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Generic Moleskine?
DreadPirateRoberts | Jan 14 2007
I happened to be at Staples this past week, and noticed a display of multicolored notebooks. One particular size caught my eye, because it looked very similar to the Moleskine pocket notebook, even sporting an elastic strap. I picked it up condescendingly, expecting to scoff at its inferior construction and features. However, much to my surprise, the notebook looks and feels almost identical to a Moleskine. Even the back pocket looks the same. Click the image for several comparison photos. The UPC label says "Markings by C. R. Gibson" but on the C. R. Gibson website, I can find no information on these notebooks. The notebook was $5.99 at Staples, cheaper than the $10.00 Moleskine. Has anyone else seen these? My biggest concern is whether or not the paper is acid-free. Does anyone know how I could find that out? If it turns out to be, and you want to save a little cash, you might want to try hitting up your local Staples for this little notebook. 7 Comments
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 Markings Moleskine Clone NotebookSubmitted by jacosta on April 9, 2008 - 11:38am.
I too just recently came across a Markings notebook, but I happened to find it at a Walmart for $5.00. It has the yellowish pages like a moleskine, nice black hard covers, a back pocket(which I find to be extremely useful), a bookmark, and even the elastic band. It seems to be a cheaper alternative with basically the exact same features. I have only seen one at my Walmart, perhaps there are some at Staples like others have suggested? I'll have to investigate further because my Moleskine is probably the most useful tool I have ever used, it would be nicer to get an alternative at a lower price. » POSTED IN:
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