Source for Registered Mail packaging tape?

astrorat · January 31, 2009 4:46AM

Does anybody know where one can purchase the brown or white paper packaging tape used to seal USPS Registered Mail packages? The stuff at Office Max/Depo has a waxy surface that will not allow the ink from the cancellation seals to stick to it.

Lane

Goldbully · January 31, 2009 4:49AM

I get mine at Office Depot..... Duck Brand by Henkel!!!

TorinoCobra71 · January 31, 2009 4:50AM

I get mine at Staples.........

TC

commoncents05 · January 31, 2009 4:50AM

I just sit at the Post Office and use theirs.

-Paul

Barndog · January 31, 2009 4:53AM

I bought mine via ebay.

astrorat · January 31, 2009 4:53AM

<< I just sit at the Post Office and use theirs.

-Paul >>

That would be nice, but our Post Office is not that customer friendly!

Lane

astrorat · January 31, 2009 4:54AM

<< I get mine at Office Depot..... Duck Brand by Henkel!!! >>

I'll have to see if our local Office Depot can order this. Last time I checked they did not carry it in the store. Thanks!

Lane

Edited for the correct store!

Coll3ctor · January 31, 2009 4:55AM

<< I get mine at Staples.........

TC >>

+1

garsmith · January 31, 2009 4:55AM

<< I get mine at Office Depot..... Duck Brand by Henkel!!! >>

WinPitcher · January 31, 2009 4:56AM

I use scotch paper mailing tape that I buy for 3.00 a roll at the local drug store.

It has to be paper tape so the PO can stamp it.

Steve

messydesk · January 31, 2009 5:05AM

Big roll of it from Staples.

keepdachange · January 31, 2009 5:18AM

Staples as well

derryb · January 31, 2009 5:22AM

Staples. If they don't have any on the shelf they've got in store on-line ordering avaiable.

BAJJERFAN · January 31, 2009 5:23AM

<< I use scotch paper mailing tape that I buy for 3.00 a roll at the local drug store.

It has to be paper tape so the PO can stamp it.

Steve >>

Actually its so the ink doesn't smear. As an aside, flat rate priority boxes don't need to be completely covered, only the seams do.

coinman420 · January 31, 2009 5:29AM

got mine at staples also.

Raufus · January 31, 2009 5:31AM

<< I get mine at Staples.........

TC >>

Me too. Staples online. Item #: 468231. 2.8 inches x 125 yards. Works great.

OnlyBuffalos · January 31, 2009 5:47AM

If you use a lot of tape or have folks you want to share packaging tape with, Uline sells brown Kraft sealing tape. 40 to 60 lb tape, 3" x 450' sells for $57 for ten rolls. Best deal I have found if you can use that quantity.

Uline is a great source for all shipping supplies if one needs materials in quantity.

tahoe98 · January 31, 2009 5:53AM

.............uline is pretty good. i purchase their boxes also.

boucharda · January 31, 2009 5:57AM

Staples.....Big roll that lasts forever (almost) You have to moisten it with a sponge (unless you have a cooperative puppy)

BillJones · January 31, 2009 5:57AM

Try Staples, but you may have to order it instead of getting it directly from a retail store.

coindeuce · January 31, 2009 6:00AM

<< 

<< I get mine at Office Depot..... Duck Brand by Henkel!!! >>

I'll have to see if our local Home Depot can order this. Last time I checked they did not carry it in the store. Thanks!

Lane >>

I don't think HOME DEPOT will know what you're asking for. But I'll bet OFFICE DEPOT will.
You could also order it in bulk from uline.com

Or you could order it online from staples.com, or buy it by the roll at one of their retail stores.

mgoodm3 · January 31, 2009 6:21AM

My Staples carries it.

BAJJERFAN · January 31, 2009 6:24AM

FRUM WERK; FOR FREEEEE. I'd venture to guess that we are the biggest user of the stuff in Iowa. I'd bet we use more in a week than all of the post offices and sales stores in the state have in combination

Bochiman · January 31, 2009 6:33AM

<< 

<< I get mine at Office Depot..... Duck Brand by Henkel!!! >>

I'll have to see if our local Home Depot can order this. Last time I checked they did not carry it in the store. Thanks!

Lane >>

Not Home Depot....Office Depot. Just order online if you need. They usually do free shipping on orders of $50 or more, so if there is anything else you can order, that you need, to pad the bill, you may not have to pay shipping

I've gotten from Staples and OD before....used with the PO with no problems.
My PO will let me use their tape there but I like doing it at home so I can just drop it off at the PO in a lot less time (and package it the way I want and like with no hassles on the time or supplies).

Bcsican · January 31, 2009 6:37AM

Some times getting hit by lightening is easier.....

dizzyfoxx · January 31, 2009 7:19AM

<< Staples as well >>

I could be wrong, but I don't think they allow staples on the package, it must be paper tape.

rbf · January 31, 2009 7:39AM

There's a couple of different varieties to chose from at the Staples store:

Staples® Standard Grade Paper Packaging Tape, 2.8" x 125 yards

Duck® Kraft Paper Tape, 2.75" x 500'

Not sure which one is better though... Also you can search eBay for "Staples coupon" and get a coupon for $25 off any online purchase of $75 or more. That's what I plan on doing next time I need to load up on supplies

LindeDad · January 31, 2009 7:39AM

<< Actually its so the ink doesn't smear. As an aside, flat rate priority boxes don't need to be completely covered, only the seams do. >>

A intersting side note if you cover the whole box it will be sent with 1st class postage a couple of dollars saved.
And Registered mail does not go any faster if it is in a Priorty box anyway.

BAJJERFAN · January 31, 2009 7:53AM

<< 

<< Actually its so the ink doesn't smear. As an aside, flat rate priority boxes don't need to be completely covered, only the seams do. >>

A intersting side note if you cover the whole box it will be sent with 1st class postage a couple of dollars saved.
And Registered mail does not go any faster if it is in a Priorty box anyway.

>>

You use flat rate at those times when the weight is such that its cheaper than paying the priority rate; a green monster box of 500 silver eagles for instance; not sure what priority registered is for that, but flat rate priority registered is a whole lot less. If you cover the flat rate logo then you won't get the flat rate rate, thats why I said you only need cover the seams. We all know/shud know that priority registered doesn't get there any faster. There is a reason why Heritage uses the flat rate box when they got a ton a catalogs to get out.

astrorat · January 31, 2009 8:00AM

<< I don't think HOME DEPOT will know what you're asking for. But I'll bet OFFICE DEPOT will.
You could also order it in bulk from uline.com

Or you could order it online from staples.com, or buy it by the roll at one of their retail stores. >>

LOL!

Yeah, I meant Office Depot!

Lane

LindeDad · January 31, 2009 8:17AM

<< You use flat rate at those times when the weight is such that its cheaper than paying the priority rate; a green monster box of 500 silver eagles for instance; not sure what priority registered is for that, but flat rate priority registered is a whole lot less. If you cover the flat rate logo then you won't get the flat rate rate, thats why I said you only need cover the seams. We all know/shud know that priority registered doesn't get there any faster. There is a reason why Heritage uses the flat rate box when they got a ton a catalogs to get out. >>

Sorry my experience was for a 4 ounce package last Friday, your right about the heavier weights.

Cameonut · January 31, 2009 8:47AM

Staples for me as well - I also get the little bottle with the sponge on top to wet the tape (you can also use a regular sponge if you want).

I tried the self adhesive waxy brown tape - it was a disaster. I actually felt bad for the postal clerk who stamped all the seams - she had more ink on her than what ended up on the package. Threw all that self adhesive tape in the trash.

mrpotatoheadd · January 31, 2009 9:12AM

<< A intersting side note if you cover the whole [Priority Mail] box it will be sent with 1st class postage a couple of dollars saved. >>

Just be aware if you try this and the post office figures out somewhere along the way that you used a PM box, the package will either be delivered postage due or returned to you for insufficient postage. It's probably not much of a risk, but still...

blu62vette · February 6, 2009 9:29AM

What do most of you use to activate/moisten the glue?

drwstr123 · February 6, 2009 9:32AM

<< What do most of you use to activate/moisten the glue? >>

I use a wet paper towel.

golfer72 · February 6, 2009 9:42AM

34 posts about tape?

rbf · February 6, 2009 10:15AM

<< 

<< What do most of you use to activate/moisten the glue? >>

I use a wet paper towel. >>

Me too, preferably with warm water. At my old warehouse job we used to have those automatic dispensers for the brown tape. Those machines were GREAT, but I think they cost around $300 bucks though

JeremyDie1 · February 6, 2009 10:30AM

<< What do most of you use to activate/moisten the glue? >>

A foam sponge that I also use to wash my car works great.

originalisbest · February 6, 2009 10:33AM

Also use a foam sponge, wet the tape on a scrap surface of cardboard -- the glue tends to go a bit over the edges. Also got my roll at Staples, tho the guy didn't know what I was talking about when inquiring as to whether they had any -- but, found it myself.

notwilight · February 6, 2009 10:38AM

<< FRUM WERK; FOR FREEEEE. I'd venture to guess that we are the biggest user of the stuff in Iowa. I'd bet we use more in a week than all of the post offices and sales stores in the state have in combination >>

There goes your forum ethics rating....but I have free tape from work too. They bought a case of 3m paper tape--pregummed and easy to use--and it was the wrong stuff for the work application so I got to take it away. The ink smears a little bit and occasionally the post office complains but they always take it. I've gotten to know all the postal clerks at the 3 post offices I ship at.

But I will eventually run out and I'll probably switch to the water-wetted stuff which is a bit of a pain. Anybody know where you can get a deal on a self wetting dispenser?

--Jerry

coinman420 · February 6, 2009 10:48AM

<< 

<< What do most of you use to activate/moisten the glue? >>

A foam sponge that I also use to wash my car works great. >>

yep, i use a sponge. those paper towel guys sure are rookies

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rld14 · February 6, 2009 10:57AM

There's this store near my house.. can't remember the name of it.. Office Station, Office Terminal.. Office Junction, Office Stop.. something like that

Seriously, has anyone checked ULine? They are often the cheapest, but you need to buy it by the case.

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