I really do like the paper when it comes as 5 reams because I can lift it up myself without a sales rep. However I usually buy the 10 reams in a box which is nice because I have a storage box when I have used up the paper. The only problem is in the consistency of the paper. I have found that it is not always the same 96 brightness and also sometimes it has been a little shiny. You should be able to always buy this paper on sale. If you go to Staples coupons there are usually additional coupons when the paper is on sale.
I have purchased several of these 5 ream pack of paper now and find that the quality is as good as any of the name brands. From my perspective it is even better than some. Some of the other name brand paper I've used vary in weight (less than 20 pound) and can vary even within the same 10 ream box. This isn't the case with Staples Multipurpose paper. Page after page ream after ream and case after case I find that the quality of the paper is consistent. For better than a year now it has been the only paper I use in the office to prepare bulletins and general correspondence. For me it's the best bang for the buck in multipurpose paper today.
i was looking for mimeo or scratch paper for draft copy of reports. i ended up buying this since its priced low after rewards making it more less same price of low quality copy paper.