What is the difference between "Frustration-Free Packaging" and "Standard Packaging"?
1120644
If memory serves, "Frustration-free" packaging is packaging that is easier to open. Sometimes, more than likely, frustration-free packaging will take longer to ship than standard packaging.
1120645
Webwizardry, I wondered, too, so I Googled it and discovered that in the months since you posted your question, additional online info explaining this kind of packaging has appeared. Turns out that Frustration Free Packaging is an Amazon.com invention that replaces the original packaging with a simple carton. Pros: Less fiddly. Cons: (1) Buyers lose the original artwork, etc. of the original packaging. (2) Buyers take the risk of pieces, instructions, or other items that were sealed in the original packaging getting lost in transit, as it were, during the move from the original packaging to Frustration Free Packaging. For more info -- and a side-by-side comparison -- check out Amazon's YouTube video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXcoM1W5kJ4. (While you view, also check out the comments, which include contributions from Amazon customers who've tried both Frustration Free Packaging and standard packaging.) From what I saw at YouTube, Frustration Free Packaging might really come in handy if one is ordering an item for, say, an elderly relative, or someone who has physical or cognitive challenges or is just plain super-strapped for time. For my own part, however, I'd rather spend extra time unwrapping something than risk having the item I ordered arrive with pieces missing. This is doubly true in the case of an item that is made in China, as the "Pandemic Board Game" is. As thousands of Amazon.com reviews indicate, many of us have learned the hard way that items manufactured in China quite often ship with promised components -- e.g. batteries, essential screws, assembly wrenches, instruction sheets, etc. -- missing; I personally see no need to tempt fate by enabling a packaging transfer that offers an additional opportunity for things to go missing! At any rate, Webwizardry, I know that I'm posting this answer long after you posted your question, but I hope that the game shopping that you were doing when you posted your question last year went well. : )
690678
Frustration-Free packaging comes with everything except the annoying packaging, everything is already pre-cluttered. you still get the essentials like the cable and manuals with non of the hassle of excess plastic bags you usually get in packages.
894179
Frustration free packaging arrives in a cardboard box sealed with a piece of tape, at least that's what it was in my case.
910471
Just easier to unpack. Something like this it probably wouldn't make much difference. Things like batteries, etc that are packaged in those hard plastic holders is another story. Personally, if the cost is the same as stated below, I would always opt for the frustration-free. ;-)
748246
I looked over the package I currently have and it says nothing about that. I have never heard those terms before. Now I am curious myself as to what the difference is...
441082
Standard packaging is a pain to get open; usually plastic sealed around the edges, pieces difficult to get out of pkg. Frustration free packaging is easy open.
1895179
Frustration packaging means that the packaging doesn't require any cutting, the packaging has twist and turn devices to free your toy, no cutting required.
690675
Just get the frustration-free packaging. It's basically just the headphones in their (heavy duty) storage case, in an amazon box with some bubble wrap. I assume the standard packaging involves some plastic and clam shell packaging. Frustration-free is the way to go, as I notice it is cheaper. It is the way I got them. Also -- awesome headset, go for it.
922267
Frustrating free packaging is when you don't need heavy duty scissors and tools to get the toy out of the box and you can play with immediately. Retail package is when it take twenty minutes to release the toy from the box that it came in due to all the screws, ties, straps etc. and strength.
1301284
If you mean frustration free packaging, that means they'll send you the actual product box, rather than the product box shipped inside a plain brown box, hence standard shipping (I believe).
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Frustration free packaging means you do not break nails or the product nor do you have to search for heavy duty tools or an assortment of various neighbors to help remove the product from it's protective wrap. I would guess that retail packaging is the opposite of the frustration free. The kind that has been popping up more often which is nearly impossible to open, but the product stays intact for shipping and can be considerably lighter in weight. I would also guess that standard packaging is what consumers have been accustomed to over the years. Easy to open, but doesn't hold up anywhere nearly as well and more subject to the product being damaged. perhaps others have differing opinions. Frustration free packaging means you do not break nails or the product nor do you have to search for heavy duty tools or an assortment of various neighbors to help remove the product from it's protective wrap. I would guess that retail packaging is the opposite of the frustration free. The kind that has been popping up more often which is nearly impossible to open, but the product stays intact for shipping and can be considerably lighter in weight. I would also guess that standard packaging is what consumers have been accustomed to over the years. Easy to open, but doesn't hold up anywhere... » Read More Frustration free packaging means you do not break nails or the product nor do you have to search for heavy duty tools or an assortment of various neighbors to help remove the product from it's protective wrap. I would guess that retail packaging is the opposite of the frustration free. The kind that has been popping up more often which is nearly impossible to open, but the product stays intact for shipping and can be considerably lighter in weight. I would also guess that standard packaging is what consumers have been accustomed to over the years. Easy to open, but doesn't hold up anywhere nearly as well and more subject to the product being damaged. perhaps others have differing opinions. « Show Less
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When I purchased this toy, I don't recall if it was "frustration free" packaging, but it was in a "normal" toy box from Fisher Price, not some generic cardboard. We gave it as a birthday gift to a 2-year old. She loved it!
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It arrives in frustration free packaging. Ours looks just like the picture though and my son loves it.
2026174
Save the box & packaging Should be no problem to disassemble, repack & transport
1057134
No idea! I've never tried the "frustration free" - it may refer to a good package that it doesn't break?! :)...
624897
I assume Frustration Free means it is the actual box of the item, it is not placed in a larger box, that's how mine was delivered.
822876
Retail packaging. But it IS frustration free. Pretty much your basic teapot.