Frustration free....FAIL! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rrinker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2016, 09:07:10 pm
content: So it's nice Amazon will deliver on a Sunday, now I can more easily play around with my Arduinos instead of watching hand egg. Just some longer USB cables, since I had none laying around.First is the outer cardboard. Before ripping into it, I noticed the pull to open tab - you know, the ones Dave misses a lot in Mailbag, though sometimes I think it's on purpose so he can whip out the big knife. Well, the thing tears off halfway across. FAIL #1. Good pull on the opening ripped it right open, so not too bad. Inside, two small envelopes, each with a cable. And an Amazon label "Certified frustration free packaging". First one, tears open pretty easily, no problem. Second one - flap just shreds, envelope still sealed. FAIL #2. So I whip out my trusty knife (not as big as Dave's - only an Aussie can safely wield such a large knife) and sliced it open.That's my rant for the day.

author: ataradov
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2016, 11:38:17 pm
content: To be fair it is much better than those super hard to open transparent plastic containers. With reinforced edges. Whoever designed and approved those is a total moron. They are impossible to open without a hefty knife and some luck.

author: mikerj
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2016, 11:43:31 pm
content: Quote from: ataradov on February 07, 2016, 11:38:17 pmThey are horrible things, I bet quite a lot of people have injured themselves opening them with knives etc.

author: rrinker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 07, 2016, 11:45:22 pm
content: Yes, those things should be outlawed, and whoever invented it executed by thousands of cuts from the sharp edges of his wonderful packing. The test lead set I bought the other day came in one of those horrible things. First thing I've gotten in a while that used that crap.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 08, 2016, 12:01:49 am
content: Quote from: ataradov on February 07, 2016, 11:38:17 pmBandage scissors. Works great, no more gashes in the arms and chest, no more frustration.

author: rdl
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2016, 12:02:53 am
content: Ah, yes clamshell packaging. The plastic type with heat sealed edges are the absolute worst. I have actually damaged the item inside while trying to get them open.

author: Howardlong
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2016, 12:14:36 am
content: Completely coincidentally I bought some USB cables (AmazonBasics) from Amazon this weekend, for some things including these, they even arrive same day! I was luckier, they were simply in a padded jiffy bag, that was it.And yes, the sealed clamshell design I am sure is designed to psycholgically make you less likely to return an item due to damaged packaging.

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2016, 12:28:16 am
content: My favorite ever is the sealed plastic packaging that the plastic packaging openers come in. Fucking brilliant.

author: KJDS
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2016, 12:28:41 am
content: Quote from: GreyWoolfe on February 08, 2016, 12:01:49 amThe last time I bought a pair of bandage scissors they came in that packaging. If only I had a pair of bandage scissors to get to them.

author: XOIIO
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2016, 12:32:57 am
content: I think I might be that guy from saw... I just had an idea.Give someone 1000 sealed clamshell packages, and only let them out when they open them all...With these:Edit dang, no spoilers I guess.

author: crispy_tofu
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2016, 01:14:29 am
content: Quote from: XOIIO on February 08, 2016, 12:32:57 amHow evil, I can't even cut paper properly with those scissors...

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2016, 08:38:01 am
content: Talking about fail:

author: ProBang2
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2016, 08:41:50 am
content: Quote from: XOIIO on February 08, 2016, 12:32:57 amIs these scissor made for kidding or serve a real purpose? Which purpose?

author: kingofkya
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2016, 08:46:15 am
content: there useless for cutting a line there meant for cutting boards on paper for craft type stuff.

author: Ian.M
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2016, 08:58:12 am
content: All you need is a wooden block to cut on and Dave's big knife. After you've trimmed off two edges of the package (not the one with the hanging loop) heat-sealed clamshells open quite easily. If the scissors shown are sharp and in good condition, they may even be up for the job, just start at a corner and trim off the edge.Mistakes *NOT* to make: Buying anything in a sealed clamshell at the airport and expecting to be able to get it open on the flight!

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2016, 09:56:02 am
content: Quote from: rdl on February 08, 2016, 12:02:53 amI think the intended way of opening them is to cut it with a pair of scissors, which are level with the package. So you open it by cutting the entire length, just above the welding. It worked for me most of the times.I think it is still better than the first generation nexus 7. That was so thigh packed, the tablet jumped out of the box to the ground, if you tried opening it upside up.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 08, 2016, 12:35:44 pm
content: Quote from: KJDS on February 08, 2016, 12:28:41 amI got mine from a yard sale. I was with a friend who was a retired EMT and he said they are great for cutting anything and can cut a penny in half. He then proved it. That was the best dollar I ever spent.

author: alsetalokin4017
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 08, 2016, 01:07:56 pm
content: Those "funny scissors" are pinking shears.