Scotch Heavy Duty Shipping Packaging Tape, 1.88 Inches x 54.6 Yards, 8 Rolls (3850-8), 436YD (400 m)

I had bought a different brand of tape before this Scotch tape and was quite disappointed in it. This SCOTCH tape is WONDERFUL and I will purchase it again from now on! I wont waste my money on the cheaper brands. Thank you, SCOTCH for making such a fabulous product!

Good stuff

This tape is probably the best possible. Very strong and durable. I have bought at least thrice. The sticking is fantastic on paper boxes as well as Styrofoam. The tape does not break, like some others do when you apply a lateral tearing force, like you may apply when tearing cloth. Which makes it slightly difficult to cut, but worth the extra efforts in terms of safety.

You cant beat this tape, and a great price when you buy the big pack. This tape is the most Heavy duty tape I have found to date. Easy to use, and doesnt peel away in bits like cheaper tape.

Maybe it’s just me, but is this tape not as sticky as a few years ago? I find I have to push it into the cardboard boxes to make sure it adheres. I’m also adding more tape in other areas to compensate. If I knew of a better brand for shipping, I’d change. This is my best option at the moment.

Clear Heavy Duty 3M tape that consistently gets the job done. Sometimes, it can be a pain to recover a straight edge of the tape without loosing a few inches of frayed waste while the tape splits.

This tape, Scotch 3850, is the best tape on the market for any normal consumer applications. This is the top of the line for Scotch (aside from some heavy industrial tapes that you dont need and probably wont find on Amazon anyway.) We have been using this tape daily for years, on anything from small boxes (1 book size) to really big boxes (30 x 24 x 20) and this stuff works great regardless of the application. Yes, its more expensive, but it is by far worth the investment if you ship regularly, or even as a one time purchase if you are moving or something. It sticks well to any type of cardboard, plastic or poly bags, etc. Your cost can be mitigated a bit by watching for price fluctuations and buying more at once. For this listing, Scotch 3850-8, the price is usually quite reasonable, but can creep up sometimes to a level where its not worth it. Anyway, something to keep in mind if youre shopping around--the part number for this tape is 3850. The -8 at the end only means its an 8 pack. So, Scotch 3850-6 or 3850-3 are exactly the same tape, just a different quantity of rolls in the pack. I dont usually write reviews, but here is why Im writing this one... I feel the need to respond to the reviews that say this tape does not stick well. It does. UNLESS it is OLD. So-- if you order this tape in any quantity and it doesnt stick well, it is past its shelf life and should be returned to the seller. You can usually tell if its too old just by looking at a roll from the side. If it has a tan/ brownish look to it AT ALL the tape is old. Also, when looking through a roll from the outside, this tape should be completely (almost freakishly) crystal clear all the way through the roll to the cardboard at the center. Bottom line: If this tape is still within a decent shelf life, it cant be beat. Its well worth the money. If the tape is old, the glue has degraded and the entire order should be returned. (And whoever sold it to you in the first place should have known better.) If you receive the tape in good condition, but it is then subjected to fluctuating heat/cold/humidity, etc. the shelf life will drop considerably, so dont throw your extra rolls up in the attic. :) Though Im not certain, the shelf life for this tape in its best condition seems to be somewhere between 1 and 2 years, probably closer to a year.

Great product, I use this everyday for packaging my packages

When it comes to packing/shipping tape, my company has tried every brand available. This is the real thing, and although it doesn’t cost much more, it offers much more strength and adhesion than others we’ve tried. I’m all for trying other brands, but with Scotch or 3M tapes, they are the ones to compare any others against.

We literally use this tape for everything from mailing packages to using like lamination for small papers at school! Excellent value & quality!