What exactly is frustration free packaging? Sounds suspiciously like a refurbed product.
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Frustration free, no cable ties, no scissors needed. Basically now Nerf just use cardboard and tape. Nice and simple.
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If you click the link immediately under the details that says "X new from..." or "X used from..." you can see a list of those sellers offering the product and in what condition. There is usually even a small description of what you'll be getting if it's a used product. The currently offered used one does have a pretty detailed description. Refurb (used) items will usually include everything unless otherwise stated, but it's a good idea to check the seller info to get an idea what is included in the box you will receive. Sometimes, annoyingly, the only time you can contact a seller is after you've ordered.
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I received this week a WD RE3 OEM drive in a small box ("ASIN marked?") secured by nothing more than thin bubble wrap and two air pillows. The drive was loose in the box. I complained to Amazon and was promised a securely packaged replacement -- and received a replacement with exactly the same packaging, except that one of the air pillows was totally deflated. Poster in this thread who describes package with cables and disks obviously received retail item. OEM drives are shipped loose in box. I will not order OEM drives from Amazon again. Newegg doesn't seem much better. Can anyone share recent experience with CDW or Buy.com? I received this week a WD RE3 OEM drive in a small box ("ASIN marked?") secured by nothing more than thin bubble wrap and two air pillows. The drive was loose in the box. I complained to Amazon and was promised a securely packaged replacement -- and received a replacement with exactly the same packaging, except that one of the air pillows was totally deflated. Poster in this thread who describes package with cables and disks obviously received retail item. OEM drives are shipped loose in box. I will not order OEM drives from Amazon again. Newegg doesn't seem much better. Can... » Read More I received this week a WD RE3 OEM drive in a small box ("ASIN marked?") secured by nothing more than thin bubble wrap and two air pillows. The drive was loose in the box. I complained to Amazon and was promised a securely packaged replacement -- and received a replacement with exactly the same packaging, except that one of the air pillows was totally deflated. Poster in this thread who describes package with cables and disks obviously received retail item. OEM drives are shipped loose in box. I will not order OEM drives from Amazon again. Newegg doesn't seem much better. Can anyone share recent experience with CDW or Buy.com? « Show Less
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I just got mine and retail packaging is the same packaging that you would get if you bought it off the shelf. It was not opened in any way. Sometimes you'll see the term bulk packaging. That means it was taken out of the original box and it's shipped loose, usually in a little clear plastic bag. It may or may not be used. My guess is that someone bought it, tried it and returned it.
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Does no one bother to go to squaretrade.com and read the terms?? It specifically states it may be new or refurb.
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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 frustration free packaging is a plain cardboard box and the standard packaging is the showcase packaging which is a sealed plastic container that you almost have to destroy to get at the Bluetooth device. I almost broke the device trying to get it out of the std packaging!
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Bulk packaging is usually refurbished of used product. It's not what the seller is advertising, but it's what they are selling. You can return it to Amazon free of charge if you complain to them. They will give you a mailing label to drop it off at a UPS store. Avoid this Scammer.
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Well it came New (unopened) but I'm unsure what exactly you mean by Factory sealed
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If memory serves, "Frustration-free" packaging is packaging that is easier to open. Sometimes, more than likely, frustration-free packaging will take longer to ship than standard packaging.
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I think frustration free must refer to he outer box it comes in because the jug is the same as retail. Outer packaging is a box with a cut cardboard tube as a spacer/protection for the neck of the jug.
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It was sealed in the HP packaging, but I am not sure if it was refilled at all. It is possible since they have so many recycled, but it was in the HP packaging.
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No, its suppose to be sealed by the manufacturer by using seal glue for the box....you might have received an open product
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I bought it and it wasn't sealed either, in fact the plastic it came wrapped in was a little wet. I was very suspicious and came back to this detail page specifically to check on this. Glad to see this is the first FAQ item! But yeah seems like there's no need to worry.
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Frustration free packaging is literally just a box within a box which opens up. I think standard packaging has other papers Styrofoam etc. in it which is messier
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I may be wrong, but I think the "FFP" stands for Frustration Free Packaging, which is part of the Amazon Advertisement/Description.
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"Bulk packaged" is in fact refurbished. The headset includes a 90-day limited warranty issued by a third party warranty services company specifically for refurbished products. The retail version is brand new and includes a one-year warranty directly from Plantronics. I purchased both a retail version and the bulk version through Amazon at the same time. Examining both units, I also noticed a few small scratches and gouges on the bulk version where the two halves come together, presumably the result of being pried apart to repair the unit. There's nothing wrong with selling refurbished products, but they should be labeled as such. These are being presented as "new" and that is misleading, basically bait and switch.