I bought a pack based on the positive reviews, for use with a Canon IX6550. The paper is the same weight as the Canon "Photo Paper Plus Glossy 11" that we have been using, in a back to back comparison the Canon paper does give a glossier print, but the difference is small. The difference in cost however is huge almost 10 to 1! This means that we print more photos and are more willing to reprint if the photo is not spot on, and end up with better results! In summary I think you get 90% of the quality at 10% of the price, a great product. I would consider ourselves fairly keen amateur photographers using a Nikon D90, we are able to give friends and family more full size prints and rotate the prints displayed in our home etc. A professional or serious amateurs may have more demanding needs, but this paper is great for us!
PS I use a CISS ink system so my ink cost per print is also pence,