Our expert savings tips for prints & office supplies
Turn empty ink cartridges into up to $20/month in rewards
We have found that recycling ink and toner cartridges is one of the most overlooked ways to save on office supplies. Office supply retailers like Staples and Office Depot offer rewards programs that pay you back in store credit for every empty cartridge you bring in. They do have monthly caps that can add up to $15–$20 in free store rewards every month.
If you are a small business owner or an office manager, pick one retailer and stick with it. Focusing your recycling and everyday office supply purchases at a single store maximizes your rewards tier and helps you consistently earn free paper, pens, ink, and shipping supplies year-round.
Buy last year's tech models to save up to 60%
Our data shows that office supplies like laptops, tablets, and screens from the previous model year drop 30–60% once new versions launch. For most people, last year's tech performs identically to the current release. For example, we saw this year's Lenovo IdeaPad is priced around $ 799–$899, where last year's model is around $549–$579 at Staples. Plus, older models often qualify for cashback offers and coupon codes that exclude newer models.
Time your custom print orders to get up to 60% off
Our data shows the best times to get custom prints happen twice a year. We have seen savings of 40 to 60% off in January and 50 to 60% off from October to the end of the year. Business cards, family photo prints, invitations, and calendars all follow this pattern. If you can, hold off on placing your custom print order until these windows to maximize your savings.