Staples: 100% gift card rebate w/backpack purchase, 7/25-7/31.

I'm sort of torn about this Staples rebate offer. On one hand, it sounds pretty great - buy any backpack and get a 100% rebate! BUT there are some important caveats:

1. You get the "rebate" as a Staples gift card, not as cash or a prepaid debit card usable anywhere;
2. Their backpacks are a LOT more expensive than elsewhere.

For example, the classic Jansport Superbreak in black is $49.99 at Staples, but only $24 (with free shipping) at Amazon and $29.99 at eBags. If you go through a lot of office supplies, maybe it's worth it to pay twice as much if you'll eventually get it back in merchandise. But if you just want a good price on a backpack, I'm not sure if this is the offer for you.