Rant – Opening Plastic Packaging

by David Risley on Aug 7, 2008 | 5 comments

I picked up a new USB 2.0 hub at Best Buy. And, as usual, it was packaged in that really tough plastic packaging that, I swear, was designed by Nazis.

I understand that they do this to alleviate shoplifting, but come on!

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Drew
You’d be surprised how many people try and get through that stuff still! It’s a deterrent for sure, but we’ve had many try and get to the product before taking it out the door..
Sucks, but that’s the world we live in…
http://tek-media.net Dusty Edwards
You would be surprised at the engineering and quality process that actually goes into the design process of the nazi packaging. Before becoming self employeed, I was a Electronics Technician who did programming on the machines that produce this packaging. You can check out the companies website here: http://www.kpafilms.com
RICK
I wonder how many people have actually got themselves injured trying to open the nazi packaging.Seriously, I have used some pretty sharp knives to dig these gadgets out.and often times I have to remind myself to not pull the sharp towards me. Best thing to use is get one of those open anything cut through anything scissors at harbor freight.They work pretty good and prevent serious injury.
Dick Ward
A chainsaw works pretty well on these. LOL
Chris
Would you believe that a old fashoined hand operated can opener opens this stuff really slick. I got a email to this effect so I gave it a try and it actually works. I have a made in the USA can opener, that are still available by the way, and it did the trick. Beats almost loosing body parts by trying to open them with a knife!