• Big tab insertable index dividers (5 pages in each pack) - $0.66
• Magnetic clip calculators (assorted colours) - $0.99
• Staples glue stick - $0.99
• Ross school glue - $0.69
• Crayola pencil crayons (60 count) - $5.96
• Elmers school glue (1 school glue + 1 bonus glue stick) - $0.99
• FSC multiuse paper (500 sheets) PLUS bonus retractable pen - $4.99
• Sharpie permanent markers (5 pack ultra-fine tips) - $3.49
• UHU glue sticks (4 pack + 1 bonus) - $3.50
• Staples brand glue stick - $0.99
• Flexible rulers (assorted colours) - $0.99
• Wesscott students scissors (kids scissors) - $3.96 or 6" student scissors - $4.99
• Duratech Poly Binders (1") - $2.99
• Recycled poly report covers - $0.80
• Papermate erasermate pens (3 pack) - $0.99
• Mini magnetic staplers - $0.89
• Multi-page capacity page protectors (10 sheets; holds up to 50 sheets) - $1.98

ZELLERS

• Look for yellow stickers for an additional 50% on products
• Crayola coloured pencils (24 count w/ bonus sharpener) - $1.69 (cheaper at Wal-Mart but still a good price)
• Crayola pointed-tip scissors - $1.69
• Hilroy coil notebook (200 pages) - $1.99
• Crayola washable markers (8 count) - $2.59
• Bic wite-out correction tape - $1.49
• Bic 8-pack round stic grip pens - $1.49
• Licensed pencil pouches (Tinkerbell, Iron Man etc.) - $2.97
• Masterlock or Dudley combination locks - $4.99
• Buffalo 14-piece math set w/calculator - $9.99
• 1.5" zipper binder - $4.99
• Sharpie black permanent markers (5 pack) - $3.99
• Ross glue sticks (3 pack; 2 regular + 1 bonus) - $1.99
• Bic assorted cristal pens (10 pack) - $1.49
• Bic mechanical pencils (5 pack; .5mm or .7mm available) - $1.99
• OLA retractable pens (5 count; 4 + 1 bonus) - $2.99
• Assorted licensed backpacks (Tinkerbell, Iron Man etc.) - $16.97
• Dickies or Brooks backpacks - $19.97
• Sportex backpack set (includes backpack, pencil case, and lunch bag) - $9.97
• Z-grip retractable pens (7 count in assorted colours) - $ 1.49 (with yellow sticker)

GIANT TIGER

• Bic liquid white-out (package of 2) - $0.99
• Elmer school glue - $0.99
• Papermate expressions stick pens - $1.97
• Papermate eagle blue pens (12 count) - $0.99
• Dixon woodcase pencils (20 count) - $0.69

COSTCO <!-- GAL -->

• Bic cristal pens (50 count assorted) - $4.49
• www.costco.ca also has some great deals and they deliver supplies to your door for free!

REXALL PHARMAPLUS

• Hilroy refill paper (150 sheets) - $0.59
• Hilroy 1" binders (assorted colours) - $0.99

SHOPPERS DRUGMART

• Get 1.5" Binder - $2.49
• Get 2" Binder - $2.99
• Sharpie Pens (2 pack) - $2.49

EXTRA FOODS

• Lined paper (150 sheets) - $0.20

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Back to school shopping tips:

- Make a list with your child before leaving to avoid buying unnecessary items. A list of needed supplies according to grade may be on the school's website or may be available at your local Staples or Wal-mart store.
- Children may be asked to purchase an agenda or planner the first week of school, usually costing about $4-$6.
- If items are sold out, you can price match at stores with the items in stock. Both Zellers and Wal-mart price match if you didn't know already.
- If your child is an art student, it may be better to wait to buy their supplies. Schools may invite specialized art store representatives (ex. from Curry's, Deserres etc.) to sell premium art supplies from sketchbooks to paint brushes at a discounted rate.
- Dollarama and other local dollar stores may have good deals on notebooks, pens, pencil and other supplies as well. However with all the back to school deals you may find better prices elsewhere for better quality products.
- Purchase quality backpacks that will last more than one year. Licensed characters may become old after a year (ex. Dora). Get children to try on backpacks for comfort, check the amount of space/compartments, and the durability of the materials used.
- If you will be visiting across the border over the summer, you may want to stop for some less expensive school supplies than those available in Canada.
- Spending a bit more on more durable binders or fabric binders will payoff in the next years when you can reuse them. It keeps you from spending more money while also keeping more wwaste from ending up in our landfills.
- Things you may forget: A pair of shoes for indoors, boxes of tissues for your child's classroom, a thermos/tupperware for lunches, construction paper for projects & crafts, labels for binders, books, lunch bags, pencil cases and the like...
- For middle school and high school students, most schools require your child to purchase their own lock. If you're unsure don't worry, as they're usually given 2 weeks to settle into their lockers. Accesories like shelves, mirrors, and pencil cups can be a great way to keep their lockers organized (especially in winter months with large coats and shoe changes). Make sure they can open the lock on their own just fine!
> If schedules are mailed to your home, make sure they are sent to school with them and they are kept in a safe place.

Happy shopping!

[improperganda]

Thanks !!

[akd801]

Costco has a really great deal on Crayola markers until Sunday $9.99 for 60 markers. 2 packages of 8 (one original colours, one tropical) 1 package of 24 fine line markers (called Colossal Collection), 1 package of 20 fine super tip markers

[ninna]

awesome thread! Thanks for posting and I hope you'll keep updating the deals as we get closer to school!

(myself? I'm in total denial that September is just 1 month away.) LOL.

[mle]

Costco has a really great deal on Crayola markers until Sunday $9.99 for 60 markers. 2 packages of 8 (one original colours, one tropical) 1 package of 24 fine line markers (called Colossal Collection), 1 package of 20 fine super tip markers

Thanks! I added the deals to the thread- that's a fantastic deal!

awesome thread! Thanks for posting and I hope you'll keep updating the deals as we get closer to school!

(myself? I'm in total denial that September is just 1 month away.) LOL.

LOL me too. But heck. I love me some office supplies.
And I will be updating as more deals come in. I just added the great costco marker deals and a white-out deal at giant tiger (thank you Sally ). If anyone has any suggestions or corrections please share!

[AmberLab]

Great idea for a thread. But I want to make everyone aware that by posting all the deals in one thread people miss out on getting any deserved thumbs up for SC's Monthly Top Deal Posters contest in this section of SC. You only get the thumbs up credit if you create the thread(s) yourself. Not to say people can't post in here, but since some people have been concerned about their numbers for Top Deals/Top Brags, I want to get this issue out in the open right away.

[mle]

I'm sorry, I wasn't aware! Perhaps people can post seperate threads and I can continue to add those deals to the thread for one convenient location. So if anyone has a deal, post a thread first and you can link me to it/inform me here.

Would that be alright?

[Patty Smyth]

Today picked up at Walmart;

50 Crayola Washable Markers Fine tip - $7

[Patty Smyth]

I don't know if this is true in other cities but in Montreal at many of the Walmarts they will have your school list in the store on a big display near the supplies. I received mine through the school but there must have been about 50 different schools with sheets there.

[mle]

Thanks Patty
This makes another Wal-mart deal to added to the new ones, including some new costco & giant tiger deals.

Our Wal-mart doesn't have those lists, not yet anyways, but I do remember Staples having them a couple years ago.

[telemax]

Thank you.

[MrsSunshine]

i so should PM at zellers.. our wal-marts were sold out of a few of these items.

[lekate]

This isn't really a deal, but I *highly* suggest getting a good quality backpack. When I worked at Loblaws, the amount of cheap licensed backpacks we got complaints about/had to return/exchange etc was appalling. If it's not going to last a month why bother? I've had my Dakine backpack for 2.5 years and at 50$ it's been a steal compared to the cheap licensed ones stores always sell for half that price.

[barbs]

[Abby5]

The Roots back packs will be on sale $9? off as of the 9th at Costco and I buy my school supplies in the states-3 pk of glue sticks are .25 and binder .10 and 12 pk crayola markers $1..you can see there flyers on line before you go