what's the difference between frustrated free packaging and standard packaging?
619755
Frustrated free is an open box item sent in bubble wrap standard is much better
2026174
Save the box & packaging Should be no problem to disassemble, repack & transport
263917
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
128049
Honestly, I have no idea. I was pretty frustrated the whole time. Oh...you know what I think they might mean? The outer package has a little tab and you can open and close it like a cereal box. If only they had used a cardboard box and invested the money in designing a decent product to go inside.
263916
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.
864725
There is no difference in addition to the packing.the Frustration-Free Packaging is more firmer than the other.
1120645
Webwizardry, I wondered, too, so I Googled it and discovered that in the months since you posted your question, additional online info explaining this kind of packaging has appeared. Turns out that Frustration Free Packaging is an Amazon.com invention that replaces the original packaging with a simple carton. Pros: Less fiddly. Cons: (1) Buyers lose the original artwork, etc. of the original packaging. (2) Buyers take the risk of pieces, instructions, or other items that were sealed in the original packaging getting lost in transit, as it were, during the move from the original packaging to Frustration Free Packaging. For more info -- and a side-by-side comparison -- check out Amazon's YouTube video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXcoM1W5kJ4. (While you view, also check out the comments, which include contributions from Amazon customers who've tried both Frustration Free Packaging and standard packaging.) From what I saw at YouTube, Frustration Free Packaging might really come in handy if one is ordering an item for, say, an elderly relative, or someone who has physical or cognitive challenges or is just plain super-strapped for time. For my own part, however, I'd rather spend extra time unwrapping something than risk having the item I ordered arrive with pieces missing. This is doubly true in the case of an item that is made in China, as the "Pandemic Board Game" is. As thousands of Amazon.com reviews indicate, many of us have learned the hard way that items manufactured in China quite often ship with promised components -- e.g. batteries, essential screws, assembly wrenches, instruction sheets, etc. -- missing; I personally see no need to tempt fate by enabling a packaging transfer that offers an additional opportunity for things to go missing! At any rate, Webwizardry, I know that I'm posting this answer long after you posted your question, but I hope that the game shopping that you were doing when you posted your question last year went well. : )
1826395
this link describes their "frustration free packaging" http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node;=5521637011&ref;=spks_0_0_1883747602&qid;=1447197646&pf;_rd_p=1883747602&pf;_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf;_rd_t=301&pf;_rd_s=desktop-auto-sparkle&pf;_rd_r=0AMG66EK04ETDPFX0WM3&pf;_rd_i=frustration+free+packaging
201348
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.
1895179
Frustration packaging means that the packaging doesn't require any cutting, the packaging has twist and turn devices to free your toy, no cutting required.
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. ;-)
183844
Frustration Free Packaging (FFP) is recyclable packaging that is designed for the specific product and tested for durability. I use it any time that it's available! Here's a link with more info: http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node;=5521637011
183842
Frustration Free Packaging (FFP) is recyclable packaging that is designed for the specific product and tested for durability. I use it any time that it's available! Here's a link with more info:
100145
I just received my order and it came in a plain brown amazon box. It is a christmas gift and i'm not happy about a 2 year old opening the wrapping paper to find a box with no picture. Didn't realize it defaults to frustration free packaging. If it is a gift, make sure you select standard packaging.
1303187
No idea. I didn't keep the packaging. Generally, if something is inexpensive, I just don't keep records on it.
1663546
Standard packaging is like you'd find at any store if you went to buy the product. Frustration-free packaging is meant to be simpler and easier to open. There are no twist-ties or zip-ties holding things to the packaging. Frustration-free packaging is also in basically just a plain brown cardboard box (in my experience).See this: http://www.amazon.com/b/?&node;=5521637011
1249769
I believe, frustration free, means though extremely well wrapped (like double bubble wrap), it is easy enough to unpackage. Standard, means though well wrapped, there could be a remote possibility of damage. I have NEVER had any damage. luckily.