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The “Backpack Index” from Huntington Bank has been released for this year and if you have done any at all then it won’t come as much of a surprise to you to discover that the price of school supplies has gone up yet again this year.
According to the data from the research the cost of basic supplies such as pencils pens paper notebooks and glue have gone up from an average total of $189 for elementary school students last year to $198 this year. For middle school students the total is considerably higher at $348 this year after having been $312 last year. High school students pay slightly more than that at $380 this year compared to $351 last year.
The prices that were tallied do include some items that may be considered to be one-time purchases for the students in entering into the various grade ranges (such as calculators combination locks and backpacks) so those totals represent the first year in the grade range and they may be less expensive for later years.
When students participate in extra-curricular activities the totals rise even further as many athletic team and band members pay around $100 to participate not including buying or renting instruments and other types of equipment.
Fortunately there are some fantastic ways to save on this year to help to make sure that you won’t have to fork out as much this year. Furthermore by making the right choices this year you can help to make certain that you won’t need to replace many of the items in coming years.
Look for great online sales for everything from pencils to tech items. One amazing deal that is currently running is for the Mogix battery pack. Amazon is currently selling that for 70 percent off which is huge considering the 100% satisfaction guarantee that comes with it and the fantastic reviews that it has been receiving from customers and tech bloggers alike. This model is especially appealing to students because of its slim size and light weight. It easily fits into virtually any backpack pocket because it is the slimmest lightest (and currently cheapest) option available at 10400 mAh.
Download . Among the most expensive school supplies surprisingly are the textbooks not the tech equipment. E-books can be purchased and even rented for far cheaper than their printed counterparts in many cases. Furthermore loading all of a student’s books onto a tablet or ebook reader will lighten the weight of a backpack tremendously. This also reiterates the importance of investing in a high quality portable battery charger though since it means that a student’s entire textbook library will be dependent on the mobile device’s ability to function.
Work with other parents. Mom’s groups and other opportunities for parents to team up can provide an excellent chance to exchange clothing and even last year’s school supplies (possibly even used text books or other gently used products that may be too small for one child but perfect for another). This can mean that you’ll be able to equip your child for free in exchange for other products or for a very low price that is far cheaper than in stores.
Don’t forget that one of the most important things that you can do when back to school shopping is to bring your child along and allow them to be involved. Start early and shop sales but make sure that your child likes his or her items and clothes as much as possible. It can make for a far better school year overall.
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