I used to really love these low-odor dry erase fine tip markers. The colors were nice and bold in the set that I had purchased from Amazon. I recently reordered them as I wanted some for the office. I recall reading a review where someone complained and showed pictures of the boldness and color of the newer markers he/she had received vs. the old ones being replaced. I figured, well, maybe that person had some really unfortunate luck. Sadly, I found out the hard way. I am actually going through the trouble of returning my recent order. The lack of color and boldness is shocking. If it weren't in a brand new package, I would say they were used. Since they are in a new package, I'd say they have modified their formula or they have had multiple bad batches over a long period of time and are still selling that inventory. The markers have good flow, but subdued colors. I thought of doing a before and after, but there's already a perfectly accurate set of images out there. I won't be getting these ever again. However, I also bought the "EXPO Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser" and was happy surprised that they were just as bold as the old markers I loved. So maybe the "new" ones aren't affected. I'm ordering another set of the others now that I'm returning these. Good luck!
I used to really love these low-odor dry erase fine tip markers. The colors were nice and bold in the set that I had purchased from Amazon. I recently reordered them as I wanted some for the office. I recall reading a review where someone complained and showed pictures of the boldness and color of the newer markers he/she had received vs. the old ones being replaced. I figured, well, maybe that person had some really unfortunate luck. Sadly, I found out the hard way. I am actually going through the trouble of returning my recent order. The lack of color and boldness is shocking. If it weren't in a brand new package, I would say they were used. Since they are in a new package, I'd say they have modified their formula or they have had multiple bad batches over a long period of time and are still selling that inventory. The markers have good flow, but subdued colors. I thought of doing a before and after, but there's already a perfectly accurate set of images out there. I won't be getting these ever again. However, I also bought the "EXPO Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Eraser" and was happy surprised that they were just as bold as the old markers I loved. So maybe the "new" ones aren't affected. I'm ordering another set of the others now that I'm returning these. Good luck!