[Nag o ma Scylla]

(Original post by iHeartCookies)
Does anyone know where to get loose lined paper ? Like the ones schools have ? There's like 1000 pieces of paper in each bundled all loose, not in a refill pad or anything. I've tried looking and not found it yet

I do know what you mean but I think they're pretty difficult to get, as they're the sort of thing that schools buy in bulk from specialised educational suppliers - just had a look online and Staples seems to have nothing. I checked the place that used to supply the stationery for my primary school and I think this is it, but you have to get them in packs of five and it costs £21.99; I don't suppose that's any good!

Edit: and you can't buy from them anyway unless you're a business, it appears ...

[diamonddust]

(Original post by iHeartCookies)
Ahh I love this thread

I have a question for all you fellow stationary people

Does anyone know where to get loose lined paper ? Like the ones schools have ? There's like 1000 pieces of paper in each bundled all loose, not in a refill pad or anything. I've tried looking and not found it yet :/ And also does anyone know where to get the double booklet paper type thing from ??

Thanks

P.S. I apologise if this doesn't make sense lol I don't know how to describe it!

I've seen loose sheets of lined paper in Rymans.

(Original post by Antifazian)
oo how did you trade in your old textbooks with them?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trade-In/b?i...node=440443031

You find your textbooks or video games (!) by searching and then press trade in and you'll see what price they'll give you for it. Sometimes it isn't worth it because they undercharge you for a book that costs more but on the whole, it's fairly good. Once you've figured out what you're going to trade in, you print out a label and package the books, go to a post office and get them to verify that you've sent them out and then you post them for free. They'll email you and tell you that it's been recieved and add a gift card with the money to your amazon account!
Not too shabby! I'm a bit surprised because they said they wanted things that hadn't been written on and there was a number in pen on the inside cover of one of my books but it was in otherwise perfect condition and they accepted it!

[velocet]

(Original post by diamonddust)
I've seen loose sheets of lined paper in Rymans.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trade-In/b?i...node=440443031

You find your textbooks or video games (!) by searching and then press trade in and you'll see what price they'll give you for it. Sometimes it isn't worth it because they undercharge you for a book that costs more but on the whole, it's fairly good. Once you've figured out what you're going to trade in, you print out a label and package the books, go to a post office and get them to verify that you've sent them out and then you post them for free. They'll email you and tell you that it's been recieved and add a gift card with the money to your amazon account!
Not too shabby! I'm a bit surprised because they said they wanted things that hadn't been written on and there was a number in pen on the inside cover of one of my books but it was in otherwise perfect condition and they accepted it!

If you can be bothered to wait to find a buyer you can always list it on marketplace yourself. Then you're responsible for posting it to the buyer but generally you'd make a lot more money that way.

For example, Amazon are offering £8.85 for this textbook whilst the lowest marketplace one is £18.80 (including 2.80 postage). You could easily undercut that and sell for £17.80 including postage, end up paying about £3/4 in seller fees and £2 in postage and get £11.80 for it.

The only con with selling on marketplace as opposed to Amazon trade-in is you need to wait till someone else is interested in buying.

[Antifazian]

(Original post by diamonddust)
I've seen loose sheets of lined paper in Rymans.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Trade-In/b?i...node=440443031

You find your textbooks or video games (!) by searching and then press trade in and you'll see what price they'll give you for it. Sometimes it isn't worth it because they undercharge you for a book that costs more but on the whole, it's fairly good. Once you've figured out what you're going to trade in, you print out a label and package the books, go to a post office and get them to verify that you've sent them out and then you post them for free. They'll email you and tell you that it's been recieved and add a gift card with the money to your amazon account!
Not too shabby! I'm a bit surprised because they said they wanted things that hadn't been written on and there was a number in pen on the inside cover of one of my books but it was in otherwise perfect condition and they accepted it!

wow that sounds brilliant, I didn't realise they did that at all! Thank you

[Antifazian]

(Original post by velocet)
If you can be bothered to wait to find a buyer you can always list it on marketplace yourself. Then you're responsible for posting it to the buyer but generally you'd make a lot more money that way.

For example, Amazon are offering £8.85 for this textbook whilst the lowest marketplace one is £18.80 (including 2.80 postage). You could easily undercut that and sell for £17.80 including postage, end up paying about £3/4 in seller fees and £2 in postage and get £11.80 for it.

The only con with selling on marketplace as opposed to Amazon trade-in is you need to wait till someone else is interested in buying.

thanks for this also, very good point!

[cpdavis]

I need to actually sort all of this out

In terms of paper, I'm fine but need some pencils, pens and a few ring binders (about 4)

[22KT22]

I love stationary too my excuse being that I'm a primary school teacher

Currently have a silly amount of highlighters as well as the Staedtler Triplus Fineliner (got these 3 for 2 in Tescos )

I also use http://www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Premier...5471330&sr=8-3 ( a cheaper one from wilkos) to sort all my notes into modules and store them and have a smaller one to carry around notes to lectures etc and it also stores my notepad

[skunky x]

Argh, this thread has just made me realise I need to start from scratch with my university stationery.

I've been desperately looking for a planner- that Palgrave one looks awesome, I'm so tempted! I've got a problem though because my birthday is on the 22nd of September and everyone has said they'll buy my stuff for university, so knowing my luck, I'll end up with 27 lever arch files and 3 diaries.

Does anyone have any ink roller balls they would recommend? Writing in biro does my head in, especially after doing it for my entire A-Levels...

[beckaboos.]

Shopping for stationary is my favourite past time lol.


will be following this thread

[beckaboos.]

(Original post by skunky x)
Argh, this thread has just made me realise I need to start from scratch with my university stationery.

I've been desperately looking for a planner- that Palgrave one looks awesome, I'm so tempted! I've got a problem though because my birthday is on the 22nd of September and everyone has said they'll buy my stuff for university, so knowing my luck, I'll end up with 27 lever arch files and 3 diaries.

Does anyone have any ink roller balls they would recommend? Writing in biro does my head in, especially after doing it for my entire A-Levels...

You can never have too many!!!

[velocet]

(Original post by skunky x)
Argh, this thread has just made me realise I need to start from scratch with my university stationery.

I've been desperately looking for a planner- that Palgrave one looks awesome, I'm so tempted! I've got a problem though because my birthday is on the 22nd of September and everyone has said they'll buy my stuff for university, so knowing my luck, I'll end up with 27 lever arch files and 3 diaries.

Does anyone have any ink roller balls they would recommend? Writing in biro does my head in, especially after doing it for my entire A-Levels...

From what I've read, these look pretty good. I ordered myself a pack yesterday so have not yet been able to try them out. Fast drying so should fit the bill for me.

[skunky x]

(Original post by velocet)
From what I've read, these look pretty good. I ordered myself a pack yesterday so have not yet been able to try them out. Fast drying so should fit the bill for me.

Thank you! Think I will have to do a stationery shop next week. Buying off the internet doesn't feel right to me. I'm such an old person XD

[conniebee]

I'm currently stalking this diary http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1606451417...ht_8963wt_1002 on eBay. It looks pretty nice and it has so many sections to it. I may actually be able to keep myself organised for a year.

[jinx!]

I'm reeeeally picky when it comes to stationery - it drives my parents absolutely mad. I've bought a Moleskin diary, some new flashcards and post-it notes but nothing more for University as of yet.

I buy most of my stationary at Rymans and Smiths. Rymans do really nice 80gsm pads of paper and I really like their black biros. I'm hoping to pick up a couple of folders at Smiths and maybe a new clear, plastic pencil case. Muji also do really lovely stationery although it can be expensive.

[katyness]

Ah thank you. I completely forgot to get a student planner!!

[Carlz]

All this talk of stationary is making me really excited

[Jarc]

Regarding pens:
The Uniball Eye was my favourite before I tried Sharpies. I don't think I'll go back now. What's everyone's favourite pen?
p.s. lol @ people using cheap biros.

[Lostwithoutyou]

(Original post by ununpentium)
I have a moleskine academic diary. I have to get one every year! And ring binders for each module. I've got a study skills book and they've written out a template for a lecture cover sheet to put in front of your notes so I've made my own version.

What study skills book is that?

(Original post by Antifazian)
Couldn't resist it any longer, i've ordered one of those Palgrave student planners too They sound really good going by the reviews on Amazon.

That'll be the 3rd diary i've bought so far for uni, that's a bit weird really isn't it I always buy one and then find a better one, then a better one than that...

Ha, you sound like me, I have two academic diaries (this one and this one) and a Cath Kidston diary and I want one from paperchase too. What I'm gonna do with 4 diaries I do not know...

[cpdavis]

Need to now get a planner better get organised

[Lostwithoutyou]

(Original post by cpdavis)
Need to now get a planner better get organised

Take one of mine, I have too many