Save the Tape (Page 2): You can do almost the same with a box cutter (as long as you don't forget and are careful). We have a bit of a unique problem here with all the universal power...

chrissybabe Loc: New Zealand

buckbrush wrote:

I too see the problem of using box cutters on cartons so I suggest getting away from them.
It brings to mind what I did as a teenager in the 50s when working for a company who supplied all the cigarettes and candy to stores in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, we all used pocket knives to open everything and by placing your thumb about 8-10mm or 1/4" away from the tip of the blade. You can open most any carton and not damage the contents that way.

You can do almost the same with a box cutter (as long as you don't forget and are careful). We have a bit of a unique problem here with all the universal power supplies. The manf will ship the cartons with a US cord IN the foam but the NZ supplier will slice the carton open and biff in a 230v power cable. This often sits just inside the lid so you have to be super careful when opening.

Dannj

One of my earliest jobs was as shipping clerk for a small high-end watch/clock company. My boss was an older gent named Edgar Phillips...Mr. Phillips to everyone in the office including the company president.
Mr. Phillips was the most organized and meticulous person I’ve ever met and he took great pains to teach me the right way to prepare and pack the watches and clocks for shipping. Initially, his efforts were annoying...I get it: wrap the item, put it in the box, put some stuff around it, seal it up, ship it out...but eventually I realized that taking the time to do it the right way mattered.
It may sound silly and out-dated but I learned a lot about responsibility and work ethics from Mr. Phillips. In addition, I’ve become the designated packer in our family in part because I know what I’m doing but more so because I can’t resist telling everyone they’re doing it wrong😊

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Try using a propane torch to heat a knife to cut thru the tape as tho it were butter. Meat axes and axes are a bit harsh. If you use a just plain ol sharp knife start from inside and pull out toward your body just the reverse of what my Boy Scout Manual suggests.

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

jerryc41 wrote:

I received several items lately that were packed v... (show quote)

My sentiments exactly. Items mummy wrapped in cellophane packing tape doesn’t do anyone any favors - excessive time and use of resources on the sending end and receiving end.

Stan

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

I, for one, am pleased that I have bigger things to concern myself with than the amount of tape on a package.

Dannj

jaymatt wrote:

I, for one, am pleased that I have bigger things to concern myself with than the amount of tape on a package.

But you must have been concerned enough to comment🤪

Floyd Loc: Misplaced Texan in Florence, Alabama

Additionally, on the sides of the box, if you start the blade about an 8th of an inch from the top and tilt the blade upward, you don't have to worry about damaging the contents. I also was taught this working in a grocery store years ago.

AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio

chrisg-optical wrote:

I know what you're talking about I received several packages taped that way as if it was going to the moon.
Can be annoying!

The other big annoyance are those blister packs - you have to destroy them to get your product out and you will scratch or cut yourself while opening them. SOME, too few, are designed to be resealable. Packaging designers have to rethink how they will be used by ordinary folk.

Next time you cut your finger trying to open one of those pacs sue them for bodily harm. That lady with the hot cup of coffee did!

AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio

buckbrush wrote:

I too see the problem of using box cutters on cartons so I suggest getting away from them.
It brings to mind what I did as a teenager in the 50s when working for a company who supplied all the cigarettes and candy to stores in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, we all used pocket knives to open everything and by placing your thumb about 8-10mm or 1/4" away from the tip of the blade. You can open most any carton and not damage the contents that way.

Finally, common sense!

redlegfrog

Picture Taker wrote:

Shop in a store and they put it in a bag. No cutting and NO WAITING FOR IT you just take it with you.

What this store you speak of??

Abo

jerryc41 wrote:

But driving an hour or two to a camera store isn't my idea of a fun way to spend the day. Flying to HI or CA is out of the question.

Get a motorcycle