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Posted by Jim Stanton on 05-31-2001 01:07 PM:

I got an email from Staples this morning. With shipping free and the Handspring rebate, it comes to 99 bucks. Not bad. Beware though, the shopping cart thing at the bottom still had the old price in it. I did not purchase. I don't need it. You might want to call if the price is not right.

http://www.staples.com/Products/Spo...01/default.asp?

Posted by ginmtb on 06-01-2001 09:27 PM:

Get it even $30 cheaper

Get it even cheaper - Dealspree sent me this e-mail:

HandSpring Visor HandHeld $69 HOT HOT

Go Here http://www.dealspree.com/Jumpto.asp...e=Staples%2Ecom

Search and Add Items 430654, ACC72380 Total $150.14

Then At CheckOut Use Coupon Code: 91782

Send in the $50 MIR. Total is $70 Shipped!

Posted by Frogger1 on 06-04-2001 06:51 PM:

What makes you believe Staples would honor both offers? When I looked at the rebate information, it stated "offer not valid with any other rebates, offers or promotions." At <$70, I would buy one for my children (who have been clamoring for one)but I don't believe both offers would fly. Any opinions out there?

Posted by ginmtb on 06-05-2001 05:15 AM:

They've done it in the past

I actually loaded everything into the cart as instructed. The coupon worked and I could enter the rebate info online. My experience with Staples is that they will honor it. I bought an Eyemodule from them when it had a rebate and I also used a coupon code. No problems.

Mike

Posted by Frogger1 on 06-05-2001 06:06 AM:

Thanks for the feedback. Maybe I'll give it a try....

Posted by Madkins007 on 06-06-2001 09:02 PM:

Just tried it- they are out of stock right now, and apparently will not let you back order them- they keep trying to get you to select an alternative item.

I wonder if they will still have the deals when they get back in stock, or if a store would honor the combined deals?

Posted by mikegold on 06-07-2001 03:06 AM:

$40 shipped!!

$149.98 from Staples.com
-$30.00 Staples Coupon code
-$50.00 Staples Rebate on Visor
-$30.00 Handspring Rebate on Visor
--------
$39.98

Posted by Frogger1 on 06-07-2001 04:02 AM:

Sounds great but there is one complication (other than the fact that Staples seems to be out of stock.) Both rebate offers require the UPC codes. Handspring's states it must be the original-does anyone know what Staples requires?

Posted by Frogger1 on 06-07-2001 06:52 AM:

Well, I decided just to go for it. I placed my order and it went through-no indication that anything was on backorder. We shall see what happens with the coupon and the 2 rebates...

Posted by hxh167 on 06-07-2001 07:33 AM:

According to other people, you can use a copy of the UPC for Staples' rebate.

Posted by mikegold on 06-07-2001 06:03 PM:

The Staples rebate form does not specifically state that the original UPC is needed. Additionally, several people on the Anandtech Hot Deals forum have confirmed with Staples that they will accept the copy of the UPC.

quote:
Originally posted by Frogger1
Sounds great but there is one complication (other than the fact that Staples seems to be out of stock.) Both rebate offers require the UPC codes. Handspring's states it must be the original-does anyone know what Staples requires?

Posted by slawyer on 06-07-2001 07:07 PM:

How to do it?

Tried on Staples.com wouldn't let me add the visor to my cart. Please advise.

Posted by Jim Stanton on 06-07-2001 07:41 PM:

Re: How to do it?

quote:
Originally posted by slawyer
Tried on Staples.com wouldn't let me add the visor to my cart. Please advise.

I had this happen to me on the GPS Companion. If they don't have it in stock in the warehouse that is local to you, you are out of luck. Sorry, sorry system.

In other words, their online site is strictly an adjunct of their regional sales units and warehouses. They are not a national enterprise the way other online stores are. So one guy living in, say NYC has no problem. Another guy, living in South Carolina, cannot buy the thing online. If you cannot buy online, you cannot use the coupons.

Staples sounds like it was set up by committee with politics doing most of the decision making.

Hey, perhaps we could file a class action suit charging geographic discrimination. Or perhaps a bait-and-switch suit. I mean as soon as they said I couldn't get it, they offered me "other options." Uh huh. All of the other options cost more. Funny there were not any cheaper options listed.

Before you guys get all upset. I am kidding about getting lawyers involved. Still, it is a sorry setup.

Posted by slawyer on 06-07-2001 08:45 PM:

It Worked

It worked. I cleared my cache and tried again and was able to enter my own zip and volla worked. My only question is how can I be sure staples will take a photocopy of the UPC. Handspring wants the original.

Scott

Posted by Mr. Cornell on 06-14-2001 08:39 PM:

Hi there! I just joined because I got my Visor 2MB following the Anandtech Hot Deal ($150 - $30 coupon - $50 Handspring rebate - $30 Staples Rebate = $40 ). Therefore, it is my first PDA.

I can confirm that Staples DOES indeed accept a copy of the UPC. So send your original UPC to Handspring and send the copy to Staples to get the double rebates.

The only disadvantage of this offer? I've had this Visor for 2 days and I've already ordered a 16 MB Hagiwara memory module

Posted by hxh167 on 06-14-2001 10:37 PM:

You should be able to get the memory upgraded to 8MB somewhere. But it will void your warranty though.

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