I usually buy 3M products but tried this tape out based on reviews. The only difference I find is the tape is thinner and not as adhesive as 3M but 3M is top of the line and far more expensive. I use the tape a lot throughout the day daily and it is satisfying enough I will buy it again.
What is there to say about tape!?! This was a routine purchase of a good quality well priced household staple. I don't know about other homes but we seem to go through a LOT of tape and Staples brand is comparable in every aspect to other more expensive & brand name tapes.
We use this for taping mail closed and other things around the office. It always sticks and doesn't crack or yellow with age. We have no trouble writing on it with pen or pencil. It is repositionable on most surfaces but stays put unless you peel it up intentionally. Just a great product for a store brand - at 2/3 the price of the name brand!