View Full Version : ink/toner cartridge recycling primer/faq for Office Depot, OfficeMax and Staples (vers. 2012.05.16)
So, the below is what I have worked up so far. This is a work in progress and now I am looking for corrections/input/suggestions.
For example, what other information is wanted or what information included below is not wanted.
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ink/toner cartridge recycling primer/faq for Office Depot, OfficeMax and Staples (vers. 2012.05.16)
Office Depot:
recycle: value: up to $2 in rewards per cartridge recycled -- see purchase requirement below.
limit: 10 per calendar month - no per day restriction
type: ink or toner cartridge - all brands - may reject visibly damaged cartridges purchase requirement: qualifying purchases for the purpose of recycling exclude taxes; delivery fees; postage stamps; and prepaid gift, debit, phone or services cards; and purchases made with Office Depot Rewards and Merchandise Cards/Certificates.
recycling rewards will not exceed the amount of your total qualifying quarterly Office Depot purchases
neither unreleased recycling rewards nor qualified purchases carry over from quarter to quarter for recycling program purposes.
rewards will expire at the end of any quarter in which you have earned less than $10 ("Unpaid Rewards"). The $10 minimum in rewards includes standard (10% on paper, ink, etc), bonus (100% back in rewards on, etc.) and recycling.
recycling rewards: issued: quarterly with purchase (standard and bonus) rewards: electronically: about 30 days after quarter's end on a rewards certificate (unlimited use) printed from the http://www.myworkliferewards.com
US Mail: about 60 days after quarter's end on a rewards certificate (unlimited use)
usage: Rewards Certificates may be redeemed on purchases of merchandise only, which excludes any type of prepaid gift, merchandise, debit, phone, service or other stored value card or device.
expiration: official: 90 days after the date of issuance
effective: the last day of the month 3 months following the month in which they are issued member services: website: http://www.myworkliferewards.com/
email: MemberServices@MyWorklifeRewards.com
phone: 1.866.322.3225
http://www.myworkliferewards.com/loyalty/customerService/wlrTC.do
OfficeMax:
recycle: value: up to $2 in rewards per cartridge recycled -- see purchase requirement below
limit: 10 per calendar month - no per day restriction
type: t&c: any visibly undamaged, originally manufactured, ink/toner cartridges. Remanufactured ink/toner cartridges are not eligible for rewards under the recycling program.
Some OM stores may accept remanufacturer cartridges purchase requirement: total recycling reward dollars issued for recycling may not exceed your total MaxPerks program qualified purchase balance.
Qualifying purchases are any products or services in our stores, catalogs or web site except for computers, tablets, eReaders, US Postal Stamps, gift cards, general use prepaid cards, phone cards, all products sold by RadioShack Mobile including mobile phones, mobile phone accessories and service plans, purchases with Retail Connect pricing, sales tax and purchases made prior to the date of enrollment, and purchases made with your MaxPerks rewards.
recycling and purchases carry over from month to month - expire at calendar year end recycling rewards: issued: monthly with purchase rewards about 15-30 days after month's end on a Rewards Card (unlimited use until funds exhausted or card expired), printable from the rewards site
usage: Reward Cards are not redeemable for gift cards, general use pre-paid cards, phone cards and are not redeemable for cash unless otherwise required by law. in-store: t&c state up to three Rewards Cards may be used on a purchase but I used four without the cash register complaining this past June.
online: limited to one Reward Card or gift card per purchase.
phone: t&c state up to three Rewards Cards may be used on a purchase.
expiration: official: 90 days after the date of issuance
effective: the last day of the month 3 months following the month in which they are issued member services: website: http://www.officemaxperks.com/
email: online submission form
phone: 1.866.629.7375
https://www.officemaxperks.com/termsandconditionsbusiness.aspx
Staples:
recycle: value: $2 in rewards per cartridge recycled
limit: Membership Level: Standard: 10 per calendar month - no per day restriction
Premier ($1000 in qualified spending): 20 per calendar month - no per day restriction type: any used ink or toner cartridge sold at any retail stores in the US no purchase requirement
recycling rewards: issued: monthly, on a separate rewards certificate from purchase rewards, usually in the middle of the month after the month in which the recycling occurred. The rewards certificate is printable from the rewards site (ink rewards certificates can also be emailed and purchase rewards are also US Mailed).
usage: recycling rewards (and purchase rewards) are redeemable for most merchandise in Staples stores, online at http://www.staples.com/ or by phone at 1-800-333-3330 but cannot be redeemed for or applied against taxes, cash, credit remittance, delivery charges, custom printing orders placed online, promotional products, Staples gift cards, third party gift cards, prepaid phone cards, postage stamps, prior purchases, Staples Industrial purchases or any purchases made on other provider Web sites. online: single transaction - must use full amount of reward check
in-store: two transactions -- a balance coupon is issued in-store if rewards check is not used all at once. Balance coupon has same expiration date as rewards check and must be used all at once in-store or online expiration: standard: the last day of the month 2 months following the month in which they are issued
premier: the last day of the month 5 months following the month in which they are issued member services website: https://www.staplesrewardscenter.com/
email: staplesrewards@Staples.com
phone: standard: 1.800.793.3320
premier: 1.888.891.3787 http://www.staplesrewardscenter.com/SORC/UserManagement/Login/RewardsTerms.aspx
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FAQ section (vers. 2012.05.16):
Q. Do you have to recycle or make a qualified purchase first?
A. Either.
Q. Do you have to recycle and make a qualified purchase quarterly for Office Depot's Rewards program?
A. Yes. Neither unreleased recycling nor qualified purchases carryover from quarter to quarter. A quarter's recycling rewards are only paid out to the extent of that quarter's qualified purchases:
--- Recycle 30 carts and have $100 in qualified purchases in a quarter = $60 in recycling rewards paid out with $0 in qualified purchases carried over to the next quarter.
--- Recycle 30 carts and have $55 in qualified purchase in the third quarter = $55 in recycling rewards paid out. The remaining $5 in recycling rewards is unreleased and is zeroed out at quarter's end.
Q. Do you have to recycle and make a qualified purchase monthly for OfficeMax's Business Rewards program?
A. No. Recycling rewards are only paid out (in $2 increments) to extent of qualified purchases. Here is an example based on OfficeMax's program:
January: recycle 10 carts, make $0.00 in qualified purchases. No payout for January (in February). Recycling of 10 carts carried over to February.
February: recycle 10 carts, make $32 in qualified purchases. Payout of $32 for February (in March). Recycling of 4 carts carried over to March.
March: recycle 0 carts, make $42 in qualified purchases. Payout of $8 for March (in April). Qualified purchases of $34 carried over to April.
April: recycle 10 carts, make $0.00 in qualified purchases. Payout of $20 for April (in May). Qualified purchases of $14 carried over to May.
May - November: no transactions. Qualified purchases of $14 carried over to December.
December: recycle 10 carts, make $4 in qualified purchases. Payout of $18 for December (in January). Recycling of 1 cart lost at calendar year end.
Q. Where can I get used ink/toner cartridges?
A. Family and friends, neighbors, thift shops, garage/rummage sales, and of course like everything else, eBay.
Q. If I purchase an item with rewards will that purchase count my annual purchase requirement for recycling? (OD and OM only)
A. No, to the extent the purchase was paid for with rewards it will not count as a qualifying purchase for the purpose of the recycling purchase requirement.
Q. If I purchase an item with rewards will I earn the standard purchase rewards (e.g. Staples 10% back on ink or paper purchases)?
A. No, items purchased with rewards do not qualify as qualifying purchases for the purpose of earning standard purchase rewards.
Q. If I purchase an item that earns a bonus/special reward (100% back in rewards if item X is purchased, $Y back if item Z is purchased) and I purchase that item with rewards, will I receive the bonus/special reward?
A. It depends.
Office Depot: No, to the extend paid for with rewards (or coupons for that matter).
OfficeMax: So far yes with one exception. Paying for 100% back in rewards and fixed value (buy X, get $Y in rewards) bonus rewards offers with rewards have earned bonus rewards so at least for those two types of bonus rewards offers, MaxPerks rewards have "rolled".
The one bonus rewards offer that did not roll was its June 2010 "Get 20% Back in MaxPerks Rewards" offer and the offer's terms noted the exception:
"*20% MaxPerks Bonus Rewards offer valid in-store from June 20, 2010 thru June 26, 2010. Saving pass, phone promo code or online promo code and member's MaxPerks ID card must be presented at time of purchase. No Bonus Reward adjustments will be made after purchase. Not valid on computers, gift cards, general use prepaid cards, phone cards, purchases with a Retail ConnectSM card, sales tax, OfficeMax private label ink, toner and ink refills, Sprint® monthly price plans and purchases made prior to enrollment and purchases with a MaxPerks Reward Card."
Staples: It depends on the type of bonus rewards offer:
--- percentage back in rewards offer: No, to the extent paid for with rewards (or coupons for that matter). Example: if the bonus reward is 100% back on the purchase of batteries, and $15 of the $20 purchase price is paid for with rewards, the bonus reward payout would be $5 ($20-$15).
--- fixed value back in rewards offer: Yes. Example: if the bonus reward is $39.99 for purchasing a case of paper, then it does not matter how much of the purchase price is paid for with rewards (or coupons for that matter). The bonus rewards payout will be $39.99.
--- buy at least $X of a certain item, get some bonus reward offer:
------ if the bonus reward is purchase at least $40 in case paper and receive $25 in bonus rewards, and the total paper purchase is $50 of which $20 is paid with rewards, no bonus reward would be earned because only $30 ($50-$20) of the paper purchase would be counted towards the $40 minimum.
------ if the bonus rewards offer is purchase at least $50 in HP ink, receive an additional $3 per cart (total of $5 per cart) for recycling and the total HP ink purchase is $85 of which $25 is paid for with a coupon and $20 is paid for with rewards, no bonus rewards would be earned because only $45 ($80 - $25 - $20) of the HP ink purchase would be counted towards the $50 minimum.
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Office Depot Ink Recycling Policy: 20 cartridges per month as of 4/1/2010 (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=132071&t=1422421)
Office Depot Ink Cartridge Recycling changing? (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=132071&t=998597)
Office Max changes their ink recycling 05/10/09 (w/ additional policy changes 1/1/10) (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=132071&t=1343005)
Staples new ink recycling policy changes Starts July 1, 2010 (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=132071&t=2064234)
Staples new ink recycling policy changes Starts Feb 1 (http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=132071&t=1126105)
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05-24-2010, 07:30 AM
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PerfectLady
05-24-2010, 07:33 AM
Thanks!! Good to have all the info in one spot. Looks like Staples would be the easiest to redeem.
makeitslickER
05-24-2010, 09:40 AM
good summary. Now we don't have to see same question being asked and answered 100 times in one thread. We can just say "REFER TO THIS THREAD IDIOT"
ChewyBTC
05-24-2010, 11:12 AM
good summary. Now we don't have to see same question being asked and answered 100 times in one thread. We can just say "REFER TO THIS THREAD IDIOT"
that would be nice :bounce:
tonyli88
05-24-2010, 12:38 PM
Just came back from my OM today and was told they could only take 1 rewards card per transaction now, even if it's from the same account. Going to print out the terms and conditions and show them to see what they say.
macrophage
05-24-2010, 01:01 PM
So if i were to start the Office Depot one clean (none recycled, no purchases), should I make a purchase the first month too?
So if i were to start the Office Depot one clean (none recycled, no purchases), should I make a purchase the first month too?Not sure what you are asking.
If recycling $x value of carts, you will need at least $x in qualified purchases to receive a payout.
macrophage
05-24-2010, 01:15 PM
Not sure what you are asking.
If recycling $x value of carts, you will need at least $x in qualified purchases to receive a payout.
Basically, how do I start taking advantage of this program?
Since we only earn as much as we spend should I start buying for the quarter I start recycling?
I do Staples ink recycling, but am not too sure about OD.
Basically, how do I start taking advantage of this program?
Since we only earn as much as we spend should I start buying for the quarter I start recycling?
I do Staples ink recycling, but am not too sure about OD.To earn recycling rewards, you need to both recycle and make qualifying purchases.
So, if you only do one or the other this quarter, there will be no payout this quarter. Both recycling and qualified purchases carryover from quarter to quarter until calendar year end when they cease to carryover.
So, to the extent you recycle and then to the extent of your qualifying purchases, you will receive a rewards payout.
Please see the first question in the FAQ at the bottom of the OP.
macrophage
05-24-2010, 01:34 PM
Oh the first question in the FAQ confused me because I saw quarters were 0 ink cartridges were recycled. I think I get it now.
So in essence...,
If I recycled 60 cartridges/quarter for every quarter and for each quarter, and I spend at least $180, I'll be getting $180 in rewards card every quarter for a total of $720 rewarded by the end of the year?
Oh the first question in the FAQ confused me because I saw quarters were 0 ink cartridges were recycled. I think I get it now.
So in essence...,
If I recycled 60 cartridges/quarter for every quarter and for each quarter, and I spend at least $180, I'll be getting $180 in rewards card every quarter for a total of $720 rewarded by the end of the year?If you recycle 20 carts per month for the 3 months during the quarter for a total of 60 carts, and have $180 in that quarter in qualified spending, you will receive a rewards payout for that quarter of $180.
Over the course of a year, you would need (3x20)x4 in carts recycled and $180x4 in qualified spending to max out.
As to the zero carts recycled in the 3rd quarter, it was just to show how the carryover process worked with regards to recycling and qualified purchases. If you wanted, you could recycle 20 carts each month during the year and then make a large purchase ($720+) in Nov. on Black Friday and then you would receive a fourth quarter recycling rewards payout of $720 near the end of Feb. of the next year.
PerfectLady
05-24-2010, 02:15 PM
If you recycle 20 carts per month for the 3 months during the quarter for a total of 60 carts, and have $180 in that quarter in qualified spending, you will receive a rewards payout for that quarter of $180.
Over the course of a year, you would need (3x20)x4 in carts recycled and $180x4 in qualified spending to max out.
As to the zero carts recycled in the 3rd quarter, it was just to show how the carryover process worked with regards to recycling and qualified purchases. If you wanted, you could recycle 20 carts each month during the year and then make a large purchase ($720+) in Nov. on Black Friday and then you would receive a fourth quarter recycling rewards payout of $720 near the end of Feb. of the next year.
GREAT explanation. I didn't realize that the inks would carry over that way. Which means I could have been recycling my max and getting paid out whenever I made purchases.
40.oz
05-24-2010, 03:23 PM
lexmark codes for free oem ink cartridges shipped directly from lexmark.com for trade.
nintendoangie
05-24-2010, 10:59 PM
Nice thread. Well-organized. :)
tenderidol
05-25-2010, 05:12 AM
Nice thread. Well-organized. :)
:iagree:
qwertykop
05-25-2010, 06:22 AM
I've been scavenging the internets for information about these kind of ink rewards. OP you are the best. Thanks. Anyhow, a couple of quick questions for a Staples Standard Ink Rewards Member like me:
1. Could I use other's rewards points along with mine stacked together for a one time purchase?
2. Given that I am a Standard Ink Member, I am limited with the expiration. This means that I need to use my Rewards within that time frame otherwise I'll lose it forever. Is there anyway or a loophole to go around that expiration? ..... through a gift card maybe? Is it possible to purchase Staples Gift Cards using the Ink Rewards? Do Staples Gift Cards expire?
3. Stacking for one purchase: My Rewards + Gift Cards (note the s) + Staple's Ad Discount on their circular + ejunkie Coupon = possible for one transaction online or instore?
4. For those experienced with these types of Ink Rewards Programs from all 3 stores, which do you think has got the best Ink Recycling Program?
Thanks.
kcdude
05-25-2010, 06:34 AM
1. Do any of these 3 stores allow more than one rewards account from the same address? One for wife and one for husband? Any work arounds for it if they do not allow?
2. May be nice to add this info to originalpost too. How do the returns purchased with rewards work? Do you loose the rewards money if you return?
Thanks
I've been scavenging the internets for information about these kind of ink rewards. OP you are the best. Thanks. Anyhow, a couple of quick questions for a Staples Standard Ink Rewards Member like me:
1. Could I use other's rewards points along with mine stacked together for a one time purchase?I have no personal experience doing this.
OD's T&C states the rewards cards are not "transferable or assignable" but I have never read of anyone's account being merged/terminated for this reason. For an in-store purchase, the rewards cards have no personal identifier but a cashier might question why one person has two rewards cards with the same expiration date. Online OD accepts multiple gift/rewards cards as payment.
OM's T&C state rewards must be from the same account but I have never read of anyone's account being merged/terminated for that reason. In-store the cashier could question why rewards from two different accounts are being used. Online OM only accepts one rewards payment per transaction.
I have read that Staples may merge accounts when rewards checks from two separate rewards accounts are used on the same purchase and I have read that others have done it without any issues. I lean toward the conservative side.
2. Given that I am a Standard Ink Member, I am limited with the expiration. This means that I need to use my Rewards within that time frame otherwise I'll lose it forever. Is there anyway or a loophole to go around that expiration? ..... through a gift card maybe? Is it possible to purchase Staples Gift Cards using the Ink Rewards? Do Staples Gift Cards expire?According to the T&Cs, it is not possible to purchase Staples Gift cards with Staples Rewards.
Not that it matters for this conversation, but Staples Gift cards do not expire.
3. Stacking for one purchase: My Rewards + Gift Cards (note the s) + Staple's Ad Discount on their circular + ejunkie Coupon = possible for one transaction online or instore?By ad discount, do you mean sale price or coupon?
ejunkie coupons are YMMV in-store. For example, the Staples stores near me no longer accept the $20 off $50 coupons at all and validate any Staples coupon.
In-store it should be OK to use rewards + gift cards (not sure of the transaction limit) + sales price + legitimate coupon (one dollar off coupon per transaction and the rewards should not be considered a dollar off coupon for this purpose) but I have had to argue with individual cashiers about using both a coupon and a reward check on the same transaction. Since the register will allow it, I present the case if the register allows it, it should be OK.
Online rewards + coupon (again, one dollar off coupon per transaction, rewards not counted as a dollar off coupon) + sales price is OK (again, not sure of the transaction limit) but it is my understanding that gift cards are not usable online. If the purchase total is sufficient, both a dollar off and freebie coupon can be used on the same transaction (purchase total must meet or exceed coupon limits added together: $25 off $100 + free X with $150 purchase = purchase of $250 or more (shipping and taxes excluded)).
4. For those experienced with these types of Ink Rewards Programs from all 3 stores, which do you think has got the best Ink Recycling Program?If doing just one, probably Staples although Staples lack of FAR items recently has been a problem for some.
1. Do any of these 3 stores allow more than one rewards account from the same address? One for wife and one for husband? Any work arounds for it if they do not allow?OD's T&C limit one per address.
OM's T&C are silent on the matter so it should be OK.
Staples' T&C limit one per address.
I have read about multiple accounts at the same address for OD and Staples without issue and I have also read of Staples merging some of those accounts.
2. May be nice to add this info to originalpost too. How do the returns purchased with rewards work? Do you loose the rewards money if you return?Thanks for the suggestion.
ashimashi
05-25-2010, 07:32 AM
Nicely put together. TU and Repped. I don't personally need the info but I am sure it is useful to a lot of rookie slickdealers :)
hopefully some of this is helpful
1. Could I use other's rewards points along with mine stacked together for a one time purchase?for Staples: It's been done, but sometimes (often?) the accounts will be merged, so if you have a premier account, I wouldn't try this. If you have some misc accts and don't mind their getting merged, then you can try it, as it has worked in the past. The awards have the acct number embedded in them, so If a cashier felt like it, they could check and deny. I don't know if Staples' computers do check for this, but I'm sure they could.
2. Given that I am a Standard Ink Member, I am limited with the expiration. This means that I need to use my Rewards within that time frame otherwise I'll lose it forever. Is there anyway or a loophole to go around that expiration? ..... through a gift card maybe? Is it possible to purchase Staples Gift Cards using the Ink Rewards? Do Staples Gift Cards expire?Haven't seen a loophole -- I suppose you could return w/o receipt if you want to go that route. They keep track of this though -- with your license. You get a limited #s of returns I don't know if it resets. If you get your spending, then you get a longer expiration date w/premier. But they still expire.
3. Stacking for one purchase: My Rewards + Gift Cards (note the s) + Staple's Ad Discount on their circular + ejunkie Coupon = possible for one transaction online or instore?I've stacked some combo of the above in the past, but I think they are more restrictive now. Last time something, I'm not sure what, didn't work as planned/hoped. Didn't want any discussion and got a decent price, so I just purchased the stuff.
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2. May be nice to add this info to originalpost too. How do the returns purchased with rewards work? Do you loose the rewards money if you return?OM has given me 'GC', not really GC but basically the equivalent as far as I can tell -- ie no expiry. I think you basically lose w/Staples, unless you return before the original certificate expired, in which case you get a cert w/the original expiry date.
sinastin
05-25-2010, 09:47 AM
Nicely put together!
I've been scavenging the internets for information about these kind of ink rewards. OP you are the best. Thanks. Anyhow, a couple of quick questions for a Staples Standard Ink Rewards Member like me:
1. Could I use other's rewards points along with mine stacked together for a one time purchase?
2. Given that I am a Standard Ink Member, I am limited with the expiration. This means that I need to use my Rewards within that time frame otherwise I'll lose it forever. Is there anyway or a loophole to go around that expiration? ..... through a gift card maybe? Is it possible to purchase Staples Gift Cards using the Ink Rewards? Do Staples Gift Cards expire?
3. Stacking for one purchase: My Rewards + Gift Cards (note the s) + Staple's Ad Discount on their circular + ejunkie Coupon = possible for one transaction online or instore?
4. For those experienced with these types of Ink Rewards Programs from all 3 stores, which do you think has got the best Ink Recycling Program?
Thanks.
1. You can use rewards from multiple accounts for a transaction, but you probably don't want to. The register will accept them, but as a previous poster already stated, the rewards certificates are tied to the individual member's rewards accounts, and they may (or may not) catch it and merge the accounts.
2. You can't buy gift cards with rewards; yes, you need to use them by the expiration or lose them.
3. You can use your rewards, multiple gift cards, one dollar-off coupon (ie, 25 off 75), and instant savings advertised on a single transaction.
4. I think OfficeMax is best, simply because you can buy gift cards (except OfficeMax gift cards) with the rewards. So I can use my rewards to buy Amex or Visa gift cards to purchase whatever I want at any store, or buy ebay gift cards to buy stuff on eBay. Staples and OD require you to buy merchandise at the store.
1. Do any of these 3 stores allow more than one rewards account from the same address? One for wife and one for husband? Any work arounds for it if they do not allow?
2. May be nice to add this info to originalpost too. How do the returns purchased with rewards work? Do you loose the rewards money if you return?
Thanks
1. All three basically state the same thing - one account per person...
1. All three basically state the same thing - one account per person...While I do not whether this is enforced, both OD and Staples have a one account per address restriction as well.
OD: "Limit one Worklife Reward account per business/household"
Staples: "Staples Rewards accounts are limited to one account per eligible customer; each mailing address is also limited to one account."
2. May be nice to add this info to originalpost too. How do the returns purchased with rewards work? Do you loose the rewards money if you return?
Thanks
i am only familiar with staples returns. if you use rewards and return then you get a coupon printed at bottom of your receipt for the amount of your rewards coupon with the same expiration date as the original. PROVISO i have only done this once and i have not tried to do a return a second time
ttboy
05-27-2010, 04:31 AM
While I do not whether this is enforced, both OD and Staples have a one account per address restriction as well.
OD: "Limit one Worklife Reward account per business/household"
Staples: "Staples Rewards accounts are limited to one account per eligible customer; each mailing address is also limited to one account."
I have 4 "family accounts" at each of Staples, OD, OM. Different addresses and names. I manage all accounts which means i am the only one to go in the store and recycle the carts and redeem the rewards. No problems so far except at om where a manager threatended me-i will not go to that store anymore. I have combined rewards from diff accounts with coupons bought online at staples using them instore without any problems(i have heard that combining rewards online is a no-no but insore OK-can anyone rebut this?).
Basically keep a low profile whenever possible, be nice to the cashiers and managers, and do not do all your biz in 1 day, at the same store, do as much online as possible to avoid scrutiny, is my advice.
kcdude
05-27-2010, 06:54 AM
I have 4 "family accounts" at each of Staples, OD, OM. Different addresses and names. I manage all accounts which means i am the only one to go in the store and recycle the carts and redeem the rewards. No problems so far except at om where a manager threatended me-i will not go to that store anymore. I have combined rewards from diff accounts with coupons bought online at staples using them instore without any problems(i have heard that combining rewards online is a no-no but insore OK-can anyone rebut this?).
Basically keep a low profile whenever possible, be nice to the cashiers and managers, and do not do all your biz in 1 day, at the same store, do as much online as possible to avoid scrutiny, is my advice.
Do you use different credit cards or use same credit card on different accounts?
kcdude
05-27-2010, 06:58 AM
Can we pay with rewards for other reward generating items and still get rewards?
For example, if I use $30 ink reward coupon from staples to pay for the battery deal or paper deal where you get some rewards back, do I still get the rewards back or would it reduce the rewards.
What about the same in OfficeMax and Office Depot.
Can we pay with rewards for other reward generating items and still get rewards?
For example, if I use $30 ink reward coupon from staples to pay for the battery deal or paper deal where you get some rewards back, do I still get the rewards back or would it reduce the rewards.
What about the same in OfficeMax and Office Depot.OD: purchases with rewards do not count as qualifying purchases//not sure whether items with bonus rewards purchased with rewards earn rewards
OM: purchases with rewards do not count as qualifying purchases//to date, items with bonus rewards purchased with rewards DO earn those bonus rewards
Staples: purchase with rewards do not count as qualifying purchases//since the battery/paper deals recently, items with bonus rewards purchased with rewards DO NOT earn those bonus rewards to the extent purchased with rewards (and with coupons for that matter).
Here are the adds to the FAQ:
Q. If I purchase an item with rewards, will I earn the standard purchase rewards (e.g. Staples 10% back on ink or paper purchases)?
No. Items purchased with rewards do not qualify as qualifying purchases for the purpose of earning standard purchase rewards.
Q. If I purchase an item that earns a bonus/special reward (100% back in rewards if item x is purchased, $25 back if item y is purchased) and I purchase that item with rewards, will I receive the bonus/special reward?
It depends.
Office Depot: not sure
OfficeMax: to date, yes, items that earn bonus/special rewards purchased with rewards do earn those bonus/special rewards.
Staples:
-- No -- to the extent purchased with rewards (or coupons for that matter). This is a recent change as detailed in the Duracell and paper reward deals recently.
-- Example A: if the reward is 100% back on the purchase of batteries, and $15 of the $20 purchase price is paid with rewards, the bonus/special reward payout would be $5 ($20-$15).
-- Example B: if the reward is purchase at least $40 in paper and receive $25 in bonus/special rewards, and the total paper purchase is $50 of which $20 is paid with rewards, no bonus/special reward would be earned because only $30 ($50-$20) of the paper purchase would be counted towards the $40 minimum.
dj-3lusion
05-30-2010, 10:54 PM
went to office depot to recycle 20 and they turned me down and said they will only accept 5. 5 per day limit 20 per month. Ill try to go to one near my work if not then oh well im farked for this month
went to office depot to recycle 20 and they turned me down and said they will only accept 5. 5 per day limit 20 per month. Ill try to go to one near my work if not then oh well im farked for this monthInteresting.
And you asked the cashier to ask a manager about the terms of the program? Did you try recycling in April? What happened then?
Three things to try if your stores enforce a 5 per day limit:
1. Have the manager print out and read the terms of the program. At the very bottom of the terms and conditions there is an asterisk. You might bring a copy to show them with the relevant bits highlighted :
"Worklife Rewards® Members will receive $3 back in Recycling Rewards for each cartridge recycled in-store, up to 20 per month. We can recycle additional cartridges but Recycling Rewards will only be issued for 20 per month*. ...
*Limit of 5 cartridges per day ended March 31, 2010."
2. Ask them to ring up the 20 carts (or 15 carts on Monday). If the limit is 5 per day, the rewards system will only count the first 5 anyway.
3. Go to 3 different stores on Monday if available. Then contact OD corporate and ask them what is going on at your stores.
I have heard from other posters that some individual OM stores are enforcing a 5 per day limit but you are the first that I recall noting OD stores enforcing a 5 per day limit at least now at the end of the 2nd month since the change in terms.
ttboy
05-31-2010, 05:20 PM
Interesting.
And you asked the cashier to ask a manager about the terms of the program? Did you try recycling in April? What happened then?
Three things to try if your stores enforce a 5 per day limit:
1. Have the manager print out and read the terms of the program. At the very bottom of the terms and conditions there is an asterisk. You might bring a copy to show them with the relevant bits highlighted :
"Worklife Rewards® Members will receive $3 back in Recycling Rewards for each cartridge recycled in-store, up to 20 per month. We can recycle additional cartridges but Recycling Rewards will only be issued for 20 per month*. ...
*Limit of 5 cartridges per day ended March 31, 2010."
2. Ask them to ring up the 20 carts (or 15 carts on Monday). If the limit is 5 per day, the rewards system will only count the first 5 anyway.
3. Go to 3 different stores on Monday if available. Then contact OD corporate and ask them what is going on at your stores.
I have heard from other posters that some individual OM stores are enforcing a 5 per day limit but you are the first that I recall noting OD stores enforcing a 5 per day limit at least now at the end of the 2nd month since the change in terms.
A cashier at 1 of the 2 stores i use, at beginning of change of terms, a couple months ago, tried to tell me you could only do 5 at a time, then i went back to the same store a month later and they allowed the 20. I guess its usually best to keep a low profile, so i generally do not argue with an employee, just go to another store.
dj-3lusion
05-31-2010, 05:22 PM
alright so I managed to get my 20 carts in :). I guess the one location I went to had a real snobby bitch who didnt want to count or believe I had 20 inks.
alfredjr18
06-01-2010, 07:20 AM
Nice post really helpful. thank you..
macrophage
06-02-2010, 05:27 PM
Does Office Max have frequent FAR deals? If not, it's pretty difficult to buy what you want to earn.
Does Office Max have frequent FAR deals? If not, it's pretty difficult to buy what you want to earn.OM has very few Free After Rebate (FAR) deals but they have been having Free After Rewards (FARewards) deals every other month this year so far (enough that I have been able to max out my account ($720(12x60)) for recycling purposes). Who knows if they will continue.
macrophage
06-02-2010, 05:34 PM
OM has very few Free After Rebate (FAR) deals but they have been having Free After Rewards (FARewards) deals every other month this year so far (enough that I have been able to max out my account ($720(12x60)) for recycling purposes). Who knows if they will continue.
But you still are kind of paying "half price" for the stuff you bought is that right?
Or how do you spend your rewards when you get them back? Does OM work like staples (in the past) where you can be rewarded with a reward purchase?
But you still are kind of paying "half price" for the stuff you bought is that right?
Or how do you spend your rewards when you get them back? Does OM work like staples (in the past) where you can be rewarded with a reward purchase?So far rewards have rolled. Again, who knows if that will continue.
Unfortunately paying for a purchase with rewards does not create a qualified purchase. So if you roll the same $200 over and over, you would still have only $200 in qualified spending (original $200 was out of pocket and yes, I know most will have friction from sales tax, but it's just an example).
I am fortunate that some of my local stores still follow the terms and conditions on using rewards to the letter.
macrophage
06-03-2010, 07:22 PM
For Office Depot, are the reward gift cards linked to your rewards number?
And will the purchases made with regular OD gift cards count towards purchases to redeem rewards?
For Office Depot, are the reward gift cards linked to your rewards number?Yes -- if you pay with your rewards payout card and do not use your rewards ID card, the purchase will still show up in your rewards account (as a purchase, not as a qualified purchase).
While using rewards payout cards from more than one account on a transaction is against the program's t&c, OD apparently does nothing if such an occurrence happens.
And will the purchases made with regular OD gift cards count towards purchases to redeem rewards?Yes, purchases with regular OD gift cards count as qualified purchases for both purchase rewards (1%, 10%, etc) and recycling rewards (toward the annual purchase requirement).
makeitslickER
06-05-2010, 08:35 AM
they must get a kick out of saying "no" to 20 cartridges or something. Out of 3 OD I have nearby, the manager at one location keeps insisting that they've ALWAYS had 5 per day recycling limit and the new change is that the maximum per month is 20, and 5/day still enforced. It didn't matter what the TOC said. I kept explaining that 5 per day was the old term and new term only mentioned 20/month, but not daily limit, but he won't budge.
So I called the OD reward dept, asked if they could talk to the manager about the real TOC, the manager refused to talk to them on the phone on the grounds that they do not know who they are talking to. I asked him if he could call the OD reward dept now and he refuses to and says "I will get in contact with my own supervisor and let you know" He took my phone number down, but never ever called me, not that I expected getting one. What kind of an a$$ am I dealing with here? I hate these super-hero managers enforcing their own "little" rules.
I am glad that I will soon be freed from recycling cartridges from all 3 stores and that I won't see those idiots' faces anymore.
daaux
06-05-2010, 04:38 PM
Of the 4 stores I can go to, only one location lets me do 20 all at once. In fact, the employees at that store always remind me I can bring in more when I have less than 20. I just go to that one mostly now.
they must get a kick out of saying "no" to 20 cartridges or something. Out of 3 OD I have nearby, the manager at one location keeps insisting that they've ALWAYS had 5 per day recycling limit and the new change is that the maximum per month is 20, and 5/day still enforced. It didn't matter what the TOC said. I kept explaining that 5 per day was the old term and new term only mentioned 20/month, but not daily limit, but he won't budge.
So I called the OD reward dept, asked if they could talk to the manager about the real TOC, the manager refused to talk to them on the phone on the grounds that they do not know who they are talking to. I asked him if he could call the OD reward dept now and he refuses to and says "I will get in contact with my own supervisor and let you know" He took my phone number down, but never ever called me, not that I expected getting one. What kind of an a$$ am I dealing with here? I hate these super-hero managers enforcing their own "little" rules.
I am glad that I will soon be freed from recycling cartridges from all 3 stores and that I won't see those idiots' faces anymore.
ttboy
06-06-2010, 04:52 AM
so I hear the rumor that staples is supposed to reduce the reward to $2 per cartridge starting in July. hopefully the others won't follow, as the others both have a purchase requirement.
SegaRob
06-06-2010, 10:36 AM
nice summary. im going to miss staples $3 rewards :(
tenderidol
06-10-2010, 10:13 AM
Let me see if I understood the OD program right...
The checks are issued "quarterly with purchase rewards about 60 days after quarter's end".
So, for the April-June cycle that ends on June 30th, they'll start mailing the checks out on September 1st, and the expiration date will be November 30th?
Let me see if I understood the OD program right...
The checks are issued "quarterly with purchase rewards about 60 days after quarter's end".
So, for the April-June cycle that ends on June 30th, they'll start mailing the checks out on September 1st, and the expiration date will be November 30th?More or less.
Members start receiving their rewards payouts near the end of August and yes, the expiration would be 11/30.
tenderidol
06-10-2010, 11:37 AM
More or less.
Members start receiving their rewards payouts near the end of August and yes, the expiration would be 11/30.
Thanks again. So, is there any chance of "overlap" to combine two rewards? If the July-Sep will be delivered around the end of November, there should be only few days of overlap, correct? Here is the my last, naive OD rewards question: Can we use more than one rewards check for online purchases (or is it similar to OM, where you can only use 1 online, but can combine up to 3 over the phone)?
Thanks again. So, is there any chance of "overlap" to combine two rewards? If the July-Sep will be delivered around the end of November, there should be only few days of overlap, correct? Here is the my last, naive OD rewards question: Can we use more than one rewards check for online purchases (or is it similar to OM, where you can only use 1 online, but can combine up to 3 over the phone)?Yes, it is possible to have a few days of overlap between two consecutive quarters rewards payouts.
I am not sure if OD has a limit on rewards cards specifically for online purchases as I have never used more than one on an order ... but rewards cards are entered online in the same functional box as gift cards and I have used a rewards card and several gift cards on one order without a problem. If there is a limit, it probably applies to rewards and gift cards equally.
Thanks again. So, is there any chance of "overlap" to combine two rewards? If the July-Sep will be delivered around the end of November, there should be only few days of overlap, correct? Here is the my last, naive OD rewards question: Can we use more than one rewards check for online purchases (or is it similar to OM, where you can only use 1 online, but can combine up to 3 over the phone)?
Someone even reported that they were able to use a rewards card past its stated expiration date, so even more overlap days potentially.
Hoseman666
06-13-2010, 11:35 AM
Someone even reported that they were able to use a rewards card past its stated expiration date, so even more overlap days potentially.
For the rewards that expired 5/31, I was able to use the WLR until 6/5, when the balance ran out.
ttboy
06-17-2010, 05:29 AM
OD appears to have updated the reward $$. Interesting to me is that I have gotten credited the full $180 of rewards($60 ink recycling each month for the 3 months) eventhough i have only made purchases with my worklife rewards card. I had thought we were thinking that the purchases with WLR would not qualify your recycling...buit that must nopt be the case!! GOOD!!
OD appears to have updated the reward $$. Interesting to me is that I have gotten credited the full $180 of rewards($60 ink recycling each month for the 3 months) eventhough i have only made purchases with my worklife rewards card. I had thought we were thinking that the purchases with WLR would not qualify your recycling...buit that must nopt be the case!! GOOD!!OD sent out an email stating the change.
Since there is ample time before OD pays out the rewards for it to make a correction, it might be too soon to know what is going to happen in the end.
ttboy
06-18-2010, 05:42 AM
I did not get that email, so i am safe!! HAHA
Staples rewards certificates for May are available on the rewards site.
ttboy
06-19-2010, 03:44 AM
Staples rewards certificates for May are available on the rewards site.
wow, thanks!
fredandbetty
06-19-2010, 04:00 AM
so I hear the rumor that staples is supposed to reduce the reward to $2 per cartridge starting in July. hopefully the others won't follow, as the others both have a purchase requirement.
yeah it really kinda sucks now, i'm glad I had already turned in my last ten cartridges at staples...
puckish
06-19-2010, 06:58 PM
A question that I have not seen addressed:
Do these programs at Staples, OD, and OM count a month as the first through the last calendar day of that month, or is it a 30 day period after you turn in cartridges?
e.g., Can I turn in 20 cartridges on the last day of a month and then 20 more the next day, on the first of the next month, and be credited for all 40? (Assuming premier for Staples and the regular for OD and OM.)
Thanks in advance for an answer.
tenderidol
06-19-2010, 07:10 PM
A question that I have not seen addressed:
Do these programs at Staples, OD, and OM count a month as the first through the last calendar day of that month, or is it a 30 day period after you turn in cartridges?
e.g., Can I turn in 20 cartridges on the last day of a month and then 20 more the next day, on the first of the next month, and be credited for all 40? (Assuming premier for Staples and the regular for OD and OM.)
Thanks in advance for an answer.
10 per month for Staples; you cant double dip (and same for OM and OD) :lol:
A question that I have not seen addressed:
Do these programs at Staples, OD, and OM count a month as the first through the last calendar day of that month, or is it a 30 day period after you turn in cartridges?
e.g., Can I turn in 20 cartridges on the last day of a month and then 20 more the next day, on the first of the next month, and be credited for all 40? (Assuming premier for Staples and the regular for OD and OM.)
Thanks in advance for an answer.The time periods are calendar months, so can recycle 20 on May 31st and 20 again on June 1st and credit will be received for 20 in May and 20 in June. This goes for OD, OM and Staples Premier. Staples standard of course would be 10 for each of the days above.
tenderidol
06-19-2010, 07:39 PM
The time periods are calendar months, so can recycle 20 on May 31st and 20 again on June 1st and credit will be received for 20 in May and 20 in June. This goes for OD, OM and Staples Premier. Staples standard of course would be 10 for each of the days above.
I think his scenario was "recycle 10 on May 30th, recycle 10 more on 31st and get rewards for 20 cartridges for the month of May".
I think his scenario was "recycle 10 on May 30th, recycle 10 more on 31st and get rewards for 20 cartridges for the month of May".I thought he was asking if there was a 30 day waiting period between recycling.
Either way, its calendar months.
tenderidol
06-19-2010, 07:51 PM
I thought he was asking if there was a 30 day waiting period between recycling.
Either way, its calendar months.
You are probably right :nod:
Updated the FAQ section to reflect OM's June "Get 20% back in MaxRerks Rewards" offer that included "qualifying purchase" language. This is the first time that an OM bonus/special rewards offer included qualifying purchase language in the offer and the offer's terms and conditions and the change most likely means that Rewards will NOT roll for this offer as they have in the past.
gtaww
06-30-2010, 09:50 AM
Do I need to put the Cartridges in original boxes when I take them to Staples?
I'm going to bring 10. It will be much easier without the boxes.
Do I need to put the Cartridges in original boxes when I take them to Staples?
I'm going to bring 10. It will be much easier without the boxes.No. Just anything to keep any remaining ink off you and the vehicle's interior.
gtaww
06-30-2010, 10:00 AM
No. Just anything to keep any remaining ink off you and the vehicle's interior.
Thanks!!
ttboy
06-30-2010, 10:48 AM
Any idea if it would work to mail the 20 carts to your local OM store along with a sheet saying what account to credit them to? Or leave them outside the door before the store opens with the info of which account to credit them to?
s_T_Blue
06-30-2010, 11:33 AM
Any idea if it would work to mail the 20 carts to your local OM store along with a sheet saying what account to credit them to? Or leave them outside the door before the store opens with the info of which account to credit them to?
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bnzjamin
07-13-2010, 08:09 AM
Updated the FAQ section to reflect OM's June "Get 20% back in MaxRerks Rewards" offer that included "qualifying purchase" language. This is the first time that an OM bonus/special rewards offer included qualifying purchase language in the offer and the offer's terms and conditions and the change most likely means that Rewards will NOT roll for this offer as they have in the past.
May I ask if anyone can report on whether or not they've made any recent purchases with rewards and received any expected bonus rewards? Thanks in advance.
ttboy
07-14-2010, 06:00 AM
May I ask if anyone can report on whether or not they've made any recent purchases with rewards and received any expected bonus rewards? Thanks in advance.
Yes the hammermill cases bought with rewards just a couple weeks ago did roll.
BTW it appears ink rewards have already posted.
recycling rewards will not exceed the amount of your total qualifying annual Office Depot purchases
qualifying purchases for the purpose of recycling exclude taxes; shipping; postage stamps; and prepaid gift, debit, phone, or services cards; and purchases made with Office Depot Merchandise and Reward Cards
recycling and purchases carry over from quarter to quarter - expire at calendar year end
I'm not too familiar with OD's rewards program so I can use some clarification on the first bullet here. I wonder how the program defines "annual purchases". Does it mean your total purchases made on previous calendar year, or your cumulative purchases made in the past 12 months prior to the month you send your cartridges in, or the total purchases you made so far (right before you hand in the cartridges) within current calendar year?
Also, can we use the rewards to buy stamps? I know we can't do that with Staples rewards, which sucks.
I'm not too familiar with OD's rewards program so I can use some clarification on the first bullet here. I wonder how the program defines "annual purchases". Does it mean your total purchases made on previous calendar year, or your cumulative purchases made in the past 12 months prior to the month you send your cartridges in, or the total purchases you made so far (right before you hand in the cartridges) within current calendar year?
Current calendar year.
Both purchases and recycling carry over from quarter to quarter and then expire at calendar year end.
MindMeld
07-20-2010, 04:50 AM
I read in another forum here on sd that teachers can recycle 20 carts @ staples starting July. Can anyone confirm this?
I read in another forum here on sd that teachers can recycle 20 carts @ staples starting July. Can anyone confirm this?
Unless the Staples Rewards website is out of date, teachers have the same recycling limits as everyone else: 10 standard / 20 premier
-- http://www.staplesrewardscenter.com/SORC/UserManagement/Login/RewardsTerms.aspx
bnzjamin
07-24-2010, 10:46 PM
May I ask if anyone has used a Staples reward towards an online purchase that they've shipped to the address of another Staples rewards account holder? Essentially, if someone else used their rewards to send me something at my address, would either their account or my account get messed up in any way? Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks :woot:
ttboy
07-25-2010, 05:41 AM
May I ask if anyone has used a Staples reward towards an online purchase that they've shipped to the address of another Staples rewards account holder? Essentially, if someone else used their rewards to send me something at my address, would either their account or my account get messed up in any way? Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks :woot:
I have used rewards INSTORE like crazy, 2 checks from diff accounts, and a 3rd acct as the one getting credit for the purchase, and using a 20 off 50 coupon and no problem. I don't know about online, i have heard they watch these transactions more carefully.
Now my question. Has anyone noticed a change in the way that rewards are allowed INSTORE within the last week or so? The manager of my staples is now requiring everytone to show their ID when using a rewards certificate, and the name must match the one on the certificate. I think this has something to do with the reduced $2 payout and recognition that many of us have multiple staples accounts, or that we are managing family accounts.
This about kills Staples rewards for me. Who cares about the trouble when you can only make $40 a month for 1 Premier account...
dakotamidnight
07-25-2010, 07:31 AM
Might be a stupid question - but can I recycle FILLED cartridges? Or do I need to drain them first?
I picked up a bunch of NEW IN BOX HP cartridges for $1 each at my thrift shop and want to recycle them for the rewards.
vaultaddict
07-25-2010, 07:43 AM
a few months ago I bought a big box (300) of ink cartridges on ebay
can't find any more large quantities like that
anyone know where else to look?
thanks
Might be a stupid question - but can I recycle FILLED cartridges? Or do I need to drain them first?
I picked up a bunch of NEW IN BOX HP cartridges for $1 each at my thrift shop and want to recycle them for the rewards.
no problem
they don't care
vaultaddict
07-25-2010, 12:33 PM
for the OfficeMax deals on backpacks
is there any need to buy anything other than the backpacks (limit 2) in order to receive your rewards backs? In addition, can I now turn in some ink cartridges there up to the value of the backpacks I purchased?
thanks, and sorry if this has already been covered many times
for the OfficeMax deals on backpacks
is there any need to buy anything other than the backpacks (limit 2) in order to receive your rewards backs? In addition, can I now turn in some ink cartridges there up to the value of the backpacks I purchased?
thanks, and sorry if this has already been covered many times
No need to purchase anything else.
The backpack purchase will qualify you for the bonus rewards on the backpack and will add to the annual purchase require for ink/toner recycling.
I have used rewards INSTORE like crazy, 2 checks from diff accounts, and a 3rd acct as the one getting credit for the purchase, and using a 20 off 50 coupon and no problem. I don't know about online, i have heard they watch these transactions more carefully.
Now my question. Has anyone noticed a change in the way that rewards are allowed INSTORE within the last week or so? The manager of my staples is now requiring everytone to show their ID when using a rewards certificate, and the name must match the one on the certificate. I think this has something to do with the reduced $2 payout and recognition that many of us have multiple staples accounts, or that we are managing family accounts.
This about kills Staples rewards for me. Who cares about the trouble when you can only make $40 a month for 1 Premier account...
i have never had anyone ask for an id at staples for this purpose. I would not give them my id and question why in the world they would need it. Are they trying to steal my identity?
anyways, i think this has to do more with a general feelings at staples that coupon fraud is rampant and that customers are trying to steal from them. Alot of stores are now being more careful about taking coupons and seem to be looking at them more closely. BUT I would NEVER give my id just for a coupon....
turtleXL
08-20-2010, 07:16 AM
i moved my question over from Hot Deals.
Other than items you need, the usual suspects for meeting the purchase requirement for ink/toner recycling are FAR and FARewards items.
Since most OD coupons exclude tech and software, when purchasing in-store try to use a competitor coupon whenever possible. From reports here and on FW, some stores are more accommodating about this than others.
For online orders, remember to use a cashback site. One complication is that OD can split a single order into multiple orders. If this happens, it will be noted during the check out process. The complicating factor is that some cashback sites do not handle this well. For example, Mypoints only awards points for one order per day and in a multiple order situation awards points only to the lowest valued of the multiple orders.
thanks bpvh for the tips. from what i understand in the ink recycling thread, the expiration dates for these recycle rewards are 90 days. which means max recycle rewards one can accumulate would be $180? is that correct?
also, about the quarterly issuance, i may not be understanding that too well. so let's say i purchase $120 of FAR software in 08/2010 and recycle 20 this month and 20 in 09/2010. so im thinking i'll be getting $120 in recycle rewards in quarter 10/2010 thru 12/2010? with an issuance date in november? lol did i make any sense?
Hoseman666
08-20-2010, 09:42 AM
i moved my question over from Hot Deals.
thanks bpvh for the tips. from what i understand in the ink recycling thread, the expiration dates for these recycle rewards are 90 days. which means max recycle rewards one can accumulate would be $180? is that correct?
also, about the quarterly issuance, i may not be understanding that too well. so let's say i purchase $120 of FAR software in 08/2010 and recycle 20 this month and 20 in 09/2010. so im thinking i'll be getting $120 in recycle rewards in quarter 10/2010 thru 12/2010? with an issuance date in november? lol did i make any sense?
Correct on both, for OD. OfficeMax pays monthly so if you bought the software 1st and recycled later, you would get the payout over 2 months. If you recycled twice and then bought the software, it would be paid out at once.
The OD payout would come right around thanksgiving (& BF).
i moved my question over from Hot Deals.
thanks bpvh for the tips. from what i understand in the ink recycling thread, the expiration dates for these recycle rewards are 90 days. which means max recycle rewards one can accumulate would be $180? is that correct?
also, about the quarterly issuance, i may not be understanding that too well. so let's say i purchase $120 of FAR software in 08/2010 and recycle 20 this month and 20 in 09/2010. so im thinking i'll be getting $120 in recycle rewards in quarter 10/2010 thru 12/2010? with an issuance date in november? lol did i make any sense?
Correct on both, for OD. OfficeMax pays monthly so if you bought the software 1st and recycled later, you would get the payout over 2 months. If you recycled twice and then bought the software, it would be paid out at once.
The OD payout would come right around thanksgiving (& BF).
RE max accumulation of rewards for OD: If OD and the US Mails cooperate, it is possible to have a few days overlap on two consecutive quarters rewards payouts but the earlier quarter's rewards would be days from expiring. Since this is your first quarter recycling and you missed July, your max ink/toner recycling rewards would be $120.
RE quarterly issuance: OD rewards for the third quarter (July - Sep) will be paid out near the end of Nov. While Nov. just happens to be in the fourth quarter (Oct - Dec), the rewards are for the 3rd quarter.
s_T_Blue
08-21-2010, 04:57 AM
[QUOTE=turtleXL;31933861]i moved my question over from Hot Deals.
thanks bpvh for the tips. from what i understand in the ink recycling thread, the expiration dates for these recycle rewards are 90 days. which means max recycle rewards one can accumulate would be $180? is that correct?[QUOTE]
This may or may not be true. It has to do with the state the rewards are registered in!
I live in the State of FL. My OM rewards expires 1 year. So if you do the math.
Assuming 20 ink recycling ($3.00 each) for 12 months, and no extra rewards earned. 20 x $3 x 12 = $720.00 can be accumlated at one time.
I have learned that FL state laws requires these OM rewards expires at a min of 12 months for us. FL state laws also gives us better debit card restrictions etc.
I have heard other states laws are similar to FL state laws in regards to this. But I am NOT sure what states.
winsix
09-08-2010, 07:38 PM
Starting 10/1 OD are $2/cartridge
vaultaddict
09-08-2010, 07:43 PM
Ok
if I spent 60 bucks at OM on the free backpack deal, can I still turn in 20 cartridges and get credit for them without further spending?
And bummer on OD (previous post). When will OM follow suit?
nikecmh
09-08-2010, 07:44 PM
Starting 10/1 OD are $2/cartridge
It is apparently at the bottom of your recycling receipts if anyone wants to know.
Now they will get even less money from me as the quota for the year is $480. I can do that in FAR items in a weekend. Put it this way, I spent close to $5,000 from Jan-Feb this year to make quota for the whole year. Yes, in 60 days I spent that much on FAR items. Then they changed to 20 a month instead of 5 a day. I haven't spent a penny since. I have no idea how they can take that hit as there are plenty of people like me. Now they are even more screwed.
Ok
if I spent 60 bucks at OM on the free backpack deal, can I still turn in 20 cartridges and get credit for them without further spending?
And bummer on OD (previous post). When will OM follow suit?
As long as the purchase of the 100% back in rewards item is a qualified purchase (type of item (backpack is ok), type of payment, etc.), then yes, it counts toward the annual purchase requirement for ink/toner recycling.
ttboy
09-18-2010, 04:35 AM
Are OM rewards late this month?
vaultaddict
09-19-2010, 01:04 PM
any good methods of cashing out OM rewards?
s_T_Blue
09-20-2010, 11:12 AM
The August OM rewards are finally posted on line.
startinover
09-30-2010, 12:04 AM
So as long as I drop off my carts today (9/30) at OD, I should get $3/cart? Just want to make sure there's no hidden catch, like it gets processed the next day 10/1 or something like that.
So as long as I drop off my carts today (9/30) at OD, I should get $3/cart? Just want to make sure there's no hidden catch, like it gets processed the next day 10/1 or something like that.
No hidden catch. In-store transactions are properly dated for OD, OM and Staples. It is online transactions that can have date issues.
I have turned in my recycling on the last day of the month at each of the three at one point or another during the past six months or so and the transaction has been properly accounted for and paid each time.
Hoseman666
09-30-2010, 07:33 AM
I turned in ink carts yesterday, printout still said $3/per.
tenderidol
09-30-2010, 06:40 PM
I turned in ink carts yesterday, printout still said $3/per.
I did recycle at OD yesterday as well and was looking for the specifics of the new policy; didn't see anything on the receipt, either.
I did recycle at OD yesterday as well and was looking for the specifics of the new policy; didn't see anything on the receipt, either.
When I recycled today no separate terms receipt printed as it usually does.
tenderidol
10-01-2010, 02:36 AM
When I recycled today no separate terms receipt printed as it usually does.
I did get the separate terms receipt, and it is exactly as before without any trace of the program change.
I did get the separate terms receipt, and it is exactly as before without any trace of the program change.
The https://www.myworkliferewards.com/loyalty/customerService/wlrTC.do terms and conditions now have a revision date of 10/01/2010:
"Worklife Rewards® and Star Teacher Members will receive $2 back in Recycling Rewards for each cartridge recycled in-store, up to 20 per month. We can recycle additional cartridges but Recycling Rewards will only be issued for up to 20 per month."
tenderidol
10-01-2010, 02:48 AM
The https://www.myworkliferewards.com/loyalty/customerService/wlrTC.do terms and conditions now have a revision date of 10/01/2010:
"Worklife Rewards® and Star Teacher Members will receive $2 back in Recycling Rewards for each cartridge recycled in-store, up to 20 per month. We can recycle additional cartridges but Recycling Rewards will only be issued for up to 20 per month."
:crying2:
Hoseman666
10-01-2010, 07:31 AM
I did get the separate terms receipt, and it is exactly as before without any trace of the program change.I wonder if the receipt changed today (in markets where it hadn't prior). If it didn't might be a way to bark up a tree to get the extra $1 added.
kingraph
10-01-2010, 11:54 AM
Great thread!
Staples Rewards Expiration Loophole -- buy something at the end of the month with your expiring coupon, say 9/30, and return it the next day w/ receipt and they will issue you a new coupon that expires 10/31.
daniel32
10-01-2010, 03:27 PM
Great thread!
Staples Rewards Expiration Loophole -- buy something at the end of the month with your expiring coupon, say 9/30, and return it the next day w/ receipt and they will issue you a new coupon that expires 10/31.
did you actually try that out? If you buy from Staples w/coupon and return the item, you lose the coupon and the amount you paid with it
vaultaddict
10-05-2010, 12:38 PM
anyone willing to share a good seller for used ink cartridges (ebay, whatever)?
last shipment I got was nasty dirty and many of the cartridges were just shells (missing the print heads). Girl at OM noticed and wouldn't take them. She said they actually refill them in the store.
When buying on ebay, what is a good price per ink cartridge?
s_T_Blue
10-08-2010, 04:18 AM
When buying on ebay, what is a good price per ink cartridge?
It all depends upon the number of cartidges you purchase on ebay. The larger the purchase, the cheap the cartidges.
I suggest that you also focus on these facts.
Make sure you purchase 'virgin' cartidges. (that ones that have NOT been refilled already.)
Make sure you purchase ink cartidges, not ink tanks.
Make sure you do not purchase "HP 02" - they are cheap, but many OM, OD, & Staples will NOT accept them.
Make sure you do your homework ffirst. And figure out what stores (OM, OD and/or Staples) will you recycle cartidges at, and what brands of cartidges will they accept.
Make sure which brands of cartidges you are purchasing. The real cheap cartidges might be a mix lot of many brands such as OM, OD, Staples, CVS, Walmart, and other un-popular US brands. Which might be very hard to recycle at the stores.
I suggest paying a few more cents for each cartidge and go with a lot of HP or Lexmark or Kodak, etc....
I hope this helps.
SegaRob
10-09-2010, 07:09 AM
OP says OD issues ink rewards 60 days after quarter ends. does it really take that long?
OP says OD issues ink rewards 60 days after quarter ends. does it really take that long?
Yes, but since I am the poster of the OP you might want corroboration:
2nd quarter rewards started showing up around the 08/25 (just start reading down from linked post):
http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?p=32030714#post32030714
And of course the program's T&C (see Program Reward Periods are as follows):
http://www.myworkliferewards.com/loyalty/customerService/wlrTC.do
Hoseman666
10-09-2010, 09:00 AM
I corroborate with bpvh.
mshah82
10-15-2010, 12:51 PM
My maxperks rewards posted today. but weird thing I noticed is I only got rewards for 15 carts ($45) and 5 carts are showing pending. Did I miss anything or did this happened to anyone else? Will this affect my this month's recycling limits?
My maxperks rewards posted today. but weird thing I noticed is I only got rewards for 15 carts ($45) and 5 carts are showing pending. Did I miss anything or did this happened to anyone else? Will this affect my this month's recycling limits?
Can not seem to access the MaxPerks site at this moment ....
OM's MaxPerks Rewards has a purchase requirement. Do you have sufficient qualified purchases?
On a calendar year basis, "Total recycling reward dollars issued for recycling may not exceed your total MaxPerks program qualified purchase balance." (from the t&c's from 01/01/2010)
If the issue is insufficient qualified purchases, this issue will not affect your recycling for this month. Both recycling and qualified purchases carry over from month to month until the calendar year end. Of course there will be no rewards payout from recycling until your qualified purchase amount increases.
If the issue is other than insufficient qualified purchases ... no idea.
vaultaddict
10-17-2010, 12:42 PM
my october staples rewards are available now for print/use
got the $100 for ink recycling from the 59/5 deal on HP ink
mshah82
10-18-2010, 08:25 AM
Can not seem to access the MaxPerks site at this moment ....
OM's MaxPerks Rewards has a purchase requirement. Do you have sufficient qualified purchases?
On a calendar year basis, "Total recycling reward dollars issued for recycling may not exceed your total MaxPerks program qualified purchase balance." (from the t&c's from 01/01/2010)
If the issue is insufficient qualified purchases, this issue will not affect your recycling for this month. Both recycling and qualified purchases carry over from month to month until the calendar year end. Of course there will be no rewards payout from recycling until your qualified purchase amount increases.
If the issue is other than insufficient qualified purchases ... no idea.
Thanks BPVH.
I actually found the issue. But how dumb the maxperks CSR's can be? No one was able to understand the problem I was trying to discuss all were going round and round saying oh you still have $XX left for rewards + you need to spend another $XX to get the remaining rewards. I hope someone here can explain me what I can do..
Here is what happened. I had spent about $650 overall in around May 2010 and I started recycling in March. So, I knew I had enough spend for the whole year considering $3 per card / 20 carts a month and 10 months of recycling. ($600 required).
Now last month I bought couple of item using rewards for gifting some one. My wife did not like them (don't ask me why :D)..but I needed to return them. This is the first time I was returning an item bought with rewards. So, the store gave me merchandise credit (about $230) for the amount I paid through rewards. Now, when the "Return" transaction posted on my account, it had "negative" amount for "Qualifying amount" columns, which essentially reduced my "Total Qualifying spend" for the year by $230 which is causing me grief at this point.
My simple question to CSR's was, there are two transaction posted on my account in 2 days. "Purchase" transaction of amount $230 with "No qualifying amount" (which I understand because I did pay it with rewards) and "Return" transaction with "Qualifying amount" being "negative" $230. <--- I do not understand this part :omg: :omg::omg:
Any one has any insight on this?
Thanks BPVH.
I actually found the issue. But how dumb the maxperks CSR's can be? No one was able to understand the problem I was trying to discuss all were going round and round saying oh you still have $XX left for rewards + you need to spend another $XX to get the remaining rewards. I hope someone here can explain me what I can do..
Here is what happened. I had spent about $650 overall in around May 2010 and I started recycling in March. So, I knew I had enough spend for the whole year considering $3 per card / 20 carts a month and 10 months of recycling. ($600 required).
Now last month I bought couple of item using rewards for gifting some one. My wife did not like them (don't ask me why :D)..but I needed to return them. This is the first time I was returning an item bought with rewards. So, the store gave me merchandise credit (about $230) for the amount I paid through rewards. Now, when the "Return" transaction posted on my account, it had "negative" amount for "Qualifying amount" columns, which essentially reduced my "Total Qualifying spend" for the year by $230 which is causing me grief at this point.
My simple question to CSR's was, there are two transaction posted on my account in 2 days. "Purchase" transaction of amount $230 with "No qualifying amount" (which I understand because I did pay it with rewards) and "Return" transaction with "Qualifying amount" being "negative" $230. <--- I do not understand this part :omg: :omg::omg:
Any one has any insight on this?
Explaining anything remotely complex to phone support is maddening. Try email. There is an online submission form under "Customer Service >> Contact Us".
In the email lay-out the chain of events.
A. Purchased items paid with rewards. Note that a purchase paid with rewards does not generate qualified amounts. Demonstrate this by showing the transaction line in the rewards account:
Post Date // Transaction Date // Activity // Transaction Amount // Qualified Amount // Rewards Earned
nn/nn/nn // nn/nn/nn // Purchase // $230.00 // $00.00 //
B. Returned items paid with rewards. Then list the return transaction line:
Post Date // Transaction Date // Activity // Transaction Amount // Qualified Amount // Rewards Earned
nn/nn/nn // nn/nn/nn // Return (??) // -$230.00 // -$230.00 //
Note that just as a purchase paid with rewards does not generate qualified amounts, a return of a purchase paid with rewards should not generate negative qualified amounts.
One potential problem would be if the purchase and return can not be matched up.
Good luck.
s_T_Blue
10-18-2010, 09:35 AM
Thanks BPVH.
I actually found the issue. But how dumb the maxperks CSR's can be? No one was able to understand the problem I was trying to discuss all were going round and round saying oh you still have $XX left for rewards + you need to spend another $XX to get the remaining rewards. I hope someone here can explain me what I can do..
Here is what happened. I had spent about $650 overall in around May 2010 and I started recycling in March. So, I knew I had enough spend for the whole year considering $3 per card / 20 carts a month and 10 months of recycling. ($600 required).
Now last month I bought couple of item using rewards for gifting some one. My wife did not like them (don't ask me why :D)..but I needed to return them. This is the first time I was returning an item bought with rewards. So, the store gave me merchandise credit (about $230) for the amount I paid through rewards. Now, when the "Return" transaction posted on my account, it had "negative" amount for "Qualifying amount" columns, which essentially reduced my "Total Qualifying spend" for the year by $230 which is causing me grief at this point.
My simple question to CSR's was, there are two transaction posted on my account in 2 days. "Purchase" transaction of amount $230 with "No qualifying amount" (which I understand because I did pay it with rewards) and "Return" transaction with "Qualifying amount" being "negative" $230. <--- I do not understand this part :omg: :omg::omg:
Any one has any insight on this?
I do not think the OM system is smart enough to relalize that your puchase was made with Rewards $'s so the return, should not have reduced your "Qualified amount spent".
I do believe that when you will spend the $230. in merchandise credit, this is give you an additional $230. in "Qualified amount spent". And you will be - made whole again.
I do not think the OM system is smart enough to relalize that your puchase was made with Rewards $'s so the return, should not have reduced your "Qualified amount spent".
I do believe that when you will spend the $230. in merchandise credit, this is give you an additional $230. in "Qualified amount spent". And you will be - made whole again.
A couple of things:
-- Purchases paid for with rewards have $0.00 in the "Qualified Amount" column.
-- If the OM system is not very smart, the default on a return would be of a purchase paid with a qualifying method. So a return of a purchase with rewards would have a negative in the qualified amount column.
lotsalotsadeals
10-20-2010, 06:51 AM
Just noticed that the Omax T&C have reverted BACK to the OLD HP, Dell & Lexmark cartridges.
EVERY MENTION NOW on site:
MaxPerks Recycling Program
MaxPerks members can earn $3 in rewards for each qualifying�_ visibly undamaged HP, Dell or Lexmark ink or toner cartridges dropped off in an OfficeMax store location. Simply present your MaxPerks ID when submitting cartridges to ensure you receive credit and your rewards will be issued in the next statement cycle along with any other MaxPerks rewards you may have earned during the same period. You can earn up to $60 in rewards per calendar month per member (from 20 ink or toner cartridges). While there is no limit to the number or brand of ink/toner cartridges you may recycle, you will only receive rewards for the qualifying�_ items and limited quantity noted, and the total amount of your recycling rewards issued cannot exceed your total qualified* purchase amount in your MaxPerks account.
https://www.officemaxperks.com/LearnMoreBusiness.aspx (http://slickdeals.net/forums/../?&u2=https://www.officemaxperks.com/LearnMoreBusiness.aspx)
https://www.officemaxperks.com/RecyclingProgram.aspx (http://slickdeals.net/forums/../?&u2=https://www.officemaxperks.com/RecyclingProgram.aspx)
https://www.officemaxperks.com/CustomerServiceFAQBusiness.aspx#MPC1 (http://slickdeals.net/forums/../?&u2=https://www.officemaxperks.com/CustomerServiceFAQBusiness.aspx#MPC1)
https://www.officemaxperks.com/TermsAndConditionsBusiness.aspx (http://slickdeals.net/forums/../?&u2=https://www.officemaxperks.com/TermsAndConditionsBusiness.aspx)
Recent:
MaxPerks Recycling Program
As a member of MaxPerks Rewards for Business, simply bring in visiby undamaged HP, Dell, Lexmark, Brother, Epson, Samsung, Kodak, Sharp, or Canon ink/toner cartridges to an OfficeMax retail store and earn a $3 reward per qualified cartridge, with a maximum reward of $60 per calendar month per member (or 20 cartridges per calendar month per member). Ink tanks and remanufactured ink/toner cartridges are not eligible for rewards under the recycling program.
mshah82
10-27-2010, 02:20 PM
Explaining anything remotely complex to phone support is maddening. Try email. There is an online submission form under "Customer Service >> Contact Us".
In the email lay-out the chain of events.
A. Purchased items paid with rewards. Note that a purchase paid with rewards does not generate qualified amounts. Demonstrate this by showing the transaction line in the rewards account:
Post Date // Transaction Date // Activity // Transaction Amount // Qualified Amount // Rewards Earned
nn/nn/nn // nn/nn/nn // Purchase // $230.00 // $00.00 //
B. Returned items paid with rewards. Then list the return transaction line:
Post Date // Transaction Date // Activity // Transaction Amount // Qualified Amount // Rewards Earned
nn/nn/nn // nn/nn/nn // Return (??) // -$230.00 // -$230.00 //
Note that just as a purchase paid with rewards does not generate qualified amounts, a return of a purchase paid with rewards should not generate negative qualified amounts.
One potential problem would be if the purchase and return can not be matched up.
Good luck.
Thanks a lot bpvh. The email did the trick. They credited me back that amount :-)
Hoseman666
11-04-2010, 08:44 AM
Well I finally got an email that I hit Staples Premier status. I hit $1000 on 10/5 but it took a full month for the status upgrade. When I log in to my account it still doesn't say anything about Premier yet. The card should be black, right?
Well I finally got an email that I hit Staples Premier status. I hit $1000 on 10/5 but it took a full month for the status upgrade. When I log in to my account it still doesn't say anything about Premier yet. The card should be black, right?
My rewards account said "Welcome m124 to Staples Rewards Premier blah blah blah" a couple weeks before receiving the welcome email. This was in early October. I still have not received the card yet in the mail. And yes, the card is black.
ishopping
11-14-2010, 10:22 AM
Sorry, one more question here, are those limits per customer or per household, for example, can both me and my roomate recycle 10 inks at staples? Thanks
Sorry, one more question here, are those limits per customer or per household, for example, can both me and my roomate recycle 10 inks at staples? Thanks
The limit for Office Depot and Staples is one rewards account per household.
The limit for OfficeMax is one rewards account per person.
ishopping
11-14-2010, 10:30 AM
The limit for Office Depot and Staples is one rewards account per household.
The limit for OfficeMax is one rewards account per person.
thank you bpvh.
My October MaxPerks rewards are available from the rewards site.
tenderidol
11-18-2010, 10:22 AM
My October MaxPerks rewards are available from the rewards site.
Thanks. I see mine as well.
I am new to OD recycling and received only one card so far. When are we supposed to receive the July-September rewards cards in the mail?
Thanks. I see mine as well.
I am new to OD recycling and received only one card so far. When are we supposed to receive the July-September rewards cards in the mail?
End of November. Sometimes it comes right after BF.
tenderidol
11-18-2010, 10:56 AM
End of November. Sometimes it comes right after BF.
Thanks!
I just updated my address today. I hope they are not printed out weeks before :(
Thanks!
I just updated my address today. I hope they are not printed out weeks before :(
Chances are they have already been mailed or sent to fullfillment. They mail them via standard mail (same mail class as junk mail) and that is why it takes 2-3 weeks to arrive.
I hope I am wrong.
tenderidol
11-18-2010, 11:00 AM
Chances are they have already been mailed or sent to fullfillment. They mail them via standard mail (same mail class as junk mail) and that is why it takes 2-3 weeks to arrive.
I hope I am wrong.
I hope they at least have forwarding on those. I hate moving!!!
Just received OD rewards for third quarter transactions in US Mail.
Minneapolis/St Paul area.
ishopping
11-19-2010, 12:18 PM
I just recycled some cartridges at office depot, when I log onto myworklife, where section should I go to verify that I get the credit for the cartridges? Thanks
I just recycled some cartridges at office depot, when I log onto myworklife, where section should I go to verify that I get the credit for the cartridges? Thanks
The recycling transaction will post to several places.
Under "My Rewards" >> click on "Rewards Status" >> click on "Ink" >> click on the transactions Purchase Number and the resulting page will show the date and how many ink/toner carts were recycled (RECYCLING PROGRAM
SKU#: 224744).
Under "My Rewards" >> click on "Purchase History" >> click on the transactions Purchase Number and the resulting page will show the date and how many ink/toner carts were recycled.
Once the reward has been awarded (but not available to use -- generally between the 6th and the 12th of the month following the transaction), under "My Rewards" >> click on "Rewards Status" >> under "Additional Promotions" click on "Recycling Rewards: ...".
ishopping
11-19-2010, 03:04 PM
The recycling transaction will post to several places.
Under "My Rewards" >> click on "Rewards Status" >> click on "Ink" >> click on the transactions Purchase Number and the resulting page will show the date and how many ink/toner carts were recycled (RECYCLING PROGRAM
SKU#: 224744).
Under "My Rewards" >> click on "Purchase History" >> click on the transactions Purchase Number and the resulting page will show the date and how many ink/toner carts were recycled.
Once the reward has been awarded (but not available to use -- generally between the 6th and the 12th of the month following the transaction), under "My Rewards" >> click on "Rewards Status" >> under "Additional Promotions" click on "Recycling Rewards: ...".
Thank you bpvh, that is very clear
ludhianvi
11-20-2010, 09:26 AM
Can someone tell me how to check the money spent on staples? I am a premier member and want to maintain that status for next year, but for the life of me, I cant find out how much I have spent when I log into my account.
TIA.
nikecmh
11-20-2010, 10:11 AM
Can someone tell me how to check the money spent on staples? I am a premier member and want to maintain that status for next year, but for the life of me, I cant find out how much I have spent when I log into my account.
TIA.
Only way to find out is to call them.
Online use to have your Year to Date Spent with the actual correct number. They changed moronically to your Year to Date Spent on 10% reward items only. Meaning if you spent $30,000 on computers, your YTD = $0.00. Makes perfect sense :rolleyes:
I have a question about $ spent at Staples. I need to spend enough in the remainder of 2010 to keep my premier status for 2011.
This idea occurred to me but sounds to simple so that surely it would not work. If I buy Staples gift cards in store will the amount of my purchase count towards my $1000 threshold and then when I use the gift card for a purchase will it count again towards reaching the $1000?
I have a question about $ spent at Staples. I need to spend enough in the remainder of 2010 to keep my premier status for 2011.
This idea occurred to me but sounds to simple so that surely it would not work. If I buy Staples gift cards in store will the amount of my purchase count towards my $1000 threshold and then when I use the gift card for a purchase will it count again towards reaching the $1000?
Unfortunately, this will not work.
The purchase of the gift cards will NOT count toward the $1000 threshold:
"A Member is automatically upgraded to Premier status when the Member's account reflects $1,000 of spending on all products and services at each or any combination of Staples US stores, by phone at 1-800-333-3330 and/or online at www.staples.com other than taxes, postage stamps, delivery charges, pre-paid phone cards, Staples gift cards and third party gift cards."
To get a complete picture of what counts toward the $1000 threshold, read the above together with:
"Qualifying Purchase Amount is the amount paid at checkout after application of all promotions, coupons and Rewards redemption. Amounts spent on taxes, postage stamps, delivery charges, pre-paid phone cards, Staples gift cards and third party gift cards do not count towards earning Rewards."
I new there was probably something I was overlooking. Thanks BPVH.
ludhianvi
11-24-2010, 10:51 AM
Just wondering how do you get your money out of OMax, since they never have any FAR deals?
Just wondering how do you get your money out of OMax, since they never have any FAR deals?
For the lucky few, third party gift cards (eBay, TGIFridays, etc.) and prepaid cards (Amex, MasterCard, Visa).
For the rest probably some combination of needed and eBay-able items and of course more bonus rewards items as to date MaxPerks rewards roll.
Hoseman666
12-02-2010, 04:06 PM
Alright, somebody in this thread needs to fess up
http://gizmodo.com/5704744/scumbag-steals-millions-from-cancer-hospital-with-printer-toner-scam
Alright, somebody in this thread needs to fess up
http://gizmodo.com/5704744/scumbag-steals-millions-from-cancer-hospital-with-printer-toner-scam
Pretty sure it's not one of us because the scumbag did not ask his purchasers to return the empties so he could recycle them ....
tenderidol
12-03-2010, 03:25 AM
Pretty sure it's not one of us because the scumbag did not ask his purchasers to return the empties so he could recycle them ....
:lol:
daniel32
12-03-2010, 08:11 PM
Pretty sure it's not one of us because the scumbag did not ask his purchasers to return the empties so he could recycle them ....
Alright, somebody in this thread needs to fess up
http://gizmodo.com/5704744/scumbag-steals-millions-from-cancer-hospital-with-printer-toner-scam
When the hospital's printers needed new toner cartridges, he was responsible for ordering them from Office Depot, receiving them, and installing them in the facility's various printers. He got a $1000 paycheck every two weeks for doing it.
can i have his job? :pray:
The accounting guy needs to be fired (didn't he/she notice the large charges for toner)? How can someone not notice this since its going on for 6 years?
jteef1
12-05-2010, 12:12 PM
Can I ask - if you order ink cartridges from ebay and they come in little plastic pouches - can you take them to recycle in the little plastic pouches? Or should you take them out?
TIA
daniel32
12-05-2010, 10:30 PM
Can I ask - if you order ink cartridges from ebay and they come in little plastic pouches - can you take them to recycle in the little plastic pouches? Or should you take them out?
TIA
i think it shouldn't be a problem. But i guess that depends on the cashier at the store.
Hoseman666
12-07-2010, 08:18 AM
Head's up, I got an email today from OMax saying for my account until 12/25 I get $50 back in MaxPerks bonus rewards for any $50 purchase (online or in store).
♦$50 MaxPerks Bonus Reward offer valid in-store, online or by phone thru 12/25/2010. Member’s MaxPerks ID xxxxxxxx must be presented at time of purchase; Minimum purchase of $50 or more in the same transaction required. Limit 1 per member, maximum $50 Bonus Reward. Not valid on purchases of computers, gift cards, general use prepaid cards, phone cards, purchases with a Retail Connects card, sales tax, purchases made prior to enrollment and purchases with a MaxPerks Reward Card. For a percentage-based Bonus Reward, percent of Bonus Reward issued is based upon price actually paid by member, as advertised price can be reduced by any applicable coupon or discount. Bonus Rewards, along with any other rewards a member may have earned during the same period, will be issued in the next cycle in the form of a Reward Card redeemable toward future purchases. See officemax.com/maxperks for details.
Head's up, I got an email today from OMax saying for my account until 12/25 I get $50 back in MaxPerks bonus rewards for any $50 purchase (online or in store).
Received the same email, with my MaxPerks ID in the fine print. Emailed my brother and he only received $20 off $125 coupon.
crownline266
12-07-2010, 12:10 PM
Silly question....and, yes, I read the WIKI.....
Do they take toners that have a hole cut in them to add your own ink? I wouldn't call them "damaged" (like the WIKI says).
Silly question....and, yes, I read the WIKI.....
Do they take toners that have a hole cut in them to add your own ink? I wouldn't call them "damaged" (like the WIKI says).
Not sure what would be gained from reading the WIKI of this thread ....
It's not relevant whether you consider the toner carts damaged, it whether the cashier would consider the toner carts damaged. As for that, its pretty YMMV whether the cashier will examine the toner carts.
proud2bpinoy
12-10-2010, 07:45 AM
My November and December Ink recycling transaction still not showing in my staples rewards account. Anybody has the same experience?
My November and December Ink recycling transaction still not showing in my staples rewards account. Anybody has the same experience?
It is hit or miss whether the site records the recycling transaction anywhere on the site. Are the recycling transactions listed under My Rewards >> View Your Purchases?
proud2bpinoy
12-10-2010, 08:06 AM
It is hit or miss whether the site records the recycling transaction anywhere on the site. Are the recycling transactions listed under My Rewards >> View Your Purchases?
Your right. Thanks. It is not listed under "My Ink Recycling Rewards" but it is showing under my "View Your Purchases". I don't have to worry about it then.
Hoseman666
12-10-2010, 10:19 AM
Received the same email, with my MaxPerks ID in the fine print. Emailed my brother and he only received $20 off $125 coupon.
I made a $54 purchase yesterday, not reflected online in my account yet. Usually that stuff gets updated overnight.
*edit* It took a couple of days but the purchase did show up, along with the $50 bonus reward :woot:
OfficeMax's MaxPerks rewards for November transactions are available -- at least for me.
Hoseman666
12-14-2010, 10:21 AM
OfficeMax's MaxPerks rewards for November transactions are available -- at least for me.
WooHoo! An extra $9 for xmas shopping!
ishopping
12-18-2010, 08:16 AM
I purchased the FAR norton software in mid November, a few days later, I recycled 20 ink cart at OD, my reward account is still showing less than $1 rewards from the purchase of the software, but not the ink rewards (I can see the transaction for the recycle from purchase history, but not showing up the $40 rewards). Why I didn't get the rewards? Is it because I made the purchase before the recycling? Or it's simply processing time? TIA
I purchased the FAR norton software in mid November, a few days later, I recycled 20 ink cart at OD, my reward account is still showing less than $1 rewards from the purchase of the software, but not the ink rewards (I can see the transaction for the recycle from purchase history, but not showing up the $40 rewards). Why I didn't get the rewards? Is it because I made the purchase before the recycling? Or it's simply processing time? TIA
The rewards from purchasing Norton will be 1% of the purchase price (less any coupon used, net of tax).
The ink/toner recycling rewards for the previous usually would have posted by now. Actually, I am surprised they have not -- at least for me and you. When the site updated earlier in the month I checked to make sure the 100% back in supplies bonus rewards (11/14-11/20) posted but did not check the recycling rewards.
The rewards site is not finished updating rewards for November transactions as the 100% back in shipping bonus rewards have not posted either.
Staples has updated the format of its rewards site. Not sure if the site is more accurate as I stopped updating my purchase file when I hit the $1000 level for retaining premier status. It claims to have year to date spending through the 15th.
One good change is that it seems to be tracking bonus rewards as my one 100% back in battery rewards purchase is noted.
daniel32
12-18-2010, 07:08 PM
Staples has updated the format of its rewards site. Not sure if the site is more accurate as I stopped updating my purchase file when I hit the $1000 level for retaining premier status. It claims to have year to date spending through the 15th.
One good change is that it seems to be tracking bonus rewards as my one 100% back in battery rewards purchase is noted.
I don't think the year-to-date spending is accurate. I have spent around $1100 total in jan to sep but it claims I have spent only $800 :confused:. A staples rewards rep confirmed that I spend $1100. Also if I go to "purchase history" and I add up each transaction I did from jan to sep, the total is $1100 out of pocket (after coupons, rewards/ink checks, etc).
ishopping
12-19-2010, 08:32 AM
The rewards from purchasing Norton will be 1% of the purchase price (less any coupon used, net of tax).
The ink/toner recycling rewards for the previous usually would have posted by now. Actually, I am surprised they have not -- at least for me and you. When the site updated earlier in the month I checked to make sure the 100% back in supplies bonus rewards (11/14-11/20) posted but did not check the recycling rewards.
The rewards site is not finished updating rewards for November transactions as the 100% back in shipping bonus rewards have not posted either.
Thank you bpvh, I'll wait for them to update the rewards.
Hoseman666
12-19-2010, 09:35 AM
Does anyone know about OfficeMax's recycling promotion this week? For the Kodak printers get $25 or $50 when you buy a 5250 or 7250, when recycling any ink or toner cartridge.
Am thinking get the 7250 and PM to BB for $99.99, get extra $50 for recycling?
**EDIT** Per their weekly ad, the website price for the 7250 is $99.99 already.
yangster
12-19-2010, 03:01 PM
I hope someone can answer this for me. For Office Depot, do they add the rewards to the member card or send a separate rewards card in the mail? Since it's been over 60 days after the third quarter ended. I'm so used Staples sending me a check after every month, so I'm just a bit confused on how the rewards is given from Office Depot. Thanks.
luvkittehs
12-19-2010, 03:02 PM
I hope someone can answer this for me. For Office Depot, do they add the rewards to the member card or send a separate rewards card in the mail? Since it's been over 60 days after the third quarter ended. I'm so used Staples sending me a check after every month, so I'm just a bit confused on how the rewards is given from Office Depot. Thanks.
Separate card in the mail. They can be very slow. Last quarter I despaired that mine had gotten lost in the mail before I actually received them.
I hope someone can answer this for me. For Office Depot, do they add the rewards to the member card or send a separate rewards card in the mail? Since it's been over 60 days after the third quarter ended. I'm so used Staples sending me a check after every month, so I'm just a bit confused on how the rewards is given from Office Depot. Thanks.
Separate card in the mail. They can be very slow. Last quarter I despaired that mine had gotten lost in the mail before I actually received them.
Yes, OD rewards mailings can be very slow but the third quarter rewards started arriving around the 18th of November so if you have not received yours yet, it is probably worth a phone call.
ishopping
12-22-2010, 08:24 AM
I just saw a post for $10 rewards with every $50 OM gift card purchase, limit 3. So if I buy 3 of the $50 gift cards now, get $30 rewards, and buy $150 worth of products with the $150 gift cards, that will qualify for $150 purchase requirement for the ink recycling, since I'm using the gift card for payment, right?
Hoseman666
12-24-2010, 03:17 PM
Does anyone know about OfficeMax's recycling promotion this week? For the Kodak printers get $25 or $50 when you buy a 5250 or 7250, when recycling any ink or toner cartridge.
Am thinking get the 7250 and PM to BB for $99.99, get extra $50 for recycling?
**EDIT** Per their weekly ad, the website price for the 7250 is $99.99 already.
That worked! PM'd to $99.99, recycled 2 ink carts, and they scanned a promotional code from one of the binders behind the counter for an extra $50 off.
ddmmmama
01-01-2011, 08:23 AM
My November and December Ink recycling transactions in OfficeDepot are showing under my purchase history, but not showing under my rewards status statement. Anyone in the same situation? Should I worry about it?
My November and December Ink recycling transactions in OfficeDepot are showing under my purchase history, but not showing under my rewards status statement. Anyone in the same situation? Should I worry about it?
Same here. It's not odd for the December not to be credited yet as the update usually happens early in the following month but it definitely is odd for the November not to be credited yet.
When did you recycle in November? I have seen some posts that those who recycled early in November have had their ink/toner recycling rewards credited.
ddmmmama
01-01-2011, 11:16 AM
Thanks for the reply. I recycled on Nov 26th and early in December. Should I wait for a while or call OD now?
Same here. It's not odd for the December not to be credited yet as the update usually happens early in the following month but it definitely is odd for the November not to be credited yet.
When did you recycle in November? I have seen some posts that those who recycled early in November have had their ink/toner recycling rewards credited.
Thanks for the reply. I recycled on Nov 26th and early in December. Should I wait for a while or call OD now?
I am going to wait for the January update to occur. Usually between the 6th and 14th but OD's rewards site has been updating at odd times recently (or not at all: late Nov. ink and the Nov. shipping offer).
proud2bpinoy
01-03-2011, 05:48 AM
I lost my OD previous qtr reward card with $150 still remaining balance. Am I SOL to get a replacement?
My store receipt using the gift card only showing the 12digits of the card. I was hoping I could use it online thinking it was the full card number but I was wrong. :(
I lost my OD previous qtr reward card with $150 still remaining balance. Am I SOL to get a replacement?
My store receipt using the gift card only showing the 12digits of the card. I was hoping I could use it online thinking it was the full card number but I was wrong. :(
Contact OD Rewards customers service. They might be able to help.
Hoseman666
01-04-2011, 10:40 AM
Maxperks hasn't updated for my purchases on 12/31. And they blank out all recycling data for last year so IDK if that got updated either.
s_T_Blue
01-04-2011, 12:48 PM
Maxperks hasn't updated for my purchases on 12/31. And they blank out all recycling data for last year so IDK if that got updated either.
Yes, OM website by defaults clears out all of 2010, data. However you can still select dates in 2010 such as
From 12.01.2010 To: 12.31.2010. To verify that your 12/31 st purchase was credited to 2010.
Hoseman666
01-04-2011, 12:59 PM
Yes, OM website by defaults clears out all of 2010, data. However you can still select dates in 2010 such as
From 12.01.2010 To: 12.31.2010. To verify that your 12/31 st purchase was credited to 2010.That's what I mean, neither purchases made that day are showing.
proud2bpinoy
01-05-2011, 05:25 AM
I am going to wait for the January update to occur. Usually between the 6th and 14th but OD's rewards site has been updating at odd times recently (or not at all: late Nov. ink and the Nov. shipping offer).
My OD Nov and Dec Ink Credits are also not showing up in my account. Just give them sometime Im sure it will be corrected.
s_T_Blue
01-05-2011, 07:32 AM
That's what I mean, neither purchases made that day are showing.
That is normal for OM. Transactions can take 1 or 2 bussiness days to appear on thier website. -- I have been doing OM for a couple of years...
allforfree
01-08-2011, 07:19 PM
I'm be searching for ways to build up my OD points and found many free after rebate software items that I'm looking at getting. A lot of people say that they love these because they can use their rewards and turn rewards into cash. But if you use your rewards on these then you don't get any credit toward the required purchase amount right? At some point it seems like you have got to spend cash at OD to meet the purchase requirement and it seems like the best way to spend the cash to meet the purchase requirement is on the rebate items, so at least you get your cash back.
I figure that if I've met the annual purchase requirement, then I'd use my rewards to buy rebate items to get cash back. Am I missing something?
I'm be searching for ways to build up my OD points and found many free after rebate software items that I'm looking at getting. A lot of people say that they love these because they can use their rewards and turn rewards into cash. But if you use your rewards on these then you don't get any credit toward the required purchase amount right? At some point it seems like you have got to spend cash at OD to meet the purchase requirement and it seems like the best way to spend the cash to meet the purchase requirement is on the rebate items, so at least you get your cash back.
I figure that if I've met the annual purchase requirement, then I'd use my rewards to buy rebate items to get cash back. Am I missing something?
You are correct that to the extent purchases are paid for with rewards, they do not count toward the annual purchase requirement for ink/toner recycling.
Hoseman666
01-10-2011, 02:15 PM
Approx when does the OM recycling rewards show up?
Approx when does the OM recycling rewards show up?
Usually between the 14th and the 20th.
MinhTrinh
01-11-2011, 11:40 PM
how many reward check can we use in one in store transaction for staples?
Does OM sell postage stamp in store? i dont see that exclusion in reward term. thanks bpvh
s_T_Blue
01-12-2011, 03:58 AM
how many reward check can we use in one in store transaction for staples?
Does OM sell postage stamp in store? i dont see that exclusion in reward term. thanks bpvh
No limit on # of rewards check for an in-store purchase.
Yes, OM does sell stamps in the store.
Read it again, stamps are NOT allowed to be purchased with rewards $'s at Staples.
tenderidol
01-12-2011, 09:03 AM
No limit on # of rewards check for an in-store purchase.
Yes, OM does sell stamps in the store.
Read it again, stamps are NOT allowed to be purchased with rewards $'s at Staples.
Actually, the number of rewards checks that can be combined in Staples stores depends on the manager. One of the stores around me takes only one rewards check along with one $ off coupon. When I tried to use 3 of my checks, they advised me to use the kiosk and pay at the cashier, since online orders allow 10 entries (coupons+rewards). So, it should considered YMMV, I guess...
MinhTrinh
01-13-2011, 12:13 AM
No limit on # of rewards check for an in-store purchase.
Yes, OM does sell stamps in the store.
Read it again, stamps are NOT allowed to be purchased with rewards $'s at Staples.
OH my question is use reward check to buy stamp at OM not Staples. Thanks :)
s_T_Blue
01-13-2011, 07:03 AM
OM does not sell stamps.
anythingu
01-13-2011, 09:01 AM
I'm sorry if these was already posted. I clicked back a couple of pages and didn't see anything. I just saw on Office Depot that from Jan 9 - 22 they were offering $5 back for ink recycling.
If I've already recycled my cartridges for Jan prior to the 9th, what are the odds that OD would take the additional 20 I give them, give me the $5 back and apply to February?? :) Just thinking outloud....but resigned to the fact that I'm going to miss out since I recycled Jan already.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Lawrence
lotsalotsadeals
01-13-2011, 10:12 AM
I'm sorry if these was already posted. I clicked back a couple of pages and didn't see anything. I just saw on Office Depot that from Jan 9 - 22 they were offering $5 back for ink recycling.
If I've already recycled my cartridges for Jan prior to the 9th, what are the odds that OD would take the additional 20 I give them, give me the $5 back and apply to February?? :) Just thinking outloud....but resigned to the fact that I'm going to miss out since I recycled Jan already.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Lawrence
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nintendoangie
01-13-2011, 06:06 PM
Actually, the number of rewards checks that can be combined in Staples stores depends on the manager. One of the stores around me takes only one rewards check along with one $ off coupon. When I tried to use 3 of my checks, they advised me to use the kiosk and pay at the cashier, since online orders allow 10 entries (coupons+rewards). So, it should considered YMMV, I guess...That's crap I think they made that up. :)
Tracey12345
01-14-2011, 02:59 AM
Does OM take canon ink cartridges(listed in OP)? The website doesn't list canon and when I asked they said no.
Does OM take canon ink cartridges(listed in OP)? The website doesn't list canon and when I asked they said no.
Sorry. The OP is incorrect. I thought I had updated it for the October term change but I did not.
EDIT: The OP has been updated. Again, sorry about that.
Tracey12345
01-14-2011, 12:11 PM
Sorry. The OP is incorrect. I thought I had updated it for the October term change but I did not.
EDIT: The OP has been updated. Again, sorry about that.
No problem. I was hoping I was missing something! And thanks for clarifying.
proud2bpinoy
01-17-2011, 08:20 AM
My OD November and December Inkies Rewards is now showing up in my Rewards Status Statement.
Hoseman666
01-17-2011, 08:48 AM
My Omax rewards has been updated :woot:
vaultaddict
01-17-2011, 07:49 PM
I'm normally pretty patient...
but I have about 1,700 coming on an OD rewards card so if anyone receives theirs, please post here ASAP.
thanks!
I'm normally pretty patient...
but I have about 1,700 coming on an OD rewards card so if anyone receives theirs, please post here ASAP.
thanks!
No need to rush out to your mailbox just yet. OD rewards earned in the 4th quarter of 2010 will be US Mailed to arrive in the latter part of February 2011.
shadowshopper
01-17-2011, 10:47 PM
How many different rewards cards can be used to pay for one item at OD?
In other words, can my family/friends use their rewards to help pay for my item?
Hoseman666
01-18-2011, 12:01 AM
How many different rewards cards can be used to pay for one item at OD?
In other words, can my family/friends use their rewards to help pay for my item?
Yes, they ring up like normal gift cards at the register, no names attached to accounts or anything like that.
tenderidol
01-18-2011, 12:36 AM
Yes, they ring up like normal gift cards at the register, no names attached to accounts or anything like that.
So, we can combine these from different accounts without any complications? As you know, this is a big NO-NO for Staples Rewards.
lickadeal
01-19-2011, 11:01 AM
Has anyone got credit this month from OfficeMaxPerks for ink cartridges submitted in December?
Hoseman666
01-19-2011, 11:15 AM
Has anyone got credit this month from OfficeMaxPerks for ink cartridges submitted in December?
Yes, mine showed up a few days ago
lickadeal
01-19-2011, 11:26 AM
Yes, mine showed up a few days ago
This is my first time doing this.Does everybody usually get credited at the same time? Since my credit is only showing up as Rewards Pending 7 $21.00 does that mean I won't get it?
freeisfun
01-19-2011, 11:38 AM
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Hoseman666
01-19-2011, 11:51 AM
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They say they don't take full cartridges, but they don't check. Just open the packages and put all of them in a bag, they won't know the difference.
This is my first time doing this.Does everybody usually get credited at the same time? Since my credit is only showing up as Rewards Pending 7 $21.00 does that mean I won't get it?
Did you spend at least $21 in real money? At OM & OD you only can receive what you've spent. Yes, the website gets update all at the same time for everybody.
lickadeal
01-19-2011, 11:58 AM
They say they don't take full cartridges, but they don't check. Just open the packages and put all of them in a bag, they won't know the difference.
Did you spend at least $21 in real money? At OM & OD you only can receive what you've spent. Yes, the website gets update all at the same time for everybody.
No, we didn't spend anything.They just had us sign up for the OfficemaxPerks card then said that at the end of the month the credit for the cartridges would be loaded onto the Officemaxperks card.The 7 ink cartridges shows up on the account as pending $21.00.Did the cashier tell us wrong?
No, we didn't spend anything.They just had us sign up for the OfficemaxPerks card then said that at the end of the month the credit for the cartridges would be loaded onto the Officemaxperks card.The 7 ink cartridges shows up on the account as pending $21.00.Did the cashier tell us wrong?
Yes ...
OfficeMax:
recycle: value: up to $3 in rewards per cartridge recycled -- see purchase requirement below
limit: t&c: 20 per calendar month - no per day restriction
some OM stores enforce a per day limit
type: t&c: Qualifying cartridges are any visibly undamaged HP, Dell, or Lexmark, ink/toner cartridges. HP02, HP11, and HP88 series cartridges and remanufactured ink/toner cartridges are not eligible for rewards under the recycling program. Qualified items are determined by OfficeMax at its sole discretion.
Some OM stores may accept ink tanks (ink cartridges without printheads) or remanufacturer cartridges purchase requirement: total recycling reward dollars issued for recycling may not exceed your total MaxPerks program qualified purchase balance.
qualifying purchases are any products or services in OfficeMax stores, catalogs or web site except for computers, gift cards, general use prepaid cards, phone cards, sales tax, purchases with a Retail Connect card, purchases made prior to the date of enrollment, and purchases made with your MaxPerks rewards.
recycling and purchases carry over from month to month - expire at calendar year end recycling rewards: issued: monthly with purchase rewards about 15-30 days after month's end on rewards gift check (unlimited use), printable from the rewards site
usage: t&c: reward cards are not redeemable for OfficeMax brand gift cards and are not redeemable for cash unless otherwise required by law. Use up to three (3) reward cards from the same MaxPerks account in a single transaction.
Most OM stores associates/managers do not allow purchase of non-OfficeMax gift or debit cards with rewards. The cash registers do allow such a transaction since OM corporate policy allows such a transaction. expiration: official: 90 days after the date of issuance
effective: the last day of the month 3 months following the month in which they are issued member services: website: http://www.officemaxperks.com/
email: online submission form
phone: 1.866.629.7375
https://www.officemaxperks.com/termsandconditionsbusiness.aspx
Q. How do recycling and the purchase requirement work together for Office Depot and OfficeMax?
A. Recycling rewards are only paid out to extent of qualified purchases. Here is an example based on Office Depot's program:
First quarter: recycle 20 carts, make $0.00 in qualified purchases. No payout for 1st quarter transactions. Recycling of $40 carried over to 2nd quarter.
Second quarter: recycle 60 carts, make $75 in qualified purchases. Payout of $75 for 2nd quarter transactions. Recycling of $85 carried over to 3rd quarter.
Third quarter: recycle 0 carts, make $202 in qualified purchases. Payout of $85 for 3rd quarter transactions. Qualified purchases of $117 carried over to 4th quarter.
Fourth quarter: recycle 60 carts, make $0.00 in qualified purchases. Payout of $117 for 4th quarter transaction. Recycling of $3 lost at year end.
OfficeMax would be similar just on a monthly basis (and of course at $3 per cart instead of Office Depot's $2 per cart).
lickadeal
01-19-2011, 07:03 PM
Yes .....
So how is it suppose to work then?What happens to the $21 pending in my account.I'm completely confused here.Can someone please explain?
So how is it suppose to work then?What happens to the $21 pending in my account.I'm completely confused here.Can someone please explain?
See the OP or read my updated reply.
lickadeal
01-19-2011, 07:14 PM
See the OP or read my updated reply.
Oh hell, I guess I'm just too blonde because I just don't understand it at all the way it is written.So I'll just ask this.Do I have to buy something over $21 at Officemax using my Perks Card for the $21 pending for ink cartridge rewards to show up as a reward in my account?
Oh hell, I guess I'm just too blonde because I just don't understand it at all the way it is written.So I'll just ask this.Do I have to buy something over $21 at Officemax using my Perks Card for the $21 pending for ink cartridge rewards to show up as a reward in my account?
Could you please let me know, so that I can make it more clear, what part of "Recycling rewards are only paid out to extent of qualified purchases"* is confusing.
* - qualifying purchases are any products or services in OfficeMax stores, catalogs or web site except for computers, gift cards, general use prepaid cards, phone cards, sales tax, purchases with a Retail Connect card, purchases made prior to the date of enrollment, and purchases made with your MaxPerks rewards.
lickadeal
01-20-2011, 12:59 AM
If I have $21 pending from December for submitting ink cartridges and spend over $21 in January will I recieve $21 on a printable rewards card in February? If I use a $10 off $20 coupon on a purchase of $35 will it disqualify me from getting the $21 reward card from the ink cartridges?
lickadeal
01-20-2011, 02:10 AM
If I have $21 pending from December for submitting ink cartridges and spend over $21 in January will I recieve $21 on a printable rewards card in February? If I use a $10 off $20 coupon on a purchase of $35 will it disqualify me from getting the $21 reward card from the ink cartridges?
proud2bpinoy
01-21-2011, 07:01 AM
If I have $21 pending from December for submitting ink cartridges and spend over $21 in January will I recieve $21 on a printable rewards card in February? If I use a $10 off $20 coupon on a purchase of $35 will it disqualify me from getting the $21 reward card from the ink cartridges?
I believe everything was reset at the start of calendar year, which means any balance/credit from ink recycling and unused qualified purchased amount from last year will not be carried over the following year.
shadowshopper
01-21-2011, 04:55 PM
If I purchase something and have it applied to my OD rewards yearly amount spent will it still count if I return that purchase?
Does the workliferewards site take into account returns and deduct them from your yearly amount spent?
shadowshopper
01-21-2011, 05:01 PM
While I do not whether this is enforced, both OD and Staples have a one account per address restriction as well.
OD: "Limit one Worklife Reward account per business/household"
I called OD and they said you can have two separate accounts per address.
One has to be personal and the other business.
OD rewards accounts are actually tied to phone number and not address per se.
In other words the business and personal account can be at the same address but must have different phone numbers for each account.
Easy enough with a landline and a cell.
mario55555
01-23-2011, 04:32 AM
Anyone has MaxPerks account closed or inactive ? . They closed all my accounts (6) 01.19.11.
vaultaddict
01-23-2011, 05:34 AM
Anyone has MaxPerks account closed or inactive ? . They closed all my accounts (6) 01.19.11.
how can you tell? online?
s_T_Blue
01-23-2011, 06:14 AM
Anyone has MaxPerks account closed or inactive ? . They closed all my accounts (6) 01.19.11.
Do you have any idea why they closed your 6 accounts?
Did you use the same address?
Same phone number?
Same name?
mario55555
01-23-2011, 07:14 AM
Do you have any idea why they closed your 6 accounts?
Did you use the same address?
Same phone number?
Same name?
All accounts are different names address and phone # , they can link only thru IP address
macrophage
01-23-2011, 07:17 AM
Do you have any idea why they closed your 6 accounts?
Did you use the same address?
Same phone number?
Same name?
They must REALLY want to drive away customers now...
mario55555
01-23-2011, 08:23 AM
how can you tell? online?
all accounts $0 balance on my reward/gift card , can't log in massage from officemaxperks.com
"THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT ACTIVE. PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION."
I opened new treat but still has been :
Moderated: MaxPerks toner ink cartridge recycling at OfficeMax.com account closed inactive ?
vaultaddict
01-23-2011, 09:24 AM
all accounts $0 balance on my reward/gift card , can't log in massage from officemaxperks.com
"THIS ACCOUNT IS NOT ACTIVE. PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION."
I opened new treat but still has been :
Moderated: MaxPerks toner ink cartridge recycling at OfficeMax.com account closed inactive ?
how much were you abusing them for monthly?
mario55555
01-23-2011, 11:00 AM
how much were you abusing them for monthly?
you have to spend some money before they can issue reward . I would call it store traffic not a abuse ?
vaultaddict
01-23-2011, 11:02 AM
you have to spend some money before they can issue reward . I would call it store traffic not a abuse ?
okey dokey, call it what you want
I've been abusing them for a LOT lately.
yangster
01-23-2011, 04:30 PM
Has any experience never getting their rewards from OD? My Q3 rewards never came in so I called mid December. I was told about 4-6 weeks and the 6 weeks is almost up with no rewards coming in mail.
Does anyone know where they send these rewards from for Office Depot? I live in FL so if they are sending it from Deerfield Beach, FL, then I don't understand why I'm not getting it. This is gonna be the last time I use OD for any rewards deal. Should just follow Staples example and allow us to print it ourselves.
sap283
01-23-2011, 04:42 PM
Has any experience never getting their rewards from OD? My Q3 rewards never came in so I called mid December. I was told about 4-6 weeks and the 6 weeks is almost up with no rewards coming in mail.
Does anyone know where they send these rewards from for Office Depot? I live in FL so if they are sending it from Deerfield Beach, FL, then I don't understand why I'm not getting it. This is gonna be the last time I use OD for any rewards deal. Should just follow Staples example and allow us to print it ourselves.
My 3Q OD arrived 2 days before BF, and used in NOV. You should get it no later than 2 months after the quarter ends. It may have been lost, dunno if they would re-issue.
s_T_Blue
01-24-2011, 05:26 AM
All accounts are different names address and phone # , they can link only thru IP address
There are others way to link these OM accounts to a one person.
Did you use the same credit card to make purchases for different OM accounts?
Did you order some thing on line at OM.com for different OM accounts, and had then shipped to the same address?
mario55555
01-24-2011, 02:28 PM
There are others way to link these OM accounts to a one person.
Did you use the same credit card to make purchases for different OM accounts?
Did you order some thing on line at OM.com for different OM accounts, and had then shipped to the same address?
online order only with my cc and same address , never mess up with other accounts.
I did purchased gift cards before Christmas worth $50 with $10 back to your maxperks using the same cc, but only on 4 accounts , how did they closed other 2 ? . My acccount is closed, I did try purchase ink today and provide my phone number it's not in the system ?
tenderidol
01-24-2011, 02:44 PM
online order only with my cc and same address , never mess up with other accounts.
I did purchased gift cards before Christmas worth $50 with $10 back to your maxperks using the same cc, but only on 4 accounts , how did they closed other 2 ? . My acccount is closed, I did try purchase ink today and provide my phone number it's not in the system ?
Did you have any unused rewards? If o, are they gone, as well?
mario55555
01-24-2011, 02:59 PM
Did you have any unused rewards? If o, are they gone, as well?
that's the problem , last month over $400 bucks, and 6 x $60 ink recycle this month ...
I called them about my personal account , but CSR has no info for me at this time , they will call me back.
s_T_Blue
01-25-2011, 05:08 AM
online order only with my cc and same address , never mess up with other accounts.
I did purchased gift cards before Christmas worth $50 with $10 back to your maxperks using the same cc, but only on 4 accounts , how did they closed other 2 ? . My acccount is closed, I did try purchase ink today and provide my phone number it's not in the system ?
I read your reply a couple of time. And I think I understand what you were trying to say.
You purchased some gift cards, and showed your maxperks cards, while using just one of your credit card, for all of your purchases. That was a big mistake!!!! If you would have used cash, this would never had happened.
My guess is, since OM found you have multiple accounts, they investigated and learned that you must had 2 other accounts. Maybe you used this same credit card, anytime in the past for these other 2 accounts?
mario55555
01-25-2011, 06:25 AM
I read your reply a couple of time. And I think I understand what you were trying to say.
You purchased some gift cards, and showed your maxperks cards, while using just one of your credit card, for all of your purchases. That was a big mistake!!!! If you would have used cash, this would never had happened.
My guess is, since OM found you have multiple accounts, they investigated and learned that you must had 2 other accounts. Maybe you used this same credit card, anytime in the past for these other 2 accounts?
It's to complicated link all accounts thru my cc (never used my cc with other accounts), it's not easier just check your log in IP .?
s_T_Blue
01-25-2011, 06:31 AM
It's to complicated link all accounts thru my cc (never used my cc with other accounts), it's not easier just check your log in IP .?
I do not work for OM. So I do not know, what they do - for this issue.
This was just my guess.
Office Depot:
recycling rewards: issued: quarterly with purchase rewards about 60 days after quarter's end on rewards card (unlimited use) via US Mail
OD revised the WLR T&C (http://www.myworkliferewards.com/loyalty/customerService/wlrTC.do) yesterday. As of 1/1/12, all Rewards will be issued electronically.
Members who registered their account prior to 1/24/11 must visit www.myworkliferewards.com and update their member profile with the required information, which now includes creation of a username & password and a security question & answer.
Members joining on 1/24/11 or after, visit www.myworkliferewards.com and activate your account by providing the required information.
Rewards are issued [quarterly] as an Office Depot® Reward Card when a minimum of $10 is earned. All Members joining the program on or after 1/24/11 will receive Rewards electronically. Existing Members must update their member profile as outlined above no later than 12/31/11 to receive Rewards. All Rewards will be issued electronically as of 1/1/12.
Similar changes were made to the OD Star Teacher T&C (http://www.mystarteacher.com/loyalty/customerService/stTC.do).
proud2bpinoy
01-25-2011, 10:39 AM
OD revised the WLR T&C (http://www.myworkliferewards.com/loyalty/customerService/wlrTC.do) yesterday. As of 1/1/12, all Rewards will be issued electronically.
Members who registered their account prior to 1/24/11 must visit www.myworkliferewards.com and update their member profile with the required information, which now includes creation of a username & password and a security question & answer.
Members joining on 1/24/11 or after, visit www.myworkliferewards.com and activate your account by providing the required information.
Rewards are issued [quarterly] as an Office Depot® Reward Card when a minimum of $10 is earned. All Members joining the program on or after 1/24/11 will receive Rewards electronically. Existing Members must update their member profile as outlined above no later than 12/31/11 to receive Rewards. All Rewards will be issued electronically as of 1/1/12.
Similar changes were made to the OD Star Teacher T&C (http://www.mystarteacher.com/loyalty/customerService/stTC.do).
Does this mean we will receive the rewards in email like staples is doing instead of the plastic merchandise gift card in snail mail?
daniel32
01-31-2011, 02:35 PM
Does this mean we will receive the rewards in email like staples is doing instead of the plastic merchandise gift card in snail mail?
yes..
MinhTrinh
02-06-2011, 11:59 AM
How many account is allowed for one address?
I just created one more account under my sister name. I didnt make any purchase yet. Can we use the same billing and shipping address? Different name/account/maxperk number of course.
I plan to buy a few gift cards to apply as a payment for my sister account because I dont want to use her credit card. Is it ok?
How many account is allowed for one address?
I just created one more account under my sister name. I didnt make any purchase yet. Can we use the same billing and shipping address? Different name/account/maxperk number of course.
I plan to buy a few gift cards to apply as a payment for my sister account because I dont want to use her credit card. Is it ok?
OfficeMax's MaxPerks program has no per address/household limitation but does limit accounts to one per person:
"Only one MaxPerks account and member ID per person is permitted at any given time."
MinhTrinh
02-07-2011, 07:07 PM
OfficeMax's MaxPerks program has no per address/household limitation but does limit accounts to one per person:
"Only one MaxPerks account and member ID per person is permitted at any given time."
How do you avoid them tracking you? Will they track Ip address? If so then I dont wanna take the risk.
If I use all Gift cards as payment, is it ok?
Starrx05
02-16-2011, 02:12 PM
OD just updated people's rewards and they're mailing out rewards from last quarter.
Update: Just got my last quarter's reward 2/24/11. It's still in plastic card.
proud2bpinoy
02-24-2011, 09:20 AM
OD just updated people's rewards and they're mailing out rewards from last quarter.
Update: Just got my last quarter's reward 2/24/11. It's still in plastic card.
cool!
edit: got mine too... I wish OD sells ipad... I have $500 rewards from 2qtrs...
proud2bpinoy
02-28-2011, 06:13 AM
Staples upgraded their POS registers in store. When you use a portion of your rewards during payment, say you're paying $10 using $15 Staples rewards, the $5 balance rewards will be issued in the form of Staples Cash Card (like merchandise credit) and not a Balance Coupon.
macrophage
02-28-2011, 06:21 AM
Staples upgraded their POS registers in store. When you use a portion of your rewards during payment, say you're paying $10 using $15 Staples rewards, the $5 balance rewards will be issued in the form of Staples Cash Card (like merchandise credit) and not a Balance Coupon.
If that's true... I'll buy paperclips for in store pickup at the kiosk and pocket $39 a month in card form!
vaultaddict
02-28-2011, 09:03 AM
got 1,796.79 from OD
waiting on about 1,006 still
rubiks
02-28-2011, 09:49 AM
cool!
edit: got mine too... I wish OD sells ipad... I have $500 rewards from 2qtrs...
How did you get that much? anything besides ink recycling?
Staples upgraded their POS registers in store. When you use a portion of your rewards during payment, say you're paying $10 using $15 Staples rewards, the $5 balance rewards will be issued in the form of Staples Cash Card (like merchandise credit) and not a Balance Coupon.
seriously? no expiration?
s_T_Blue
03-01-2011, 02:31 AM
seriously? no expiration?
Not the stores here in S. FL. Yesterday at 2 different Staples stores, I got the stupid remaining credit on the paper receipts.
tenderidol
03-01-2011, 02:38 AM
seriously? no expiration?
Not the stores here in S. FL. Yesterday at 2 different Staples stores, I got the stupid remaining credit on the paper receipts.
Received 4 of those after a return yesterday. Luckily, the 2 that expired on 2/28 received an extension (3/31) on the new ones.
proud2bpinoy
03-01-2011, 05:50 AM
seriously? no expiration?
Not the stores here in S. FL. Yesterday at 2 different Staples stores, I got the stupid remaining credit on the paper receipts.
Received 4 of those after a return yesterday. Luckily, the 2 that expired on 2/28 received an extension (3/31) on the new ones.
It could be regional?
I am in the Dayton OH area. The guy ahead of me returned an item bought with rewards and the register prompted the CSR to scan a cash card. Then when I paid for a $6 item using my $20 ink reward, the register asks the CSR to scan a cash card again and no balance coupon was issued only the receipt transaction.
I have noticed they have new POS systems. On the screen when they scan your reward card, it will show the name and phone number registered with the card.
The bad thing about the cash card is it will be applied post-tax while the coupon is pre-tax.
The good thing is there is no expiration.