Lots of negative reviews re packaging last year and before. Has Amazon improved on that with FFP (frustration free packaging) for 2014? Thanks.
189443
Dan, My Optima Battery came in a custom made heavy duty cardboard box! There was padding all around plus the top and extra heavy bottom tray. It was such a nice heavy duty box, that I kept it. The Optima Battery will get more bouncing around in my boat going through white caps than it ever could packaged in that box it came in. It was also a fresh made Optima Battery that I received. Not an old dusty one from off a display shelf. Amazon sells plenty of these Optima Batteries to keep the stock rotation fresh. If there were any problems, Amazon will pay for the return shipping and ship you a replacement. Dan, My Optima Battery came in a custom made heavy duty cardboard box! There was padding all around plus the top and extra heavy bottom tray. It was such a nice heavy duty box, that I kept it. The Optima Battery will get more bouncing around in my boat going through white caps than it ever could packaged in that box it came in. It was also a fresh made Optima Battery that I received. Not an old dusty one from off a display shelf. Amazon sells plenty of these Optima Batteries to keep the stock rotation fresh. If there were any problems, Amazon will pay for the return shipping and ship you a... » Read More Dan, My Optima Battery came in a custom made heavy duty cardboard box! There was padding all around plus the top and extra heavy bottom tray. It was such a nice heavy duty box, that I kept it. The Optima Battery will get more bouncing around in my boat going through white caps than it ever could packaged in that box it came in. It was also a fresh made Optima Battery that I received. Not an old dusty one from off a display shelf. Amazon sells plenty of these Optima Batteries to keep the stock rotation fresh. If there were any problems, Amazon will pay for the return shipping and ship you a replacement. « Show Less
189444
I was worried about the same thing. My two batteries came packed individually in very strong, thick, corrugated boxes. I was very pleased. This was in the Spring of 2014.
189445
I don't understand what frustration free packaging means? I ordered two Optima Batteries from Amazon and I had to "jokeling open them up with a crow bar. The packaging was the best and most secure that I have ever seen. Isn't that the purpose? to get a quality item shipped without damage and not have FFD (frustration free damage) Great Product and Great Packaging. VERY HAPPY! PS: You buying the battery or the box it comes in?
189446
The packaging was fine -- it wasn't notably bad or great but this thing weighs like 40 pounds so I am not sure what they could really do to make the packaging stand out. Either way these batteries are amazing. I bought one and was so impressed I bought another a few months later. They last a really long time even under heavy load (believe it or not with a 1500W inverter I can run a 6HP wet-dry vacuum for 15 minutes!) I highly recommend this battery.
189447
yes. the packaging on the one I received was very sturdy. battery arrived in 2-3 days in perfect condition. one thing I liked about this purchase was that the mfgr date was recent whereas the ones available at Sam's Club turned out to be almost a year old. also was $40-$45 cheaper than lowest price available locally. I had originally bought one at Sam's but decided to return it after it occurred to me to check if it was available at Amazon so much cheaper.
189448
Can't answer for others, but for me, the FFP was excellent. Battery was securely package with lots of think cardboard, took off the top cardboard simply lifted out the battery.
189449
Guess I'm not too famiar with ffp. I don't recall exactly how it arrived but was boxed sufficiently and was delivered rift side up. I didn't have any issues.
189450
I thought that it was very well packaged. It came in a sturdy box with no issues.
189451
grate packaging job they could of throne it of the back of the truck and I think it would of still been in tack
619755
Frustrated free is an open box item sent in bubble wrap standard is much better
1249770
Here is the information on "Frustration-Free Packaging": http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200285450. It looks like they use less materials to ship the order. I chose the standard shipping, but the item looks like what the image appears for the carafe when you click the frustration-free option. The standard packaging was the option for Amazon Prime, and it arrived in a brown box with the air pillow and was in excellent condition. Hope this helps!
1863997
I believe FFP stands for "Frustration Free Packaging." When I received the battery, there wasn't any fancy box. It was ready for installation from the get-go. Notice when you Google the FFP part, only amazon shows up as the retailer.
685820
Not really sure, but frustration free worked fine for us. I think if it is a gift be careful because you can tell - it is not an amazon box.
891933
Usually it is cheaper, but the price might have gone up temporarily because they were running low on stock. They are actually the same package, but the one sold by Amazon is "frustration free" because they are able to inspect the packaging to determine if it meets their standard for easy opening. Even though it is the same package, they can't vouch for what is being sold by 3rd parties.
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I didn't have any problem with mine but maybe they rushed a bunch of defective ones out for Christmas.Amazon has a really handy return policy, though, if you have a printer. Keep the Amazon box the thing came in and if there's a problem with it you can print out a "postage due" sheet, tape it to the box and ship it right back at no cost. I did this once when I accidentally ordered 2 of something I only wanted 1 of and thought that was a nice way to handle returns.
87326
The standard packaging is the same thing you would find in the store. Frustration free packaging is where you can open everything up without needing a grenade, large hunting knife or nuclear explosive device. For some items, it is certainly worth it especially for things bound in blister packs which are either sealed with heat or crimped on the outside. For this item, I have not seen the normal packaging but the frustration free was super easy.
854264
I had no problem with packaging, but I live within 20 miles of the Amazon distrubution center in Middletown, De. I love the desk - found it to be well constructed & a good value.
624897
I assume Frustration Free means it is the actual box of the item, it is not placed in a larger box, that's how mine was delivered.
29493
I was very upset that Amazon in fact did not get their dates straight (I called customer service when I got the update). I have ordered mine 10/3 with their promise to deliver by 10/19. Well, I was promised early december delivery date but got my shipment today. Thanks, Amazon. I also ordered one from apple.com, got it in 2 days with free shipping also (I did have to pay tax). One difference though, apple sent my merchandise in a very safe and sturdy packaging. well cushioned and supported. Amazon shipment came in a box with very minimal cushion. Items rattled when I picked it up from my mailbox. My consolation is that it came prior to Christmas. I was very upset that Amazon in fact did not get their dates straight (I called customer service when I got the update). I have ordered mine 10/3 with their promise to deliver by 10/19. Well, I was promised early december delivery date but got my shipment today. Thanks, Amazon. I also ordered one from apple.com, got it in 2 days with free shipping also (I did have to pay tax). One difference though, apple sent my merchandise in a very safe and sturdy packaging. well cushioned and supported. Amazon shipment came in a box with very minimal cushion. Items rattled when I picked it up from my... » Read More I was very upset that Amazon in fact did not get their dates straight (I called customer service when I got the update). I have ordered mine 10/3 with their promise to deliver by 10/19. Well, I was promised early december delivery date but got my shipment today. Thanks, Amazon. I also ordered one from apple.com, got it in 2 days with free shipping also (I did have to pay tax). One difference though, apple sent my merchandise in a very safe and sturdy packaging. well cushioned and supported. Amazon shipment came in a box with very minimal cushion. Items rattled when I picked it up from my mailbox. My consolation is that it came prior to Christmas. « Show Less
1622459
I'd return it! If it came fr Amazon they need to know & if it came fr one of their vendors they need to know! What a waste. Go up your acct online & look up your past orders & click to return it! I've had mostly good but a couple bad packaging experiences. They often send follow up emails to rate just the packaging on irders. They care about that stuff. Do it!
864725
There is no difference in addition to the packing.the Frustration-Free Packaging is more firmer than the other.
1057134
No idea! I've never tried the "frustration free" - it may refer to a good package that it doesn't break?! :)...
100143
Frustration free means it comes in a smaller box and you have to put all the pieces together. It's pretty easy with this toy. They snap together quite easily. Standard packaging is the traditional kind in the store where the toy is all assembled and you have to have scissors to cut all the ties on the packaging to get the toy out. There is a lot of throw-away with this type of packaging. Hope this helps.
441082
Standard packaging is a pain to get open; usually plastic sealed around the edges, pieces difficult to get out of pkg. Frustration free packaging is easy open.
1667267
I'm not aware, but I will check. However, I do not like the frustration free packing for childrens toys. It takes away from the majic of the child umwraping the gift and seeing a cardboard box. The gift hs to be taken out of containor and if given outside of the home it is more of a hassle to get it back into box. I actually thought about returning it and buying one in maunfacturer packaging. What did you do about the batteries. Is amazon supplying them?