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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Most helpful positive review
Posted Jan 29, 2026
Sticky situation.
Strong, durable.
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Most helpful critical review
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.
Michelle 66
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Posted Jul 10, 2021
Doesn't stick
This tape doesn't stick to anything. I bought 3 rolls and can't use it. I was really expecting more from this brand.
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So sorry to hear you had trouble with the product! Thank you for taking the time to rate & review this Scotch Packaging Tape Product. 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 25161560.
Scotch Brand, July 13, 2021
Frequent Mover
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Posted Jun 26, 2021
Frustrating!!
1. We sealed the bottom of the boxes and then packed. The boxes remained in the AC but when we went to move the boxes they had to be re-taped. Had to use twice as much tape. Was it designed so that consumers had to buy more?
2. The tape kept getting stuck to the roll instead of staying up in the prongs. You then had to spend 5 minutes trying to get a clean thread onc...
2. The tape kept getting stuck to the roll instead of staying up in the prongs. You then had to spend 5 minutes trying to get a clean thread onc...
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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 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT and reference Case 24825559. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
Scotch Brand, June 28, 2021
JEAN HODGINS
Verified Buyer
Posted Jun 9, 2021
Tried and Tested - Holds tight!
This is my go-to packing tape for those times when I’m shipping a parcel or packing an item I want to keep secure. I can rest assured the tape won’t break or loose it’s stickiness no matter the weather or storing conditions.
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R.K.
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Posted Jun 3, 2021
Excellent tape
Transparent tape is heavy duty. It's thick and flexible enough for sealing packages and has good adhesive. Cutters worked well.
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Russ
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Posted Jun 2, 2021
No way to start it
There doesn't seem to be a way to get the tape off the spool. I finally had to cut it with a knife in order to get a leader that would pull it off the roll.
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Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear of the trouble. We do not expect the product to be as described. Please connect with our team at 1-800-328-6276 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT and reference Case 24081453. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
Scotch Brand, June 2, 2021
ELESIA J.
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Posted May 25, 2021
Heavy Duty Tape
Perfect for our office move to tape moving boxes. Very durable great adhesive and the cutter worked extremely well. Definitely would recommend.
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TRISH Y.
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Posted May 10, 2021
Scotch Heavy Duty Packing Tape
Works great. Very sticky the way you want it to be. the cutter/dispenser works well. Not the first time I've purchased this item. Always satisfied.
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R.W.
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Posted May 5, 2021
Fabulous company
Great service Will definitely order again
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BRows
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Posted Mar 28, 2021
SCOTCH BRAND PACKING TAPE SAVES THE DAY AT FED EX!
I use this tape at work ALL THE TIME & ITS GREAT. I am a pkg. Handler at one of the largest shipping companies in the world & if it wasn't for this tape, our delivery drivers would have terrible days because of companies who do not use this kind of tape and in the process off shipping their boxes start to break open , resulting in the contents getting lost of damaged i...
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Brgs2012
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Posted Mar 25, 2021
User friendly dispenser
I frequently ship packages both at home and in the office. This combo of packing tape and a dispenser make it easy to ship our packages. The tape itself is extremely strong and I don’t have to worry about it breaking in transit.
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mattrod
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Posted Mar 25, 2021
Perfect for Shipping
I am so happy I FINALLY purchased Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Tape. After buying other brands of shipping tape that did not hold I was desperate to find one that would work for my needs. Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Tape to the rescue!!
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Allieo319
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Posted Mar 25, 2021
I'm very strong and transparent
I use this tape for packing and many other things around the house.
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Kristina
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Posted Mar 24, 2021
Perfect
I love this it's perfect and doesn't break into it sticks
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LadyLou
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Posted Mar 22, 2021
Best on the market
I have used several different kinds of packing tape over the years, but now I find myself reaching for the Scotch brand when I need to purchase. It sticks the best and does not curl up as others do.
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MellyLou22
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Posted Mar 22, 2021
Great product
The packing tape is strong. I prefer it over anything else.
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Pennie
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Posted Mar 21, 2021
I bought this yesterday to mail packages out ,and I love it ,I love it because it heavy duty tape!
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Dogcatcher
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Posted Mar 15, 2021
Does not fight you during the packing.
Quick, clean and stays lined up for constant use with several boxes.
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Doctor L
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Posted Mar 14, 2021
OUTSTANDING USEFULLNESS AND QUAALITY
I HAVE BOUGHT THIS TAPE FOR SEVERAL DECADES AND USE IT OFTEN!
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Hiney
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Posted Mar 8, 2021
We use this to put boxes together and it holds very good
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Kissish
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Posted Mar 4, 2021
Worse than regular tape
I’ve always thought that this brand was really good, but this packaging tape is worse than regular tape. It doesn’t stick to anything except on its own sticky side. It does however stick to regular printer paper. Just not cardboard or anything else. Don’t waste your money to buy this tape if you need to tape down your boxes.
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Scotch Brand, March 4, 2021