The reason I purchased these rubber bands was to hold coin sets from the United States Mint together to save space in my vault and keep same sets together. I have used other rubber bands in the pass and they would dry out and turn hard in just a couple of years and these rubber bands have not given me the same problem. The price was good for the number of rubber bands purchased. These did not have and excess amount of power to keep them separated in the bag like some of the other rubber bands I have purchased in the past.
These rubber bands are a "staple" product that I use daily for business. Their flexibility elasticity and durability make them the best rubber band for combining books catalogs and marketing collateral for presentation to customers.
I happened to run into the manager of the store and he was very helpful in helping me find the right rubber bands that I needed. I also was helped by 2 other sales associates along the way and overall I was very happy with the service that I received and the product is excellent also. We always know that the sales staff at Staples is knowledgeable friendly and helpful. We have bought computer paper products and other office supplies at Staples and have been very happy with what we purchased.
These rubber bands are perfect for everyday use at home or in the office. They hold files together or blueprints mail or small packages. They have good spring action and don't get dry rotted as quickly as other rubber bands tend to. The only downside is that they do get a little weak over time and you have to replace them if something needs to be held together for a long period of time. But I would rather them get weak and lose their elasticity than get dry and snap! They are economically priced and therefore are a good value!