to my cynical mind, if you used it to wrap parcels
the cheap stuff would be better than expensive stuff
because expensive stuff would do what it's supposed to do
- peel away easily
but cheapy stuff wouldn't, because it would adhere better to surfaces
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Parcel tape is used for .........
Bob
perhaps its because masking tape is cheaper?
checked
no its not
parcel tape it is then
Regards
ah but, OP is apparently female. The concept of "the right tool for the job" is lost. OP probably thinks masking tape is also a good substitute for insulation tape.
What I want to know is why my masking tape comes off the reel for a foot or so, then tears diagonally. Then I have to pick away at the end and try to guide it back to the full width. A few feet later and it tears diagonally again.
I purchase the tape from all the best suppliers, Poundland, Aldi etc and buy it on impulse when I see it so that it's "in" for later. It then sits in the shed, boot of the car or wherever until the magic moment arrives.
Is it the storage or the quality of the product that's the problem?
Bit of both IME... I find that more expensive brands do tend to perform better - and also that the stuff can be a real pig if it's been left sitting in storage for any length of time.
cheers
Jules
definitely a bloke, just checked
thing is, got some free decorating vouchers
don't need any decorating
but do need to send some parcles
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able to get some duct tape. That is very strong, cloth reinforced and sticky. Would be good for parcels.
Bob
age
I'd go with cheap masking then, afaik its the adhesive that differs. Duct tape is excellent for parcels, but very overpriced
NT
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