Posted by Mark B. on 06/21/06 01:43

"Tarkus" <karnevil9@atlantabraves.net> wrote in message
news:1rjxj7fp9kkgd$.dlg@tarkus.karnevil9.com...
>
> Worse is the hard plastic clamshell (or whatever it's called) packaging
> on many electronics. I read a recent article that quoted hospital staff
> who said they get a few cases a year of people cutting themselves
> (sometimes fairly seriously) on that crap. Even with scissors, it can
> often be a bitch to remove while keeping the sharp plastic away from your
> skin.
> --

Couldn't agree more. That's one of the worst packaging concepts ever. Even
with a sharp utility knife it's not easy, and of course you risk slipping
with the knife. I understand they want to minimize theft in the stores, but
there's gotta be an easier way than making the consumer suffer.

Mark

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