Staples Embosser Review

Staples has, for a long time, offered embossers of different shapes and sizes, also for different reasons and uses. Most of them are corporate or notaries, but some are for libraries and general business use. Let's examine these embossers to see if they are really worth it.

The primary users of these embossers are notary public officials. For those of you who are, be sure to bring proof of your position. Years ago, the Staples out-sourced printing agent IRG (standing for Integrated Resource Group, they supply most of the printing and other such products that are out-sourced from their store) used to take these orders without the proof required. However, after many fake notaries, IRG cracked down and now forces these officials to bring in their authorization paper. The Staples associates are of course used to this, and will make a copy for their and IRG's records. Don't expect them to keep it for long, so always bring it if you need a new embosser.

You can choose from two different sizes, a circle and square, along with a medium and large sized embosser. Usually, people go for the medium as the large is a little bulky compared to its smaller companion, but if you really want the impression seen you should go for the larger. Also the embosser comes in two pieces (there are really two versions, one that sits on a desk and is meant to be stationary, while the more popular and cheaper one comes in two pieces and makes it handheld), and while both go together well, the square one is a little more awkward to put together.

If you are not a notary public, there are other embossers and you do not need any authorization papers for them. There are corporate, library, and custom where you can place text right in the middle. The only real difference between all of them is the text in the middle directly stating its intended use.

Are the embossers effective? Unlike many other poor products from Staples, this is actually pretty good. It definitely bites an impression into the paper, and can be easily seen. Also, they are small enough to be handheld and used with ease. However, the price is somewhat expensive, and you can easily find other places offering the same product for less. Not to mention that you will have to wait about a week or two (closer to two if anything). If you have the time though, and don't mind searching around for a better bargain, then Staples embossers are good for you.