Has Amazon improved the packaging this ships in? Seems to have a lot of complaints about the poor protection for shipping.
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I bought mine a few weeks ago and there was some minor damage to the package, but not to the table inside. I think it is difficult to avoid damage when shipping such large and heavy items. I would give it a shot anyway as this is a terrific table.
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Just received table. Box was destroyed on both ends with parts sticking out. Some scratches on plastic and metal parts. Broken plastic bushing. Assembled and used as was. Not worth lugging back to UPS without viable packaging. Problem starts with thin and brittle cardboard box and crumbly styrofoam inserts.
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I had some concern when the box arrived. The box was in bad shape but the product was fine.
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The box that the Lifetime Folding Picnic Table arrives with a hole in the box. This cause a small dent in the table. Damage to the product can be prevented by proper packaging, this is the responsibility of the sender. UPS do not handle the boxes with care.
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Have not reordered this product but it is still in great shape and in use. The packaging was pretty beat up but protected the table just fine. Hope that helps.
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One corner of the box was dinged up a little but the table was in good shape. No additional secure packaging included. The table shipped via U.P.S. and was in fair shape.
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When I received my table it looked like a couple of Gorrillias had been playing catch with it. The cardboard packaging was torn in more than 1 place, the styroform packing was in piecies. I could not believe that there was no damage to the table.
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odd to see other negative responses on packaging. i recall it coming in a narrow cardboard box, perfectly adequate given they were just shipping a soft piece of material. all parts were included when i received.
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Agree with the previous answer. Did you save the packaging with the company information. If not, perhaps looking at their website may help get you a phone number. Have you contacted Amazon? Their customer service is usually very informative.
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I received mine today and it was also wrapped in bubble wrap. Haven't had a chance to install yet, but I am concerned due to the lack of advanced notification about the packaging it would be shipped in. Shipping it in just static guard bubble wrap that is open and not protected leaves concern as to how it was handled prior to receipt or even it it has been used previously. Hopefully, I am overly concerned and there will be no problems. I will make sure to use a wrist strap to eliminate any potential for damage on my end when I install it this coming weekend. More to come after I install it.
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It is protected in the box with really tough cardboard. This should protect it from pretty much any shipping impact
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Mr. Harris, that's a really good question. I don't know, but when I received mine it was in a plain brown shipping box. The only thing was it had Amazon packaging tape that sealed the plain box. It shouldn't of been shipped in its original container but email Amazon's shipping department and ask them. That's where I'd start. I hope you get this settled with Amazon because they usually don't do things of that nature. Hope this helps and have a very Merry Christmas.
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Yes, it was in a cardboard box with bubble wrap around it. I was worried because I wanted more padding but mine made it to me ok.
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I've only had one of these, so I'm not sure of any improvements to the packaging, but I can tell you that the item was well packed in a heavy duty box with plenty of heavy duty packing material. You could use the box as an addition to your house.
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yes, it came in the original box. There was no damage. I have never had a problem with anything that comes from Amazon as far as packaging.
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I received my original order and it was damaged inside the box even though it was sealed and the box wasn't damaged. The top lid had 3 deep scratches in it that were small but unacceptable to keep and Amazon sent me a new one next day that was perfect. Maybe others are damaged? My replacement is fine though.
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Hi Tracy,Thank you for your message. The way Amazon is set up, we do not have any way to fix the shipping settings.Sorry about that.Thank you,T
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I think amazon must have hired a new shipping department. This is becoming standard operating procedure. If it keeps up I'll be shopping a lot less via http://amazon.com.
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Mine came wrapped in plastic in the Amazon shipping box. No other packaging around.
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That means it's not in a box like you would get in the store. Mine was new and packaged well with paper work. Just not in that hard to open plastic.
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I just received mine today in E-commerce packaging. It arrived in a sturdy box with foam protection. My guess is that they eliminate the usual "picture" factory box that you see in stores. That saves space and double packaging.
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The one I bought from Amazon was retail packing in the original box. Bulk packing does not always mean the item is coming in its original packaging. Make sure uou are able to return it for a refund if you have issues.
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It's Amazons custom packing that is supposed to make for easier opening. It's also recyclable and protects the product. See more info here: