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Staples has a rating of 2.3 stars from 624 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Staples most frequently mention customer service, next day, and credit card problems. Staples ranks 136th among Office Supplies sites.

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  • Value
    89
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  • Returns
    58
  • Quality
    76
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 12.5%
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Top Positive Review

“Great, attentive service”

Ronald K.
2/2/24

Although I shop at Staples for supplies, my last visit was solely to solve a problem that I was having with my Samsung tablet. This very knowledgeable associate spent about 15 minutes figuring out what was wrong and advising me what to do with it. He did not ask to be compensated for his time and he did not suggest any product to purchase. I have found Staples staff to be very willing to help and not impose anything on me, which is why I feel very comfortable going there with questions or to get supplies.

Top Critical Review

“Richard says they will not honor VALID coupons”

Harry S.
10/20/24

Went to Staples in Alpharetta, the?manager? Richard says I can not use my valid coupon. He said I use to many coupons? Rude about it, I am amazed how bad his attitude is, why issue coupons if customer are told they can not use them. I will go to Walmart.

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Thumbnail of user nikim59
New Jersey
1 review
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January 27th, 2023

My cousin and I visited Staples in Bloomfield, NJ to print our grandmother's obituary. While waiting to be helped, we notice Jeremiah was the only person that was able to assist the customers. Jeremiah's demeanor and Professionalism was EXCEPTIONAL. He acknowledged every customer who was waiting on him. Jeremiah displayed a tremendous amount of patience, and he was very knowledgeable. If it were not for him, we probably would have left the store because there was a long wait. While waiting, he also handled an irate customer who walked in and jumped the line demanding her money back. He was empathic and showed excellent customer service skills even though she was rude. Staples need more employees like Jeremiah.

Thumbnail of user paulh215
Canada
17 reviews
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August 9th, 2016

I bought a high end router from Staples brought it home and found it was extremely complex to setup and configure so I carefully repacked everything back as I had received it before returning it to the store.
I explained it to one of their electronic sales people and they agreed it was not an easy router and quite daunting for most are overwhelmed with it. No problem, checked inside, provided refund and I bought a different high end router which I have used for almost a year without a problem. Definitely would do business there again and recommend this store with its no hassle returns.

Thumbnail of user renw2
New York
5 reviews
11 helpful votes
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March 16th, 2015

Staples claims they will match any advertised price but watch them squirm when you call them on it! Saw an advertisement at best buy but when they checked they said it was a "special" type sale and they don't match special sales... just regular sales. Figure that one out!

Thumbnail of user davide57
California
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February 27th, 2015

Have used them many times.
Receive items very quickly.
When a problem they are easy to reach and refund quickly.
For one inexpensive defective item they said just toss it, didn't need to return it.
Will continue to use them.

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Thumbnail of user dennisg52
California
14 reviews
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August 29th, 2016

Staples is nearby. Used to have an Office Depot nearby but they moved. OD was better than Staples for prices, but each carry the same products. Staples is higher priced but usually well stocked. Look for sales prices. Don't look for help. Not much knowledge parked in the store help. We buy at our Staples, but only when necessary. Otherwise we make the drive to the locally owned stationery store. BTW, ouir Staples plays awful music really loud and that does taint our opinion of them.

Thumbnail of user bennyf3
Maryland
9 reviews
5 helpful votes
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April 2nd, 2016

I buy both major items and supplies from Staples from on line and at the nearby store. Their sales locally can be fantastic. They do seem to have everything I expect them to have. Their delivery policies and service are very good. Their store sales folks could be better informed about location of items in their own store. A minor frustration.

Thumbnail of user conniel28
California
12 reviews
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March 8th, 2015

I have ordered K cups several times online from Staples. I haven't found a better deal on average. Then I get free shipping and my coffee typically arrives at my door within 3-4 days. I have ordered other items, it's just that I most often order their K cups when I can get a good deal between $8 - $9 a box.

Tip for consumers:
To get the best deals you need to sign up for their email.

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Thumbnail of user grego524
Canada
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May 9th, 2015

I buy a lot of office supplies from staples but it wasn't until about 2 weeks ago that I realized they also have a full price match guarantee. I wound up buying an epson printer for $110 instead of $249 because of their price match and they beat the price by 10% as well once matched.

Good to shop around, check the prices and see if staples will match the price for you on the same item.

Thumbnail of user jacobp32
Oregon
12 reviews
7 helpful votes
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March 30th, 2016

Great prices on some school supplies at the start of the school year. Other than that they carry average quality products for average to above average prices. Their electronics selection is ok, they carry the basics of low-end to mid range items. They have lots of printer inks/toners to get in a pinch, but the prices are a bit high. Good customer service. Don't waste your time with their computer services though, they are a ripoff (as almost every place is). If you have the internet it is easy enough to figure it out on your own.

Thumbnail of user royt35
New Jersey
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June 12th, 2017

Staples always has what I need. I rarely use the on-line service because my local store is 5 minutes from my home/office. I once used it when I bought a desk chair. I particularly like the office services department for presentation materials that I need quickly.

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Thumbnail of user richp404
Illinois
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December 15th, 2020

Two times in three weeks I ordered items with a specific estimated delivery date which were never met. The next day I needed to visit the local store to reorder the items thereby loosing my time and using important delivery time. In both instances Veteran Messenger Service was used. This provider is totally unreliable and should not be used. I will not purchase for home delivery if this provider is used. I will cancel the order and either purchase from another provider or pick up at the store. Very unhappy with the delivery service. Can provide order numbers if requested.

Thumbnail of user davidl3099
TW
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March 11th, 2021

Placed the order and waiting for the shipping. Checked back the order status showing it was cancelled. No email, no reason given, just cancelled.

Terrible service. Better just go to home depot and buy it from the store instead. There are reasons some company will never make it during this hardship and some do very well.

Thumbnail of user leahb4
Iowa
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October 9th, 2013

I was going to buy copic markers and all of the prices were labeled incorrectly, so instead of telling me that or just processing my order as it should have been done, I had to come on, talk to a rep and have them tell me, whoops, we $#*!ed up, we're just gonna cancel that order. Now I don't get my markers and Staples is no longer a store or website I will shop at. I am royally pissed off. I will not recommend Staples in the future.

Thumbnail of user carolinad8
Georgia
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
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May 1st, 2017

Staples blows away the competition with their onsite printing. I've printed everything from banners to brochures to business-card items and they've always done a fantastic job. I've tried to use Office Depot and some of their competitors but none of them have the online design capabilities and same day turn-around.
I've even had stickers and magnets printed through them and always timely and look great. I used them for my wedding and my husband's business. And I they will always win my business for printing. I hope they keep up the great work!

Thumbnail of user colleenq7
Massachusetts
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September 18th, 2019

I had a return and was told at one store they would not accept it because it was past 14 days but it was not electronics so therefore I should have gotten the 90 day return policy. I went to another store and was able to get my money back I was extremely happy thank you so much store in Woburn ma. Associates mike and Darrell!

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Massachusetts
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September 18th, 2015

Horrible customer service experience@ Staples on Fresh Pond in Cambridge, MA (11am Fri 9/18/15). I waited in line then asked the store manager about the rebate number that was not working on the rebate site. The mgr told me to go to support area for help which I complied. The support clerk asked me to wait again, so he can help another customer on the check-out area where I was original at. Now, I have waited approx. 10 minutes. I complained and the clerk apologized, because my time is valuable as well. What makes me more upset is that the store mgr said the support clerk was correct. If that's Staples customer service, then it deserves to lose more businesses and will close more stores. Congratulations of losing a life time customer! No more spending thousands of $ per year@ Staples. Costco is so much better.

Thumbnail of user kevinb1881
California
1 review
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April 18th, 2021
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Ordered 10 Apple iPads from Staples online. This was my first order ever, from Staples. Two days later I go online, only to find my order has been canceled, but no one knows why. No notification. This is also my last order from Staples. Pure bait and switch online. There's a reason why many of their stores are permanently closed. These people can't be trusted.

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New York
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March 8th, 2016

I ordered a laptop and was charged $435 from my bank account (I was told online shipping to home address was my only choice). Three days late I was told they do not have the item in stock, even though the order was placed and withdrawn from my bank account. I called customer service, and they simply said "I was not charged" yet 430 dollars is missing from my bank account.

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Florida
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October 20th, 2023

A very poor customer services. The kids that are behind the counter has not skill to talk to customer z they don't even look at your eyes when they talk to you or answer a question. So sad. No manners.

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Thumbnail of user christinel1163
Wisconsin
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December 11th, 2021

I order supplies from Staples on line and recently was blown away by their excellent customer service. I had ordered printer ink while in the process of moving, and by accident the ink was sent to my old address instead of my new address 2,000 miles away. I don't know if the address mistake was mine or theirs, but in any case the ink was delivered to my old house. When I told them they emailed me a return labels to put on the box and said a a delivery person would stop and pick it up for return within the next 4 or 5 days, and the box would be sent to my new address. But I could not reach the person (whom I really didn't know) who moved into my old house and so that solution could not be accomplished. I emailed them about the problem and they are sending a new order of ink to my new address at no charge. I'm impressed! They really didn't need to do that, but they did.

Tip for consumers:
If you have any problem with your order, there is a very responsive customer service.

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Canon ink.

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Thumbnail of user charlesk65
Texas
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May 5th, 2017

I have 45 years of experience entertaining for exhibitors at trade shows Coast to Coast by drawing cartoons, not caricatures, on paper imprinted with the exhibitors logo. I have used Staples for years to print my paper. I didn't think my local staples could print A postcard with a business reply card attached, but I asked anyway. They told me they have a corporate printing department that could handle the job. They printed 12,000 cards for me. I provided the art from mailings I had done in the past. The Post Office had changed it's requirements, and I had to trash all 12,000. Even though it was my fault, to my surprise Staples refunded 100% of my money without me asking.

Thumbnail of user luisr65
Massachusetts
11 reviews
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November 9th, 2017

I like Staples for the variety of services, i. E. printing, UPS, FeDex drop off, fax service, but as a "store" it carries less and less, because they moved a lot of items online. If you need something now, you go there and chances are they don't sell it at the store, only onlione. Lot's of online stuff not available for same day pick up at store.

Thumbnail of user nadiav16
District of Columbia
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August 7th, 2020

I was not asked to do a review but I am led to. This review is directed to Staples located in Arlington, VA on Wilson blvd. The customer service is of superior quality and it is always a pleasure to visit this store. The staff actually cares about providing great customer service. From the manage to all support staff. Thank you for your work and your great attitude! You are a model of how professional and kind customer service is provided! God bless you!

Thumbnail of user joanl28
Canada
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December 31st, 2015

Bought Adobe Photoshop 14 from Staples and it crashed my computer, took 2 days to get my computer working again. Staples would not give me a refund (out $170.00). Had I bought it on line direct from Adobe I could have got a full refund. Be cautious if installing his product and buy direct from Adobe in case you have problems.

Thumbnail of user ashleyp769
Washington
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November 2nd, 2021

I got my order today from staples. Con and of course it was here fast and the prices were right. But when I opened my package and seen the condition of the 3ring binder makes me think I got it from a yard sale or out of a trash bin. It is very dirty and does not look new in anyway

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