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.
Hilary
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Posted May 30, 2022
Think outside the box!
This arrived at the perfect time. My daughter's computer has a crack where the power cord goes in. We were trying to figure out a way to hold this in place. The packing tape said "heavy duty". I grabbed a piece of this from the roll and low and behold it works wonderful. Saves us having to get a whole new laptop!
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Mom23grls
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Posted May 30, 2022
Heavy Duty for sure
I am loving the Scotch Heavy duty shipping tape. I had to ship a special comic to be signed, I neatly packaged it up and secured it with this tape. Unlike other shipping tape where you need to double the tape to make sure its secured. I also love that a little bit goes a long way. you don't need much tape either. Have to say I will be buying this just not for shipping b...
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Posted May 28, 2022
Not much different than other older dispensers
This product does not seem to be much different that what I have used in past years. The tape itself is the best part of the product. The manipulating of the tape into the correct position for use, and keeping it there, are a little bit of a chore. The cutter seems to perform better than previously used versions. It takes a little bit extra coordination to use the devic...
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Posted May 27, 2022
Much stronger and easy to use
I volunteer to evaluate products for 3M, and the company recently sent me a free sample of Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape. I have used it on several different boxes, one which had a heavy item inside and was shipping via a shipping company. I was very happy with how the tape went onto the package and how heavy the tape felt compared to my normal packaging tape. I...
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NyteSky
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Posted May 27, 2022
Best Packing Tape Ever
This is the best packing tape ever. You never have to worry that it's going to come off. And you don't need to do multiple passes over it to be sure. Just one strip across the the opening and it's done. The cutter makes it convenient too.
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Mommato2Boys
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Posted May 27, 2022
Great tape
I was very happy with the quality of the Scotch Shipping Tape. It was nice and sturdy and did not break as I pulled it across the top of my shipping box. I only needed one piece along the top to keep it closed and secure.
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GrumpB
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Posted May 25, 2022
Top of the list
It comes with a holder that allows easy application and cutting making it a fast and convenient way to seal packages. It allows covering labels and addresses because its crystal clear. Repair of cartons or other containers is also fast and easy.
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Posted May 25, 2022
Keeps your packages sealed and exeeds expectations
I recently had to help my child move across country. We used the heavy duty shipping tape on the heavier boxes. It adhered to the boxes perfectly and was easy to tear off. Those heavy boxes survied the move and arrived still sealed. I wouldn't use any other brand of tape.
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Anne
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Posted May 25, 2022
Many varired uses!
I received this Scotch Brand Heavy Duty Shopping/Packing Tape with a Dispenser free to evaluate, and I can say I was not disappointed with the product! We use lots of packing tape when storing items in boxes in our storage units, and we have used this tape often. The tape is strong, and keeps sticking even when exposed to extreme temperatures. The tape can be written on...
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Posted May 25, 2022
Good Shipping Tape
I've used the Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping tape to seal packages for shipping. I like the seal it provides the boxes. The tape is secure overall. One thing I dislike is the tape rips and splits more than I would like.
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andawn93
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Posted May 25, 2022
Love it
Love this tape! Def planning on buying it again in the future and planning on telling anyone and everyone I know about it because everyone would enjoy it as much I do! Always been a huge Scotch tape fan!
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mkiz
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Posted May 25, 2022
Look no more, this tape does it all!
I was thrilled to have Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape available to seal my return! I needed to return a box filled with multiple heavy items. This tape was amazing for getting a very neat and tight seal when closing. The dispenser made stretching the tape across the box a breeze. The serrated cutting edge was efficient when I needed to clip the end of the ...
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Mom of 3
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Posted May 25, 2022
Good sturdy tape! You get your money’s worth!
This is a great sturdy, heavy duty tape. I love it. I’ve used it for taping up storage boxes, shipping boxes, and my son’s favorite book that was coming apart. It’s really strong tape and will hold up to a lot of tough jobs! And the dispenser is refillable and recyclable, which is a plus! I absolutely love and highly recommend this tape. I received this product for free...
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Jess22
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Posted May 25, 2022
Definitely recommend!
It works great! Held my boxes together well! I definitely recommend this product. I sell a lot of my clothing online, and this helps me feel so much more secure about my packages. I’m not worried about the boxes coming undone with heavier items!
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katie
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Posted May 25, 2022
Perfect for moving boxes or shipping heavy boxes!
This heavy duty version of packing tape is great for those heavier packages you need to ship, or the larger and heavier moving boxes (such as china, kitchenware, etc.) You don't need as many layers of tape with this heavy duty tape.
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BarbH
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Posted May 24, 2022
Sturdy Tape
The Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Tape was a sample sent to me from 3M. I used this product and was very happy with the results. This tape is thick and strong and holds really well.I would reccomend this tape.
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awesome
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Posted May 24, 2022
Great Tape for shipping!
Great Packaging Tape. I always have packages to send out for returns and this is an awesome shipping tape to use to tape up those amazon boxes I need to return. I love the compact size and the ability to keep it tucked away in a drawer to use when needed.
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dp1027
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Posted May 23, 2022
Holds well
I am very impressed with the stickiness of the Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging tape. The dispenser is sturdy and as I would expect. The tape itself is thick and does appear to be heavy duty as in it sticks well and seems to adhere strongly. Easy to roll, easy to cut using the attached cutter. The tape seems to adhere and hold strongly. I have had no issues with this tape an...
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mrsfuzzycor
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Posted May 23, 2022
Definitely heavy duty
I received this product to try and it was definitely needed at this time. We are working on our home and thus we have to pack up many of our things. We have many heavy things we're having to pack in boxes so we needed a tape with some extra hold, enter Scotch heavy duty shipping tape. I don't think I will ever use anything else to hold my boxes together I love it so muc...
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Sticky
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Posted May 23, 2022
Shipping Tape
Tape on shipping box works great
Unlike other tapes it will not let ends of boxes lift up after taping
My wife tried this also to ship packages to our son in Kansas and grandchildren in Oklahoma
The packages arrived still sealed tightly
Unlike other tapes it will not let ends of boxes lift up after taping
My wife tried this also to ship packages to our son in Kansas and grandchildren in Oklahoma
The packages arrived still sealed tightly
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