Staples PM Policy moving back to 110%

[Nuprapture]

Yes, I know this is in the wrong section, but today I was talking to my manager and he said that discussions have been taking place about moving the PM policy from 150% back to 110%. He said that the changes should be seen in as little as three weeks from today!

This isnt a hot deal, but I figured I'd post it here as it'll have the largest impact on this forum.

[felix]

3 weeks from today? They said it was in 2 weeks according to other posts and that was over 2 weeks ago!! :cheesygri

[wanted]

Yes, I know this is in the wrong section, but today I was talking to my manager and he said that discussions have been taking place about moving the PM policy from 150% back to 110%. He said that the changes should be seen in as little as three weeks from today!

This isnt a hot deal, but I figured I'd post it here as it'll have the largest impact on this forum.


Ah, crap. :mad:
110% still may be able to result in blockbuster PM's, probably ones that don't required them to pay us.
Back 110%, it was 110% before?

[Absolute]

Bah, I hope they dont....

[NightRain]

About six years ago it was 155% PM policy, then they moved to 110%, then to 150%, it wouldnt surprise me if they changed it again.

[Absolute]

About six years ago it was 155% PM policy, then they moved to 110%, then to 150%, it wouldnt surprise me if they changed it again.
Really? I didn't know they had done that with their policy!

[jory29]

Staples, are you listening? If you do that, [lower the PM policy to only 110%] then I'll take the majority of my business over to Futureshop. :razz: :cheesygri

[Bordello]

I no longer have a reason to shop at Staples.

[plissken]

with all the trouble it takes to get a price match, i doubt i'll bother for 10%

[wanted]

with all the trouble it takes to get a price match, i doubt i'll bother for 10%

me too.

[felix]

with all the trouble it takes to get a price match, i doubt i'll bother for 10%
That's exactly what Staples wants to hear.

[jtcb]

What's the point of moving to 110% if FS's also 110%?

[Absolute]

Staples, are you listening? If you do that, [lower the PM policy to only 110%] then I'll take the majority of my business over to Futureshop. :razz: :cheesygri
Actually, I usually only give my business to Staples if I can PM there.

[riskit]

We should have a Staples PM good bye party, :mad: :(

[Absolute]

We should have a Staples PM good bye party, :mad: :(
Lol, an RFD party where a line of people all PM the same products.

[wanted]

We should have a Staples PM good bye party, :mad: :(

yay, all RFD members lining up, the item will be OOS at Staples in a matter of seconds :lol:

[riskit]

Lol, an RFD party where a line of people all PM the same products.

Thats right one product a day until the end.

[Absolute]

yay, all RFD members lining up, the item will be OOS at Staples in a matter of seconds :lol:
It would have to be organized by phone, or off RFD though, as we know Staples pulls any PMs they see on here :)

[felix]

Here's the previous thread in Off Topics ..

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176125

US website has already been updated. Seems we're a little behind as always. >:( :)

[jory29]

That's exactly what Staples wants to hear.

Yeah, but not only will I not bother with the 110% PM policy as well [as plissken said] - I just won't bother with them at all. :twisted:

[eBuddy]

Has there been any confirmation, or all these posts just a bunch of BS? :confused:


3 weeks from today? They said it was in 2 weeks according to other posts and that was over 2 weeks ago!! :cheesygri

[rubrducky]

Without being worthwhile to PS Stooples, this place is going to be a virtual wasteland!

[sarkispc]

I can honestly say I have never took advantage of a staples pricematch. That really sucks, people have gone through many pm's receiving rock solid deals.

[jory29]

Actually, I usually only give my business to Staples if I can PM there.

Heh heh - for me, too, actually, so I guess they won't really care if they lose me as a customer. Still, they do offer things you can't buy at FS - such as furniture that I would have eventually purchased - not to mention school supplies and office supplies. {Wal-mart, here I come, if Staples lowers their PM guarantee.}

[hagbard]

Yes, I know this is in the wrong section, but today I was talking to my manager and he said that discussions have been taking place about moving the PM policy from 150% back to 110%. He said that the changes should be seen in as little as three weeks from today!

This isnt a hot deal, but I figured I'd post it here as it'll have the largest impact on this forum.

Hearsay from a newbie.

[Absolute]

Here's the previous thread in Off Topics ..

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176125

US website has already been updated. Seems we're a little behind as always. >:( :)
I thought it was established that the US site had been 110% for awhile, and the original poster didn't realize that?

[jory29]

Hearsay from a newbie.

Oh man, I finally noted the 'talking to MY manager' part - I originally thought it stated, talking to A store manager.

This could be another 'scare' from Staples to the RFD'ers who like to PM. I predict that the Staples PM of 150% remains in effect. God knows they make a HUGE profit; did any of you see the profit margins they make, when Trump announced it on The Apprentice for that one show where they spotlighted Staples? I have no qualms about getting good PM's from them; they are raking in the cash.

[espeed]

I'm gonna stop shopping at Staples if they do that. At least FS doesn't give you the same problems with PM'ing. I found Staples such a hassle with their PM.

[ChinpokoMon]

Here's the previous thread in Off Topics ..

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=176125

US website has already been updated. Seems we're a little behind as always. >:( :)


The US Staples never had the 150% PM. We have been hearing about this back to 110% deal for a long time. Don't believe it until there is some kind of official announcement from HQ.

[Ilikethisdeal]

Staples, are you listening? If you do that, [lower the PM policy to only 110%] then I'll take the majority of my business over to Futureshop. :razz: :cheesygri
For those who only shopped at Staples boz of PM, I think they don't care about losing such customers. :(

[Ilikethisdeal]

I'm gonna stop shopping at Staples if they do that. At least FS doesn't give you the same problems with PM'ing. I found Staples such a hassle with their PM.
I found online PM was way better than in-store PM.

[felix]

wow ....

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[Bordello]

Without being worthwhile to PS Stooples, this place is going to be a virtual wasteland!
I don't think so. Not everyone takes advantage of the PM's. I've only PM'ed 1 thing during the entire year that I've been on RFD. They might sound nice in a thread, but it's always a big hassle going through it.

[Absolute]

wow ....

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And 3 pages of replies :)

[Johnny Powel]

Good riddance ,I can finally save a few dollars. It was a stupid policy because of the tactics Staples used to not honor it.What an waste of manpower.

I suspect that Staples lost as many customers as they gained using it.

PS: I was also told by a Staples manager that the policy was on its way out.

[dvdvideo]

For those who only shopped at Staples boz of PM, I think they don't care about losing such customers.

This is so true. The policy was really designed to make the general public think they have the best prices, not to appease a bunch of buy only deals people from RFD. People they basically lost money too, and probably didn't shop there much anyhow.

[plissken]

i pm'd epson printer (R200), some blank dvds, a mouse, some batteries - that i can remember i think RFD is great and even though a hassle, just seeing the clerks ring up 2 dollars for something that was 25 is sometimes worth the grief of getting the manager

[Moot]

I didn't know the RFD Effect had this much power. :lol:

[Ilikethisdeal]

I didn't know the RFD Effect had this much power. :lol:
Not only RFD, there are some other forums like RFD.

[coolpc]

For those who only shopped at Staples boz of PM, I think they don't care about losing such customers. :(

that is me!! but i think that the manager at my local staples will miss me!!

[belfour]

We should all gather a list of all PMs we've done in the past year at Staples... :lol:

eg.
Microsoft Leather Mouse
Logitech X-530
Logtiech Gamepads
DVD-Rs
CDRs
Harddrives
USB Flash card
Motorola Talkabouts
....etc, etc, etc.

wait a minute.. all my computer stuff (living essentials) is from stooples... :D

[xvietboix]

that sucks...

[ZeeTX]

First of all - Staples deals have never been HOT in a true sense because only a few could take the advantage of the item and not most of them.

Secondly, I couldn't care any less if Staples is moving back/forward to 110% PM Policy or even closing down their shutters forever because I know they will have hard time even to stand upto it.

I say - "Shut it down" .... "Shut it down" .... :lol: :lol:

[Absolute]

Not only RFD, there are some other forums like RFD.
Copycats, but not as much Canadian reach as RFD.

[Nitram]

Truth is that we don't really know how much money they make on PMs items.

I can't confirm on this news btw because im on my month off...not going into work for this :D

[champ91]

I'll believe it when I see it and when I see it, I'll stop shopping at staples

[lithiumli]

wow, just over an hour and there are almost 50 posts already, ya, this is going to suck IF they really do change it to 110%

[daffod]

May be staples lost a fortune...or may be suppliers are pushing staples to change business way..who knows but not good for RFD's for sure..well life changes...

[Absolute]

May be staples lost a fortune...or may be suppliers are pushing staples to change business way..who knows but not good for RFD's for sure..well life changes...
I don't doubt that they lost a fortune :)

[daffod]

then may be they find out about we RFD's...and they thought lets drive us nuts..

[bug]

Until it happens..it's a PM frenzy :lol:

[Absolute]

Until it happens..it's a PM frenzy :lol:
Lol, yes, PMers will punish them for a change :)

[belfour]

i guess every day we should find at least one PM (per member? :) ) at stooples till the 110% ... no matter how big the savings is.. from paper clips - computers.

Lets empty their ship before it sinks!!

[convoluted]

I think it is ridiculous that so many people are upset and threatening to shop at staples anymore after using their PM policy over an extended period of time and getting deals FAR better than you could get at any other sale. Understandably, shoppers are fickle and want the best deals around, (which Staples may lack in overall without the PM) but I still think people should have some respect for the company that brought many many users on RFD a deal here and there. (I can think of that $120 - free wireless mouse/keyboard combo)

Pay respect to the company for keeping a policy that was probably more unprofitable than profitable for such a long period of time.

[daffod]

i think its time to sell stocks of stooples...

[TinyTank]

is this the end of "hot' deals? :mad:

[daffod]

i bet its not end for sure..but its new begining..we have to work hard to get worth deals...

[Bordello]

Pay respect to the company for keeping a policy that was probably more unprofitable than profitable for such a long period of time.
It's for marketing - make customers feel like they have the best prices. Every retailer spends money on marketing, not profit from it.

[ricedion]

I stop doing PM at Staples for a long time. I only shop there because they have good online coupon ($30 off $200 is very hot if you find the reasonable-priced product)

[sentinel]

I frankly wouldn't be surprised if it was happening. It's really of very little benefit to them, and just seen as a profit loss. It's not so much of an issue with items like cables or paper where the profit margins are huge to begin with, but something like a desktop, laptop, or camera where razor-thin profits are the norm, and they may already be losing money on regular sales. A big PM takes a big hit for the store.

That's another thing, most managers (some more than others), see a successful PM as a direct 'hit', an attack against the store, and them, by these cheap bastards swindling them with thier evil trickery, rather than a satisfied customer making good use of a voluntary, company-wide policy, created to improve customer satisfaction. Because of this, they respond to any whiff of a PM as they do.

-------Begin Speculation-------
My PREDICTION: They will go back to 110% right before the "Back To School" season (probably mid- to late-august). And even though it's being talked about in managers meetings right now, employees will get official notice no more than maybe a week before it happens, but the public won't notice until it's already underway. Probably they'll just quietly change the signs, and deal with the complaints and questions as they come in. I'll, of course, be forced to continually and repeatedly explain, and defend, this to dozens of bitter and confused customers over the next 6 months. They will, as per usual, use me as a scapegoat and I will be forced to patiently endure the brunt of thier frustration.

...Oh yes... this shall be fun.... :mad:
-------End Speculation-------

The smart thing to do, if they wanted, would be to work thier way down to 100%, maybe jumping to 130 or 120 at first. That way they aren't getting as killed, but they still offer more than everyone else.
...but of course, the dinks at head office aren't that bright.... :rolleyes:

I'll see if i can find a tactful way to bring it up with my GM and see what she says....

[MizTEcK]

:) gbye to staples if that happens

[aquariaguy]

Throughout all these years, i've only PM'ed once. I wanted to get other stuff, but its always OOS or hiding. Good riddance Staples is gone. Staples will soon end up like Office Depot if they don't smarten up.

[sk8]

ah, good thing i got my printer before this happenes.

[jshebib]

agree - problem was Staples usually OOS on good items, and then will only price match, and argue about whether the 150% applies to sale items

lets party

[Dirty Sanchez]

I actually predicted this would happen awhile back, Staples has been losing millions from all the PM's...was just a matter of time

[CSR]

Its about time, now to stop shopping at STaples.

[BebeCakes]

We should have a Staples PM good bye party, :mad: :(

LMAO - TIME TO RAISE THE ROOF!!!

*puts his hands up in the air*

[BebeCakes]

Lets empty their ship before it sinks!!

haha why not just suicide bomb their stores!

TO STUPIDS(STAPLES),

NOW CAN YOU DIG THAT........

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSUCKA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[acb82]

This has been rumoured already for awhile.. why don't we wait until it actually happens before we have this discussion. The last rumour was that it was supposed to change in two weeks and that was two weeks ago yet nothing happened. Like others have said "I'll believe it when I see it". Also for the people that say they won't shop at Staples anymore, I completely agree with convoluted here and think you should show a little more respect for the store that got you some of the best deals even if they weren't perfect with honouring their policy 100% of the time. Just my 2 cents.

[michael1996]

Even they change the policy, they will still oos. :)

I have done enough pms and I won't shop there any more. :lol:

[Derek]

Yes, I know this is in the wrong section, but today I was talking to my manager and he said that discussions have been taking place about moving the PM policy from 150% back to 110%. He said that the changes should be seen in as little as three weeks from today!

This isnt a hot deal, but I figured I'd post it here as it'll have the largest impact on this forum.

For future reference, if you KNOW it doesn't belong in the Hot Deals forum, please do not post it there - regardless of your good intentions. The volume of posts makes it more important than ever to keep everything organized.

[newfbc]

I don't think so. Not everyone takes advantage of the PM's. I've only PM'ed 1 thing during the entire year that I've been on RFD. They might sound nice in a thread, but it's always a big hassle going through it.


I agree... Staples has a LOT of corporate customers. If anything, they'll be more than happy to say good riddance to RFD customers.

Ron.

[Ilikethisdeal]

is this the end of "hot' deals? :mad:
HOT deals are not only from Staples. RFDers got $10 burner from BB, $699 laptop from dell and many other hot deals.

[stooples_employee]

Even they change the policy, they will still oos. :)

I have done enough pms and I won't shop there any more. :lol:

how do you know you had enough of prementral syndrome? "pms"
are you having menopause?

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This rumour is true. They ARE moving the policy back to 110%, I havent heard word of exactly WHEN this is taking effect.

[Howlader]

Yeah, don't believe every thing you hear, kiddies.

When the return policy at Staples changed last year, people at the store level knew about it many months in advance.

[d_jedi]

I'll believe it when I see it. This has been rumoured so many times..

Certainly, without PM deals.. I doubt I'll shop at Staples much (if at all) any more.. despite their low price guarantee, their prices are generally higher for the products I'm looking for.

[Absolute]

I'll believe it when I see it. This has been rumoured so many times..
Same here, the PM reduction smacks of The Boy Who Cried Wolf.

[Hellfire]

US Staples has always been 110%

[redflagrules!]

It would have to be organized by phone, or off RFD though, as we know Staples pulls any PMs they see on here :)

LOL this sounds like an RFD version of a flash mob. Good idea

[Absolute]

US Staples has always been 110%
Edit: Lol, thought I was in another thread.

Does anyone have any actual proof on this, other than heresay?

[thelefteyeguy]

(Join the SASG...where each meeting we ensure that we have enough cookies and milk for all our guest. Our guarantee is we won't run out :lol: )

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