Customer Reviews for Staples® Heavy Duty Packing Tape with Dispenser, 1.88" x 38.2 yds., Clear (52194)
302 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Mar 26, 2026
Sticky situation
I didn’t expect packing tape to improve my life, but this tape with the red applicator absolutely delivered.
Before this, using tape meant fighting with a roll that stuck to itself, my hands, and somehow my shirt. Finding the edge felt like a scavenger hunt designed by a sadist. Not anymore.
The red applicator is the real MVP. It glides smoothly, lays the tape down cl...
Before this, using tape meant fighting with a roll that stuck to itself, my hands, and somehow my shirt. Finding the edge felt like a scavenger hunt designed by a sadist. Not anymore.
The red applicator is the real MVP. It glides smoothly, lays the tape down cl...
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Feb 14, 2026
You get what you pay for!
Very thin tape, difficult to handle. Dispenser is very flimsy and doesn’t fit spool of tape. Will not buy again even though it’s cheaper than Scotch tape.
Brian
Verified Buyer
Posted Mar 26, 2026
Sticky situation
I didn’t expect packing tape to improve my life, but this tape with the red applicator absolutely delivered.
Before this, using tape meant fighting with a roll that stuck to itself, my hands, and somehow my shirt. Finding the edge felt like a scavenger hunt designed by a sadist. Not anymore.
The red applicator is the real MVP. It glides smoothly, lays the tape down cl...
Before this, using tape meant fighting with a roll that stuck to itself, my hands, and somehow my shirt. Finding the edge felt like a scavenger hunt designed by a sadist. Not anymore.
The red applicator is the real MVP. It glides smoothly, lays the tape down cl...
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FrankB
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Posted Mar 21, 2026
Great Tape
Great Shipping Tape
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Sally L
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Posted Mar 9, 2026
Heavy Duty Packing Tape falls a little light
I expected that Staples Heavy Duty Packing tape would be comparatively similar to 3M or Scotch but it was much lighter weight for similar cost. I made it work but doubled it for safety.
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Posted Mar 5, 2026
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Purchase went smoothly
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D Rosenthal
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Posted Feb 14, 2026
You get what you pay for!
Very thin tape, difficult to handle. Dispenser is very flimsy and doesn’t fit spool of tape. Will not buy again even though it’s cheaper than Scotch tape.
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Mel
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Posted Feb 1, 2026
Easy to use
Easy to use
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J.K.
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Posted Jan 27, 2026
Great price, great product
no need to get the brand name--Staples Brand is just as good
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Jill O
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Posted Jan 23, 2026
Great Service Always
Staples employees very helpful. Looked up the ink brand I needed from my former purchases
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Kate
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Posted Jan 21, 2026
Staples Shipping Tape
Great tape
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Verified Buyer
Posted Dec 27, 2025
Good value
Good value for decent tape
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Manny A.
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Posted Dec 19, 2025
price
great value
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CL
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Posted Dec 8, 2025
Good Tape
Works well. It has a good cutting surface. I used ir for wrapping gifts.
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K.M.
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Posted Oct 21, 2025
GREAT
Great as always!
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PATRICIA C.
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Posted Sep 16, 2025
Good
Good basic tape at a good price.
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SHARON C.
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Posted Sep 11, 2025
Best heavy duty tape!
Perfect for wrapping a heavy mirror to return.
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Verified Buyer
Posted Aug 15, 2025
Package Tape
Very strong and durable. Holds my boxes together for shipping plus price was right!
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R. Mark
Verified Buyer
Posted Aug 14, 2025
Packing tape
The receptacle that holds the tape works very well. The tape itself Is super sticky so it adheres surfaces very well particularly cardboard boxes. The tape advances properly without tearing into pieces.
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ELIZABETH A.
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Posted Aug 4, 2025
Great packing tape
Easy tear strong and does the job!
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VICKIE S.
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Posted Jul 30, 2025
Staples Heavyweight Non-Glare Sheet Protector 8.5
This packaging tape seemed affordable but is very thin and tears easily. I will not be purchasing this item again.
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D.D.
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Posted Jul 24, 2025
The guy behind the counter is so helpful!! His “younger” manager was quite full of himself. He repeated exactly what the older employee said as if the man was invisible. Really disrespectful.
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