Frustration-Free Packaging vs. Standard Packaging - which one is better (stronger)?
846604
I think I did FF but I ordered 2 at separate times and both came in really good packaging.
846605
Frustration-Free Packaging is much better. Many layers of cardboard around the battery. Battery arrived in perfect condition. Will order another one
846606
At fifty pounds per battery, I was sure to select the "frustration free" and I am glad I did as the few negative reviews cited shipping damage. My purchase arrived quickly anyhow, though that might have been luck.
1214802
Since I ordered "standard" packaging, I can't comment on the "frustration free", but I had absolutely no frustration with the standard packaging. I used a knife, but even without a knife I'm sure I wouldn't have had any difficulty. There were no foam peanuts or anything else that might require great recycling lengths.
798333
Frustration Free packing means the 20 pack are in a plain carboard carton box. The Standard packaging doesn't have a sealed cardboard top and instead has a heavy duty like plastic packing shrink wrapping so you can see the actual contents from the top.
1179791
Hi Cara, Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging (FFP) is an initiative designed to alleviate "wrap rage" by featuring products in recyclable boxes that are easy to open and contain fewer excess materials.NetRush
892302
Good question...the packaging did not take a lot of work to open...I've gotten other items that take a lock smith to open at times....or that damn tape that does not rip easy...or a poop load of "popcorn" in the boxes....
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.
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.
308489
buy bulk or universal packaging. It's cheap for the same product as retail, just without the expensive and pretty packaging.
1663547
Retail is a genuine product meant for the retail market. Frustration free package is without the original packaging and meant for the dealer/rep/display/overstock market. Not supposed to be for sale, but can be sold
1026108
Standard packaging is the thick, secured plastic packaging you may find at a local store. It's the packaging you have to use some super scissors or a razor blade to cut through...and hopefully not slicing your finger. Hence, the frustration-free packaging which is a cheaper packaging. If you owned a store front, you may want to get the standard packaging to minimize people stealing your product...however, if you are like me who is just buying the product...it's a nice alternative that reduces your cost of the exact same product.
1938055
Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging is an initiative designed to alleviate "wrap rage" by featuring products in recyclable boxes that are easy to open and contain fewer excess materials. frustration-free packaging is: *Recyclable and does not include excess packaging materials, such as hard plastic clamshell casings, plastic bindings, and wire ties. *Designed to be opened without a box cutter or knife, while protecting products just as well as traditional packaging. Products can be shipped in their own boxes, without an additional shipping box.
443552
I'm not super positive.... I got the standard and it came in retail packaging so I think the frustrations free might come shipped out of the original plastic box.
1048064
I purchased a few items so they all came boxed together, so the size of that package would not be inidicitive of the size of the box if it were shipped alone. That said, Amazon does give multiple shipping options... one of them is called "Frustration Free Packaging" which comes without excess packaging materials and would generally be a less bulky shipment, perhaps even reducing the shipping box size as well in some instances. If it's an option for this product and you need smaller packaging, it may be helpful in that regard.
910471
Just easier to unpack. Something like this it probably wouldn't make much difference. Things like batteries, etc that are packaged in those hard plastic holders is another story. Personally, if the cost is the same as stated below, I would always opt for the frustration-free. ;-)
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.
201350
My sets came in the straight packing box with dividers instead of the fancy box in the packing box. Kind like bulk buying. I think that is what it means "frustration-free" packaging.
864725
There is no difference in addition to the packing.the Frustration-Free Packaging is more firmer than the other.