ohitsunshine Posted November 24, 2009 Posted November 24, 2009 My sister would like to get a laptop from Staples this year, and is prepared to camp out. I looked at the archived threads but there is really no mention of Staples- more BB and OM. Anyone have suggestions as to what time she should get there, do they do ticketing, and experiences with getting big ticket items? How are they on stock, etc. We have never really done Staples on BF much less for a laptop. Oh and she cannot buy it online, as her bf flies out the next day and is taking it with him to Brazil. Thanks!
freesia39 Posted November 24, 2009 Posted November 24, 2009 Their lines aren't Best Buy worthy and we don't have a lot of Staples campers. If I was going to Staples, I'd probably head out at 2, 3am? If you want it badly, go earlier. It varies so much by area.
Svuroo Posted November 24, 2009 Posted November 24, 2009 3 years ago I got a laptop there and didn't line up until 5:30. People behind me also got what they wanted. Last year I got there less than 5 minutes to opening and got the cheapest camera offered at any store that year. This year I'm going for a laptop again (the price isn't quite as great as at Walmart or Best Buy but I'm not camping) and plan to stop there after I finish at Target (hopefully 5:30ish). If you're really set on getting something, though, I'd advise getting there as early as you feel you need to just to be sure you don't miss out. It would be horrible to get up in the middle of the night, drive over there, freeze for hours, and miss out. I've gone to Staples 2 of the last 3 years on BF and my experiences there are always the best. The lines are reasonable. They're well-organized (usually they hand you tickets in the line outside, everything good is in the aisles on the way to the register clearly marked, and while waiting to checkout the manager trades tickets for items and helps grab any items forgotten or unfound) and the staff is unbelievably helpful.
Tigger97498 Posted November 24, 2009 Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) you think getting there at 4am seems pretty safe for getting the Dell package? I'd like to pick it and the Seagate hard drive up Edited November 24, 2009 by Tigger97498
amickeyfan Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 I ordered their Dell they had on special last week. $499 reg $649 this week it is back to regular price... I think the deal was just as good as the one they are having on BF and I didn't have to wait on any lines..and it was delivered to my house http://www.staples.com/Dell-Inspiron-15.6-Laptop-(pink)/product_827732?cmArea=SC3:CG71:DP4118:CL161747:SS1048237 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitIntel® Pentium® Dual Core T43004GB installed memory500GB hard driveCD/DVD Writer (DVD+/-RW) - Plays and creates CDs and DVDsGlossy, widescreen 15.6" display (1366x768)Built-in wireless WLAN 802.11b/g wirelessly connects to the InternetBuilt-in 1.3MP webcam7-in-1 Media Card ReaderBattery life: Up to 4 hours, 30 minutesDimensions 14.7"W x 1.02"H x 9.6"D (6.2lbs)1 year warrant
happysunshine28 Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 I went to staple a few years ago and got there about 15 minutes before store opened, not alot of people in line maybe 15, so a couple hours before hand will probably be all that needed. She can always get there earlier and sit in car until someone comes.
Tigger97498 Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 Nope different set up. The one on Friday is 4gb memory and 640 hard drive with the AMD Athlon processor dual core with thw 20 inch Dell monitor included for $499. Woops I see now you are talking about the laptop I am referring to the desktop. I ordered their Dell they had on special last week. $499 reg $649 this week it is back to regular price... I think the deal was just as good as the one they are having on BF and I didn't have to wait on any lines..and it was delivered to my house http://www.staples.com/Dell-Inspiron-15.6-Laptop-(pink)/product_827732?cmArea=SC3:CG71:DP4118:CL161747:SS1048237 Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bitIntel® Pentium® Dual Core T43004GB installed memory500GB hard driveCD/DVD Writer (DVD+/-RW) - Plays and creates CDs and DVDsGlossy, widescreen 15.6" display (1366x768)Built-in wireless WLAN 802.11b/g wirelessly connects to the InternetBuilt-in 1.3MP webcam7-in-1 Media Card ReaderBattery life: Up to 4 hours, 30 minutesDimensions 14.7"W x 1.02"H x 9.6"D (6.2lbs)1 year warrant
amickeyfan Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 Nope different set up. The one on Friday is 4gb memory and 640 hard drive with the AMD Athlon processor dual core with thw 20 inch Dell monitor included for $499. Woops I see now you are talking about the laptop I am referring to the desktop. that's ok... OP was looking for a laptop that was why I responded the way I did. Their desktop deal is a good deal. I am contemplating that for myself, just not sure. Desktops usually don't sell out the way laptops do, at least from what I have seen. If it is there when I get to the store, then I may get it, if not, it wasn't meant to be ... as long as I got the laptop from last week I am ok. I needed 3 laptops for Christmas & got them.. the one from Staples and two from Best Buy 2 weeks ago when they had their deal.. $349 for their Toshiba ...... Toshiba - Satellite Laptop with AMD Athlon™ II Dual-Core Processor - Graphite GrayModel: L505D-S5983 | SKU: 9553896ENERGY STAR QualifiedAMD Athlon™ II dual-core processor M300; 3GB DDR2 memory; 6-cell lithium-ion battery; DL DVD±RW/CD-RW drive; 15.6" widescreen; 320GB hard drive; Windows 7 Home Premium which I have opened and used mine already... and love it... After using that & going back to my desktop, that is what makes me want a new desktop ... it runs slow next to my laptop...
Tigger97498 Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 Yeah I like the desktop deal. I just wondering if I get there at 5 if I will be able to get one cuz I'd like to go to sears across the street first at 4 that's ok... OP was looking for a laptop that was why I responded the way I did. Their desktop deal is a good deal. I am contemplating that for myself, just not sure. Desktops usually don't sell out the way laptops do, at least from what I have seen. If it is there when I get to the store, then I may get it, if not, it wasn't meant to be ... as long as I got the laptop from last week I am ok. I needed 3 laptops for Christmas & got them.. the one from Staples and two from Best Buy 2 weeks ago when they had their deal.. $349 for their Toshiba ...... Toshiba - Satellite Laptop with AMD Athlon™ II Dual-Core Processor - Graphite GrayModel: L505D-S5983 | SKU: 9553896ENERGY STAR QualifiedAMD Athlon™ II dual-core processor M300; 3GB DDR2 memory; 6-cell lithium-ion battery; DL DVD±RW/CD-RW drive; 15.6" widescreen; 320GB hard drive; Windows 7 Home Premium which I have opened and used mine already... and love it... After using that & going back to my desktop, that is what makes me want a new desktop ... it runs slow next to my laptop...
Tigger97498 Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 Oh in that case the Dell desktop is what you want because it runs that same processor. that's ok... OP was looking for a laptop that was why I responded the way I did. Their desktop deal is a good deal. I am contemplating that for myself, just not sure. Desktops usually don't sell out the way laptops do, at least from what I have seen. If it is there when I get to the store, then I may get it, if not, it wasn't meant to be ... as long as I got the laptop from last week I am ok. I needed 3 laptops for Christmas & got them.. the one from Staples and two from Best Buy 2 weeks ago when they had their deal.. $349 for their Toshiba ...... Toshiba - Satellite Laptop with AMD Athlon™ II Dual-Core Processor - Graphite GrayModel: L505D-S5983 | SKU: 9553896ENERGY STAR QualifiedAMD Athlon™ II dual-core processor M300; 3GB DDR2 memory; 6-cell lithium-ion battery; DL DVD±RW/CD-RW drive; 15.6" widescreen; 320GB hard drive; Windows 7 Home Premium which I have opened and used mine already... and love it... After using that & going back to my desktop, that is what makes me want a new desktop ... it runs slow next to my laptop...
BLKFRI Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 We camped out at Staples in 2006. Got there at 10 P.M. There were 2 people ahead of us. We wanted the Mio GPS, 200 GB hard drives, and Samsung 19" monitor. They had 3 of the monitors, a dozen of the hard drives and 7 of the GPS units. Most other items were less than 10 each. They have the good stuff behind the front counter, so if you go Thanksgiving Day and look thru the window, you can count how many of each item they have. The 2 people ahead of us took one of each of the main items we wanted. By the time the doors opened, there were about 50 people in line. The doors open here later than most places, so you get people coming from the stores that already opened trying to cut in line. They had plenty of the smaller items that we wanted and sent someone after that stuff while we were in line for the good stuff.
Tigger97498 Posted November 25, 2009 Posted November 25, 2009 We camped out at Staples in 2006. Got there at 10 P.M. There were 2 people ahead of us.We wanted the Mio GPS, 200 GB hard drives, and Samsung 19" monitor.They had 3 of the monitors, a dozen of the hard drives and 7 of the GPS units. Most other items were less than 10 each.They have the good stuff behind the front counter, so if you go Thanksgiving Day and look thru the window, you can count how many of each item they have. The 2 people ahead of us took one of each of the main items we wanted. By the time the doors opened, there were about 50 people in line. The doors open here later than most places, so you get people coming from the stores that already opened trying to cut in line. They had plenty of the smaller items that we wanted and sent someone after that stuff while we were in line for the good stuff.Yikes hope things dont start that early here at staples lol.
ohitsunshine Posted November 25, 2009 Author Posted November 25, 2009 Thank you all for the words of wisdom. I figured it would not be as bad as Best Buy, but I would hate for her to miss out on it as well. I will let her know, and I will be sure to post what she managed to make out with! I plan on getting the Sony camera but was hoping to snag that online before even heading out!
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