Customer reviews from Staples
Staples - Extra Wide Packing Tape with Dispenser, 2.83" x 54.6 yds., Clear, 2/Pack - Gray/Silver
Average customer rating
3.1
(42 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 42 reviews
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Star
15
Customer Reviews for Staples - Extra Wide Packing Tape with Dispenser, 2.83" x 54.6 yds., Clear, 2/Pack - Gray/Silver
Customer Rating
1
Red not blue
on March 20, 2013
Posted by: Paula K.
The one I purchased was not the one on the website. Mine was red. The pictured dispenser above is obviously blue. No one could figure out how to load it. The tape that came with it would cut about half way then just tear the rest of the way off. (flimsy) I cut myself twice trying to figure it out. I took it back two days later. Not your number one product.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
1
Shoddy tool not worth having
on April 18, 2012
Posted by: Paula K.
Nothing to commend this Staples dispenser. The frame is off-centre blade protector was broken 1 screw missing handle is too short for a larger 72mm dispenser so it is off-balance. I have another Italian-made one: simple but good quality wasn't too expensive either has worked for years. Staples would do well to follow an example of good design. Keep other brands in stock if you are going to push your own junk. Think like Apple not like a lemon!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
1
Terrible tape dispenser
on February 28, 2012
Posted by: Paula K.
Terrible! Does not work!!
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
Width makes the difference
on August 15, 2011
Posted by: Paula K.
Picked it up at our local Staples - although it took one day longer than originally stated.
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Customer Rating
2
Not user friendly economical but heavy
on May 10, 2011
Posted by: Paula K.
i found it very difficult to use and end up using more tape than i really need. and really who wants to waste this expensive costly tape the tape actually sticks to the metal latch. (the worse issue!) you have to baby it roll tape back to not waste extra tape. the tension knob constantly loosens it's also very heavy for a woman to handle maybe i need alot more practice lol. perhaps more practical for commerical larger businesses but not for daily shipping labels
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
It works fine
on May 10, 2011
Posted by: Paula K.
It doesn't come with instructions which is bad but it makes you think which is good...or do some research read the reviews. Slide the tape under the black roller piece sticky part down and that's it. Easy to use with one hand.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use! Time Saver!
on April 4, 2011
Posted by: Paula K.
Sell many [@] items this item saves time and money. Other store models can not compare.
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Customer Rating
5
Don't overthink!
on November 2, 2010
Posted by: Paula K.
At first I couldn't figure this out either but then I realized it was too simple... You don't load the tape through anything as it appears. Simply put the tape on sticky side down. It runs under the roller. I have no problems using just one hand to do this. You just have to twist your hand a bit when you are ready to cut it. (rather than trying to go straight down in which you use extra tape as someone else mentioned) Although I had some of the earlier mentioned issues at first once I figured it out it's so easy. Hope that helps. I think the clear plastic piece just acts as a guard. Could do without it but I'm sure it's requried for safety.
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