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bigfuss
08-02-2000, 08:35 PM
Like everyone else, I've heard reports and rumors about the end of OD's LPG. Like several others, I called OD and the CS I got said, "I never heard of any change," ie; neither a yes or a no. But I think I have the answer.

Today I was in one of my local OD's and they were in the middle of unloading a couple of pallets of the new OD catalog (much thicker than the last one.) I grabbed one - and here's what I found on the page immediately facing the index to the catalog, with a red-letter heading:

"Low Price Guarantee

Office Depot is the world's largest [blah, blah, blah.]

Our Guarantee: If you find the same product advertised for less at any other office product supplier - even up to 7 days after you purchase - we'll match the price! Instantly!"

That's it then...no more general retailer matches and no more 155%! The fine print was pretty much unchanged:

"We reserve the right to limit quantities: of course, ad errors, close-outs, clearances, and Internet offers do not qualify."

Was still able to match today and all the rumors say that current policy will remain effective through Saturday. New policy to start Sunday, 8/6. Too bad.

[This message has been edited by bigfuss (edited 08-02-2000).]

MaggieOK
08-02-2000, 10:01 PM
http://www.gotapex.com/ubb/frown.gif

I did some pricematching today and they told me Saturday is the last day as well. So sad.

subabonbon
08-02-2000, 10:11 PM
that sucks. however, office max--granted its a different chain--offers 155% price matches still. I guess one store that does it is better then none...

QuanTum
08-03-2000, 11:43 AM
OfficeMax only offers the 155% match against other "office supply stores," so deals there will be scarce. They also do not carry any DVDs.

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Nack
08-03-2000, 08:47 PM
A very sad day indeed. The nice thing about the OD pricematch, was that they actually honored it. Anyone here ever successfully get a really great price at max? I haven't, and I have tried more than once. They ALWAYS pull some excuse out of their ..., and it is always different. If you ask them to show it to you in writing, they won't. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

Nack