I started using the Staples Permanent Glue Sticks years ago when the well-known brand was out of stock. I was hooked! These actually work better than that one! I use them for a variety of craft projects and collage work.
I use glue sticks in place of tape for a variety of projects because in copying it doesn't show. It would have been nice to have a smaller quantity because these will be good for years. Couldn't pass up the bargain price.
I bought several packages of these glue sticks to be put into my Samaritan's Purse shoeboxes Operation Christmas Child --a mission effort at Christmas at our church. O also use them myself (I'm 70) for my cardmaking and crafting that requires glueing paper!
I had never purchased a Staples brand glue stick and initially hesitated to pick it up. It was a 2-pack which was all I needed and on sale. Works perfectly!