Security stamp things...I bought some, and guess what?

[PJ.]

I bought mine last year & they are still going strong. I had to replace
the ink once but they work fine for me. I was really happy. Maybe you
got a dodgy one!

Maybe you could be so kind as to scan us one of your letters with the stamp in action

 

[gordonski]

I'm sorry folk have been ripped off by a product that doesn't work effectively as I've seen this product in the past. But whilst I thought it's a good idea to black out sensitive ID info instead of messing about with a shredder, I adapted the idea and now keep a broad black marker pen on by my desk just for that job. I sign write and illustrate blackboards for businesses like pubs, restaurants and cafes and so I already use a black marker for correcting errors, tidying up etc. on black backgrounds and for working on top of other paler coloured layers I've already done, smooth surfaces, glass and mirrors. Obviously most folk won't have a large marker just lying about and my 15mm tipped ones cost £2.75 + VAT but vastly cheaper large tipped markers are available, eg for marking bingo cards (dobbers). Save yourself some money and ID theft worry and forget these stamps.

 

[Hillary]

I'm sorry folk have been ripped off by a product that doesn't work effectively as I've seen this product in the past. But whilst I thought it's a good idea to black out sensitive ID info instead of messing about with a shredder, I adapted the idea and now keep a broad black marker pen on by my desk just for that job. I sign write and illustrate blackboards for businesses like pubs, restaurants and cafes and so I already use a black marker for correcting errors, tidying up etc. on black backgrounds and for working on top of other paler coloured layers I've already done, smooth surfaces, glass and mirrors. Obviously most folk won't have a large marker just lying about and my 15mm tipped ones cost £2.75 + VAT but vastly cheaper large tipped markers are available, eg for marking bingo cards (dobbers). Save yourself some money and ID theft worry and forget these stamps.

We threw ours away too Gordon and use a black marker pen, or a cross shredder and we burn the shreds. Often it is too much trouble to go to the shredder so we use the pen and tbh it is much more efficient than those old stamps. We bought our stamp from a stationers and we were very disappointed even after using it 2 or three times in the same place you could still see the details. In fact, apart from Moet (Mason's pal) I've not met a satisfied customer

 

[tony73]

Be careful if using marker pens to cover up sensitive details as many are transparent when placed under an ultra-violet light. The words underneath simply show through. I saw it demonstrated once.

 

[Shoptilidrop]

I would choose to stick with a shredder myself.