I'be been using these envelopes for 10 years and this year they are noticeably cheaper. To save money you cut the gum strip in half and they simply don't work as well as they used to. Consequently I find myself using scotch tapes to reinforce every letter I seal. Good move for you cause now you sell more tape and save money on the gum. For me as a consumer I waste time and money working with your inferior product.
The envelopes totally met my satisfaction. They are of a good quality. Good quality is important to me as I send important documents through the mail and want to make sure the envelope is nice and strong. I also like the fact that they are security protected - you can not see through the envelope. This is also very important to me as I send very sensitive data through the mail like social security numbers. The Staples I go to is very close to me so it is very convenient to stop by and pick up supplies.