Customer reviews from Staples
Staples - Lightweight Moving & Storage Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., 36/Box - Clear
Average customer rating
3.9
(894 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 894 reviews
5 Stars
422
4 Stars
231
3 Stars
95
2 Stars
40
1 Star
106
Customer Reviews for Staples - Lightweight Moving & Storage Packing Tape, 1.88" x 54.6 yds., 36/Box - Clear
Customer Rating
1
Get what you pay for (maybe)
on January 29, 2008
Posted by: Paula K.
quality might be a better value
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
1
Not recommended
on January 27, 2008
Posted by: Paula K.
Do not get this tape it is awful to use. Wasted at least half the tape. I returned it to the store.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
1
Very difficult tape to use unwieldy
on December 18, 2007
Posted by: Paula K.
The product is very unwieldy sticking to itself sticking to the dispenser very hard to control. You would be better off buying a thicker tape which is easier to control and which does not keep folding up and sticking to itself. And one which has a feature allowing you to find and start the beginning of the tape more easily
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Customer Rating
3
Fine for shipping but not for storage
on December 18, 2007
Posted by: Paula K.
I have used this tape to package boxes and envelopes for shipping for over 2 years now. It is the cheapest tape I can find. I recommend only using it in a tape gun/dispenser because if you just use the roll it's REALLY difficult to find the end of the the tape because of how thin it is and it is VERY clear. On the bright side the transparency is GREAT because for scan-able shipping labels you can tape right over the UPC/barcode (which will protect it from rain etc.) This tape is surprisingly STRONG for as thin as it is. I've never had any trouble with a seam not holding because of lack of strength. It will hold a truck (so long as you cross-tape/reinforce your seams). I don't recommend using this tape for sealing storage containers or anything that will be exposed to any type of moisture or great changes in temperature. I've noticed that the adhesion quality is GREATLY reduced over longer periods of time (i.e. more than 1-2 weeks) or when exposed to even slight amounts of humidity or extreme heat (i.e. 90 degrees or more). So if you are mailing stuff to/from Florida or someplace hot and humid this tape maybe isn't the greatest for you. And even then so long as you make sure and press it down REALLY FIRMLY it still usually holds up OKAY. When in doubt double tape it. The stuff is CHEAP ENOUGH you can afford to use twice as much of it just in case. Basically if you're looking for the cheapest shipping tape around this stuff will do the job. It holds up pretty well long enough for your package to get to your customer safely and that's what counts right? Most of all make sure you PRESS DOWN each and EVERY length of tape WELL because if you don't IT WILL NOT ADHERE PROPERLY. Also it's a good idea to DOUBLE TAPE load-bearing seams on boxes -- especially if you're shipping heavy or fragile items. If you have a high volume of items to ship out this tape might not be the best for you because it can be time consuming to press down each strip of tape and make sure it adheres properly. On the other hand the money you save by buying this tape might make the extra aggravation worth it. Since I am a VERY small business I can afford to take the time to do things right. So long as you double tape some seams and check your boxes this tape will serve you just fine. If you're more interested in how FAST you can seal up a box then maybe a different tape will suit you better. I hope this helps!
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Customer Rating
1
I wouldn't buy this product.
on December 5, 2007
Posted by: Paula K.
This tape doesn't adhere to boxes very well. An hour after using this tape it was coming off the box. I removed it and made sure the box was free of any debree. I than retaped the box and an hour later the same thing happened.
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Customer Rating
5
Great for all your shipping needs
on November 29, 2007
Posted by: Paula K.
Staples Standard Grade Packing tape serves well for all our packing and shipping needs
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
3
works good not long so run out very fast
on October 23, 2007
Posted by: Paula K.
works good not long so run out very fast
Written by a customer while visiting Staples
Customer Rating
4
tape works great for the price
on October 13, 2007
Posted by: Paula K.
We use A LOT of this tape for sealing cardboard boxes for shipping. Never a problem.
Written by a customer while visiting Staples