Are Staplers Collectibles?
Friday November 19, 2004
They are when it's an autographed stapler! More than 120 celebrities have autographed a Staples Stapler as part of an online charity auction. And if you are interestested in old stapers as collectibles, check out the Swingline Owners web site.
November 2004 (Newstream) -- The humble stapler is going "glam" this holiday season bearing autographs from more than 120 celebrities, ranging from Bill Gates to Jennifer Love Hewitt and Tiger Woods to Paris Hilton, as part of the "Staplers of the Stars" online charity auction created by Staples.
Hewitt, a self-proclaimed office supply fanatic and star of this season's "A Christmas Carol" and "Garfield," kicked off the event on Wednesday, November 17, at an exclusive museum-style display of celebrity-autographed staplers at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.
Celebrities from film, music, sports and business have donated autographed staplers for this charitable effort. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to charities designated by the celebrities including City of Hope, Global Green, the Harlem Boys Choir, and Staples Foundation for Learning. Contributors to date include Meryl Streep, Benicio Del Toro, football great Tom Brady, network news anchor Katie Couric, musicians Ringo Starr and Alice Cooper.
"We've made it easy to get a truly unique holiday gift for someone while supporting a charitable cause," said Shira Goodman, executive vice president of marketing for Staples. "We're grateful to all the stars who donated their signatures to make this fun and successful."
To view or bid on the staplers, visit the Staplers of the Stars auction at www.staples.com now through December 6, 2004. The staplers will come displayed in a trophy-style case ready for holiday giving. The auction is Powered By cMarket of Cambridge, Mass.
"I'm thrilled to be part of a charity auction with the potential to help so many people," Hewitt said. "My stapler will be in good company with the likes of Samuel L. Jackson, Ellen DeGeneres, and even Rudy Giuliani."
November 2004 (Newstream) -- The humble stapler is going "glam" this holiday season bearing autographs from more than 120 celebrities, ranging from Bill Gates to Jennifer Love Hewitt and Tiger Woods to Paris Hilton, as part of the "Staplers of the Stars" online charity auction created by Staples.
Hewitt, a self-proclaimed office supply fanatic and star of this season's "A Christmas Carol" and "Garfield," kicked off the event on Wednesday, November 17, at an exclusive museum-style display of celebrity-autographed staplers at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.
Celebrities from film, music, sports and business have donated autographed staplers for this charitable effort. One hundred percent of the proceeds will go to charities designated by the celebrities including City of Hope, Global Green, the Harlem Boys Choir, and Staples Foundation for Learning. Contributors to date include Meryl Streep, Benicio Del Toro, football great Tom Brady, network news anchor Katie Couric, musicians Ringo Starr and Alice Cooper.
"We've made it easy to get a truly unique holiday gift for someone while supporting a charitable cause," said Shira Goodman, executive vice president of marketing for Staples. "We're grateful to all the stars who donated their signatures to make this fun and successful."
To view or bid on the staplers, visit the Staplers of the Stars auction at www.staples.com now through December 6, 2004. The staplers will come displayed in a trophy-style case ready for holiday giving. The auction is Powered By cMarket of Cambridge, Mass.
"I'm thrilled to be part of a charity auction with the potential to help so many people," Hewitt said. "My stapler will be in good company with the likes of Samuel L. Jackson, Ellen DeGeneres, and even Rudy Giuliani."
Comments
Are staplers collectible? You bet they are! The paper fastener has been with us since the 1880’s. Dozens of makes and models are still found dating to the 1800’s. Barbara’s answer only shows she lacks the knowledge to fairly repond. You will find examples that will range from a few dollars to hundreds of dollars. The inventors have history that will surprise you. Friends and coworkers of Thomas Edison, associates of Al Capone and more.
The autographed staplers from the stars are nothing more than novelty staplers – junk.