Hate Clamshell packaging

I have spent the last 15 minutes struggling to get something out of that stupid clamshell packaging - you know the hard sealed plastic that doesn't open easily. I have almost sliced my fingers and come close to damaging the product inside.

I know their excuses for using the packaging, cost, theft prevention, etc. But the real reason they use is them because
THEY HATE US

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End of rant, thank you. Now I still have to get the darn thing out.

I know the feeling, Jana! They are absolutely impossible to get into! Makes you wonder what they would do if you managed to damage the product and ask them for a replacement!

I agree! I hate that kind of packaging. Is it really cheaper? I don't think it would be. I just like my regular platicon the front card board on the pack.

I hate using it. I sliced my finger open on Christmas Eve one year trying to open it with a pocket knife...why I didn't just use scissors, I don't know I also hate it because you have to destroy the package, so if you have to return it, you feel stupid "Here I completely demolished this and I want to return it"...

Using scissors in my house isn't great either. I can never seem to find them when I need them. They disappear into the garage never to return again.

They are a pain in the butt.......hate them !!

BTW - anything interesting in the packet that you need to tell us about

Oh i had that sort of packaging on one of the Airwick air fresheners, and it took longer to get it open than what it took to buy the thing!!

Two words: Utility Knife.

Since I got one of my own, I no longer have trouble opening up those horrible plastic packages. No more struggling, no more nasty cuts from sharp plastic, just a quick zip, zip, zip with the razor blade edge, and I'm IN!

I just love tools...

I'm with you on that one... I hate the hard plastic kind that cuts your fingers when you attempt to pry it back.

Originally Posted by mooficat

They are a pain in the butt.......hate them !!

BTW - anything interesting in the packet that you need to tell us about

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I just had to replace my Palm Pilot. Nothing exciting. I was really worried about slipping and scratching the screen though.

Originally Posted by ReesesPBC

I hate using it. I sliced my finger open on Christmas Eve one year trying to open it with a pocket knife...why I didn't just use scissors, I don't know

I also hate it because you have to destroy the package, so if you have to return it, you feel stupid "Here I completely demolished this and I want to return it"...

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Scissors don't work much better. And I agree about the embarrassment factor.

I wonder if those power scissors or whatever they are would work on those? did anyone see those commercials? I think Black & Decker makes them

I saw those commercials around christmas time for the cutting of wrapping paper. Its a good idea but I don't know if the are strong enough or sharp enough for that tough plastic.

Originally Posted by katiemae1277

I wonder if those power scissors or whatever they are would work on those? did anyone see those commercials? I think Black & Decker makes them

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You mean and Angle Grinder?

Originally Posted by Sar

You mean and Angle Grinder?

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maybe not, but i'm sure that would work too!!

It would probably cut the packaging like a hot knife through butter as they can get through solid safes with ease!

I can never get those stupid things open. I think your right they do hate us!