ShinySelf-Inking Rubber Date Stamp - Received - S-303 - RED Ink (42511-R-RECEIVED)

I'm not sure why so many are distressed by the fact that this is a smaller date stamp. Maybe people are not used to things being different and more efficient. It's actually nice that the stamp not a huge, clunky piece of plastic that stamps over half the document. It's bright red, clearly legible, and you can clearly see the date stamp without it taking up too much space on the document. The stamp itself also doesn't take up as much room in my desk drawer, and it was $20 cheaper to buy it here than the near equivalent found at Staples. What's not to love?I bought a red ink refill for $6 at Staples and inked it when I received it to give it a fresh coat of ink. Tray clicks easily in and out, no mess, and didn't get any ink get on my fingers. Efficient, clean, and easy to use.If you're furious over this stamp being smaller (and actually better), maybe you need to take your semi-annual vacation.

Compact size lets it sit nicely in a shallow drawer and not take up a bunch of space. The stamp is easy to adjust and works very smoothly.

I was surprised and a little disappointed that this stamp did not include the year 2013. I received it at the beginning of December, 2013 so it is not a huge issue. However, the place where 2013 should be is scraped off. So instead of giving me an extra year, they just scraped off the current year. Strange. Alas, 2014 is upon us and this gripe will be a distant memory soon. My only concern at this point is when I change the dates the material on the stamp looks like it will tear/break apart. Let me be clear that it has not done this. Hence the 4 star rating. But it is something I will watch and adjust the rating accordingly if needed.So far it stamps clear and smooth. Easy enough to change the dates. My version has two red buttons on the sides that can be depressed to hold the stamp in the position to be changed. This is not on the version pictured. Also note this is a very small stamp. Perfect for me but others have complained. I was wanting a smaller stamp and was still surprised at the size. Comes out about the size of a soda can tab (only common object on my desk at the moment).For nine bucks and free shipping, great deal. Great stamp.

Thank you~ Exactly the item that I needed to date paperwork, stamp works wonderfully (I do however get a little ink on my fingers when turning to eh little gears to change the date/topic)~ Your service was prompt and professional. We look forward to using you again if you have an item we need, that you may have. Thanks again!

Good price but smaller then I thought it would be. Hard to change dates because it is so small/compact.

I’m a teacher. I use it to date stamp the work so I can always prove the date an assignment was turned in.It’s easy to use. The easy way to change the date is to simply depress the stamp until you can see the date then turn the dial. I have never gotten ink on myself. In order to refill the pad, simply depress the stamp a little, slide out the tray. Roll the ink on or squirt on, then depress the stamp again and slide the tray back in.

This little guy is a self inking stamp, the only thing I noticed when they arrived was how small they were. I was expecting something bigger, the dimension of the bottom of the stamp is about 1"x1.5". Changing the date is easy. I chose not to mark it down for 4 starts because all the pictures did not show a label on the top. My only thing I would change is having a label on the top so you can see which way is up. I stamped a peice of paper and affixed it with tape to the top so I was sure to always have it right side up. And since I bought two of these stamps on that printed recieved and one that printed Paid, it only made sense as they look exactly the same and some differentiation would be ideal.

Of the many, many date stamps I have used over the past couple decades, this one is by far THE WORST. The date is at the top - where you can't see it. Therefore, you can't simply turn the wheels and set the date. Meanwhile, you are getting ink all over your fingers because they don't make the adjusting wheels deep enough. What a hassle!!! Oh, but once you get it configured, the image looks good.