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Scotch Thermal Laminator Combo Pack Includes 20 Letter Size Laminating Pouches Holds Sheets up to 8 9 x 11 TL902VP
Last Updated: July 18, 2021 (Refresh Now)
6.5
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998
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Body
45sheets, plastic, laminating, laminated, tray
+49%
-51%
" ... After laminating about 9 or 10 pages it jammed. ... "
" ... Broke after 2 months ... "
" ... It’s supposed to be brand new but the exterior has a lot of scratches. ... "
" ... Put sheet into feed slot and had to find the correct spot to get it to enter the machine. ... Then it kept jamming at the exit ruining my projects. ... "
" ... The sheets get stuck inside, and I mean the whole sheet. ... "
" ... The instructions say to put it in the input tray and it pulls is. ... And then the size adjuster slide fell apart. ... "
" ... Same things, but worse- the back tray area also had deep scratches where it wasn't aligned and had been pulled in and out multiple times already. ... It was messed up and misaligned, I couldn't even pull it out without having to tug really hard and it scratching the side even more. ... "
" ... The tray seems to be broken because it just flaps open and doesn’t hold open. ... This is extremely disappointing that I payed full price for a used, broken product. ... "
Usage
35kids, use, teacher, gift, classroom
+91%
-9%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... I love that this is a plug-in-and-go set-up. ... Directions are straightforward. ... "
" ... Perfect for home use. ... "
" ... Great to have around the house. ... good for primary residence or rental property. ... "
" ... Small, lightweight, clear directions on how to use. ... "
" ... It's easy to use, perfect for projects for your kids! ... "
" ... It’s so easy to use. ... "
" ... I bought this to make albums for my kids pictures and awards. ... "
Reliability
28laminator, stopped working, 10 years, lasted, years
+25%
-75%
" ... I use a laminator often for work but this one stopped working a couple months after I bought it. ... Then finally it stopped working. ... "
" ... This is the second one I bought ( first one I had to return & get replaced ) & this second one is still defective. ... "
" ... obviously not over worked, it just stopped getting hot. ... Pretty useless now. ... "
" ... Our old laminator was going on almost 10 years and finally died (we don't use it that much). ... I'm definitely not going into this thinking it will also last around 10 years. ... "
" ... I’ve only had it for a couple of months and it DOES NOT work anymore! ... "
" ... Managed about 150 pages across 4 weeks then began to leave pouches unsealed. ... "
" ... I bought this last August, but waited to open it because we moved. ... I opened it, plugged it in, and nothing. ... "
" ... I just opened it today and it was used and seems to be broken. ... This is extremely disappointing that I payed full price for a used, broken product. ... "
Body / Fit
23laminator, laminating, plastic, laminated, laminate
+30%
-70%
" ... ALL of my papers bent in the same place. ... "
" ... I’m now in a process decorating my classroom and I finally opened up my laminator to use it it’s not working, screws are missing and I’m very upset because I have no plan b. ... "
" ... My laminator came with some plastic hanging off in various places, one being in the slot where the pocket comes out. ... "
" ... After laminating about 9 or 10 pages it jammed. ... "
" ... And then the size adjuster slide fell apart. ... "
" ... I received it and the laminator crinkled my paper and a month later I try it again and same thing happens 🤦🏻♀️ A complete waste!!!!! ... "
" ... Put sheet into feed slot and had to find the correct spot to get it to enter the machine. ... Then it kept jamming at the exit ruining my projects. ... "
" ... It finally got to the point where it wouldn’t even accept the sheets to laminate. ... "
Price
18waste of money, money, worth the money, waste your money, waste
+50%
-50%
" ... Waste of money. ... "
" ... Not a good value for the money. ... "
" ... Now that it’s July and I’m just opening it for the first time, I can’t even get my money back. ... "
" ... Don’t waste your money. ... "
" ... Waste of time and money. ... "
" ... Waste of money. ... "
" ... Waste of money! ... "
" ... Don’t even waste your money. ... "
Marketplace
18amazon, return window, returned, bought, used
+17%
-83%
" ... I just opened it today and it was used and seems to be broken. ... This is extremely disappointing that I payed full price for a used, broken product. ... "
" ... I do not have return option. ... I don't remember the exact price, but I noticed it after I bought it off of Amazon. ... "
" ... So I sent it back and had another one sent to me. ... I returned both. ... "
" ... This is the second one I bought ( first one I had to return & get replaced ) & this second one is still defective. ... && I had to pay to ship both of them back. ... "
" ... I missed the return window because I bought this in summer to use in my classroom. ... "
" ... So it doesn’t work and unfortunately I was off this summer and missed the return window! ... "
" ... I HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER WITH NO RESPONSE. ... "
" ... requesting a return. ... "
Usage / Ease
17use, store, price, laminator, easy
+100%
" ... These are easy to use & store when not in use. ... "
" ... Easy to use, inexpensive and does a great job! ... "
" ... It’s so easy to use. ... "
" ... I love that this laminator is very easy to use and that it was a great price! ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... easy to use! ... "
" ... This laminator is so easy to use. ... "
Body / Build Quality
16laminator, used, scratches, opened, one
+31%
-69%
" ... This is extremely disappointing that I payed full price for a used, broken product. ... "
" ... Broke after 2 months ... "
" ... Broke on the first use. ... "
" ... Broke after about 4 uses ... "
" ... My laminator came with some plastic hanging off in various places, one being in the slot where the pocket comes out. ... These tiny plastic “hangnails” regularly derail my lamination and crumple it all up. ... Now I have to watch every piece coming out and make sure I flick my thumbnail in there so it passes over the plastic piece. ... "
" ... Everything that i send through the laminator gets crinkled and bent and looks like hell. ... "
" ... It’s supposed to be brand new but the exterior has a lot of scratches. ... "
" ... I noticed that it looked like it was missing the screws holding the top on. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
13return window, returned, summer, missed, bought
-100%
" ... Of course this happens 3 days after my return window closes. ... "
" ... It’s too late to get a refund or to return it now. ... "
" ... I missed the return window because I bought this in summer to use in my classroom. ... "
" ... Unfortunately it was past the return date so I couldn't return it. ... "
" ... I tried to open the unit but couldn't so I needed one and ordered another. ... "
" ... This is going back. ... "
" ... So I sent it back and had another one sent to me. ... I returned both. ... "
" ... I had to return this item as soon as I purchase it because it did not work. ... "
Heating
13hot, time, heats up quickly, worked, wait
+31%
-69%
" ... I USED THIS ITEM 4 TIMES AND WHEN I TURNED IT ON THE 5TH TIME IT WOULDNT HEAT UP. ... "
" ... So I’m stuck with a laminator that doesn’t get hot. ... "
" ... Doesn’t heat up at all. ... "
" ... obviously not over worked, it just stopped getting hot. ... "
" ... It also gets insanely hot really fast. ... "
" ... Product turns on but does not heat up. ... "
" ... It will run the sheets through, but with no heat- at all. ... "
" ... DID NOT WORK, does not heat up. ... "
Usage / For Kids
10classroom, teachers, teacher, school, projects
+80%
-20%
" ... It's easy to use, perfect for projects for your kids! ... "
" ... As a volunteer, I prepare material for some kindergarten classes. ... "
" ... Perfect for school projects, etc. ... "
" ... This is great for laminating items for my classroom. ... "
" ... As a teacher this helps me preserve the things my students use daily. ... I would recommend it to anyone who teachers or has kids. ... "
" ... Great for school teachers! ... "
" ... Great for a classroom ... "
" ... I bought this to make albums for my kids pictures and awards. ... "
Body / Storage
9tray, sheet, laminated, opened, one
+44%
-56%
" ... Same things, but worse- the back tray area also had deep scratches where it wasn't aligned and had been pulled in and out multiple times already. ... "
" ... The instructions say to put it in the input tray and it pulls is. ... "
" ... The sheets get stuck inside, and I mean the whole sheet. ... "
" ... The tray seems to be broken because it just flaps open and doesn’t hold open. ... "
" ... On the 4th time a small index size pocket didn't come out and then the machine wouldn't work any more. ... "
Body / Size
6compact, use, stores, small, portable
+100%
" ... It’s so easy to use and the cord stores in the back of the laminator while the handle makes it easy to carry. ... "
" ... Nice compact size so it doesn't take up too much room when stored. ... "
" ... Small, lightweight, clear directions on how to use. ... "
" ... Very portable too! ... "
Usage / Capacity
5perfect for home, perfect, offices, office, house
+80%
-20%
" ... Perfect for home use. ... "
" ... Great to have around the house. ... good for primary residence or rental property. ... "
" ... Use in a well ventilated area ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
4laminator, see, price, picture, cheaper
+50%
-50%
" ... I HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE MANUFACTURER WITH NO RESPONSE. ... "
" ... I don't remember the exact price, but I noticed it after I bought it off of Amazon. ... "
Features
4one, lights, use, turned, ready
+75%
-25%
" ... We choose this one based on the features and the price. ... "
" ... Very light use. ... "
" ... (little light turns green) LAMINATE THE WORLD! ... "
Cut
4shapes, scissors, peeling, laminator, lamination
+25%
-75%
" ... There was black hair inside and marks around the laminator. ... "
" ... I laminated a sheet that had circles I needed to cut out. ... I was worried that once I made the cuts, the lamination wouldn't hold and open, but it was fine. ... "
Usage / As Gift
3teacher, bought, loves
+100%
" ... Was bought for a gift for a teacher. ... "
" ... I bought this as a gift for someone who is a Head Start teacher and she loves it. ... "
" ... my bf made me a gift card for mothers day with a bunch of pictures of me and my daughter. ... "
Performance
3gets, really, hot, fast, done
+67%
-33%
" ... It laminates quickly and gets the job done. ... "
" ... It does a great job. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
3opened, one, broken, bought, second
-100%
" ... This is the second one I bought ( first one I had to return & get replaced ) & this second one is still defective. ... "
" ... I just opened it today and it was used and seems to be broken. ... This is extremely disappointing that I payed full price for a used, broken product. ... "
Cleaning
3scratches, new, laminator, dirty, laminating
+33%
-67%
" ... It’s supposed to be brand new but the exterior has a lot of scratches. ... "
" ... The most annoying machine ever and I’m pretty sure it was not brand new and used as there were food stains. ... "
Body / Design
3roller, print, laminated
+100%
" ... I love this updated design. ... "
" ... Great for small projects and photos. ... "
" ... With COVID-19 turning me into a homeschooler, I needed something for print outs and crafts. ... "
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