Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I regularly purchase the Velcro One Wrap Brand from the big box stores in a five pack at $.70 for each tie or $3.50 for the pack. When I saw the same brand on Amazon for $.08 for each tie, I was one happy repair guy. Upon arrival, it's obvious that this is not the same product. The strap itself is much less thick and not as "grippy." As you know, Velcro is a "hook and loop" closure, and the "loop" portion (the side that feels fuzzy) is extremely thin on this product. I had assumed that the "Thin Strap" in the name referred to the width of the tie, but it's the thickness. So they still close, but they're just not as robust. I'll end up keeping these thin straps due to the low price, but I'll still stock the hardware store's heavy-duty version for well... heavy duty jobs. The photos below show the delivered Amazon product, the Hardware store product and photos of the two varieties of straps. I'm sorry it's hard to see in the photos - it's very obvious when you handle them. Pros: • Excellent Price! (4 rolls w/ 25 8" ties on each roll) • Velcro brand w/ simple system to attach to cords • Easy to tear off pre-cut rolls • Ability to double the length of tie by leaving multiple ties "untorn" • Waterproof for outdoor work Cons: • Thinner and Lighter than the Velcro you normally see • Easier to tear/break