Unfortunately the *only* local store we have for computer stuff is Staples. We have an additional national chain electronics store coming, but still months off.
It's hard to remember when Staples was in its heyday around here. Tons of FAR stuff. I remember at one time I had in excess of 1,800 blank CD's because I used them as FAR filler. Little did I know 2 years later I would be down to less than 100 as I gave away a ton and have used a lot also.
Last year I was unable to convince my friends to go stand in line so I tried ordering online from Staples. What a friggin joke. I got almost nothing.
I am signed up with Staples on 21 E-mail addresses now and maybe I get one coupon a week between them and even then its a $20 off $150 instead of the $30 off's like I used to get. But I have been getting a few $10 or $20 off $100's and those are always welcome.
So while I am not expecting much, I'm hoping for the best from Staples at least.
It will be interesting to see how Cyber Monday plays out this year.