I received these as a sample from 3M. I have used command strips several times. I don't like having lots of holes in the wall. I do like this product. I have bought some though that didn't have the wall sticky side and had to return them because they would not stick to my wall. I also have some pictures in my office that I used these with and the paint is going to mess up when I do remove them. For the most part these are great and have worked well for me.