It was half price and I needed some for the office and home. Have only been using for a couple of months - as recommended using on low pile carpeting. It is rated as an ECONOMICAL mat and I expect to get about a year's worth of service. A great value for the price I paid.
This mat really stays in place because the cleats work well. However the cleats are very sharp and will bring blood when trying to unroll it. Needs to be sold lying flat. Be very careful!
I fault either Staples or the shipping point. This mat had to be cleaned top & bottom with 409 and a rag. It was too dirty to think about putting it on my carpet. Looked like it was the top mat on a stack in some warehouse. The delivery person probably got dirty handling it!!!!