@danieh_6 wrote:
I don't see a valid reason to use eBay tape other than promoting eBay.

Its a lot cheaper, less than $1 (inc shipping) per roll for standard clear stuff.

IMO it encourages package theft whether this is a courier or safe dropped parcel at your door

There are only 2 sellers @ $1 per roll. One is pick up only in Melbourne, the other is currently out of stock (doesn't show until you click on the listing) and they actually do charge buyers postage according to the feedback comments. A fold up camping table they were selling with 'free postage' resulted in a lot of negs. All said they were told they would have to pay postage or they'd cancel the transaction! Every buyer received the same reply

"Sorry Australia Post charges $192 to ship to your remote/rural location :("

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Others said they had to pay postage to collect it at the PO, different products. If it seems too good to be true, it usually is