A surplus of staples

A light user of stationary products asks

I purchased a small stapler in 1991. Its 1500 staples lasted me until last week - 18 years! I called into my local stationer to purchase some new staples. I could only purchase these in a two box pack - 3000 staples! I now have enough staples to see me through until 2045.

Many things may happen between now and 2045. Can you please suggest some new and innovative uses for my surfeit of staples that will ensure I get my moneys worth in a more timely fashion?

Aug 17th, 2009

2 lacklustre pieces of inspiration on “A surplus of staples”

  1. Consultant K Says:
    August 18th, 2009 at 10:19 am

    Folk never have a stapler when they need one so potentially you could offer a service of stapling things for folk. Saves them purchasing the expensive stapler and the consumables and then only pay for what they use. Try advertising the service on the internet and see how you do.

  2. Consultant K Says:
    August 18th, 2009 at 10:21 am

    or you could split your pack into 100s and sell them on ebay. I am sure lots of other people are in the same situation as yourself and therefore they can avoid it and you can even profit.

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