The Best Deals on School Supplies
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By Real Simple Editors Updated August 29, 2014
Composition notebook
Credit: David Prince
Pop quiz: Which chain store has the best prices this season? Check this guide.
Composition Notebook
Composition notebook
Credit: David Prince
Office Depot:
$2.16*
OfficeMax: $1.82
Staples: $2.05
Wal-Mart: $0.79
*Prices are for the standard notebook and ruler shown, a pack of 5 pencils (4 at Wal-Mart), a box of 64 crayons, and a 7 5/8-ounce bottle of glue.
1 of 5
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Bic Mechanical Pencils
Bic mechanical pencils
Credit: David Prince
Office Depot:
$2.72
OfficeMax: $3.96
Staples: $3.99
Wal-Mart: $3.75
2 of 5
Crayola Crayons
Crayola Crayons
Credit: David Prince
Office Depot:
$4.79
OfficeMax: $4.62
Staples: $5.02
Wal-Mart: $3.13
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12-Inch Wooden Ruler
12-inch wooden ruler
Credit: David Prince
Office Depot:
$1.99
OfficeMax: $1.26
Staples: $1.86
Wal-Mart: $0.42
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Elmer’s Glue
Office Depot:
$2.39
OfficeMax: $1.76
Staples: $2.40
Wal-Mart: $1.57