I believe this is for an automatic stapler. The cartridge has never been used. The following is from another listing with the same product number: (I'm unable to confirm the following information - for reference purposes only, you are purchasing this item AS IS) Swingline Cartridge 5000 Staples Part #50050 25 Sheets Capacity Free Shipping Long-lasting chrome finish. High-quality Swingline cartridge allows you to staple up to 5,000 times without reloading. Sharp chisel point brings better penetration and reduces jamming. 5,000-staple cartridge. 1 Roll of 5000 Staples The high-quality Swingline 50050 cartridge staples allows you to staple up to 5,000 times without reloading. The cartridge is designed to staple up to 30 sheets of 20-pound paper when used with Swingline cartridge electric staplers (models 69001 and 69008), or up to 25 sheets of 20-pound paper with Swingline's desktop cartridge electric staplers (models 50201 and 50204). Other features include a sharp chisel staple point that brings better penetration and reduces jamming, and a 1/4-inch leg length for added versatility. This is from a no smoking home. We are currently selling our home and would prefer to significantly reduce what goes into storage. PLEASE STUDY PHOTOS TO DETERMINE CONDITION (If this sale is for a book, cd, dvd or laser disc collection, any bookends in the picture are not included in the auction) YOU ARE PURCHASING THIS ITEM AS IS IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL ME BEFORE BIDDING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL SEE WHAT CAN BE DONE. GOOD LUCK! HAPPY BIDDING! Paypal is the acceptable form of payment and all packages must be shipped to the address on the account used for payment. All items will be shipped by UPS ground, Fedex ground or USPS depending on the size, weight and delivery location. unless media mail is used for books, cds, dvds or laser disks, All items must be shipped with a tracking number (if you want tracking for media mail, please let me know and I will add the surcharge on the invoice). Buyer must respond to seller within 2 days of the auctions end, and payment must be received within 4 days of the auction's end. IF YOU NEED YOUR PACKAGE SHIPPED QUICKLY, PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND I WILL SEE WHAT I CAN DO – THERE MAY BE AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. DID YOU PAY A FAIR PRICE FOR SHIPPING? I CAN ONLY ANSWER BY SAYING TO PLEASE REST ASSURED THAT WE WORK VERY HARD TO KEEP SHIPPING COSTS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE SO THAT I CAN EARN BOTH VERY POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND 5 STAR RATINGS FROM YOU, HOWEVER, MORE IMPORTANTLY, SO THAT YOU CAN SAVE MONEY AND GET THE BEST DEAL POSSIBLE (I AM A FELLOWER AND KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS TO YOU). IN ADDITION TO THE VISIBLE USPS OR UPS FEES ON THE PACKAGE I HAVE OTHER EXPENSES INVOLVED WITH OUR SHIPPING PROCESS. SHIPPING COSTS INCLUDE INSURANCE (YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CLAIM PROCESS). IN SOME CASES, I HAVE THE COST OF THE BOX, BUBBLE WRAP, PACKING PEANUTS, TAPE, AND THE PRINTING OF PAPER FORMS AND LABELS, AS WELL AS THE LABOR INVOLVED WITH PACKING YOUR ITEM CORRECTLY SO THAT IT GETS THERE SAFELY. ALSO, I MAY DRIVE THIS TO THE POST OFFICE TO GET IT IN THE SYSTEM QUICKER!! I DO NOT CHARGE FOR THESE EXPENSES. IN SOME CASES, I MAY OVER-ESTIMATE THE WEIGHT OR SIZE OF THE PACKAGE TO COVER EXTRA PACKING MATERIALS IN ANTICIPATION OF AVAILABLE BOXES, TO AVOID BREAKAGE AND ADDITIONAL INSURANCE - IN ALL CASES IT IS TO PROTECT YOU, ME AND THE ITEM BEING SENT. I HOPE YOU WILL CONSIDER ALL OF THIS WHEN YOU DECIDE TO PURCHASE THIS ITEM AND WHEN YOU LEAVE ME YOUR FEEDBACK AND 5 STAR RATINGS. location inventory number - 4225