What's the difference between retail and bulk packaging? Bulk is cheaper, why?
167777
"Bulk" is not an ideal description. It means it is the device only and it is not packaged for retail sales. There is a charger and the earpiece without any additional items that are always included in regular retail packages. If you opt to buy this, know that you will have to download manuals and acquire the necessary rubber ear protectors separately -- this seller asks for too much money for these so beware -- Some of the feedback posted already is entirely incorrect. There is a difference between wholesale "bulk" and retail packaging!!
167778
I'm not sure what is included with the bulk item, it may not have the various size ear gels that fit on the ear piece or may not have the owners manual and I would not know the warranty situation. The retail version comes in the retail packaging with all included items. I chose to pay the few dollars extra and get the retail item. I'm very pleased with the Sliver II. I did not know until I used it that if you have a caller in your address book it will announce the caller and ask you if you want to answer the call or not. All you have to do is verbally respond and never have to touch your phone. I'm not sure what is included with the bulk item, it may not have the various size ear gels that fit on the ear piece or may not have the owners manual and I would not know the warranty situation. The retail version comes in the retail packaging with all included items. I chose to pay the few dollars extra and get the retail item. I'm very pleased with the Sliver II. I did not know until I used it that if you have a caller in your address book it will announce the caller and ask you if you want to answer the call or not. All you have to do is verbally respond and never have to touch your... » Read More I'm not sure what is included with the bulk item, it may not have the various size ear gels that fit on the ear piece or may not have the owners manual and I would not know the warranty situation. The retail version comes in the retail packaging with all included items. I chose to pay the few dollars extra and get the retail item. I'm very pleased with the Sliver II. I did not know until I used it that if you have a caller in your address book it will announce the caller and ask you if you want to answer the call or not. All you have to do is verbally respond and never have to touch your phone. « Show Less
167779
It's cheaper because it does not come in original boxing, because it's either a return or used item
836084
Bulk packaging also means there are NOT several little packages in the case/carton. It's just one big bunch. For example I ordered paper placements online. I will receive them brand new, packed in a real box, not plastic pkg, & there will be 1,000 placemats in a regular pile, not individually wrapped, not packaged for resale.
1848375
It isn't in it's own fancy box. I ordered two of these and got them in the mail yesterday. Although I believe them to be brand new. It was just simply wrapped in bubble wrapping. So I believe the bulk packaging means the way it is shipped, and packaged with safe bubble wrap from the warehouse, or manufacturer.
104451
SHOULD be exact same card as new, retail packaging. Bulk means the package will not be decorated, anti-theft, etc. The retail packaging is over-sized and blinged up for display in a store. Whereas bulk is plain, minimalistic, the minimum necessary to ship the product. (this is a general comment on bulk packaging, it varies... I haven't received this particular product yet.)
1677886
It is cheaper because it is not like you would buy it at a retail store. It doesn't come in the actual Otterbox cardboard box. The difference is it comes in an easy to open cardboard box. All the same components, materials, warranty and such. I guess the that is one reason the price is lower, plus, if you were to buy it with plans to re-sell it, you couldn't call it "new" on the condition it doesn't come in the original box. It's new, I ordered one my 2nd one (the first came in the original box the first time around for my old phone) and my S4 I ordered it this way and there was no difference in the merchandise, just not the Otterbox packaging.
605113
One. The bulk packaging means it doesn't come commercially packaged to you, just in the little plastic case.
515055
bulk sometimes are used for displays at stores comes with a white box retail its the printed package as you see in the regular stores like bestbuy, bulk its same quality as retail.
1659015
I think the difference is just packaging. This product has no box, instead just plastic zip.
931958
From what I can find on the Microsoft site, the difference is in the packaging. It's probably just cheaper/simple cardboard packaging, so it costs less.
2161263
I'm not sure about the exact differences, but mine came without retail packaging.
308489
buy bulk or universal packaging. It's cheap for the same product as retail, just without the expensive and pretty packaging.
836087
Most of the "bulk packaging" items are manufactured in China and we know China's reputation for producing knock offs. Typically no product registration, instructions, or accessories. They are often sold with a vendors warrantee, in absence of a manufactures warrantee. Can't imagine why a manufactured would knowingly allow a "bulk" product to compete with their retailed products. It's not even a ligit term - bulk shipping is usually container ot tanker loads, not small electronic products.
1639279
"Bulk packaged" is in fact refurbished. The headset includes a 90-day limited warranty issued by a third party warranty services company specifically for refurbished products. The retail version is brand new and includes a one-year warranty directly from Plantronics. I purchased both a retail version and the bulk version through Amazon at the same time. Examining both units, I also noticed a few small scratches and gouges on the bulk version where the two halves come together, presumably the result of being pried apart to repair the unit. There's nothing wrong with selling refurbished products, but they should be labeled as such. These are being presented as "new" and that is misleading, basically bait and switch.
339761
Thank you for your question. The retail price is based primarily on what we can get the product at wholesale. There are times when the individual prices are going to be less than the package deals. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Jason Troncone Alpha Omega Group
1530032
Bulk packaging refers to an item being shipped in a nondescriptive box unlike the retail version. It still comes with everything you need.
1609074
Oh, I don't know why that is. Packaging may be different for online as opposed to retail. This is a question for Feliway - http://www.feliway.com/us/. Good luck!
1019410
Not sure I can answer that. However, bulk packing could mean that it was packed "bulky" so as not to damage any product parts during shipping. Mine arrived in a "bubble-cushion" parcel envelope. Maybe that's what that means. Hope this helps.