What is meant by Retail Packaging vs the other packaging besides price?
1867625
Contents packaged It means the contents of the package you purchase are packaged for retail sale individually, like you buy a box of 500 DVD and they are separated into 25 Pk sections that are packaged to sell alone as a retail package. It can also mean that the item is packaged for retail sale, like you buy a memory chip and instead of coming in a anti static package it comes in a plastic box with paper work, warranty and such (Retail Packaging) Sources: own In computer terminology "Retail Package" is a fully boxed item with full color retail markings & descriptions, and full documentation inside.. intended for a retail store to put on display on its shelves...As opposed to "OEM" or "white box", which is an unmarked generic box with the same product, may or may not have instructions inside, but geared towards computer system builders and technicians. In food stores, bulk items like candy, chips, etc may come in Bulk packaged cardboard boxes.. some of which are designed to be cut open and folded in such a way as to create a store display. Each item inside is marked for Individual Resale (have bar codes and nutritional information panel)...As opposed to Multi-packs with individual items marked "Not for Resale, Sold as part of a Multipack".. this means the little packs don't have full nutritional info panels and/or bar codes. So, Amazon's "Retail Package" should refer to the same thing...full color retail packaging with bar codes, nutritional info if applicable, along with full retail documentation and instructions inside. Sources: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/retail-ready-packaging-consumers.html
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.
1519501
I'm not quite sure what you mean by retail packaging... My order came in a shipping box with air pillows as padding. Each bottle (I ordered different sizes) came as pictured, with only a label that was easily peeled off.
1216981
bulk means, it is NOT the fancy store display packaging, just a plain box, which makes for a lower price. All other things are equal between the two.
263915
frustration free is basically an easy to open box. Retail packaging is the semi hard plastic packaging that is sealed and requires you to cut into it to open it. Frustration free is the way to go unless you plan to resale it.
768480
It means it is packaged the same as if you bought it in a store such as Office Depot. Not a bulk pack broken down as some sellers do.
573668
The one with packaging is the same as the one without. It may appear it looks different, but based on my memory they are the same.
2226552
Yes. But the retail box is shipped in a slightly larger box with packing material.
2038331
Just means no retail box, it's a way to get a product just a little bit cheaper but you get all the manuals and driver cds or dvds that it normally comes with just is in a plain white box instead of something more flashy.
1975962
Everything you need is in the package. It is the package itself that is non-retail. The item arrives inside a box with an envelope and bubble wrap. I haven't purchased the exact item from a brick and mortar (retail), but I'm guessing is comes in one of those sealed,stiff plastic packages that is impossible to open without destroying the package.
104451
SHOULD be exact same card as new, retail packaging. Bulk means the package will not be decorated, anti-theft, etc. The retail packaging is over-sized and blinged up for display in a store. Whereas bulk is plain, minimalistic, the minimum necessary to ship the product. (this is a general comment on bulk packaging, it varies... I haven't received this particular product yet.)
2134323
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.
2038330
It's been a while but I think it just means non retail packaging. The card came with a CD containing all relevant software.
2200946
Mine came in retail box. Black top. It is a nice package and something you could wrap.
864725
There is no difference in addition to the packing.the Frustration-Free Packaging is more firmer than the other.
2078106
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.
14071
Can't say for sure, but when I've purchased a 2-pack at retail the manufacturer has bundled 2 individual boxes together. (Have never purchased it this way at Amazon.)