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Evaluating 105 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers expressed dissatisfaction with the customer service, finding it unhelpful and often difficult to get assistance. People frequently encountered issues with their orders, including delays, incorrect items, and problems with digital downloads not being instant. Reviewers also reported negative experiences with the service provided, citing unhelpful staff and long wait times. Some people were dissatisfied with the product quality, mentioning cropped or misaligned prints and defective electronics. Conversely, a few other people also felt that some staff members were very helpful, patient, and professional, providing excellent assistance with product information and repairs.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The store associates at Staples located in Shoppers World Brampton are very rude. They rush customers to use the equipments quickly without any concern or offering to help. The ones who are renting... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Placed online order on 29th June. Website offers free next day delivery. It is now 9pm on 3rd July and my order has NOT SHIPPED. I have approached customer care on three separate occasions, They tell... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am 71 year old senior, I purchased an iPad cover through Staples Canada to be delivered to Regina East store for pick up. I cannot get to the store but my wife can pick it up. I have requested two t... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give zero, I would. Paid for same day printing, took three days. When I picked up the order, I was supposed to have ten copies of an 11x17 small poster. Instead, they'd printed a single cop... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My husband had bought an Apple watch 9…

My husband had bought an Apple watch 9 with S/M band size on May 2 nd at Boardwalk Staples. it was a little bit short and when I went to exchange the band on May 3 th and an authority told me there is no M/L . These band sizes are S/M and L/XL and ai could not exchange. In these days I searched it and unfortunately I saw that there are 3 sizes . Today I went to Staples at Boardwalk in Waterloo/ Kitchener . Another authority told ne that expired date is over (1 week) and he adviced I can buy it from Amazon. I can buy it from anywhere but my question was not this. Can you explain all these situations please? Also they were not smiling person. I did not want to stay in the store because of his rude attitude and I do not want to go

May 22, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Staples delivered one of four items

Staples delivered one of four items. So I received my box of staples (no pun intended) and now waiting over 40 days for the other 3 items on back order. Since they already shipped one item, the order cannot be cancelled. So not eligible for refund !!!!

May 19, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ravneet Kaur at the Sherwood Park

Ravneet Kaur at the Sherwood Park, AB Staples store is an excellent Wireless Consultant. After 2 days from purchase I found my reception was not good with Virgin. I wanted to change my plan to Bell and also upgrade my iPhone 13 to an iPhone 15 Plus because of size. Ravneet was able to help me. She was pleasant and very patient during this transaction. Thank you again Ravneet.
EIB

May 18, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrendous, why.

The staples canada websites (yes BOTH the SEPERATE[thumbs down] .ca and print.ca) are consistantly among the worst websites I try to visit. Every couple of months i think "huh, maybe they've fixed the horrendous glitches." but no. The never have. Constant freezing, disconnecting, aweful options, bugs galore, and at the end of the day, horrid printing. IN my opinion.

The .com site is incredible! And after putting together a cart, and not knowing I need to switch to one of the other TWO canadian different sites, I was immensly dissapointed in the difference. Why so different??!?!?!

May 15, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Staples does not stand behind their knapsacks

Staples does not provide warranty on knapsacks bought in their store. I bought a bookbag set made by bioworld and it started to fall apart within a month. But Because I bought it in July but my granddaughter only started using it in Sept it was out of their 30 day return period. I was told to contact the manufacturers bioworld directly but after many messages and an online support request which was never answered I went back to staples who said too bad so sad. So buyer beware they don't stand by the products they sell. Last time I purchase there.

May 10, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great

Great! I am very satisfied with the whole process: the on-line upload of my pdf, binding options, speedy turnaround (in 46 hours!), and quality of the final book.

Thank you Staples Print Centre for coming through for me. I handed-over my 54 page book, that just finished designing and writing, and you scored. Well done.

The in-store and on-line customer service was helpful and informative.

May 3, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Copy & Print Is A Fiasco Now

For over a year now Staples Copy & print (I always use Oakville) has been having issues with on line orders. I always click on same day printing and yes sometimes after that days cut off, but it should be ready the following day as per website. but each order now is always submitted as a standard order 3-5 business days. On occasion I have gone into the store several days later for the file to still be there and not even in the queue. Where is the disconnect? Anything I send to Staples is usually for something that is somewhat time sensitive and 3-5 business days will usually be too late or not acceptable. If the website is asking do you want same day printing, and the system submits standard "shipping" or File that under "we'll get to it eventually" perhaps someone should be looking into it. The employees there always say we can make HR know though what HR will do is beyond me and you know they are not going to do that. This lack of consistency now at Staples C&P is concerning. This is not a one off incident this is constant now and seems to be the only constant think about Staples C&P.

May 1, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give zero stars I 100%…

If I could give zero stars I 100% would. I was wanting to scan, only scan, some very important papers and then email them out to different parties. The people at staples told me that I could scan my papers myself for $0.75/page and if one of them were to do it for me it would cost me a lot more. In total it would have costed me about $180 to SCAN my papers!!!! This is absolutely ridiculous!
I came down to the public library and scanned my papers for FREE!!!
So if anyone wants multiple papers scanned: DO NOT go to STAPLES!!!! Go to the public library!

April 29, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’d rather staple my eyes shut than give them my business

I’ve been a small business owner for four years and I dread going to the copy and print counter because to ask them to do something is like asking for a kidney! I got so fed up with their poor customer service that I bought a coloured printer rather than put up with their horrible attitudes in the store, online and their copy machines are always breaking down. They charge outlandish prices and give zero back. I’ve had at least 3 laminators that cost $100 so luckily I bought a warranty because their products are crap. I hope they go out of business soon. They suck bigtime!

April 24, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The post office in the back of Staples…

The post office in the back of Staples have horrible staff doing all the courier for several companies. The curly hair girl completely ignored me as I stood for 20mins. And she has been there for over 1yr. I walked out and came back. No hi, apologies,no normal
Social skills. Took my pkge.as I waited to make sure she put the label on it. She just stared at me. I’ve had one Amazon returned showing not received. & they said it’s logged as left and problem must be in their end. Brought a friend in today & she asked the same girl a question. Same impression as me.and she was chatting with 2 new staff, that’s all I need is 3 with same lack of people skills. Do better!

April 11, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Most bizarre service charge ever

I generally do my purchasing from Staples, but as of today that will come to an end. I made a purchase from Amazon that I had to return. I had to preprint a return label, apply to my return, and then take it to Staples to complete the return. On a previous occassion, we were instructed to leave the carton opened so that the return can be inspected for correct content. So, we assumed the same would apply in this case. Not so. The staff said we have to tape up the carton. But they wanted to charge us $1.99 (plus tax) for 2 feet of tape to seal the carton. Absolutely outrages. I refused to pay that much for 2 feet of tape. I decided to purchase a full role of tape for the same cost. I have to say they offered to loan me their scissors to cut the tape, but I refuse just in case they wanted to bill me for that as well. I'm done with Staples.

April 10, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Staples always gets the delivery wrong

Staples always gets the delivery wrong. I have never had accurate delivery promises. They always send an email stating delivery delay. This is why I use Amazon, but thought I would give them another chance. Staples sucks in store and online shopping. Back to Amazon!

April 3, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staples/ Okotoks

Staples/ Okotoks, Alberta is outstanding in customer service. The friendliness of the entire staff is unusual today. From the managers thru to their team, they really care.
They will do they best to provide all your business needs. Very impressive, knowledgeable, cleanliness and the wireless consultant with knowledge that actually will make a difference with your cell ph plans.
Thank-you Staples.
Taking the extra steps to help out with all our business needs.
Unusual experience especially when renewing your cell ph plans. You deserve much more than 5 stars

March 15, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed with Staples Canada…

Very disappointed with Staples Canada store 0445, very bad customer service and the product warrant is a big scam, yes a big scam. The store unfriendly employees ask you to use the website that is not straight forward and then call a number to be told the 3 years warrant needed to be claimed within 30 days of the purchase.

Please, don't be the next victim, CANCEL Staple Canada store, don't buy or recommend any one

March 12, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Staples have bad system

I didn’t know Staples have bad reviews. No wonder. Because I’ve experienced it myself. Bought 2 luggages online. A couple days later they’ve emailed me the 2 luggages ready to pickup. Came down to Staples, customer service said she got only 1 luggage. I just realized Staples have bad system. They should hold the order and email me that they only have 1 luggage. That's it. Case is done. They don't care about customer. So beware.

March 11, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

VERY poor online product services

VERY poor online product services. After hours of working on a project their website popped up an ‘error’ and somehow erased all the work I had saved to their platform. In this day a age you’d think they’d have a more up to date website and platform to support their products. No wonder they’re ‘on sale’. They don’t even work. So frustrating. Absolute garbage.

February 3, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Parastu's professionalism and Admirable Customer Service

On January 23rd @7.30 pm,I came into the store to print out( I was in a hurry and really wanted assistance)a return label for an Amazon product.Parastu was alone attending to many customers with various requests.Yet she was able to help me so professionally and with a nice disposition.She was so patient with me.

January 22, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I put an online order in on the website…

I put an online order in on the website for pickup and got a call from a Staples associate apologizing because the only one he had was a display. He said he would give me a 10-15% discount for my troubles. I repeated it back to him and said, I will drive 40 mins to your store to get the item at 15% discount correct? He said yes. I drove there to pickup and they said all they can do is 5%. He couldn't tell me who worked the previous night and couldn't give me the deal I was promised. Poor salesmanship, bad practice, terrible customer service. DO NOT shop at the staples in Halifax.

January 30, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Before I go to the store

Before I go to the store, I make sure they have the item I am looking for. Today I found a chromebook on sale and the site indicated there was one left at the store. I drove to the store and was told there wasn't one I could purchase ...only the demo model and they wouldn't sell it to me. So the online site should indicate 0, not 1 if they are unwilling to sell the "last one" in the store.

January 26, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Staples extra waranty

for everyone out there that staples is trying to sell you accidental damage protection for your purchase. Please do your due diligence. I recently purchased a laptop and the sales rep. at the store sold me the accidental coverage ( which is non refundable ).
Imagine my surprise when I registered with the manufacturer and I had coverage for free.

January 1, 2024
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