Customer Reviews for Staples Arc Notebook Systems, 8.5" x 11", Narrow Ruled, 60 Sheets, Purple (23245)
52 reviews
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Posted Mar 6, 2019
I love the notebook. The problem that I am having is a awful smell that the book is giving off. It smells so strong I was told by one of a staples customer one day when went looking for a purple leather notebook to look online for it but beware that it have a strong smell that I could not use the book for about a week. I have use alcohol wipes disinfect wipes men co...
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Posted Dec 17, 2018
Would not purchase in this color (purple) again unless I physically went to a store....
Cons: -SMELLS like a skunk sprayed it (has a large radius of impact) -plastic binding Pros: -the organization system -the color itself I was very excited to receive my order but the excitement quickly turned into regret and disappointment. It SMELLED exactly like those times where you are in a vehicle and you think you hit a skunk but you are sure. All you know is th...
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J.H.
Posted Apr 5, 2019
Arc letter size customizable leather notebook system
Great notebook! The only downside is the smell it puts off. It smells like a skunk. I put it out in the direct sunlight for a couple of days and it diffused the smell.
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C.F.
Posted Mar 6, 2019
I love the notebook. The problem that I am having is a awful smell that the book is giving off. It smells so strong I was told by one of a staples customer one day when went looking for a purple leather notebook to look online for it but beware that it have a strong smell that I could not use the book for about a week. I have use alcohol wipes disinfect wipes men co...
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A.S.
Posted Mar 3, 2019
The item have some bad smell
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Posted Feb 12, 2019
Arc Notebook
Great notebook. I’ve customized it to fit my needs. Easy to manage.
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G.W.
Posted Feb 5, 2019
They work great for I'm using it for. I would recommend to other customers.
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Jon
Posted Jan 22, 2019
A great organizer and it's PURPLE!
The Notebook made out of a nice quality letter is very striking soon as I took it out of the package I knew it was going to be something other people wanted. I added my calendar to it and now I have a customized calendar with some narrow lined paper in between for extra notes for each month. the system is a fantastic way to keep yourself organized.
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J.M.
Posted Jan 17, 2019
Customizable!!
Love the ability customize this notebook how I need it and update that customization oevr time as my needs change.
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D.W.
Posted Jan 15, 2019
Works well but terrible smell.
The ARC cover and discs and index tabs all work wonderfully. Everything works smoothly and everything feels so durable. I got an amazing deal and loved the price.To be fair though the cover is definitely not leather as it has the most horrific smell imaginable. I looked online and it sounds like this is faux leather and the smell should dissipate within a month or so....
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R.F.
Posted Jan 10, 2019
It stinks
Literally smells rank. Hoping that after it airs out it’ll be okay. Otherwise I guess I’ll have to return. It looks nice.
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M.W.
Posted Jan 2, 2019
My Purple Organizer!
I love my organizer so much I brought two! I originally brought it because it was purple but then I saw how I can get organized with the different pages that the ARC system offers and I have five different projects in one notebook. I saw it on sale and brought another one. Love them!
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S.B.
Posted Dec 27, 2018
Arc Review
I love the Arc binders. We always give them to our new employees.
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Joan
Posted Dec 17, 2018
Would not purchase in this color (purple) again unless I physically went to a store....
Cons: -SMELLS like a skunk sprayed it (has a large radius of impact) -plastic binding Pros: -the organization system -the color itself I was very excited to receive my order but the excitement quickly turned into regret and disappointment. It SMELLED exactly like those times where you are in a vehicle and you think you hit a skunk but you are sure. All you know is th...
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N.J.
Posted Nov 26, 2018
It was nice and sturdy bit bigger than I expected but it is ok
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A.P.
Posted Oct 24, 2018
Great binder but smells like a skunk!
I love this binder but it has an awful skunk smell that won't go away. It is embarrassing to bring to work and to home visits (I work in early intervention). I am considering returning the binder.
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S.E.
Posted Oct 19, 2018
Nice Durable Customizable but Odor.....
Although the binder looked good and seems to meet my needs for durability and the ability to customize. It has a bad odor. I believe it may be the leather but it is not a pleasant smell at all.
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Crysty
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Posted Oct 18, 2018
great concept
I love the concept and functionality of the ARC system - easy to organize notes for multiple meetings and maintain a professional appearance. However as many others stated the Purple leather has a very strong unpleasant odor. I needed this for immediate use so I did not return it. I would give it 5 stars if not for the issue with the odor.
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L.W.
Posted Oct 4, 2018
Love it. It keeps me organized.
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DAWNORZOLEK
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Posted Aug 8, 2018
Smell
I love the book but it has a very weird smell to it because of the leather. I don't know what it is and its not really going away.
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S.P.
Posted Aug 8, 2018
Great binder. Will recommend this product.
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Kelly
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Posted Aug 2, 2018
Great planner but the purple version smells!
I read other reviews about the smell on this planner and was hoping it was just a bad batch that previous buyers purchased. Unfortunately the purple Arc planner DOES SMELL and you cannot get the odor out! I've tried several times using leather cleaning recommendations yet it still smells like skunk and is embarrassing to have at my office desk. The planner itself is ...
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