Disappointing product quality: the tape doesn't stick properly
926479
I was very disappointed by this product as it doesn't stick properly and after a day all my boxes have the tape coming off them! I need to ship my boxes this week and now I am having to spend money on a better set of tapes that hopefully will arrive on time! I would want my money back for this, but how can I return a product that's already used??
4121722
I am not a huge fan of this phrase, and therefore never thought I would say it.  But here it goes - "You get what you pay for."

My kids like to do a lot of crafts, so I wanted to buy a couple packs of tape.  But I didn't want to go with the pricier Scotch brand, as the kids run through it quick.  I also didn't want to go really cheap, as I wanted something that worked well enough.  Since Staples is a known brand, and it was priced mid-range, I decided to go with it.

It does the "basic" job, but I am still very disappointed.  I almost feel like it probably performs the same (or maybe even less) than the other lower priced generic brands out there.  I am actually tempted to purchase the cheaper generic brand online, just to see how Staples fares against it.

In my experience with the batch that I have received so far:
- The tape is not invisible, as advertised.  It is kind of smokey.
- It is super thin.  So if you are not "extremely" careful when peeling it off for the first time, it will slice into half as you try to roll it open.  And there on, it is very frustrating and time consuming to salvage that and get it to roll off in one piece again.
- Once you are past that stage, and get it on a tape dispenser, then it works fine.  But if you do not plan on using a tape dispenser, I would advice you to stay away from this tape.  Peeling it every single time is an absolute ordeal.

To sum it up - The tape is of very poor quality.  I gave it two starts because it works when you overcome the peeling ordeal.  But it doesn't deserve any more than two stars as it is frustrating, time consuming, and practically useless if trying to use it without a tape dispenser.  Not to mention, that it is not invisible.
4111176
After 5 uses, the tape got fouled up. Numerous attempts to correct failed - I gave up in frustration and pitched it in the trash. The manufacturer should really reconsider redesigning this product so that it actually works.
886917
I ordered this with coyote tan tape with black lettering.

The first tape I received had many defects. The first and most shocking is that the tape material itself was not straight. It was thinner at one end than the other, and the top/bottom lines were wavy. The text was jagged (almost looks like the embroidery is pixelated), the kerning was inconsistent, some of the letters were taller than the others. There was also a lot of extra embroidery backing material (white papery stuff) sticking out of the letters.

I contacted the seller about this obvious quality escape. They promptly made and sent out another nametape.

For the new one, the text is almost at the very top, not vertically centered. The text is still jagged. The kerning is still poor. And the top/bottom of the tape is still wavy instead of being straight.
3890550
The box it self is the correct size and all the flaps are cut correctly, but the problem I have with the boxes is that tape will not stick well.  I have used clear packing tape, duct tape, and colored packing tape.  All seem to stick fine at first, then about 30 minutes later all the boxes that were taped up had popped open!  This is a major problem.  The solution is to use enough tape to go all around the box so the tape is sticking to it self and not to the box material.  I am all for using recycled material, but this requires using at least twice as much tape or the box will open unexpectedly.  I am glad I discovered this problem before shipping or all the boxes would have opened during shipping!  That would have been disastrous!  Be warned.
3723788
Sh*tty. The double sided tape that is on the rubber doesn't stay attached to the rubber. How can they sell this, knowing that the double sided tape doesn't stick to their own product? (It comes pre-installed, so it isn't "operator error".) Very disappointing.
4502700
This is a great idea - but the quality control of this product needs serious tweaking. The first small tear I fixed worked well. But I have a bigger tear in our screen and needed a longer piece. When I gently tried to pull the paper off the piece I had cut - about 8 inches - the adhesive stuck to the paper. Either I was sent an old roll or the product has issues staying usable. See picture to see what I mean .
2508773
Tape wouldn't advance when I installed it. Was no longer eligible for return because it was past two months.  Its a shame, had I bought it locally, I'd have been able to get an exchange.
27252
Tape does NOT stick to normal cardboard boxes. This is very disappointing where this is the primary function of a product like this, the product label even depicts an image which looks to be boxes.... I am not usually one to write a review, good or bad, but this was such a huge disappointment. The tape was on the box for about 15 minutes before I took the attached photo. I worked as a shipping supervisor for six years and never came across a tape this bad.
4163628
When I put on the first cartridge, it didn't work right, so thinking it was my fault I put on the second.  The second cartridge did the same thing.  When I inspected the tape I noticed it is not sticking to the backing like it should.  In the past when I printed something it was very difficult to seperate the backing from the tape, but both of these had air bubbles all throughout the tape, so that when you try to print on the label maker, the tape would jam.  Worthless!  I went to the store and bought some that work.
441716
The delivery of this product was efficient and swift, but the product itself was quite terrible.
The tape holding together the front piece is clearly visible, and there are cracks all along the edge that surrounds the screen.  If that wasn't bad enough, the black screen is peeling off.  I am very dissatisfied with this product.
3140304
I'm a HUGE fan of the Tim Holtz products - in principle, that is, because I adore vintage ephemera and anything that remotely resembles or replicates it.

However, the tissue tape produced by this brand has SERIOUS quality control issues. I've bought several packs of different styles and there's seriously no rhyme or reason to what you're going to get: I've variously had rolls that were perfectly fine, some that (as mentioned by other reviewers) weren't especially tacky/sticky, and - most offending of all - at least 2 or 3 rolls total that were a complete loss because they were so OVERLY tacky/sticky that the tape could not be unrolled properly, actually stuck together, and created a gooey mess.

This particular set was really bad - the one I bought (though admittedly not from this particular retailer - but please realize that the retailer has nothing to do with the product you're getting since they're not the ones producing it) - the alphabet tape was AWFUL. It was so gooey/sticky that it was only due to my obstinacy and irritation at having paid money for this product that I was able to get any use out of it at all - and at least half of it ended up in the trash. I basically had to scrape the tape painstakingly, quarter inch at a time, getting my hands sticky in the process, and half the time the tape either started ripping or sticking to parts I'd already unrolled...seriously, NOT worth the effort.

For the price that these are sold for both here and in craft stores, I would highly recommend buying these only IF/when you can get your hands on a coupon or buy them on sale/clearance to pay no more than $5 per package because you won't know until you open it whether you've got a good set or a dud.

It's a real shame because the designs are beautiful.
3832330
The quantity of glitter washi tape is good, but the adhesive is poor!  It will not adhere to simple little tea lights for my son's wedding.  I will have to use a glue gun to keep the tape from coming off! Very disappointing.
4519223
I really wanted to love this tape and I think it's decent but it failed for my intended purpose. I was lead to this product in my search for a tape that held up in hot temperatures for the dash cam wire in my car. I have tried many kinds of adhesives to get the wire to stay put and everything seems to fail. When I got this tape, at first I thought it was the answer to my problems because I parked at work on many hot days and it stayed perfectly! However, one day part of the wire came off and now its a constant issue where every time I get in the car the whole wire is off and I keep having to redo it. So far this tape lasts longer than any other adhesive I have tried, but it still couldn't be it for me. It is a good tape that would work well for many things, but it doesn't hold up well in the heat as claimed. And although it says you can, I wouldn't suggest using it outside or anywhere hot because it has been a constant upkeep and aggravation needing to replace the tape all the time.
183215
Very disappointed- most of the sticky tape doesn't even come off on paper and just stays on the roll and rolls up back in to the disposal area rendering this product worthless.
3430581
Let me start by saying I didn't get this tape from Amazon. I don't recall where I got it. But it is the same brand.  I got a 10 pack of the Commercial Electric Vinyl Electric Tape.  I felt I needed to leave a review on this brand since it sucks.  It is not consistent.  Out of the 10 pack I got, most of the rolls pretty much don't stick to anything.  Not even to itself.  Not to paper, plastic, wires, not to anything.  Just comes off as if there was no adhesive at all.  Very disappointing.  I have ended up throwing most the rolls away.  Kind of defeats the purpose of being called "tape".  Actually the paper that was on one side of the roll tuck to the roll better than the tape in the role itself.

Anyway, I wouldn't recommend this brand of tape.  There is better quality electrical tape available just about everywhere.
3818725
Recently purchase the naked wrap and overall I am dissatisfied with the product for a number of reasons. Firstly, the product doesn't stick properly to the phone, especially the edges. Secondly, the instructions they provide are not clear - they include a lubricant to apply the product but don't make any mention of it in their installation videos. Thirdly, their customer service is not helpful and rude. They refused to provide me with a replacement unless I paid for shipping, which I refused to since the error was with their instructions. Be careful of their site as they only publish positive reviews on their product pages. Overall, while I was really hoping this product would work as advertised, it falls flat in every area.