📎 Efficient Organization: Officemate Small Clip Dispenser, Smoke/Black, 3-Pack (93693) Review

"Does what it's supposed to do. Don't confuse them with the larger ones you're used to seeing. They take smaller staples but not the larger size which is also standard. I wish I could find a place to buy these large ones. The magnet at the top is good and strong. The top and bottom fit well together and it doesn't look like anything will fall apart if you bump into it.

I had no idea how difficult it would be to find these paperclips. Sure I could use a small bowl or jar, but I love the convenience of the magnetic rim lifting the clips right where they're easy to grab. But I looked at several local places and couldn't find one. I was glad not only to find them here but also to get a three pack for such a good price! This means I can have ONE in my studio and TWO in my office (one for large clips and one for small clips).

I don't know why these clip holders are so hard to find. I have several from my previous life as an office manager and various other positions. Now I needed some for my kids as they are old enough to have their own clip dispensers. These dispensers are compact, simple, easy to use and take up little space. What's not to like? I went to several local and office supply stores and couldn't find this staple dispenser design anywhere. They were just too big and too expensive. Would I really pay $8…

There are many cute and thoughtful staple dispensers on the market, but this classic and practical design is hard to beat. Ironically, no one seemed to be selling them after scouring one of several large box stores, dollar stores, and even stationery stores. I asked the clerk at the office supply store what department they were in, thinking I had just overlooked them, and he ruefully replied that they would be happy to order them especially for me! I thought no thanks, I'll just see if Revane…