Customer reviews of econotes

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Overall rating: 9,3 out of 10
Based on 1 656 published reviews

Summary of reviews

The online store econotes consistently delivers products that meet or exceed customer expectations, with items that match their descriptions perfectly. Customers express delight in the practicality and aesthetics of products like planners and notebooks, highlighting features such as eco-friendliness and attractive designs. The fast delivery service is frequently praised, often accompanied by thoughtful touches like personalized notes in packages that enhance the shopping experience.

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Lionel B.
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 21/07/2022
The pens wear out very, very quickly.the little elastic ring that holds the pen to the notebook doesn't really stand up to use.too bad, because the idea is great!!!!
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Response from econotes
Hello Lionel, First of all I'd like to thank you for taking the time to write this review... Customer service will be in touch with you very shortly as the traces should not remain after deletion. We will check your pages for defects. Concerning pen ink, it is thermosensitive, meaning that it can "disappear" depending on temperature. With the current high temperatures, take care not to leave them in the heat, as this could alter the wear life of the pen. Finally, concerning the pen-holder, the elastic does tend to stretch over time. That's why we're developing a new solution in-house.
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Stéphanie B.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 27/06/2022
The product delivered does not correspond to the product paid for... no reaction from customer service
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Response from econotes
Hello Stéphanie, Customer service has contacted you following your email to proceed with a product exchange. We will contact you again so that you can receive the notebook you ordered. ??Update: We have sent you a notebook that complies with your initial request. In addition, we have sent you several emails to which we have received no response from you.
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Stéphanie B.
Rating: 1 out of 5
Wrong size
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Thomas D.
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 15/03/2022
not great. it slides badly on the paper. i don't recommend it.
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Response from econotes
Hello Thomas, Thank you for your feedback. Customer service will be in touch with you shortly, as the pen is supposed to glide effortlessly over the paper.
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Isabelle F.
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 01/12/2021
I ordered two A5 notebooks and for each notebook, 4 pens (black, blue, green, red). The packages were delivered in a not very thick bubble wrap envelope which did not protect the products during transport. In one of the two packages, 2 pens had been broken and are completely unusable. I immediately emailed customer service but haven't heard anything since December 1st. So on December 7th I sent a message from the contact form. I hope to hear back this time: In the following days, customer service sent me back new pens, carefully packaged. Apparently, a problem with their platform delayed the processing of requests/complaints.
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Response from econotes
Hello Isabelle, Thank you for your feedback and in particular for the update... We are delighted to have been able to find a solution despite the minor problems we encountered ????
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Anne-valérie A.
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 26/12/2021
Disappointed because I had selected the A4 format and I was not careful at the time of ordering I validated an A5 notebook. Having made the same mistake with my first purchase, I'm not sure.
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Response from econotes
Hello Anne-Valérie, Thank you for your feedback! If you have any problems of this kind, please don't hesitate to contact our customer service department by e-mail ([email protected]), who are super-responsive and will take real pleasure in finding a solution quickly! ????
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Isabelle F.
Rating: 3 out of 5
When I received my order on December 1st, I unfortunately noticed that some of the pens were broken and therefore unusable. I contacted customer service twice, to no avail. I hope to hear from them soon.
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Clémence D.
Rating: 3 out of 5
The finish of the products is borderline for the price of a notebook... they're not pretty. The diary is poorly designed: I would have suggested double pages with the days in columns mentioning the hours of the day. The ink takes a long time to dry, which makes it impossible to use this type of notebook to take notes in professional mode in the field, because as soon as you turn the page, everything drools and fades or leaves marks? In the end, it cost me a kidney and two lungs for gadgets that won't last long, that won't be used and I'm going to buy a paper diary and notepads... too bad, because the idea was really brilliant! ,
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Sophie B.
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 29/10/2021
A printing problem on a few pages and pens that dry too slowly. But after sending an e-mail, the team is in the process of rectifying the situation. They phoned me straight away to offer to send me a new diary and other pens. Very responsive and efficient after-sales team. I'd definitely recommend them, especially as the concept of reusable notebooks is great! Feedback: after reporting my problem to the after-sales service, I was pleasantly surprised to be contacted by e-mail and telephone. I received a new diary and set of pens, which are perfect. I recommend them 100% without hesitation and I'll be sure to place another order soon: the A5 notebook really appeals to me! Thank you to this company for their attentiveness and responsiveness!
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Response from econotes
Thank you Sophie for your opinion and especially for the update... I'm delighted that we were able to meet your expectations quickly and that you are delighted with our products...?
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Solene C.
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 23/11/2021
I'm quite happy with the product, and hope that the pens will stand up to travel. However, I'm very disappointed by the packaging for an initiative that claims to be environmentally friendly... plastic, a polystyrene sheet and a plastic bubble-paper envelope just for a notebook and pens, it's a bit much. I'm confident you'll be quick to react and correct this faux-pas :)
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Response from econotes
Hi Solène, Thanks for your feedback... The plastic used in the notebooks is oxo-biodegradable, meaning that it decomposes under the effect of light, oxygen and heat!... As for polystyrene, we've made every effort to banish it from our packaging. At present, there is no more?
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Heltib
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 14/11/2021
The idea is very good, but it's a pity that the ink takes so long to dry... and prevents you from turning the pages... You have to erase quickly otherwise it's more difficult.
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Response from econotes
Hi Carole, thanks for your feedback! ??pen ink is water-based and heat-sensitive. Like a fountain pen, it can take a few seconds for the ink to dry. This can vary according to temperature. If it's very hot, it may take a little longer, but it's a matter of a few seconds more.
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No
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 22/10/2021
Satisfied overall with the product, but very disappointed that one pen had already run out after only one use of the notebook.
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Hello No! Thank you very much for your feedback! Pen ink is heat-sensitive and therefore water-based, so it's not comparable with the ink in "typical" Bic pens. A cartridge is equivalent to 400 m of writing? ! We sell refills on our site, so the pen is not a single-use item, but can be refilled just like a fountain pen ??
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Acheteur vérifié
Rating: 3 out of 5
I haven't had time to try out the diary enough to form a pertinent opinion. ,No
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Annabelle W.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 30/09/2021
Too few pages for the price. I have a 30-sheet notebook.
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Response from econotes
Hi Annabelle, thank you for your feedback. You can find the number of pages in the specifications of each of our EcoNotebk, a tab which is very easy to find. Customer service will get in touch with you?
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annabelle W.
Rating: 1 out of 5
Too few pages for the price.
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Mathilde P.
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 12/09/2021
Edit: very good follow-up from the team, who take problems into account and really think about how to help. Indeed, moistening the wipe is perfect for erasing. I've also switched to the econotebk app. On the other hand, when it comes to drying the ink, I'm sticking to my guns, it doesn't dry quickly at all: taking notes in a meeting, the page stayed open for a good 10 minutes before being closed again. When I reopened it to add a few words, the page next to it was all stained. I let it dry for another 5 minutes before closing it again, and the page next to it was stained and the ink had half faded. My opinion of these notebooks is mixed. I ordered the xl pack. The quality is good, the dispatch is neat, the pens are supplied with each notebook and the ecological aspect is an undeniable plus.but for the price, I thought the app was free but you have to pay extra to use it. (edit, I changed app on the advice of the sav) What's more, it takes well over 10 to 15 seconds for the ink to dry and when you want to write a lot or play something quickly, it's complicated. Some of it gets erased, or you stain the following sheets by turning the page. Finally, I don't know how you do it on the videos, but I can't erase with the microfiber. (Edit: just wet the wipe, it's magic :))
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Response from econotes
I'm following up on your exchange with Stéphen and the clarifications you received. The application is a tool we're suggesting as we await our own application in 2022. This application, Camscanner or AdobeScan, has a free part. It's true that you have to click on a little hidden cross to access this part. Concerning drying time: like a fountain pen, this can take a few seconds. It's true that this can vary according to temperature. If it's very hot, it may take a little longer, but it's a matter of a few seconds more... As for the wipe, you do need to moisten it to erase. In the end, it's the water that does the erasing. You can use the wipe supplied or any other cloth. We're trying to improve our communication on how to use the product. You'll find a QR code on the cover page that takes you back to all the usage information for your EcoNotebk as well as for your pens. After-sales service will get back to you in a few days to confirm that, with this information, your EcoNotebk experience is going as well as you'd hoped?
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Anne-sophie L.
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 30/08/2021
The notebook is of good quality, but some traces remain.
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Response from econotes
Hello Anne-Sophie, this is indeed not normal. Your request is currently being processed by Penelope from the after-sales service who is dealing with your request?
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Nico
Rating: 1 out of 5
I haven't received anything because of an order problem, so I can't give a positive review of the product... I'm waiting for a reply from customer service...
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Nico
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 12/08/2021
Delivery problem, I haven't received anything... I'm waiting for an answer from customer service...
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Response from econotes
Update 16/09/2021: Following your email confirming the resolution of your problem (still related to the carrier but not to the product or our service), we haven't heard from you since our invitation to update your review. Hello Nicolas! You contacted us to let us know that your parcel was not present at the relay point. Pénélope from customer service got back to you the same day. We made some enquiries and it turned out that your parcel had indeed been collected from the relay point, against signature. A worldwide parcel is collected against a signature and proof of identity. We obtained the signature used and sent it to you. Despite this, we continue to believe in your good faith. To this day, we are still waiting for your declaration of non-receipt of the parcel and the copy of your ID to act on your behalf with Mondial Relay. I'd like to remind you that we're currently talking to you about taking action with Mondial Relay, even though your parcel was collected from the relay point, in exchange for an ID and a signature. Do you understand that we're not the right people to blame?
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Mylène R.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 07/07/2021
The ink doesn't dry, and you have to wait several minutes before you can turn a page so that there are no marks, not at all satisfied.
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Response from econotes
Hello Mylène, I'm sorry to hear about your disappointment. I also see that you haven't contacted our customer service department to let us know. Please be assured that our customer service team is here to help you with any problems you may encounter. It's never happened that the ink took several minutes to dry, so we'll first work with you to find out what the problem is (via Visio, for example), and if necessary we'll send you a new notebook and new pens. Keep an eye on your mailbox, and don't hesitate to update your opinion once you've spoken to the after-sales service?
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Mylène R.
Rating: 1 out of 5
Not at all satisfied, the ink doesn't dry after a few seconds as described but after several minutes, so it's not easy to take notes, and as soon as you turn a page, the ink leaves traces...
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Clémence D.
Rating: 3 out of 5
As I said earlier, there's still plenty of room for improvement... Traces remain on the agenda despite everything, not suitable for perfectionists like me even if the idea and the team are excellent.
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Stéphanie
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 09/05/2021
High-quality product, but the application needed to use it perfectly is not very intuitive.
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Response from econotes
Hello Stéphanie! Thank you for your feedback. The application does not belong to us, was not developed by us and we are therefore not responsible for it. We only recommend it to our customers who are not familiar with it. I assume that your rating is linked to the use of this application? If so, please feel free to update your review of EcoNotebk (which we did!)? See you soon!
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Elsa C.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 04/05/2021
Impossible to order colored refills for the pens, after an unanswered e-mail more than a month ago to customer service to notify them I ventured to order and to indicate in the comments my wish...Big failure I now find myself with 20 black refills!!! This shows a lack of customer service and care in shipping ... I wanted to generalize these tools for my employees and customers ... our group will find something else
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Response from econotes
Hello Elsa! Thank you for your feedback. Stéphen sent you an email on this subject on May 7 but unfortunately did not receive any reply from you. Concerning customer service, you contacted them on March 30 and received a reply the same day, within exactly 22 minutes. This e-mail invited you to send a message when you placed your order so that we could proceed with the manual modification. Please also note that your order did not include any comments from you. As you ordered black refills, black refills will be sent. If you need anything else, don't hesitate to contact us. Have a nice day!
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Emma
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 14/12/2020
I'm moderately satisfied. The principle is really great, except that:- pages with lines and spaces for children's writing are missing- the ink takes a little time to dry, so watch out for your hand or sweater running over it. -the erasing system has its limits. I use it daily in my work, but in the end, once you've used a page a dozen times, it becomes unusable and dirty, and the pen doesn't write very well any more. And yet, I do use the wet wipe to erase my page at the end of the day. Too bad, I thought I'd be able to use one page more times. Otherwise, writing is pleasant on a "new" page.
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Response from econotes
Hello Emma! Thanks for your feedback? The B5 notebooks are indeed half lines and half dots. However, we do have A4 notebooks with lines and line spaces (Séyès squares). As for the ink, you have to wait a few seconds for it to dry? And for the erasing system, is it the eraser you use? Because the eraser is more of a back-up solution for erasing a very small area precisely. We always recommend using a moistened wipe, which leaves the page as good as new. In fact, I've used my own notebook dozens of times, and the appearance of the pages hasn't changed at all. If you ever have a problem, don't hesitate to contact our customer service team, who'll be delighted to help! Have a nice use.
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Marie-Laure B.
Rating: 1 out of 5
Leaves writing marks when erased and smudges when wiped with a damp cloth. I reported the problem via Messenger, sent photos and that was it - no more news from them.
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Martine D.
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 19/04/2021
Sorry but very disappointed. No scam but just glossy paper and erasable ink
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Response from econotes
Hello Martine! Thank you for your feedback. Following your call with Stéphen, we sent you an e-mail to find out how things were going with your EcoNotebk. Please don't hesitate to keep us informed, as our Customer Service team will be happy to help you. Have a nice day?
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Fanny N.
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 18/04/2021
I've placed several orders for notebooks in different sizes, for myself and my colleagues. On the other hand, I don't know if I press too hard when writing or I don't know, but the writing never really goes away. It leaves marks and after about ten erasures, I have to tear up the page because it becomes illegible. What's more, when I erase with the water cloth, it "smears" the pen and the page remains "dirty". Still, it's a very nice alternative, especially as I take a lot of notes and make a lot of to-do lists at work.
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Response from econotes
Hello Fanny! Thanks for your feedback? You really shouldn't press down, as it's not necessary and can cause problems when erasing. The stone paper + friction pen combo allows naturally fluid writing, the pen simply has to glide over the paper. It's not like using a bic pen. The ink is watery, so once you've wiped it, wipe it again and wipe it again. Your page will be as good as new. If you need any further assistance, don't hesitate to contact our customer service team, who'll be happy to help. See you soon?
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Bulle
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 14/04/2021
Hello, I write a lot to memorize and I always end up throwing away my notebooks after a while because I don't really need to reread my notes. So I thought Econotebook would be a good way of saving paper and therefore trees. At first, I was very pleased. The problem was that I hadn't anticipated the time it would take to erase the notebook with the damp cloth. The second problem is that after the second wipe, yellowish marks remain and it doesn't make you want to write at all. In short, I'm not sure it's suitable for my use. NB: I don't have a hair dryer and I don't want to buy one for that.
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Response from econotes
Hello Bulle! Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the EcoNotebk didn't meet your expectations. Please note that it is advisable to wait for the ink to dry (a few seconds) before erasing, otherwise the natural consequence is ink smearing. I can't find any correspondence with Customer Service about your concerns. It's a shame you didn't contact them before leaving your review. We are there for our customers no matter what. I'll ask Customer Service to contact you, so you can look into it together. Have a nice day?
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Bulle
Rating: 3 out of 5
Hello, I write a lot to memorize and I always end up throwing away my notebooks after a while because I don't really need to reread my notes. So I thought Econotebook would be a good way of saving paper and therefore trees. At first, I was very pleased. The problem was that I hadn't anticipated the time it would take to erase the notebook with the damp cloth. The second problem was that, after the second wipe, yellowish marks remained and I didn't feel like writing at all. In short, I'm not sure it's right for my purposes. NB: I don't have a hairdryer and I don't want to buy one for this.
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Mary
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 06/04/2021
Overall, I'm satisfied with my purchase (the diary + notebook + notepad pack). I think the ecological approach is great and it's very pleasant to write on them with the erasable pens included. I'm only giving it 3 stars for the moment because:- the drying time is long. The eraser on the black pen dirtied and even damaged my diary. It's better to erase with a damp cloth and then dry.
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Response from econotes
Hello Mary! Thank you for your feedback on your order? We're sorry that you weren't completely satisfied with the EcoNotebk? However, please note that the drying time of the ink (about a few seconds) is beyond our control. This is inherent in any "Friction" pen (heat-sensitive ink). We are, however, trying to develop a solution that might change this. As for the eraser, as we often point out (here, on our networks), it's only a back-up system for small areas such as spelling mistakes. In fact, in the instructions for use inside the notebooks, we recommend using a moistened wipe. We wish you all the best with your EcoNotebk?
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Client
Rating: 1 out of 5
The pens don't work. We have to take their pens.
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An4t
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 12/03/2021
It doesn't feel at all like writing on real paper with ink. More like sliding on plastic, but it's true that it's totally erasable and reusable, so a good compromise I suppose.
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Response from econotes
Hello ! Thanks for your feedback? The paper is not classic paper, but stone paper. So you won't find the same feeling as a ballpoint pen on classic paper. The pen glides over the EcoNotebk paper and that's what makes it such a pleasure to use. We wish you great paper savings!
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Jérémy
Rating: 1 out of 5
following a purchase from 01/03/2021
Brilliant! I love the concept, it's eco-friendly, the writing is fluid, and it only rubs off when you want it to with the back of the gel pens, or even better, with my damp cloth. I'm delighted with my purchase and warmly recommend the brand to my friends and family. I've even talked to my employer about it, because the products are so up to date, of such high quality and, what's more, eco-friendly! I just love them!
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Response from econotes
Hello Jérémy! Thank you very much for your feedback? We're really pleased that you like your notebooks so much, and especially that you've told your employer about them? It really warms our hearts! Good use to you! (On the other hand, I don't know if you noticed, but your review is rated at 1*, given your comment, I guess it's a bad manipulation ???)
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Sylvie M.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Nothing to say
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Madame A.
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 22/02/2021
The concept is great but sometimes the pen drools and it doesn't go away ...
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Response from econotes
Hello ! Thank you for your feedback on your order. It's very strange, did you use the pens provided? And erased with the slightly dampened wipe? I'll ask Customer Service to get in touch with you so you can find out together. See you soon!
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SOPHIANE
Rating: 1 out of 5
Parcel never received, 40 euros in the wind, no opinion to give
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Pascale D.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Mixed opinion. The product claims to be an alternative to paper waste. A fine ecological promise, but ... I regret the product's over-packaging: a cardboard box containing a plastic bag and non-recyclable foam for a notebook is too much. I'm also disappointed by the ink consumption induced by the composition of the paper. Making an effort to use less paper but having to buy twice as many non-recyclable pens is a shame. Otherwise, I'm delighted with the product. The promise of paper that can be reused many times is kept.
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Mathilde F.
Rating: 3 out of 5
following a purchase from 05/02/2021
A little disappointed by the product ... very expensive, and not worth the 40 euros. Erasable pens are everywhere and can be used on any surface. It's a nice idea, but it needs to be developed.
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Response from econotes
Hello Mathilde! Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry that EcoNotebk didn't live up to your expectations. But could you tell us a little more about it? What exactly were your expectations of it? And what do you consider to be good "value for money" (something that's up to each individual)? We are, and always have been, very attentive to our customers' needs, so we'd be delighted to hear more about your experience. Customer service has already sent you an email. Otherwise, as mentioned, the quality/price ratio is appreciated, as the notebook is durable and can be used up to 1000 times without deteriorating (when you think that you erase the whole diary once a year, it will outlive you!)... all this for a much lower price than an ordinary notebook that you throw away. As far as pens are concerned, you don't have to use strictly ours. You can use any frixion pen or refill you find on the market. In any case, as I said, our customer service is at your disposal. See you soon?
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Gabrielle
Rating: 3 out of 5
The paper is very slippery, which I find annoying (I write very badly as a result!) Another point is that the ink in the pens runs out at a dizzying rate! I bought this notebook to reduce my environmental footprint, but if I have to use 3 or 4 times as many pens (at least), where's the advantage?
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