Kelly Paper

They were great at the old location, they still are great at the new. Always friendly, especially Todd. Great prices, great selection.

First, this place is a trick and a half to find but boy oh boy, what great customer service! I called yesterday and asked for directions. When I casually mentioned I was coming by scooter and the person I spoke with gave me landmarks to look for and cautioned me several times to go slow and be careful as there were train tracks and lots of trucks. So, today of course, I got totally lost. I ran in at 4:58 (they close at 5) with my hair on fire and was given a friendly hello and told to take my time looking around. One of the salespeople, a guy who was new (sorry, I didn’t ask your name) bent over backwards to provide fantastic customer service and succeeded! I walked out 10 minutes later with almost exactly what I was looking for. So, a warehouse supplier with boutique level attention. Great smiles on both the people I dealt with — the new guy and the woman who rides a motorcycle to work — sorry I didn’t ask your names because you deserve a shout out.

A cure for Seattle Freeze. Yes, friendly. Helpful. Know what they’re doing. But beyond all of that, these people are comfortable to work with. Their pricing is very reasonable. Location handy. Selection broad and since Paper Zone went under and Xpedex’s location on S. 1^st closed, it’s good to have Kelly here. I just enjoy the exchange with these people.

Zach was incredibly friendly and helpful. He made sure we got the perfect paper and went out of his way to show us similar paper options.

This is a commercial printer’s shop, and they probably push out as much Cougar Opaque as anyone.
But with PaperZone gone, there’s really no better place for a hobbyist to pick up a couple of reams of Neenah Classic Linen 80# Ivory.
The staff is awesome. I see the way they treat their «real» customers — you commercial printers, and having once worked in that industry, I can tell you that if you’re not buying paper from them now, you should give them a try.
Thing is, they treat a hobbyist like me as if I’m one of their «real» customers. I think that’s awesome.

Ever wanted to see the Dunder Mifflin warehouse, but can’t afford the flight to Scranton? Well head on down to Sodo for Seattle’s very own Kelly Paper. You might be asking, «What the hell were you doing at a paper warehouse on a sunny Seattle Sunday?!» Long story short, I needed paper. Special paper and lots of it. The employees were very friendly and extremely knowledgable about the products available. Who knew there was so much to know about paper? By answering just a few questions, they were able to pinpoint us towards several options that would best fit our needs. We grabbed a few single sheets, thinking we’d try them out before purchasing in bulk. Just as we were going to pay, they packaged them in an envelope and sent us on our way… free samples!!!

I purchased wedding invitations but skipped the inserts thinking that i could find similar paper and do some work myself. I checked paper stores craft stores, everything I could think of and was recommended to check Kelly Paper, they had exactly what I was looking for and were very helpful, gave me samples so that I could test them to be sure before I purchased. Whole staff was great!

I originally gave this place five stars, but the guy who has been helping me out over the past several months has moved on and I’m not sure if I’ll be getting the same service or not. Regardless, they have what you need or can get it in quickly. Paper cutting is a little too spendy, but the price of the stock makes up for it I suppose. Whatever you need, they got it!

This is probably the best customer service I have had in a long time! I went in looking for a very specific product which Marianne, the manager, went above and beyond trying to find. It had to be ordered but arrived quickly (the next day) and was taken directly to my printer for me. All the employees I met were very friendly, honest and helpful.
You seriously should stop by, even if you don’t need paper. Way to go on the customer service! You won me over!

This paper store has the broad selection you’d expect from a major outlet: copy paper, ink jet, photo, card stock, color, and they have a decent selection of craft papers as well. Most of their product is sold by the ream, so this is an ideal stop for bulk purchases. (If you’re looking primarily for craft papers in smaller quantities, Paper Zone is down the street (though much pricier).
Kelly Paper has excellent prices — very reasonable. I might even say they’re downright cheap. Don’t be afraid to ask for a lower price — they’re happy to knock a little off if you’re nice about it. :-)
Marianne, the store manager, was extremely helpful and quite knowledgeable about the product. We showed up to purchase paper for a zine. We gave her some details, she asked a few questions, and less than five minutes later we had exactly what we needed (which until that point we didn’t even know what it was!) Anything they don’t have can be ordered for next-​day pickup.
If you’re printing cards, making books, flyers, zines, or looking for discounted paper for your office, venture into SODO for this gem.