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.
JSWFL
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Posted May 3, 2022
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape
Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape with Dispenser is perfect for securing boxes. The dispenser makes it easy to apply, The tape itself has a strong adhesive that stays adhered keeping boxes secure through transit. For packaging for storage or a move it is the perfect choice. I volunteer to evaluate products for 3M, and the company recently sent me a free sample o...
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CherylK
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Posted May 3, 2022
EASY TO USE, AND IT WORKS GREAT!!
I received this product free from 3M and LOVE it! I mail a lot of packages daily, and this shipping packaging tape with the dispenser is a dream..... it is so easy to use, and the tape does a fantastic job of holding my boxes together!!!!
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Carla J
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Posted May 2, 2022
Best Packaging Tape for Moving
I've moved around and packed so much throughout my life, I've always used Scotch packaging tape. I insist you have the dispenser as it makes the taping of boxes easier and more efficient. I've never had a problem with the tape tearing. As in the name it is heavy duty and strong. If you go with an off-brand the tape will keep breaking and you never get a clean tear leadi...
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KaClo7
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Posted May 2, 2022
Works as expected
I mostly use the Heavy Duty Packing Tape to repackage purchases for return shipping. For that purpose it works great. It seals securely and I trust the seal will hold through all the handling of shippers. As long as the tape stays fed through the dispenser, all is good. If the end slips out and the tape sticks back to itself, it is difficult to peel up again in one piec...
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Randy
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Posted May 2, 2022
The Best Packing Tape I've Used
A free roll of Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape was sent to me for evaluation. It's the best packaging tape that I have ever used. The dispenser is easy to use and keeps the tape flat and straight while using it to seal boxes. I strongly recommend to tape and dispenser. They are both easy to use.
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maramire
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Posted May 2, 2022
Great product
Scotch® Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape with Dispenser is the product I received to test. I love it. It handles with ease. I love that the plastic tab is easy enough to hold on to and the tape comes out easily. I used it on a few boxes of things that I needed to pack up and put in storage. The tape sticks very well and did not unravel. I would recommend this product ...
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Posted May 1, 2022
Frustrating Roll!
Great tape but hard to start roll and the dispenser is pretty much worthless. I would purchase the tape again but the only redeeming quality of the dispenser is the blade to cut tape. It’s hard to use and constantly had to try to find end of roll for another piece of tape.
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Posted May 1, 2022
Easy to handle and does the job!
3M gave me a free sample of this product to evaluate. Scotch heavy Duty Packaging Tape seals seams with just one strip of tape- even on bulky surfaces. The tape is easy to dispense and apply. The dispenser cuts cleanly - a bonus! The other quality I like about this tape is that it is clear so it can easily be used over labels without fear of covering important shipping ...
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Posted May 1, 2022
Tape that holds it together nicely!
The Scotch shipping tape was so easy to dispense. I was also able to cut off the length of tape I needed without it getting twisted/tangled which can be so frustrating. I was packing up boxes for my daughter in college and I felt confident these packages would make it to her without splitting open. Sturdy tape means this mama feels the package is safe!
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Savinsister
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Posted Apr 30, 2022
Easy to use and strong !
Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape with Dispenser is a great product. I needed to send a large package across the country to my brother and I used this Heavy Duty tape and it worked great ! I had no concerns that there would be any problems with shipping. I know the tape would hold and I did not need to worry that the seams or corners could come open. The built in dis...
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Beth
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Posted Apr 30, 2022
Not just for packing!
This is more than a packing tape! Although 3M gave me a free roll of Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape to evaluate this is the only brand I have bought or trusted for years.
First, for the purpose intended this tape puts on a great seal on the box or what ever you are sealing the first time. No using extra tape to go over what you already taped, it just stays down. ...
First, for the purpose intended this tape puts on a great seal on the box or what ever you are sealing the first time. No using extra tape to go over what you already taped, it just stays down. ...
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Canadan
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Posted Apr 30, 2022
Tough, sticky tape
Having worked in the moving industry during college, I have a LOT of experience with packing tape and have taped tens of thousands of boxes. This tape is tough...it's thick and strong, and will stretch without breaking easily. It's also very sticky...not likely to come unglued. And last but not least, the roll is 50 meters long, so you won't be looking for a new roll...
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FirstGradeTeacher
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Posted Apr 30, 2022
Excellent
Scotch heavy duty packaging tape has excellent holding power I was able to tape back a box for a package and it was fast, efficient and very durable. The product is easy to use and the quality is phenomenal. I would recommend this heavy duty packaging tape to anyone.
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Tlfoy
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Posted Apr 29, 2022
Really strong tape
I was sent a roll of Scotch Heavy Duty Packing tape to try out. The timing was excellent as I had several things to return. I really like that the tape doesn’t split or tear as you roll it off the dispenser. The adhesive is really strong even on boxes with a slick finish. I also put together some boxes to use as storage. The tape is really strong and secured the bottom ...
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Kiki99
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Posted Apr 29, 2022
Super Strong Trustworthy Tape
I received the product (Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape with Dispenser) free from 3M and liked it a lot when I tried it. The boxes I sealed with this tape stayed closed with one strip of tape. I am not worried about them going through cross-country mail and becoming unsealed.
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fyrfox7733
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Posted Apr 29, 2022
Great product
I received this product in exchange for a review. I received the packing tape with the dispenser and i must say this tape is very strong . The dispenser makes it convenient to cut and keeps the tape from getting twisted. Also, it makes it very easy to find the end of the roll.
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michellelittle60
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Posted Apr 28, 2022
Scotch Shipping Packaging Tape
Guarantee to stay sealed - Scotch heavy duty package tape. Made with industrial strength adhesive, super long holding power, made in USA, & included refillable dispenser that cuts cleanly with recycled content. I received this product free from 3M and it is now my go to packing tape. It’s the strongest I have used thus far and that makes me feel like my package will get...
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Posted Apr 28, 2022
Great for shipping!
The tape is so easy to use - the dispenser is practical and makes it easy to secure a package. The tape is clear so you don’t have to be concerned about accidentally covering shipping information. It’s a win-win.
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Jackie
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Posted Apr 28, 2022
Can't ship without this!
I use this on every package I send. It is sturdy, sticks well to all types of surfaces (cardboard, paper, plastic, etc) , and keeps packages securely closed. Literally cannot ship without this stuff!
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momza
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Posted Apr 28, 2022
Always dependable
I received the product the other day and have already used it to reinforce the boxes I use for storage...I like the format and don't have to find a knife or pair of scissors to cut the product. I like that it is clear so I can use it to protect the address from running on packages I send out.
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