Customer Reviews for Scotch Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear (3850-ST)
Scotch Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear (3850-ST) is In-store only
Item # : 483920
Model # : 3850-ST
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape 3850-ST, 1.88 in x 54.6 yd (48 mm x 50 m)
- Guaranteed to Stay Sealed* (*If your box does not stay sealed, 3M will refund the purchase price of this tape. Proof of purchase required. Contact: 1-800-3MHELPS)
- Provides excellent holding power for heavy-duty packaging and shipping
Price is $19.49
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645 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Sep 21, 2025
Just Tape It
This dispenser was just what I needed for work. It works great. Would buy again.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Sep 23, 2025
Terrible packing tape
This packing tape does not adhere well to boxes at all. Do not recommend using for packing.
Ann P
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Posted Sep 23, 2025
Terrible packing tape
This packing tape does not adhere well to boxes at all. Do not recommend using for packing.
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Thank you for leaving your review. We are sorry to hear this and would not have expected the product to be as described. If you need any further assistance, please connect with us directly at 1-800-328-6276 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
September 25, 2025
CRAIG D.
Posted Sep 21, 2025
Just Tape It
This dispenser was just what I needed for work. It works great. Would buy again.
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SAFWAT S.
Posted Jul 15, 2025
Business owners
Very good and strong tape
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JEFFREY K.
Posted Jul 12, 2025
Great tool easy tio use
Makes one want to pack boxes since it is so easy to use and consistently produces a quality job.
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M.S.
Posted Jul 6, 2025
Tape and tape gun
Easier to use than the name brand. It was cheaper too. I definitely recommend Staples tape & gun. Makes packing easier!
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Mike67
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Posted Jul 4, 2025
Pure nightmare! totally failed to hold.
We purchased this product a month ago and used it to seal boxes we were using to move. Everything looked great, until we went to move. The tape kept falling off of the boxes and the boxes were opening while being transported to and from the truck. It was a nightmare! We can't believe that what used to be the "best go to product in the business" fell apart as much as it ...
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your experience is not what we would expect, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you and gather further details. Please connect with our team at 1-800-328-6276 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
July 7, 2025
KEN D.
Posted Jun 8, 2025
Bad. Really bad
This newer version doesn’t work well. My wife wanted to throw it away but I’ll return it instead. Highly not recommended b
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B.S.
Posted Apr 20, 2025
The tape dispenser that I purchased worked well and I would purchase it again!
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PATTY C.
Posted Apr 18, 2025
Great Purchase -- Works Great
This is just what I was looking for--it very handy to use Love it Thank you
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Colter
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Posted Feb 22, 2025
Difficult to use
No instructions and very cumbersome and difficult to use
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. Your experience is not what we would expect, and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this with you and gather further details. Please connect with our team at 1-800-328-6276 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
February 26, 2025
D.M.
Posted Feb 22, 2025
Very handy and durable
Very handy and sturdy.
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Dave
Posted Dec 5, 2024
Great product
I love it came with a great despenser. Very easy to use. Great price.
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JAYNE B.
Posted Nov 8, 2024
Not great tape
This tape is really inferior. It starts peeling up soon after being applied. Very dissatisfied.
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C.Q.
Posted Nov 1, 2024
Packing tape dispenser
I was looking for a heavy duty packing tape dispenser. I found a packing tape dispenser at Staples but it’s not heavy duty. The handle isn’t long enough and it’s mostly made of plastic.
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DONNA G.
Posted Oct 19, 2024
Works great!
Do a lot of shipping and this makes it so much easier!
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S.B.
Posted Oct 15, 2024
Tape guns to help with hurricane victims
I purchased tape guns to tape boxes for donations for hurricane victims in East Tennessee and North Carolina. They were very helpful for the volunteers!
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ElaineP
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Posted Sep 23, 2024
Nothing heavy duty about this tape. Horrible!
I am soooooo upset with this tape! I've been buying it for years and lately it is horrible! It simply won't stick to the boxes. Easily comes off. Doesn't keep it closed unless you use a ton of it! Hate it! Will never buy it again! I'd rate it zero but it doesn't let me.,
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Response from Staples :
Thank you for leaving your review. We are sorry to hear this and would not have expected the product to be as described. If you need any further assistance, please connect with us directly at 1-800-328-6276 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
September 25, 2024
Karenlovesclothes
Posted Sep 6, 2024
Hard to handle
I’ve made boxes since my first job in a factory and this is the most difficult tape to use. Had to abandon the holder and just use the tape.
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PEG J.
Posted Aug 12, 2024
Tape for a cause
Church assembles boxes filled with food for those in need. We use this tape in the boxes.
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JAMES B.
Posted Aug 7, 2024
The wheel hub does not hold the tape roll on
The tape roll keeps falling off. Lousy.
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