Let's talk about these Early Buy Pop Up Sticky Notes. On the surface, they seem like a great deal - 6 pads of 100 sheets each, bright green color that's hard to miss, and they fit standard dispensers. The price is definitely attractive compared to name brands.

The good: The paper quality is decent - not too thin, takes ink well without bleeding. They peel off cleanly from the pad without tearing (most of the time). The color is vibrant as advertised, making your notes stand out on white surfaces like monitors or fridges.

Now the not-so-good: Oh my, the SMELL! When I first opened these, I was hit with this intense chemical odor that reminded me of cheap glue. It was so strong I had to leave them outside for a day before bringing them into my office. Even after airing out, there's still a faint unpleasant smell when you're up close.

The sticking power is inconsistent. Sometimes they adhere perfectly to my monitor for days, other times they curl up and fall off within hours. If you're someone who moves notes around frequently (like me), these might frustrate you as they lose stickiness faster than premium brands.

Biggest annoyance? The dispenser issue. Like another reviewer mentioned, multiple notes often come out at once instead of just one clean sheet. This happens about 30% of the time in my experience - not terrible but annoying when you're in a hurry.

Would I buy again? For casual home use where smell isn't an issue and you don't need long-term adhesion, sure - the value is there. But for important office use where reliability matters? Probably worth spending more on name brands.