Has anyone recently (2014) purchased this item? Is the packaging any better?
1665572
I just received mine, and of course, it was broken in half. I am returning it, and will not be asking for a replacement. I don't understand why the vendor still ships with such limited packaging/bubble wrap, especially with all of the feedback that the customers are giving!
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!
494145
Daniel, I ordered this item as a Christmas gift in 2012. I am sorry, but I cannot recall what the packaging looked like. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
504172
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.
798338
Packing/shipping was perfect. It came as a box, within a box, within a box, surrounded by bubble wrap. I wouldn't worry about it being damaged. Amazon's CS is top notch, anyway, and would definitely help you out in the unlikely chance that something does happen.
2122704
I didn't have any problems with packaging, it was perfect. The wood is splitting on some of the chairs. You must also rub it down with linseed oil, I do it twice a year.
606769
I got one a bit over a year ago. I like it fine. It went together easily and has performed as we hoped ever since. No problems so far.
1419318
I bought them the last two Christmas seasons. What was wrong with packaging and when did you last buy them? I never noticed anything differnt about the package. The tartlets are delicate, the box is as well
2176273
odd to see other negative responses on packaging. i recall it coming in a narrow cardboard box, perfectly adequate given they were just shipping a soft piece of material. all parts were included when i received.
1840780
mine just arrived and in a plastic bag. what is that about? makes me a little suspicious as the the quality of the item. is it refurbished?
1799794
No, the one I purchased still looks new. No complaints on my part. I think you will like it.
452095
I don't have mine still, but it was definitely retail packaging. Something inside to hold it in place and then a box around it all. Pretty nice, really.
999583
It is a brand new. It comes sealed in the box. I believe it has a plastic wrapper as well. Well I got it like that when I purchased it. I can't take guarantee with others product but I am pretty much sure it is not used. Hopefully I cleared your dilemma.
259175
I never had a problem with packaging or putting the product together. I thought it was of good quality and its been over a year now and my daughter is very rough with it and its still in perfect condition. We love it.
326666
Maybe it is luck of the draw. I ordered directly from Amazon and received the bad cardboard packaging. I have not got around to installing the drive yet(hopefully this weekend), so do not know if there will be issues.
1686582
yes, the item was received in it's original retail packaging. It is marked refurbished, but it appeared to be in brand new re-sellable condition. if that is your concern.
1995383
Sorry, it's been so long I don't remember the packaging. However, it was rock solid feeling as a product, so personally I don't care if it was an original or knock off just as long as it does it's job well. I not yet had an issues with either of mine.