Too early to start thinking about school supply shopping?

Staples says no.

(I say, give me break Staples, I haven’t even been on vacation yet)

Starting Sunday, Staples will be running a number of 1-cent and 1-dollar deals on supplies:

$.01 (prices through Wednesday 7/14):
8-pk yellow no. 2 pencils (limit 2, min. $5 purchase required)
2-pocket folder with fasteners (limit 10, minimum $5 purchase required)
Staples multipurpose paper (after $4.98 Easy Rebate, limit 2)

$1, all LIMIT 2 (through Saturday 7/17):
BIC Atlantis Ballpoint Pens (4 pk.)
Post-It Novelty Shaped Notes (2 pk.)
Quartet Dry Erase Board (8.5×11)
Scotch Magic Tape (3 pk.)
Staples Hype! Grip Highlighters (6 pk.)
Staples Pull & Seal #10 Envelopes (25 pk.)
Staples Photo Supreme Paper (50 pk.) (AFTER $13.99 Staples Easy Rebate)
and more

Additionally, there is a coupon for $5 off a $30 purchase. You can preview the entire ad here.

(Via Deal Seeking Mom)

ETA: There will also be some great bargains at Office Depot, including $10 off $25 and free-after-rebate software