Comments on: How the Hell do You Open Plastic Packaging?

By: Golux

Golux — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:11:13 +0000

I have a sturdy pair of chicken boning scissors in the kitchen. Works wonders on that d**n plastic. Cut just inside the welded seam and then pull apart. You might want to use a pair of gloves while you’re separating the welded inner pegs some of these packages contain.

Once slipped many years ago trying to use a utility knife to open one and that heat welded, serrate plastic edge on the packaging cut to the bone. It was more dangerous than the sharp new blade on the knife which I was using carefully so as not to cut myself. Got one of my fingers and the wrist on the other arm. Steel 0, Plastic 2.

Thankfully didn’t hit any major blood vessels, but it sure took the charm out of the gift received. I’ve cursed package manufacturers ever since.

By: Oboe

Oboe — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:00:02 +0000

software isn’t as difficult to open as hardware expecially if the harware is small. it seems like the little thump drives are impossible to open, but when you get up to a comper it is all tape and cardboard

By: Oboe

Oboe — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:54:12 +0000

i really hate it when the edges are sharp on the packaging, when that happens i can’t even grab the sides to tear it (like i could anyway). That is usually on harware though. I sometimes have to use giant kitchen shears though because regular siccors actually start to seperate. I guess they really could cut down on the plastic though i mean we probably would save tens of thousands of dollars per yer because the packages aren’t as elaborat.

By: Zanzabar19

Zanzabar19 — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:28:39 +0000

I think that opening Window’s software is very hard(in my opinion). But the thing that verifies my opinion is that on Microsoft’s website there is instructions on of all things How to open a freaking BOX. The other thing that this verifies is that Apple trusts people with there software.

In the end Microsoft “fanboys” wonder why people are switching to the Mac(Apple boxes there this so much better the Microsoft and other OEMs)

Evan

By: Apolo

Apolo — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:51:01 +0000

I usually use just a pair of scissors to open the packaging at the top, but still always end up cutting my fingers trying to reach in and grab whatever product is in the package. However, recently I went to Sam’s Club and bought an SD card. First of all, you have to take a piece of cardboard to the register and pay for it. Once you do that, you have to take it and the receipt to the photo center (conveniently placed by the entrance, although the registers lead to the exit). The card is enclosed in another piece of cardboard that has a layer of plastic (the plastic most devices are sealed in) covering the card that stretches from the top to the bottom of the cardboard center. This requires you to use some type of knife or sharp point to cut through the cardboard and plastic.

Talk about a headache…I should’ve went next door to Wal-Mart, where it’s still glued plastic to a piece of paper.

By: Greg Birch

Greg Birch — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:46:47 +0000

Blast? chainsaw? Costco blister packs are the worst it’s insane how tight they package those things. Thanks for bringing this subject out in the open Chris.

By: Gforce Bilok

Gforce Bilok — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:43:07 +0000

Yeah, I really must agree with you here. It’s one of the reason’s I love digital distribution.

By: yoss

yoss — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:40:59 +0000

You and me and a billion others man.

By: Aryeh Goretsky

Aryeh Goretsky — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:46:43 +0000

Hello,I have used an OpenX in the past and while it works okay, I have not been overwhelmed with it. I have seen the Zibra Open It for sale in stores and am wondering if it might be a better choice.Normally, I take Angela's route and use whatever pocket knife or multi-tool I happen to have on me to open a package, or, if I am at home, I use some EMT bandage scisssors I bought at Walgreens for a couple of dollars.Regards,Aryeh Goretsky

By: Sargis Yonan

Sargis Yonan — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:12:36 +0000

You Can’t Go Wrong With A Box Cutter.
Works Everytime For Me.

Hope This Helps!

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:19:50 +0000

For most packages, I use a Swiss army knife I inherited from my grandfather, and it works great. However, on things like Microsoft’s new packaging, there’s no way I’d be able to get a blade through that plastic easily. And those things are a pain in the neck for me to open.

By: Mark Williams

Mark Williams — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:27:39 +0000

I have to agree with Wayne Schulz – Zibra’s Open It! kicks ass. We bought one for my father in law as a joke (’cause he always has problems with opening packages) and it was so good we bought one for ourselves. Everyone should have one. Their product site is: http://www.enjoyzibra.com/openit/

By: Updates ~ Lockergnome

Updates ~ Lockergnome — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:20:50 +0000

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By: Boz Hobbs

Boz Hobbs — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:16:12 +0000

YES! WHY? I have one word for the manufacturers and it is not K_N_I_F_E or S_C_I_S_S_O_R_S. It is becoming increasingly obvious that users of this packaging would rather get a few more days of shelf life than satified customers. Something has to be done about this!

By: netnomad

netnomad — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:43:44 +0000

I found it!

I believe this is the manufacturer of the knife I linked earlier.

http://sheffield-tools.com/piece-professional-pocket-knife-p-1244.html?cPath=3