Staples = WalMart

[Raven]

Let's not forget how many small, local stationary stores (as they used to be called) Staples has put out of business.

[xchrom]

1. It used to be such a pleasure

To go to small stationary stores.

The fine papers they carried, invitations, as well as office supplies.

Now you hardly ever find them.

[Brickbat]

6. It's because they keep moving around.

[treestar]

2. That is one thing that bugs me more than anything

How much does Staples save, in $$, that we have to prefer it to the smaller places it puts out of business? And that goes for every chain there is. People will go for the lowest price no matter what. Which is OK I suppose - can't fault people for that. Then we see the jobs go to China, as the next step.

[graywarrior]

3. I hate that you have to buy 100's of something when you only want one

[treestar]

4. I had to have a grey cover for a project

I needed eight gray sheets. Now I have 92 extra!

[graywarrior]

5. Plus, their printer paper ain't no bargain

The stuff you get at Market Basket is way cheaper for the same quality.