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The verdict
Amazon Basics 50-Sheet Narrow Ruled Lined Writing
7,000+ bought last month
Size12-pack 5x8 Narrow Ruled
GOOD PRICE.
This is a 12-pack of standard yellow lined notepads, each with 50 sheets of paper in a 5 by 8 inch size. They're straightforward pads meant for everyday note-taking at home, school, or work, with narrow ruling that lets you fit more writing on each page.
$8.99
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The pages are perforated at the top so you can tear them off cleanly without ripping the pad itself.
- Narrow ruling means the lines are closer together than standard pads, which works well if you have smaller handwriting or want to pack more notes onto each sheet.
- Each pad has a chipboard backing to give it structure while you're writing, so it doesn't feel flimsy.
As of Aug 30, the Amazon Basics 50-Sheet Narrow Ruled Lined Writing is a good price at $8.99 — versus a $9.18 typical price and a $5.21 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
A fair price — but not a real “sale.”
Sale check Amazon shows “36% off,” measured against a $14 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $9 — real discount ≈ 2%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $14 “list price” untouched for 25 months — while the item actually sold for about $9. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 8 × 5 × 2.7 in
- Weight
- 2.23 lb
- Colour
- Canary
- Size
- 12-pack 5x8 Narrow Ruled
- Special features
- Perforated Pages