Customer Reviews for Scotch Transparent Clear Tape Refill, 0.5" x 12.5 yds., 1" Core, Clear (144)
151 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Dec 9, 2021
Quality product, great hold
While giving a speech at a friends birthday, the heel to my shoe broke off. This tape not only worked to put the heel back together, but lasted all night including dancing on the wall. This is a must buy 10/10
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jan 23, 2025
Double sided tape splits
I use this double sided tape to mount photos and have multiple dispensers since I use it a lot. However, recently, while using this tape, the very beginning of the roll, the tape splits and I end up unable to restart the roll. I tried several different times trying to free up an end to start using these rolls again. Very disappointing.
KS DDSD MOM
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Posted Nov 12, 2025
I Do Not Recommend. Dispenser Is Useless
I purchased the 3/4 in. transparent Scotch Tape on disposable dispensers in a 4 pack. Only good quality: it sticks. I have wasted SO much tape because the cut edge does NOT cut the tape. Instead my hand slips, I pull out 3 times as much as I need, it gets stuck to itself, and I have to throw the whole length away and start over. I have to use scissors to cut it. Pretty...
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Hello, 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 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
November 14, 2025
Clarisa
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Posted Jan 23, 2025
Double sided tape splits
I use this double sided tape to mount photos and have multiple dispensers since I use it a lot. However, recently, while using this tape, the very beginning of the roll, the tape splits and I end up unable to restart the roll. I tried several different times trying to free up an end to start using these rolls again. Very disappointing.
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Hello, 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 1-800-494-3552 Mo-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
January 27, 2025
Simple Stupid
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Posted Feb 18, 2024
Worthless
Unable to use, can’t separate the backer, useless product
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Thank you for leaving your review. We are sorry to hear this and would not have expected the product to be as described. If you need any further assistance, please connect with us directly at 1-800-494-3552 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
February 21, 2024
stated1
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Posted Jun 9, 2023
Double sided tape wont peel protective layer
Can't separate the non-stick layer. I've waste 1/2 a roll trying to peel off the protective layer
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Thank you for leaving your review. We are sorry to hear this and would not have expected the product to be as described. If you need any further assistance, please connect with us directly at 1-800-494-3552 Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm CT.
3M, June 10, 2023
LVIphotos
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Posted Sep 15, 2022
Non-starter
I bought this tape yesterday to mount some photographs. After half an hour, I had to give up. It was impossible to remove the protective lining.
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on our Scotch® Double Sided Tape Dispensered Rolls. We're sorry for the frustrating experience you've had with our dispenser. We've taken your feedback into consideration and have passed it on to our marketing team. We do have the following instructions to help you with the roll. To initially start the roll of our Scotch® Double Sided Tape, there is a protective wrap that is about 8 inches long. Just pull the tape out about 8 inches and use the cut blade on the dispenser to cut the tape. Throw that 8 inches of tape in the garbage. Now you can begin using the double sided tape. As the protective wrap is clear, you will probably not be able to see where the double sided tape begins and where the wrap ends, so you will just have to touch the top of the tape to make sure you have both sides of the adhesive exposed. This protective wrap is not included in the listed dimensions of the tape, the tape length starts from the point where the protective wrap ends. If this still doesn't work, please reach out to our team at 1-800-328-6276 and provide case 35503599. Our team is available Monday through Friday 8:00 - 4:30 CT. We hope this helps!
Scotch Brand, September 16, 2022
kemlt
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Posted Jan 25, 2022
double sided tape, no backing
tape will not roll because it's sticking to the backing. I can pull some tape out but cannot place it properly on the item because the tape is sticking to the dispenser. Impossible to use the cutter, have to use scissors. I would have bought a tape runner but the store was sold out, I wonder why? Very disappointed in this product.
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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 and we would like to gather more details. Please connect with our team at 1-800-328-6276 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT and provide case 30205343. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
Scotch Brand, January 29, 2022
MissChicagoFunGi
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Posted Dec 9, 2021
Quality product, great hold
While giving a speech at a friends birthday, the heel to my shoe broke off. This tape not only worked to put the heel back together, but lasted all night including dancing on the wall. This is a must buy 10/10
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Franck L
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Posted Jul 15, 2021
Worst tape ever
Usually 3M are the best but this tape cutter is the worst. You can’t cut the tape with those plastic small cutter. Not sure if it’s a default in the line of production or a misconception. Stay away.
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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 Brand 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 25285942.
Scotch Brand, July 17, 2021
ARMIDA T.
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Posted Jul 8, 2021
It wasn't I thought it would be
I am dissatisfied with the product.
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Ladydi
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Posted Dec 12, 2019
Best Tape
I use use only this tape for wrapping presents anytime of the year. I prefer the clear over the others.
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Rosie56
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Posted Nov 17, 2019
my favorite tape
I had been used the Scotch tape (red) since I was little kid in the 1960s. I still remember the Scotch tape dispensered metal holder. I had been bought the cheaper transparent tape from 5c and 10c stores and it were turned yellow then I switched the Scotch brand names (transparent tape) in the 1970s. When I worked in the office use green Scotch Tape (Magic Tape) for sea...
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AnnetteandGeorge
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Posted Jan 16, 2019
backwards
I bought a two pack of Scotch Transparent tape. One of my rolls is put in backwards! I mean the tape is not going to work this way, If I try to turn it around, it breaks....What do I do???
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Hello, and thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are sorry to hear of the difficulty you've experienced, and we ask that you connect with our product support team at 1-800-328-6276 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm CT so we can gather details and assist. Thanks again, and we look forward to your call.
Scotch Brand, January 17, 2019
Bill33
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Posted Nov 10, 2018
REALLY upset, but I may be at fault.
I purchased this product about six months ago. I also purchased my home and completely upgraded all appliances. This is a high-dollar home.
I adorned my stainless steel fridge with articles, cartoons, and family pictures. My problem occurred when I attempted to relocate/redistribute the menagerie and discovered that the double-sided tape not only ruined some of my ...
I adorned my stainless steel fridge with articles, cartoons, and family pictures. My problem occurred when I attempted to relocate/redistribute the menagerie and discovered that the double-sided tape not only ruined some of my ...
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Scotch Brand, November 12, 2018
JMDB
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Posted Dec 29, 2017
Tape Breaks While Dispensing It!
When the tape comes of the roll as it should...I love the product. But, when the tape breaks or comes off unevenly and I must spend time trying to find the edge so I can pull the tape back to the metal cutting rim I am frustrated. I am a crafter and this always happens during a project. It also appears that the tape is not always one continuous roll and once again I'...
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Scotch Brand, January 2, 2018
Wrap_dad
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Posted Dec 29, 2017
Great tape, poor Use instructions.
I too fought the perfectly clear tape not realizing that I had to discard the clear leader portion. The leader tape is there to keep dirt and grime from attaching to the tape while its on the store shelf. New instructions along with lightly cross-hatched leader will go a long way toward fixing this product. The 2-sided tape itself is excellent!
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Scotch Brand, January 2, 2018
Wendra
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Posted Nov 2, 2017
Package instructions are woefully lacking
Thank goodness I found these reviews. The language on the outermost end of this Double Sided Removable Tape is unclear and misleading at best. Nowhere on this package does it say to discard this Protective Wrap. Just a few more words would have saved all of us a whole bunch of frustration. Hope I like this product.
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Cynt
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Posted Oct 23, 2017
Frustration
Add me to the legion of customers who have wasted so much time trying to figure out how this tape works! If I had not read the reviews of other frustrated customers, I was prepared to mail the two sided tape back to 3M. You tell us how to refill the dispenser but not how to get it started. You can do better 3M!
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Scotch Brand, October 23, 2017
MamaT
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Posted May 5, 2017
Changes in thickness
The batch of tape my office purchased is different than all previous rolls of tape. The current tape I am using is very thin compared to the last batch. Did you make changes? Do you make a "different" tape when purchased in a bulk package? Just wondering, I don't like the new thin, unmanageable tape.
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Joanne
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Posted Jun 30, 2016
what happened?
I can not get this tape to tear off easily. It is a struggle to get it to tear. I tried another roll and it is still the same. Then I tried the third one and it works. How can you have 2 rolls not work?
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Thanks for sharing your review of our Scotch® Transparent Tape Dispensered Roll. We apologize for the frustration. It sounds like there may have been an issue with those rolls. We'd be happy to offer replacements for you for the trouble. If you're interested, please email a full name and mailing address to [email protected]. Thank you!
Social Engagement , July 5, 2016
Frustrated Bob
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Posted Jun 16, 2016
A waste of my money
I have read so many reviews on the same complaint I have but I do not see any solutions from 3M. This tape is next to impossible to use since the back of the tape will not peel off. I have used other similar product and had no problem peeling the back off to make it double sided. 3M, you should rename this tape double cross and take it off the market.
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. This tape does not have a removable liner but instead a protective non-sticky side for the first few rotations of the roll. Once you pull that out and cut it the tape comes off the roll double-side with nothing to remove. Hope that helps and sorry for the frustration.
Scotch Brand, October 20, 2016