eliminator Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Thanks Amazon; shipping box: pristine...Lego box inside: blunt-force trauma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 12:14 AM, eliminator said: Thanks Amazon; shipping box: pristine...Lego box inside: blunt-force trauma! Get them on chat and you should get a few % off the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolanfan34 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Thank you Amazon, frustration Free packaging. In this case I guess it means you get the frustration for free. 5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exracer327 Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 1 hour ago, nolanfan34 said: Thank you Amazon, frustration Free packaging. In this case I guess it means you get the frustration for free. From what I've seen in this thread, I think the "frustration free" part is for the Amazon workers. Clearly they don't give a rip what happens to the package they're shipping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, exracer327 said: From what I've seen in this thread, I think the "frustration free" part is for the Amazon workers. Clearly they don't give a rip what happens to the package they're shipping. Of course... It's all about saving money and stopping lazy workers from moaning. Very few vendors (shops and couriers) actually give a damn about the box. It serves them right if they have to handle a lot of complaints and returns. If I get a damaged box, I either insist on a large discount or back it goes. LEGO SaH continue to be the worst for me, I've just had to send back all 20x Speed Champions sets that were crushed due to too many air pillows - why weren't they left in the factory boxes? Anyway, why are those boxes so damn thin? This return could lead to a ban, but frankly I really don't care as I could've now got those sets cheaper. Edited January 17, 2019 by TabbyBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarka Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 4 hours ago, exracer327 said: From what I've seen in this thread, I think the "frustration free" part is for the Amazon workers. Clearly they don't give a rip what happens to the package they're shipping. It's probably more a case of being pressured to pack x number of boxes a day. If they don't hit their target they'll be out the door sooner rather than later so they're incentivised to cut corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tarka said: It's probably more a case of being pressured to pack x number of boxes a day. If they don't hit their target they'll be out the door sooner rather than later so they're incentivised to cut corners. Unrealistic targets is what causes low morale, stress, mistakes and accidents. That's the problem when the "Sales & Marketing Teams" call the shots in a badly run company. This is why so many reps and couriers drive like idiots as they're always in a rush to meet targets. In my business, I give customers realistic expectations and always remind staff and contractors to take their time to do a job properly (and once!) ensuring that it doesn't need to be reworked down the line. My motto on the wall simply reads, "Rushing takes longer" and if we rush anything, the chances are we'll have to go back to site to put it right, taking more time and expense. Retailers having to process returns due to poor handling should know this. Oh... I get my business through quality, not price. Edited January 17, 2019 by TabbyBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thebrickdad Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Tesco Gallows Corner...Yup, it's that kind of place. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 10 hours ago, thebrickdad said: Tesco Gallows Corner... Yup, it's that kind of place. So lots of tight tracksuits and 3-across pushchairs in the queues then. Not to mention the amount of old Vauxhall Corsas in the car park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortbus311 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Ordered a Mickey for my girl from a Ebay seller... when it came in a envelope I was pretty upset... then I saw what was inside... amazingly this box was actually in pretty good shape hahaSent from my SM-G960U1 using Brickpicker Forum mobile app 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Shortbus311 said: Ordered a Mickey for my girl from a Ebay seller... when it came in a envelope I was pretty upset... then I saw what was inside... amazingly this box was actually in pretty good shape haha Sent from my SM-G960U1 using Brickpicker Forum mobile app So box condition is important for little girls also? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lodibricks Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, Shortbus311 said: Ordered a Mickey for my girl from a Ebay seller... when it came in a envelope I was pretty upset... then I saw what was inside... amazingly this box was actually in pretty good shape haha Sent from my SM-G960U1 using Brickpicker Forum mobile app Well that's creative. I wish Kohl's & Kmart did that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brickvoyeur Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, TabbyBoy said: So box condition is important for little girls also? ? Never met a female who paid no attention to what you drive or where you live. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortbus311 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 So box condition is important for little girls also? Sorry, should have clarified, by "my girl" I meant my girlfriendSent from my SM-G960U1 using Brickpicker Forum mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brystheguy Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Walmart Ship to Store. All three sets crushed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 At Walmart; Last couple times I picked up at store, the set boxes looked like a clerk pulled it off the shelf and then played hocky w/ it across the lanes...and then stuck the biggest label sticker possible over the front of the box. ...must be a running joke for clerks to f'up Lego boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold-Arrow Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 ??? 5 3 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebrickdad Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 27 minutes ago, Bold-Arrow said: ??? Love it... Mind you, if that happened here in East London the planters as well as the package would have disappeared. Mind you maybe not, as the place would definitely have ground to a complete standstill seeing as you have more than an inch of snow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegoWalker4 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 31 minutes ago, Bold-Arrow said: ??? Are Lego now a perishable plant-based item that requires refrigeration? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 Anyone have tips on boxing up the oblong shaped 7597 (i.e., Toy Story Train Chase) Doesn't fit any of the standard boxes I have. -thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iahawks550 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 You could be a weirdo that trims and cuts up boxes to make it fit, or you could measure it and buy boxes from Staples. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneknightr Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 11 minutes ago, $20 on joe vs dan said: Anyone have tips on boxing up the oblong shaped 7597 (i.e., Toy Story Train Chase) Doesn't fit any of the standard boxes I have. -thanks I don't have one but I've heard people use these for making custom boxes. Anyone here try one of these? https://www.amazon.com/Cardboard-Box-Carton-Reducer-Sizer/dp/B00OI9RO94/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549569882&sr=8-4&keywords=box+resizer+tool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$20 on joe vs dan Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 39 minutes ago, oneknightr said: I don't have one but I've heard people use these for making custom boxes. Anyone here try one of these? https://www.amazon.com/Cardboard-Box-Carton-Reducer-Sizer/dp/B00OI9RO94/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549569882&sr=8-4&keywords=box+resizer+tool Thanks...this gave me an idea to modify a DYson box I have that was too long but excellent otherwise...if I invert the box it will "look" professional...until they open it. 51 minutes ago, iahawks550 said: You could be a weirdo that trims and cuts up boxes to make it fit, or you could measure it and buy boxes from Staples. I am that weirdo...it's a used set and I don't sell enough volume for ordering supplies in bulk to make it cost-effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lodibricks Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 2 hours ago, oneknightr said: I don't have one but I've heard people use these for making custom boxes. Anyone here try one of these? https://www.amazon.com/Cardboard-Box-Carton-Reducer-Sizer/dp/B00OI9RO94/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1549569882&sr=8-4&keywords=box+resizer+tool I've never heard of such a thing, but now I'm really interested. I have a lot of the standard sizes to fit just right, but this might come in handy for those atypical orders. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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