Customer Reviews for Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., Clear, 4/Pack (3850-4RD)
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Posted Jan 29, 2026
Sticky situation.
Strong, durable.
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Posted Jul 16, 2025
Horrible, how do you call this tape?
This is the worst tape I've ever used in my life. You would think that the biggest brand of tape would have figured it out. Duck packing tape is 10 million times better.
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Posted Jul 3, 2022
This is the worst tape I have ever used for moving!!! Literally cones off brand new moving boxes in 10 minutes!! I will have to re-tape all boxes as the movers load them. I have had 3-4 tape strips on the bottom one direction and 1-2 the other. Same with the top. It still won’t stick. Even on empty boxes. There has to be a better tape out there!!!! I eclectic better fro...
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We are so sorry to hear you had trouble with the product! Thank you for taking the time to rate & review this Scotch Brand Packaging Tape. We’d like to learn more about your experience. Please call us at your earliest convenience, toll free at 1-800-328-6276 Mon-Fri 8:00-4:30 CT so we can assist you further and reference case 33857600.
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janet
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Posted Jun 29, 2022
sturdy and dispense easily
I used it on a medium sized box with about a 5lb load. I like the convenient dispenser, glides on easily. The tape is wide enough and holds well. The box was sent from Maryland to Florida via USPS and was received in good condition. Happy with the quality.
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Pugmama
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Posted Jun 16, 2022
Scotch shipping take is the best!
I love to use Scotch Packing tape everytime I send a package to my kids for birthday's, christmas or just because. I rely on Scotch Packing Heavy Duty take because of it's strength and I know it will hold ad will not use anything else!!
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Pete84
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Posted Jun 15, 2022
Decent, heavy duty
I really like the quality and strength of the tape. The only complaint I have is the strength and ease of use of the dispenser. Dispenser itself feels cheap and easily breakable. Otherwise a great value.
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Dornaj
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Posted Jun 7, 2022
Super product!
I received this product as a sample for testing. I used this to box up materials for shipping. I had a little difficulty figuring out how to work the dispenser but after I learned the device was very easy to use. The tape itself is very sturdy and sticky. Some of the boxes that I sealed were a little damp from the rain and the tape held excellently. I will definite...
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BethL
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Posted Jun 7, 2022
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping holds fast
I used my Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping tape to mail a box.
At first I didn't think the tape itself felt sticky enough to adhere properly to the box but after applying it I realized it was indeed sticky enough and would hold fast.
At first I didn't think the tape itself felt sticky enough to adhere properly to the box but after applying it I realized it was indeed sticky enough and would hold fast.
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Donna
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Posted May 31, 2022
Scotch Shipping tape is the best packing tape.
I received a sample of Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping tape to review. I have used Scotch shipping tape for years. This doesn't seem a whole lot different from what I've used previously. It may be a bit thicker. I don't like the dispenser it came on however. Just too flimsy and it's hard to cut the tape with. I have a regular dispenser that I use and it works so much b...
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LivinNTenn
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Posted May 31, 2022
The ONLY Tape to Pack Boxes With
Scotch Brand, Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape is the ONLY tape I use for taping Cardboard boxes with!! I recently got a small sample of Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape in the mail to try from 3M, however it arrived after I took off to Illinois to be with my son who is now in hospice with stage 4 Stomach Cancer.
Even while my oldest son was deployed in Ir...
Even while my oldest son was deployed in Ir...
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REYTHEKING
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Posted May 31, 2022
Strong And Easy To Use
I received a free sample of 3M Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape and used this product to seal a package to mail. The tape is wonderful! It dispensed very easily and smoothly. This tape is strong enough to tape cartons of books with just one strip! The adhesive on the tape really holds. The other thing I like about this tape is that it is clear so it can easily be used o...
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caroline65
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Posted May 31, 2022
Great tape and dispenser
This packaging tape is as strong as is needed. One layer of it seals the seam. I used it on a smaller package I had to mail. And it is crystal clear. The dispenser works well and can be refilled. It could also be used to repair a box.
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OThunder
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Posted May 31, 2022
Great for Moving Boxes
I used Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Tape on boxes for my recent move. It held together much better than I even expected, even on the bottom heavy boxes full of books. The dispenser made it super easy to use which was so nice in the hustle and bustle of a big move.
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TRMDJ
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Posted May 31, 2022
Perfecto Product !!!!!
HI: 3M gave me a free sample of this product to evaluate. It’s an awesome product and I used it to store collectibles, such as an autographed CD from a local musician. It’s super strong and the gripper is very useful. I am very glad it was made in the USA and no worries that it won’t stay sealed for storage. I am very glad it’s refillable too !
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Posted May 30, 2022
Great tape!
I got a free sample of Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape. It works really great. The holding power is amazing. I used it to seal a package to mail and nothing came loose during shipping. A large baggie I wanted to use had a tear in it and I used the tape on it on both sides. It never came loose even with a lot of items in it and never leaked when it got wet...
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Carol
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Posted May 30, 2022
Love this tape!
I received this product free from 3M. It was so easy to use because it is a little thicker than the regular shipping tape and doesn't flip back on itself! i would definitely recommend this tape to everyone!
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JenM
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Posted May 30, 2022
Easy to use packaging tape
I used this Scotch® Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape to seal a package containing a birthday gift. It was easy to dispense and felt substantial in a way that I trusted it to do the job. The package arrive safe and sound.
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Tiff
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Posted May 30, 2022
Best tape ever. If you need tape buy this one now
Amazing tape. Best for the money. If you want to ship something this is the only tape to buy. I have never had any trouble with it. Love the dispenser too. You can’t go wrong with this tape. Stays very sticky
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Heather24
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Posted May 30, 2022
Love this one.
I received this from 3M for review. I love that the dispenser holds up to pressure without breaking. The tape is very strong and the adhesive very good without leaving a tacky feeling on my fingers if I touch it. I definitely recommend this product.
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P30304
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Posted May 30, 2022
Definitely heavy duty
This tape is super grippy. It is easy to tear from the roll. I used this to reinforce a cardboard box filled with heavy books for shipping. This is definitely universal on any surface. Very easy to handle.
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Hope
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Posted May 30, 2022
Strongly Recommend This Product
Scotch® Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape with Dispenser
is the only tape I use for packing boxes. I also use it for other things when I need strong tape to keep things in place. It has never let me down. The Dispenser makes it easy to use
is the only tape I use for packing boxes. I also use it for other things when I need strong tape to keep things in place. It has never let me down. The Dispenser makes it easy to use
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Hickman
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Posted May 30, 2022
Amazing product I have used in a very long time!!
Heavy duty shipping tape is absolutely the best product I have used in a long time. Finally a tape that stands up for its purpose. I had to pack some things up for storage and some were pretty heavy items and the box I used the tape on never once budge. The tape held up amazingly.
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