I sell on eBay and ship stuff to family all over the U.S. and go through packaging tape like crazy. Local stores charge $4-$10 for rolls of 20 to 60 yds with cheaper packs being ultra thin and cheap. This package is 55 yds for only $8 (at the time of review) which is a really good price compared to what you get at local stores plus it is very thick and grippy. Plus this has a usable cutting edge (so many rolls have a really flimsy one that bends instead of cutting the tape.)