If you're going to be doing back to school shopping, where will it most likely be?

Not everyone will be doing back to school shopping this August and September, but if you're shopping for school supplies for your kids, where will you be going?

A drug store like Walgreens or CVS (14.7%)

The supermarket (3.6%)

A large chain store like Target or Walmart (87.1%)

A wholesale warehouse like Costco or Sam's Club (5.6%)

None of the above (4.4%)

If you're going to be doing back to school shopping, where will it most likely be?
  • caveshopper By caveshopper
    on Aug 18, 2010  

    I stock up every other year or so. We homeschool, so we don't need tons of supplies. I usually hit the sales at Staples or Office Max when things are ridiculously cheap.

  • jenna2004 By jenna2004
    on Aug 19, 2010  

    Target has been great! I've got several items free so far.Both my kids are alittle young for school but I do alot of crafts with my daughter and use items myself.So, far they've had coupons on their website as well as coupons in the newspaper and items on sale and I've got a pack of pens free, crayons, colored pencils and other items such as erasers, markers, folders, etc really cheap.

  • camroth By camroth
    on Aug 19, 2010  

    Staples has been unbelievable in their sales this year. Penny tablets, free electric pencil sharpeners, free copy paper, ....I could go on and on. Thanks Staples!

  • tpoole By tpoole
    on Aug 19, 2010  

    i tend to go everywhere. Staples/Office Max for their cheap .1; .5; .20 or .25 cent deals. I also go to Target for their pens/papers (especially combined with a coupon that equals FREE). Honestly though, I shop after school starts for the next year and I have a very good stockpile, so it is bare minimum what I have to buy when school starts the following year....

  • missanica By missanica
    on Aug 19, 2010  

    So far, Walmart was my main stop this school year. Their $.25 deals were amazing! I spent less than $10.00 and, except for a bookbag, fulfilled all the supplies on the list! Though, I am definitely going to try Staples after reading some comments, just to stock up on essentials that may be needed throughout the year.

  • runner42 By runner42
    on Aug 19, 2010  

    I shop for school supplies at Wal-Mart but I go to the mall to find the best deals on clothing! This year for back to school I've also decided to join a gym!!

  • spritzi52 By spritzi52
    on Aug 19, 2010  

    I have to admit that I am a Target/Walmart and discount shopper. I like to get the best value for my money. I also check the adds weekly for the extra percentages off merchandise and even try and get the "free stuff" like BOGO offers.

  • krisbeanery By krisbeanery
    on Aug 19, 2010  

    Walmart has got me hooked this year! They seem to have everything at a great price and with kids ranging from Kindergarten to College....I have a wide variety of needs!

  • desimel By desimel
    on Aug 19, 2010  

    I have always done my shopping for back to school at wal-mart or target because everything is in one place and you don't have to walk around the whole store and their prices are resonable

  • moc1124 By moc1124
    on Aug 19, 2010  

    Target is one stop shopping. I can get all the supplies, clothes, sheets and things for the dorm room all at the same time not to mention the snacks and tolietries.