It does save you from having to moisten the seal. it would be much better if it did not have the protective paper strip. I have bought other self close envelopes that do not have the protective strip- much better than these.
When large mailings just pull and close. Guaranteed seal. No need to get the tape out. Of course no one enjoys licking that gooey stuff on envelopes. The damp sponge and water dabber just ins't worth the hassle or the space. There is a difference of mailing smart and mailing cheap. This saves times and is secured.every time. My personal opinion is that it looks more professional as well. Isn't that what every office strives for. Even a small home based business looks more polished and professional.
We have tried numerous brands of security envelopes and by far the Staples Brand is the best! The quality is consistent and we feel confident in mailing all sorts of financial paperwork with them!