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Gurnee Al 10-10-2006, 8:28 PM No more MIR's, so I wonder how good their doorbusters will be. In the past, their best sales involved MIRs. I usually stop here because they are right next to my local Best Buy.
Marcster 10-10-2006, 8:38 PM No more MIR's, so I wonder how good their doorbusters will be. In the past, their best sales involved MIRs. I usually stop here because they are right next to my local Best Buy.
Yeah, OM BF 2005 was just like their regular sales. http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Indifferent/rolleyes1.gif
gextreme 10-24-2006, 9:01 PM I was always a fan of office max, but I havn't bought much there since they did away with MIR a year ago. I liked getting stuff free, but i agree that bf 2005 was a dud. I drove by after visiting best buy last year maybe 5:30am...nobody was in line for their 6:00 open. I didn't even go.
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Marcster 11-2-2006, 11:56 PM Those deals, along with NO mail-in rebates is going to make OfficeMax a definite stop for me! Looks like they learned their lesson from their BF 2005 sale.
sky_scraper123 11-3-2006, 12:21 AM very nice sales, im ready !!!! shop shop shop !!!!
Hmmmmmm......... I'm currently in the market for a new lcd monitor and that one for $200 looks pretty good. Have to see what BB and CC come up with.
mystikal1 11-3-2006, 1:04 AM Nice price on the 37" tv:)
good price on the laptop too!
The LCD TV says in store only, does that mean everything else will be available online? :gdlicklips:
pogiporkchop 11-3-2006, 7:26 AM Now there's nothing I like better at this time of year than to wake up and see a new ad posted! :thumbsup: I see plenty if things that may interest my husband.
udratherbme 11-3-2006, 7:45 AM pretty good deals, imma semi techie and office max is less than 2 miles away from my crib.... ha-haaaaaaa
why oh why is there no office max near me anymore :(
i'll still have to get a couple of these online i think but i have coupons for in store only!
krissy72 11-3-2006, 8:12 AM Good Deals. I like the phone for $30, the 1gb mp3 for $50 and the usb things are cheap too. Too bad my office max closed.
donny2001 11-3-2006, 8:36 AM 2gb Flash drive is a good deal. I am also lookin and thinkin about that $70 laser printer. I need a new printer.
Marcster 11-3-2006, 8:45 AM 2gb Flash drive is a good deal. I am also lookin and thinkin about that $70 laser printer. I need a new printer.
And that one has pretty decent reviews:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Brother_HL_2040/4505-3159_7-31256902.html
Just remember that it is going to have a "starter" toner cartridge in the box. :rolleyes: You'll need a regular toner cartridge before long. That is the case with virtually ALL printers out there though.
Nice price on the 37" tv:)
yep.... I wasn't looking for a new tv, but boy at that price I might have to talk myself into it! :cheesy:
mellimel19 11-3-2006, 10:53 AM i was wondering about people's thoughts on the $24 wireless router. Is that a good price for a wireless router? Or can I find a similar price anytime?
Marcster 11-3-2006, 11:02 AM i was wondering about people's thoughts on the $24 wireless router. Is that a good price for a wireless router? Or can I find a similar price anytime?
Wireless G Routers over at Newegg.com:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Category=41&N=2050410145+1132809980+4025&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=145
Newegg has a TRENDnet Wireless G router for $17.99 after rebate...
Gator Pam 11-3-2006, 11:55 AM I like that the ad says no shipping on any online orders!!
mellimel19 11-3-2006, 12:55 PM thanks marcster! :)
MAJTwister 11-3-2006, 4:40 PM It looks like it says at the top of the ad that Online shopping for the sale starts at 12:01 am Thanksgiving day. I wonder if that's for all items or just for the online only printer they've got. If it is for everything, I'll buy some cheap SD cards in my Pajamas when I put the turkey in the oven Thursday morning.
kfinto65 11-3-2006, 8:18 PM Office Max was one of my favorites but with no FAR stuff I don't think I will be stopping there this year on BF. Maybe Staples will have some good deals....
Some of the lower priced items were regularly "free with rebate" before OM did away with MIR's. I bought two "free" OM Computer Tool Kits in the past but I'd still recommend them @<hidden> $3.99 because they're a good basic kit. The Surge Protectors @<hidden> $3.99 you can probably find cheaper w/ MIR's at Staples, OD, CC or BB, on BF or other times during the year. I've bought Webroot Spy Sweeper three different times for "free" with rebates although you usually need an "upgrade" rebate to get it it for free. The Sandisk 2 GB SD card is a good buy though, at $12.99. The last one we got was $29.99 w/ rebate. It can be a hassle to use MIR's (other than at Staples & CompUSA where their system are great!) but getting items for "free" is a good incentive. Our OM shopping really dropped off when they discontinued MIR's.
monkmonk 11-4-2006, 10:31 PM very nice.
I am digging the externals
happyrat 11-5-2006, 1:16 PM good price on the laptop too!
The LCD TV says in store only, does that mean everything else will be available online? :gdlicklips:
Its very hard to read, but the ad says items are available at the sale price at 12:01am Thanksgiving Day. Its in white print at the top of the first page.
bigbandm 11-5-2006, 2:40 PM I am hoping most of the deals will be online...I am planning on going online at 12:01am...sure would beat standing out in the cold.
I am hoping most of the deals will be online...I am planning on going online at 12:01am...sure would beat standing out in the cold.
Amen!:yup:
assassin56 11-15-2006, 1:30 AM Does anybody know what time Officemax will open on BF??
JJ_61755 11-16-2006, 7:15 AM I belong to the MaxPerks for Teachers and they just sent me a 15% off total purchase card good until 12-1. If you know any teachers that are signed up, they may give you the card. The enrollment into the program took about 3 weeks so I don't think you'll have time to enroll and get the card for BF.
psagacious 11-16-2006, 1:53 PM About the Averatec 2370 laptop that's supposed to be on sale on BF, I called my local OM and they said that none of the stores carry laptops; they can only be purchased online. Does this mean that the laptop will be available at 12:01 at BF? I'm a bit confused.
Marcster 11-16-2006, 1:59 PM About the Averatec 2370 laptop that's supposed to be on sale on BF, I called my local OM and they said that none of the stores carry laptops; they can only be purchased online. Does this mean that the laptop will be available at 12:01 at BF? I'm a bit confused.
OfficeMax stores don't normally carry laptops, but they probably will for Black Friday. Try calling closer to BF, or just call a different OfficeMax (to get a different manager).
moonvine 11-16-2006, 4:06 PM Its very hard to read, but the ad says items are available at the sale price at 12:01am Thanksgiving Day. Its in white print at the top of the first page.
Which items? All?
psagacious 11-16-2006, 5:38 PM I called officemax about the avaratec 2370 on sale for BF; it's only sold in stores, and there ARE VERY FEW STORES THAT HAVE OR WILL HAVE THEM IN STOCK!! I am outraged!
bmullenix 11-16-2006, 6:37 PM I just returned from visiting two Office Max stores in Houston and neither one of them had laptops. I talked to the manager at the last one and he said that only 4 or 5 stores in Houston are allowed to carry laptops. Has anyone ever heard of such a thing? I asked him why they ran ads for laptops if all the stores wouldn't have them and he said that all the laptops in the ads can be ordered online. That I don't believe because the Avertec laptop in the BF ad isn't even listed online and someone in an earlier post said that the ad says that the laptop is available in store only. Houston is a large city and if only 4 or 5 stores have laptops, I can only imagine how hard it would be to find a store that carries them in a smaller place. Anybody got any comments or thoughts on this?
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ryleeblack 11-17-2006, 8:09 PM What time would you recommend getting in line at OM for the Averatec 2370 laptop?
They open at 5am in my area. The worker mentioned that they had like 7 laptops in stock that were in the back (I tried looking for the display one, so I can try it out - but none were on display since they are selling it on BF is what he told me). He worked last year on BF and told me 4am is the time to get in line. But 4am sounds late, I want to make sure that I can get the laptop. ;)
psagacious 11-20-2006, 9:37 AM I looked at the ad on the officemax website (if you go to the "weekly ad" tab on the right side of the screen and enter a zip code, you can view the ad for this week). None of the items are the same as the ad posted on gottadeal.com
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, because I hope I am. The sale that I see SUCKS.
lindabacker 11-20-2006, 9:46 AM I looked at the ad on the officemax website (if you go to the "weekly ad" tab on the right side of the screen and enter a zip code, you can view the ad for this week). None of the items are the same as the ad posted on gottadeal.com
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, because I hope I am. The sale that I see SUCKS.
That is the ad for this week thru Wed, not the BF ad
Marcster 11-20-2006, 9:57 AM What time would you recommend getting in line at OM for the Averatec 2370 laptop?
They open at 5am in my area. The worker mentioned that they had like 7 laptops in stock that were in the back (I tried looking for the display one, so I can try it out - but none were on display since they are selling it on BF is what he told me). He worked last year on BF and told me 4am is the time to get in line. But 4am sounds late, I want to make sure that I can get the laptop. ;)
A lot of the "rush" will be for stores like Best Buy and Circuit City. I've gone to Officemax, Office Depot and Staples for the past 2 years in a row. In my experience, going an hour early is good enough. I bought the 27" widescreen HD LCD TV from Office Depot (3 per store) and we only arrived 15 minutes before they opened.
This is the first time that Officemax has opened at 5 am though.
What you can do is go to OM for 3 am. If no one's there, hang out in your car. Keep one eye on the door and another on other vehicles arriving in the parking lot. Once people start showing up, then you need to get in line too.
Unfortunately, you'll never know if you were too early, only if you were too late. :eek:
psagacious 11-20-2006, 10:07 AM That is the ad for this week thru Wed, not the BF ad
It says thru Saturday Nov. 25th
ryleeblack 11-20-2006, 1:22 PM Unfortunately, you'll never know if you were too early, only if you were too late.
I know. :worried: So, I'm gonna shoot for 2am or 3am for now. This all might change depending on the Fry's ad. lol
Thank you so much for your response!!! :)
Marcster 11-22-2006, 8:36 AM Officemax now has their ad on their site.
Eoghann 11-22-2006, 8:49 AM Does that mean 12:01 thursday morning or Friday morning?
Marcster 11-22-2006, 9:05 AM Does that mean 12:01 thursday morning or Friday morning?
Thursday morning... As in 15 hours from now! http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Happy/9cf0985d.gif
fool7845 11-22-2006, 2:25 PM is that 12:01am thursday morning for what time zone? this only for online shopping right.
Eoghann 11-23-2006, 12:06 AM *grrrr* is their 12:01 a different 12:01 to the rest of the world?
Marcster 11-23-2006, 12:09 AM *grrrr* is their 12:01 a different 12:01 to the rest of the world?
Must be! I'm not seeing the deals online yet either... http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Slang/thatsbuggedout.gif
Eoghann 11-23-2006, 12:11 AM they've got a nice sign up about the instant savings, but they're not reflecting the price. I've even tried going through the cart to see if it showed up then, but nope.
Marcster 11-23-2006, 12:14 AM they've got a nice sign up about the instant savings, but they're not reflecting the price. I've even tried going through the cart to see if it showed up then, but nope.
I'm in the same boat. Plus the $1.99 USB goodies and the 64-Disc CD holder are in-store only. The Averatec Laptop is too, but I'm not after that...
Oh well, I may just have to go to the store on Friday after all.
jonboy_nellie 11-23-2006, 1:17 AM the ad prices are live now - at least the sansa and shredder as I just ordered them.
jonboy_nellie 11-23-2006, 1:23 AM Laptop IS online - I put the item # in the search box (2116-5999) and it came up for 599.99. Delivery may take 3 weeks or longer so order asap if you want it!
http://www.officemax.com/max/solutions/product/prodBlock.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&prodBlockOID=1611503113&expansionOID=-536879891
Crazy Mama 11-23-2006, 1:32 AM I just got 2 of the SD gig for $12.xx and then 2 of the cruzer USB cards (gig) for $12.xx too. Wahoo! What a start to black friday! ;)
Eoghann 11-23-2006, 7:34 AM I finally gave up, but when I woke up this morning at 7AM, I was lucky enough to still be able to get my online only deal. Thank goodness, I was afraid I'd have to scramble to find a replacement.
soonernstlouis 11-23-2006, 9:36 AM Just picked up the 1GB sandisk SD card for $12.99 w/free shipping. The Walmart BF equivalent will be $13.88.l
mom2thegirls 11-23-2006, 9:44 AM Just picked up the 1GB sandisk SD card for $12.99 w/free shipping. The Walmart BF equivalent will be $13.88.l
Yeah, this is REALLY tempting, especially with free shipping.
Lovepats 11-23-2006, 10:04 AM [QUOTE=jonboy_nellie;634328]Laptop IS online - I put the item # in the search box (2116-5999) and it came up for 599.99. Delivery may take 3 weeks or longer so order asap if you want it!
QUOTE]
it's not working anymore - were u really able to order it online???
Just picked up the 1GB sandisk SD card for $12.99 w/free shipping.
I just ordered 2 of these - much better than having to go to OM for this one item, beats the Staples price by $2 each!!! :yup:
dirimemat 11-23-2006, 5:39 PM I couldn't find the Avaratec laptop online. I guess I am too late. I'll try the store in the morning.
drmad7 11-23-2006, 11:33 PM Thanks! I just bought two of the 2GB SD cards at $24.99 and the 6-in-1 Brother MFC-3360C for $49.00!! And the free shipping was excellent!
wookie9876 11-24-2006, 10:02 AM The Averatec Laptop is now available again on the office max website if you put in the item number.
mom2thegirls 11-24-2006, 1:36 PM I ordered online on Thursday and I still haven't received a confirmation email. I'm startin' to get nervous.
wookie9876 11-25-2006, 2:39 AM I just received my confirmation email, and it says its in stock and will be delivered in 4-7 days.
shopaholic1110 11-25-2006, 10:15 AM I ordered online on Thursday and I still haven't received a confirmation email. I'm startin' to get nervous.
I ordered last night and there was a confirmation email also stating shipping in 4-7 days sitting in my inbox this morning. Hope you've received yours.
daworths8 11-25-2006, 9:56 PM I went to store Friday morning and I must say I have never seen customer service the way they were set up and ready to go....................They were GREAT we were IMPRESSED.
They had an associate meet you at the door and help you get everything you needed.
I dont go there very often so I dont know if this is usual stuff, but we were tickled about it. Im thinking I may even call Monday morning and tell them how impressed I was with their organization!
They even had a girl at the door speaking over their walkie talkie thingys telling them when a car pulled in and how many people, so any free employee could greet them at the door.
Kudos from me to Office Max!!!
jennirv4967 11-26-2006, 8:44 PM I went to store Friday morning and I must say I have never seen customer service the way they were set up and ready to go....................They were GREAT we were IMPRESSED.
They had an associate meet you at the door and help you get everything you needed.
I dont go there very often so I dont know if this is usual stuff, but we were tickled about it. Im thinking I may even call Monday morning and tell them how impressed I was with their organization!
They even had a girl at the door speaking over their walkie talkie thingys telling them when a car pulled in and how many people, so any free employee could greet them at the door.
Kudos from me to Office Max!!!
Wow! If only all stores ran like that.
Called officemax today about the 2335 notebook I ordered friday morning at 5:30 am. They promised 7 working days delivery when I ordered. When I called they said it was back ordered and would be 7 to 10 working days maybe! The maybe was that I might not get it at all. There was a hint that I might be able to substitue but no word what the terms would be.
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