Will someone please answer the question.... What does retail packaging mean?
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Mine came in bubble wrap, no box and without the headphone adapter. Guess that's why it costs less than the others... Would have been nice if the seller detailed this little omission...
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It means the actual package that you would see on the shelf at any retailer. Ususlly colorful, informative etc. I would call it "normal" packaging.
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This particular case is a counterfeit. I purchased and called lifeproof with a problem and they informed me of it. Over 600 1 star reviews agree.
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Frustration free packaging means you do not break nails or the product nor do you have to search for heavy duty tools or an assortment of various neighbors to help remove the product from it's protective wrap. I would guess that retail packaging is the opposite of the frustration free. The kind that has been popping up more often which is nearly impossible to open, but the product stays intact for shipping and can be considerably lighter in weight. I would also guess that standard packaging is what consumers have been accustomed to over the years. Easy to open, but doesn't hold up anywhere nearly as well and more subject to the product being damaged. perhaps others have differing opinions. Frustration free packaging means you do not break nails or the product nor do you have to search for heavy duty tools or an assortment of various neighbors to help remove the product from it's protective wrap. I would guess that retail packaging is the opposite of the frustration free. The kind that has been popping up more often which is nearly impossible to open, but the product stays intact for shipping and can be considerably lighter in weight. I would also guess that standard packaging is what consumers have been accustomed to over the years. Easy to open, but doesn't hold up anywhere... » Read More Frustration free packaging means you do not break nails or the product nor do you have to search for heavy duty tools or an assortment of various neighbors to help remove the product from it's protective wrap. I would guess that retail packaging is the opposite of the frustration free. The kind that has been popping up more often which is nearly impossible to open, but the product stays intact for shipping and can be considerably lighter in weight. I would also guess that standard packaging is what consumers have been accustomed to over the years. Easy to open, but doesn't hold up anywhere nearly as well and more subject to the product being damaged. perhaps others have differing opinions. « Show Less
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I think bulk packaging means more than one item per package. Usually a less expensive way to ship.
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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.
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Frustration free packaging means the product is not shipped in the normal package you would get off the shelf of the store. It is often easier to open/unpack and has less to throw out.
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If by retail box you mean a container that is/ or should be official then yes
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I went with retail packaging. Came in the same packaging that you would see in best buy or any retail store. Didn't want to chance getting standard packaging.
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Best I can tell is the retail box has graphics and is printed for retail store sales. This is in a plain brown box like an IT department would receive if purchased directly. It has all warranty information included
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Bulk packaging means that many of these were packaged together in one larger container for shipping to a reseller or large commercial buyer. It'll be packaged in a simple box or something. A retail packaged product will be just like you would get one in a store -- in a plastic clamshell package with a bunch of marketing/product info all over it. Retail packaged means it'll cost more for the privilege of more difficulty getting to your product.Save your money and buy this one.
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It comes with it own retail packaging box. In my case, the retail box was placed inside of a bigger cardboard box along with other purchased items to reduce the number of shipments. I hope this answers your question.
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When I bought it from Amazon about a year and half ago it had normal packaging. I've never seen this packaging. I would guess it is some sort of promotional packaging.
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It looked like a retail package. But, it's faked. Just watch out for this seller. They have mix stock. You'll never know what you are going to get..
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Hi! Retail packaging is the kind of packaging you are going to find if you go into a store and buy a product. When someone on-line says "retail packaging," you can be quite sure it's the real deal and not some knock-off product posing as the real deal. Buying ink on-line can be a tricky business because so many vendors deal in third party manufactures--people who make the ink to fit certain printers. If they say "retail packaging" and show you a picture, you can be quite sure it's what is sold in the stores.
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it is the plastic packaging as you would see it hanging in a store....hope this helps
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Bulk packaging is normally a large number of the same item being purchased. Such as a case of the same item, which would give you a better purchase price.
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You ask a good question and one that I posed to Amazon before making this purchase recently. Unfortunately, Amazon staff could not provide clarity, but I'm pleased to let you know that the item comes perfectly sealed from Apple. In this case, what frustration free packaging means is simply that the item comes in a box specifically made to support (protect) this item in transit. That's all. I'm very pleased that the item was in the same condition it would have been in had I purchased it directly from Apple.
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The one I bought from Amazon was retail packing in the original box. Bulk packing does not always mean the item is coming in its original packaging. Make sure uou are able to return it for a refund if you have issues.