With school right around the corner, it is time for you to start thinking about purchasing your school supplies. While you can certainly visit the campus bookstore in order to purchase the supplies that you need, you will likely spend far more by going there than you would by taking advantage of the great, low prices that are available at a variety of popular brick and mortar and online schools. Here is a look at some of the best places to visit to get great back to school prices.

· Wal-Mart – Wal-Mart will certainly top the list of most cost-conscious consumers who are looking for great prices on basic back to school supplies.
· K-Mart – K-Mart is another great resource for basic back to school supplies. If you can’t find what you are looking for, chances are pretty good that K-Mart will have it!
· Target – Target is a store that is often overlooked, but that generally offers higher-end supplies than what you would find at Wal-Mart. If you are looking for supplies that are a little more fashionable, but that are still available at reasonable prices, Target is a good place to look.
· Meijer – Meijer is another great resource for purchasing basic school supplies at a great price. They are even offering great back to school backpack bundles online right now!

Office supply stores can also offer some great back to school supply deals. Some places to check out include:

· Staples – offers bundles and plenty of other supplies through its SchoolKidz program
· Office Depot – offers supplies for both teachers and students ranging from technological gizmos to basic supplies

If you are looking for more specific items beyond your basic paper, folders, pencils and pens, you might need to visit some specialty stores. If you are looking for books, for example, the following are great resources.

· Amazon – Amazon has a great reputation for offering new and used books for low prices. Check them out before you purchase your textbooks from the campus bookstore.
· eBay – many college students turn to eBay to sell their used textbooks in an effort to get more for them than what the campus bookstore will offer. By placing a bid on a book, you might be able to get a really great deal.
· CampusBooks – CampusBooks is another great source for buying and selling books online.
· Barnes and Noble – with both a brick and mortar and an online presence, Barnes and Noble makes it easy to buy new and used textbooks. Check out the great sale they have going on right now!
· ValoreBooks – ValoreBooks is another great place for students to buy and sell their textbooks

If you are looking for software or other technological gadgets, many of the stores already listed will provide you with plenty of choices. If you are looking for more options, however, you might want to try:

· Dell – has many great deals going on right now and offers you the option to customize your computer or laptop.
· Apple – find everything from iPods to Mactops.
· Microsoft Store – find everything from software to computers and laptops.

Where do you like to shop to find great prices on back to school supplies?