Sticky Notes - Deals, Knockoffs and Alternatives

bargain huntress on 20/04/2023 - 01:30

I use a lot of sticky notes because of my brain issues.

I hate buying branded things like a good ozbargainer but I haven't been able to find a brand of sticky notes that will reliably stick except for Postit.

But Postits are hideously expensive. My wallet cries every time I need a refill.

Can anyone help me with:

An alternative to sticky notes?

A brand of sticky note that actually sticks that isnt post it?

Good deals on posits?
Seriously I go through them like an addict through drugs and I need a good dealer or some to fall off a truck or something please

Thank you

Home & Garden Sticky Notes

Comments

  • scrimshaw on 20/04/2023 - 01:59
    +5

    Ditch the pen & paper and go digital perhaps?

    I mostly use Google Keep since the UI is kept really simple, and if I need to take notes without typing it also has a voice dictation function on mobile.

    If you still want to write, then perhaps buy a magnetic whiteboard from Kmart and hang it on your wall. Or buy one of those Xiaomi writing pads ($27.35 with code APRL17)

    • bargain huntress on 20/05/2023 - 19:06

      Thank you for your suggestions.

      Ive treid digital many times and paper seems ton
      work for me slightly better, but i will give it another go.

      I have whiteboards but i of course stick post its onto them LOL. I think what puts me off is that its harder to move things around.

  • AustriaBargain on 20/04/2023 - 02:25
    +1

    Just buy post it notes. You could make your own with some two way glue but post it notes are so cheap. Less than $1 per 100 sheet pad https://www.amazon.com.au/Post-Notes-Marseille-Collection-65…

    • bargain huntress on 20/05/2023 - 19:09

      You are right really i guess they are cheap its just the upfront cost i struggle with sometimes with my budget.

      Ive made a spreadhseet working out the cheapest packs and the cheapest are 2 cents a note which isnt a lot is it. Although when you use them the way i do it does add up. The most expensive are 60 cents a note so i shall avoid those.

  • djones145 on 20/04/2023 - 07:26

    make friends with someone with a office job :)
    but make sure their company aint cheap first!
    usually someone in project management, they love using postit notes

    • KaTst3R on 20/04/2023 - 11:08

      Are you suggesting stealing from the company? Right…

  • Crow K on 20/04/2023 - 08:53
    +3

    Are you using the post-it notes in the same place over and over (e.g. next to the front door at home)? Might be time to buy a small (magnetic) whiteboard, if so

    • bargain huntress on 20/05/2023 - 19:14
      +1

      Thabk you for your suggestion.

      A chalkboard does work for the household combined grocery list. Akthough ironically it then gets written down to take to shops, often on a postit LOL.

      I will ponder this some more. There are quite a few places and types of note it could work for.

      One issue is that it is harder to rearange the information on a white board etc than on seperate postits.

  • KaTst3R on 20/04/2023 - 11:11
    +1

    Cut A4 paper up into small squares and a roll of sticky tape with dispenser.

    • bargain huntress on 20/05/2023 - 19:17

      Thabk you for you suggestion.

      Tape isnt as reliably sticky or cleably removable. Similarly to the fake knock off non 3m post its.

      You know what though i wjll keep this as my dire times option. If ive run out of postits or im in bad financial circumstances.

      Thank you

  • bargain huntress on 20/05/2023 - 19:17

    I msde a spreadsheet to find yhe cheapest packets per note.

    Im trying to set up some camel alerts but im having trouble so gonna make another thread.

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