Staples offers custom stamp printing services, including notary stamps for most states, as part of its broader in-store and online printing offering. Pickled Stamps is a dedicated specialist in personalized stamps and embossers for gifts, books and personal use. Here is how the two compare.
Convenience and Accessibility
Staples' nationwide store network means custom stamps can sometimes be ordered with in-store support and, depending on the product and location, picked up locally. For notary stamps specifically, Staples notes that some products may take five to seven business days after a required notary certificate is submitted. For shoppers who value the ability to visit a physical store and speak with staff, this accessibility is a genuine advantage.
Design Library for Personalized Gifts
Staples' custom stamp offering is built around functional business and notary needs rather than decorative, personalized gift designs. Pickled Stamps' catalog of over 160 book embosser designs and extensive book stamp options is built specifically for personalization as gifts: illustrated designs, Ex Libris styles, wedding stamps and themed teacher stamps.
Notary Stamps
Both Staples and Pickled Stamps offer notary stamps formatted to state requirements. Staples' nationwide retail presence and established notary certificate submission process may suit shoppers who prefer an established big-box retail process. Pickled Stamps' notary stamps and embosser seals are formatted for common state requirements as part of our broader personalized stamp catalog.
Book Embossers and Library Stamps
This is where the specialization gap is largest. General office retailers typically offer embossers as a single functional product category. Pickled Stamps' 160-plus book embosser designs created specifically for personal library marking represent a different order of choice for anyone shopping for this specific type of gift.
When Staples Might Be Right
If you want the convenience of a local store, are already shopping for other printing or office needs, and need a straightforward business or notary stamp, ordering through an established nationwide retailer can be convenient.
When Pickled Stamps Is the Better Choice
For personalized gifts, particularly book embossers, library stamps, wedding stamps and teacher gifts, Pickled Stamps' design-led catalog offers considerably more choice in these specific categories.
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