Smead Self-Adhesive Poly Pocket, Business Card Size, Clear, 100 per Box (68123)

On May 27, 2015, I bought two boxes (for a total of 200 poly pockets). Within a few days of purchasing the pockets, I had used about 150 of them, and they served me well at the time. Two 3"x4" index cards were held in each pocket, which were adhered to card stock. as if they were cards They were easy to peel and stick, and they appeared to be completely clear. Until tonight (June 19, 2017), I had not tried to use any of the 50 or so remaining pockets. I needed them for essentially the same reason that I needed the pockets just over two years ago. When I tried to peel a pocket from the paper backing, it didn't peel cleanly, and part of the white paper was lost in the process. I tried additional labels on hand, all with the same result. Within the batch that I had left, there were also a handful of yellowed (approximately 10%). They've always been kept in a temperature-controlled plastic craft storage unit. There is no exposure to natural light (and very little potential for any light exposure at all) in a controlled environment. I double-checked a couple of the pockets used in my 2015 project, and they appear to be holding up well and have not discolored over time. br>br>I realize it's been two years, so I'm okay with it. When I went to look up my original purchase to see how much I paid, I noticed that the top customer review described two similar experiences over a shorter period of time, and I also discovered several sizes of poly-bags in my belongings. I have pockets with closures that I bought in May 2003 (over 14 years ago) and they still look and work as well as the day I bought them, so it isn't necessarily a problem with this type of product. I remember buying those pockets in a brick and mortar store, but I don't recall the brand. br>br>Having said that, when I looked at purchasing a different brand because of the issues (and because I only need 10 or so at this time), I found that As a result, I'll be buying more of these pockets, hoping to use at least a third of them before they become impossible to remove from the backing. If you won't be using enough of these labels to justify the cost in the near future, I'd recommend getting a small quantity of a different brand instead, because you can't rely on them to be usable later.

Ashlynn Foster

| Mar 29, 2021

These were purchased to denote the contents of some plastic containers that I use for quilting projects. When I finish one project and put a new one in the box, I can easily change the label that I use to identify it. I decided to use them to label the contents of drawers in my sewing/craft room. They make finding what I'm looking for a lot easier! These can be used in a variety of ways. And, because they're clear, you won't even notice them if you don't have a label inside.

Sage Santos

| Apr 18, 2021

My notepad sheets fit perfectly in this case. Shazaam! IMS is available right away! I'm using these with some $3 15qt Walmart plastic bins to make a filing system for my garage tinkering tools and other miscellaneous items. br>br>I print the contents of each box on 3x5 notepaper and place the index in one of the sleeves I've installed vertically on the storage box. The contents index source is stored in Notes on my iPhone, which syncs it across all of my devices. So, if I need to find something, all I have to do is start typing in Notes' search bar, and the label for that bin will appear. box. br>br>I have a distributed inventory management system between Notes and iCloud, as well as these envelopes and notepaper - At the very least, it's enough for my needs.

Owen PARKINSON

| Jul 25, 2021

Smead, on the other hand, has changed the backing, and they are now useless because the backing paper sticks to the pocket. It's a nightmare situation. I haven't been able to get a single pocket to peel cleanly from the entire box. What a colossal financial blunder!.

Chris Adams

| May 20, 2021

These go on the front of color-coded blank file folders that I use. I like them because I can print a client contact report from Outlook, fold it in half, and it fits into the sleeve perfectly. These are also great for sturdy file storage boxes. I can reuse the boxes over and over because I can print out the contents on my printer, fold in half, and insert them, and everything looks so neat. They really stick to folders or boxes (or whatever else you want to use them for) once they've been applied. For years, I've relied on them.

Octavia Blackwell

| Jan 11, 2021

I spent nine years as a professional organizer, so I'm a sucker for this sort of thing. These are what I use to label the boxes in the attic where I store my belongings. In addition, I keep my off-season clothing in a separate location. I can quickly swap out the index cards from Summer to Winter and vice versa because the tops of the label holders are open. I won't be able to use all of these for the rest of my life, but I wouldn't want to be without them.

Lance Richmond

| Apr 09, 2021

These would be perfect for labeling garage plastic bins. I figured that if things were labeled and I didn't have to go through multiple bins looking for them, it would save me time. At this point, I'm completely enamored with them. I printed contents cards and stuffed them into the pockets using my printer. The best part is that if the contents change, you can simply remove the paper label and replace it with a new one. They have adhered well so far (which was a concern given how hot it is here in the summer), and this was during my "organization period. " " Don't worry, I'm fine now. " The poly pockets, however, are still a must-have.

Mitchell DODD

| Dec 03, 2021

I purchased these in August of 2016 and am still using the last ones two years later. I use them to label plastic storage containers so that I can update the contents as needed (I ordered more today). They haven't fallen off or changed color in any way. Before applying the Poly Pocket, I always use alcohol to clean the storage container's surface.

Grace Vogel

| Apr 24, 2021