Pen+Gear #5 Padded Paper Mailer vs Scotch Curbside Recyclable Padded Mailer
Both are size 5 kraft padded mailers with peel-and-stick closures, so the choice comes down to material and how you buy. The Pen+Gear uses fluted corrugate paper padding and sells as a single mailer, which suits occasional shippers. The Scotch is paper-based and curbside recyclable, and it comes as a case of 100 aimed at businesses. Owners rate the Pen+Gear higher (4.5 from 57 ratings versus 4.1 from 27), though both samples are small.
- Choose the Pen+Gear if you ship occasionally and want one padded mailer at a time with a strong owner rating.
- Choose the Scotch if you ship in volume and want a paper-based mailer the recipient can recycle at the curb.
Prices
- Pen+Gear #5 Padded Paper Mailer: $1.72 at Walmart (last seen Nov 10)
- Scotch Curbside Recyclable Padded Mailer: $2.49 at Hy-Vee (last seen Nov 10)
- Difference: the Pen+Gear #5 Padded Paper Mailer is $0.77 cheaper than the Scotch Curbside Recyclable Padded Mailer at the latest prices (Nov 10)
