I always get Staples copying paper because it is a bright white it copies well the paper is not real rough and it doesn't stick together when trying to print from a printer. The price is usually a good price if you wait for the sales to come out. I use the rebate money I get back from my printer ink when I turn in the empty cartridges. Actually the first thing I look for (on the different brands of paper) is the brightness of the paper. I like a bright white and the Staples can fill that request.
I've been purchasing paper from Staples for years and have tried several brands. I keep coming back to Staples brand because of the price and it seems to me that the quality of the paper is at least equal to other brands. What I have wondered for years is why has the price gone from approximately 2-3 dollars a pack to over 12 dollars in the past 4 to 5 years. People complain about gas price increases paper prices have increased much more drastically than gas prices over the last few years. I use quite a bit of this paper daily for my small business obviously as a cost factor is concerned I am waiting for the price to level off.
I like the feel of this paper and how print looks on it. It's a great weight too. Also this packet was easier to store than the boxes I purchased previously. I don't give much thought to recycling but the boxes were awkward and I had to take them apart. This packet makes it so much easier that I do it automatically.