Review on Scotch Shipping Packaging Dispenser 142 6 by Loren Schmidt

It's hard to rate a roll of tape 5 stars. I've never met a perfect roll of tape. There are always problems. Some issues have been pointed out by other consumers, mostly with disappointment, which is understandable. I tested them myself. There are workarounds for some of these issues, which is why I'm posting this review. Yes, sometimes the tape falls back on the roll and is very difficult to remove. However, if you look at the bottom of the dispenser you will see two hooks sticking out. When you push the end of the reel onto these hooks (better called platforms), it stays there until the next time you use it. If you remove the tape after use, the alternative is to fold the end of the tape under itself to create a tab that won't stick to the roll. Another common complaint has to do with the length of the strap. Yes, they are small buns. It may be easier to compare lengths in yards than inches. There are 36 inches in a yard, so an 800 inch roll is about 22 yards long. Large reels are typically 56 meters long so it can be a bit easier to determine the length of a reel with an invisible eye as the small reels look exactly like the large ones in the pictures.