The nice thing is that this store is rarely busy — back to school and Christmas excepted as is almost anywhere — which makes it nice to shop in. Even though they seem chronically overstaffed, the sales associates have never hassled me nor asked if I needed help finding anything. This is something I prefer, but I know a good many others like a bit more personalized service. It’s always fun to see what’s in the clearance section, especially if you like to rummage and see what’s about to go out of fashion technologically. Just beware that there are rarely to ever any good deals to be had in said clearance section because the markdowns are scant, or if it’s a significant discount, they’re just taking something unimaginably overpriced and making it just regular terribly overpriced. Their computer monitor prices are favorably priced vs the various online retailers, but other items such as software and certain office supplies can be jacked up 200 percent. This means that it’s one of those stores where you have to be vigilant about pricing if you’re either on a budget, or a person who dislikes being price gouged. Never hurts to do a quick check on your phone to compare prices with other stores or online. Lastly I like that the store is usually very neat and tidy and we’ll organized.
Bethany J.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Halifax, Canada
I love office supplies. I love to browse them, I love to feel them, I love to try new things — I could drop an entire paycheque in a stationery store like this. Post-its, flags, gel pens, daytimers, rolodexes, printed paper — all on my must-have lists. This Staples is generally well-organized(except at back-to-school time, when it’s every man for themselves!). Items are arranged in a reasonable fashion and there are generally several different price points available for each item. The pen aisle is where I can spend some serious amount of time. I insist on using fine-tip blue ink gel roller pens and am happy to have the opportunity to explore the different models available. This Staples also provides printing services and sells computers and office furniture. They really are a one-stop shop when outfitting any office, especially a home office.
Cheryl d.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Halifax, Canada
I am a regular Staples shopper. I find myself frequently visiting this particular location. I am either there to purchase a binder or dividers for work or I’m there if I need some pens for my house. I went in yesterday to purchase a new day timer. I spent about 30 minutes looking for one that has exactly what I need in it. I found a pretty pink, leather one and the shelf sticker said $ 9.78. Without any hesitation, I flew up to the counter and asked to be checked through the registers. When the lady scanned the item, it rang up $ 58.00. I quickly said, no way, this was only $ 9.78 on the shelf. They had a girl run down to the isle to look and she came back saying it was put in the wrong section by another customer but told me I could have it for $ 9.78. That was great customer service! Although I would have accepted that if it was put in the wrong section by a customer, the fact that she honoured that price just went to show that this store was there to make the customer happy! Very impressed with the cleanliness of the store! Great customer service as well!
Shawna D.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Halifax, Canada
Staples staff are great when you can find them. It is a typical store, not enough staff. I went here to buy an external hard drive. The guy who served me did seek out other help for me to make my decision on what to buy. I was told that although their store is huge, it does not stock the best variety. I was told the Sackville store is the best for that. I go to Staples for a lot of stuff. I can unusually find a good sale on as well.