Nightmareish Packaging in Pieces
344447
The characters look fine,  but there is a packaging issue. The cardboard background is separate from the clear plastic bit containing the characters. The Nightmare Express really looks a fright. If it were for my son, I wouldn't care. Unfortunately, we bought the Express as a present for a birthday party. My husband managed to make it look alright to bring over. Still, I paid for a "new" item and feel like a got a return that wasn't re-packaged properly. It looked so bad, that emailed the birthday boy's mom to let her know beforehand. In addition to the weird packaging issue, there was no receipt (gift or otherwise) in the box so the family will just have to take my word that we bought it new. I would be wary about buying this as a gift again.
185280
On the one hand I am gratfull for finally having access to this wonderful collection; but on the other hand
the packaging of the 10 disques is thoroughly unacceptable.  Each disque is housed very very tightly between
cardboard sleeves (as in a book) meaning retrieving and inserting a disque is sure to scratch its delicate playing surface.

Yeah!  I know!  I can go buy plastic cases . . . and I will do just that!  But isn't it a darn shame that that is necessary?  I might have
guessed this would happen as the same outfit is responsible for the poor packaging of the Little Rascal set.

We fans deserve better . . . whether we buy the set on sale at $64.99 or $99.99
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After I wrote the above review I sat down to carefully retrieve (and inspect) each disque from the heavy cardboard sleeves.

I am sorry to report that four (4) of the 10 disques have major scratches and/or abrasions . . . thus necessitating I request a replacement set from Amazon.

Amazon is always very good in quickly resolving this kind of problem.
1268133
Was super excited to get this puzzle, as I bought it in a large order of around 10 or 11 puzzles, this was my favorite. Fast forward to me opening the box, only to have the contents loosely fall out, not in original packaging  (like the other puzzles I bought, same brand/type). I get almost finished and realize that there are 2 broken pieces, whether they got they way before shipping or during, who cares? If they'd have been in the bags, it probably wouldn't have happened. Utter disappointment.
1568863
We bought this table because we already had matching chairs (we had found them at a furniture outlet) and the price was right. However, we were extremely disappointed with the packaging and delivery. The table was gouged and nicked in several places. When we finally unwrapped it (which was a tough job in and of itself), we saw the corner of the table had been smashed. I honestly could have lived with the nicks on the top, but it was splintering on the corner and would catch on fabric or a tablecloth. Then, to top it off, the mechanism that helps you remove the extension leaf was bashed in and it was impossible to remove the leaf.

The reason I'm not giving this one star? Because Amazon has been a champ about returning it. They are sending delivery guys to pack up the table, and gave us a full refund with no problems.
1492812
I ordered this item last week, and the shipping was phenomenal.  The free super saver shipping was super speedy.  I ordered on Thursday and received on Monday!

And this is where the horror starts and ends. The outer box is a little war torn, but it didn't bother me too much.  I opened up the package, and right off the bat all of the Styrofoam packing is smashed to pieces.  This is where I started to worry after reading all of the other reviews on Amazon.com about the poor packing materials.  The plastic shell of the base was cracked in about 4 places, and didn't even sit on the base correctly.  The pedals wouldn't turn without rubbing, and something was rattling inside.

Within 5 minutes, and not even everything out of the box, I deemed it unworthy, and marched over to my computer to return it.  Amazon gets one more chance with this item, then someone else will get my business.

I expect that I receive items in "straight off the factory line" perfect condition.  I wouldn't buy a brand new car with a broken window, even though that window is 1% of the value of the car.  If it was worth five dollars and broken I would return it.  There are no excuses, just really bad reasons why something went wrong and someone must be accountable.

-------Update----------

Received the replacement bike from the aforementioned return already ( 1 business day later ) and the bike came in the same condition as previous.  BROKEN.  Shipping box was beaten to death.  Upon opening, didn't even have to take anything out of the box to see that it was broken again.  Now I have to lug two of these back to the UPS store for return.

As much as I love Amazon, this is by far my worst experience with them yet.

Schwinn needs much refinement of their shipping process. The product is worthless if not delivered to the end consumer in perfect condition.

I'll be going to a local store to find my new bike.  Probably not a Schwinn.
1203913
At one time, these were the only heavy duty adjustable hangers available on Amazon, and  I have ordered them many times out of necessity, for work-related projects, but I have since switched to a different brand, due to repeated problems.  The hangers themselves are fine, however, Hillman's packaging is the worst.  These are packaged in pairs, on a cardboard backing with plastic fused to the front, similar to the way AA batteries and ballpoint pens are packaged.  Time and again, I have opened boxes to find up to 50% of the individual packages open and loose, due to poor fusion of the plastic to the cardboard backing.  This is problematic because Hillman does not assemble these before packaging, as shown in the item photo.  Have a look at the image, and count how many parts make up each of these (also includes two nails not shown).  Double that number because there are two in each package, then take into account how teeny that little nut is, and imagine how frustrated you would be to repeatedly open boxes to find dozens of little pieces either loose, or long gone, having eventually made their way out of the boxes in transit.  Many times, I have ended up with unusable hangers, simply because the tiny nuts have disappeared after falling out of the packages.  At $5+ each, this is totally unacceptable.  My photograph shows approx $11 worth of unusable materials.

Last year, another company began offering these same hangers for sale at only $2 per pair, and in a much more solid and reliable package.  I now purchase from them, and have not had a single negative experience.  I will never purchase these from Hillman again.
218027
I love puzzle but it arrived all beaten up... so much for having the box to store it in
1858131
Would have been happy if the packaging was not destroyed! This is not the product I expected to receive. don't buy
2702471
this item was received in a box taped together in the middle and crushed in another place.  It has a kink it also.
3849884
Product terribly packed, items broken, Amazon replacement service excellent, but time consuming.  After several years worth of similar negative comments, it's surprising that Amazon still sends out such a poorly packed item.  There is virtually no protection in the original package, and Amazon packing does not provide any additional protection.  It is a total crap shoot whether or not these arrive broken or not.  Really hard to believe that the manufacturer's packaging could be so poor.  So, first set ordered, arrived with several pieces broken.  Amazon service excellent, providing a return slip and had me reorder with overnight delivery.  Wasted time on call, but undeniably great service.  Second shipment arrived with no breakage, which was really a matter of pure luck given the packaging.  Original now boxed and ready to take to UPS for return.

This product is nice, and cheaper than comparables; however, it is not recommended to put these in the dishwasher, and they don't appear to be particularly sturdy.
2828496
Packaging was perfect, but the wood arrived in horrible condition. The bamboo was chipped off and completely missing near the corners of the shelves. The screw holes were so messed up that only half the screws actually tightened. I checked multiple times to see if I was assembling it correctly, turns out I was, the wood was just in bad form. You could probably work around all the defects if you have some good wood glue.
2283547
I received this package and it was very damaged.
1629239
The frame itself is decent enough. I know the manufacturer's products. The reason I bought this is because I had their cheaper frame for a few years, until one day when it randomly fell off the wall and broke to pieces (the hook broke off the cardboard back). I figured I should go for the more expensive model, given my past experience. This frame looks good, and seems sturdier. The back is thicker and looks more reliable.
However, their packing is atrocious. There is no protection inside the box. The frame is just covered with a sealed layer of plastic, nothing else, no styrofoam, no bubble wrap... As a result, the first frame I got came broken. I don't know whether it got damaged in transit or the idiot FedEx guy broke it as he was dragging it up the stairs. Either way, I had to return it. The replacement came in one pieces, so all is good.
2744497
Amazon should be ashamed about how it is packaging these.  They are expensive and they pack them so they arrived all beat up,  Absolutely ridiculous
4901323
I am only reviewing the packaging here.  It is absolutely terrible.  I really wanted to own this vinyl, but will have to buy elsewhere due to how poorly this is packaged.
2751249
Received a can of broken pieces and dust
Not worth ordering through mail
832649
The packaging leaves sticky stuff on the mats that won't come off. Infuriating, time consuming, and not food safe.