whats the difference between bulk packaging and retail packaging? the price is 50 % off!
515054
I suspect that bulk packaging means it comes in a plain box, rather than a Canon-branded retail box...it is likely the lens is a kit lens (a lens intended to be sold in the same box with a camera body) that has been removed from the kit and is being sold separately.
515055
bulk sometimes are used for displays at stores comes with a white box retail its the printed package as you see in the regular stores like bestbuy, bulk its same quality as retail.
515056
Definitely go with the bulk! Here's what I understand bulk packaging to be:Certain Canon EOS M's come wither either the standard 22mm lens whereas other come with both the 22mm and this 55mm lens. Certain sellers want to cater to buyers interested in just the standard 22mm, leaving them with an extra lens. And that's what you're buying - the extra lens. It's the exact same lens with different packaging. The seller might ship it in whatever box they have. Mine arrived in a thin white box with some bubble wrap. Definitely go bulk! Hope this helps. Happy New Year!
1354956
Amazon sells it 2 ways, either with what looks like typical bubble pack fancy graphics...but you never would have asked this question if that was what you got. Amazon frequently sells items with their proprietary "Frustration Free" and/or "Easy to open" packaging. The proprietary packaging is very plain and the only name you usually see on it is Amazon. Manufacturers sell the exact same item in single item "Retail" packaging and also in "Bulk" packs that are usually just basic cardboard boxes but the per unit cost is less than regular retail packaging. Amazon and MANY other companies purchase bulk packs and sell them in one's and two's for less than the retail price. eBay sellers live by that process. When you are as big as Amazon you can buy bulk items for all kinds of things and sell them individually and make more money. If you ever choose to SELL on Amazon YOU can do the same thing too. So the answer to your question is .....Original, YES. RETAIL Original, NO. But don't worry about the packaging, Just enjoy the headphones!!
980290
I think it's just a different type of packaging specific to Amazon (and maybe other online sellers). They do that to cut down on unnecessary bulk and to eliminate things like blister packs and other antitheft measures.
605113
One. The bulk packaging means it doesn't come commercially packaged to you, just in the little plastic case.
1058996
They are the standard boxes as you buy anywhere else. There is no difference in them what so ever. It is just that 3 boxes are purchased/shipped at one time. And you are able to pay less when getting the 3 pack than you would for 3 off a store shelf. It is a win win for the purchaser. You can buy what the stores do not seem to be carrying any more and it is cheaper as well.
836084
Bulk packaging also means there are NOT several little packages in the case/carton. It's just one big bunch. For example I ordered paper placements online. I will receive them brand new, packed in a real box, not plastic pkg, & there will be 1,000 placemats in a regular pile, not individually wrapped, not packaged for resale.
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MR RC-"Bulk packaging" means a simplified packaging that is something less than retail packaging. Drives in bulk packaging generally come in an anti-static envelope with a desiccant packet. The shipper typically adds additional packaging protection. The packaging is not an issue to me as long as it arrives undamaged since typically I install an item shortly after I receive it, although I left this drive in its shipping box for a year. In a bulk pack you may not get the decorated box or instructions you get in a retail pack; if you need them, pay extra for a retail pack.Jim MR RC-"Bulk packaging" means a simplified packaging that is something less than retail packaging. Drives in bulk packaging generally come in an anti-static envelope with a desiccant packet. The shipper typically adds additional packaging protection. The packaging is not an issue to me as long as it arrives undamaged since typically I install an item shortly after I receive it, although I left this drive in its shipping box for a year. In a bulk pack you may not get the decorated box or instructions you get in a retail pack; if you need them, pay extra for a retail... » Read More MR RC-"Bulk packaging" means a simplified packaging that is something less than retail packaging. Drives in bulk packaging generally come in an anti-static envelope with a desiccant packet. The shipper typically adds additional packaging protection. The packaging is not an issue to me as long as it arrives undamaged since typically I install an item shortly after I receive it, although I left this drive in its shipping box for a year. In a bulk pack you may not get the decorated box or instructions you get in a retail pack; if you need them, pay extra for a retail pack.Jim « Show Less
2161263
I'm not sure about the exact differences, but mine came without retail packaging.
427294
Distributors can purchase these prepackaged for resale, or in bulk orders with no resale packaging at a cheaper rate. We do the latter on most of these so we can get the costs on these as low as we can!
308491
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.
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.
587022
It was shipped in the retail packaging, not inside another box. The back of the box is just plain cardboard but the front has a big picture of the product on it.
647662
I have owned both - no difference just packaging. Usually one of the two is cheaper from day to day.
819561
Yes, it is new. Bulk packaging means it comes in a plain cardboard box without the graphic design (and the annoying plastic clamshell).
1639280
Bulk doesn't come in fancy clamshell packaging. Just put in a small plastic bag inside a non descript box. Price difference was more tha $10 less when I purchased the bulk so I went with that. Same product, just different packaging. Think of the equivalent of amazons frustration free packaging. Product works great
439898
Bulk packaging typically means no fancy box that you'd see in a store. Ours came in a plain box or plastic bag. I'm almost positive the difference between the 720 & 730 would be how long ago the model was released, I think they are a lot like cell phones, new one comes out each year/season. Hope that helps!
458054
That's an average price for buying an individual container. It's always a better deal to buy in bulk or use the $5 off coupons.