Gamers share stories of Amazon's poor game delivery packaging
Many Amazon customers who have ordered games through the retailer’s service share their stories of discovering a poor experience when their packages arrive. Some share creepy experiences with messages inside packages, while others joke about turning the situation into a horror game, but the general consensus is that Amazon’s game delivery packaging is a disappointment.
The discussion shifts to unconventional methods of self-defense when complaints arise about receiving items in plastic bags instead of proper packaging. Users also share stories of receiving damaged items and Amazon’s response, as well as the occasional amusing anecdote.
“I can’t even…” one user comments, alongside a picture of a board game that arrived in a small plastic bag. “This is the most expensive thing I’ve ever ordered on Amazon, and it came in a plastic bag.” Others express disbelief at the lack of packaging for expensive items.
“I ordered a $300 camera lens,” one user comments, “and it came in a box that was about the size of a cereal box.” Another shares a story about receiving a box of cereal, adding, “All’s well that ends well, I guess.”
Others complain about receiving items in opened boxes and missing items, while a humorous exchange about the size of a board game box ensues. “Don’t get me started on this,” another user comments. “I ordered a board game that came in a box smaller than my laptop, with the game board stuffed inside.”
Others express disbelief at the size of the box compared to the size of the game’s box, while others joke that the cardboard should be recycled to make the box into a fort. “We’ll never know what happened to the original packaging,” another user replies. “Did the employees use it for a fort?”
A debate emerges about the effectiveness of original packaging for shipping, with users reminding others that many items on Amazon are sold by third-party sellers. “Amazon is a company, not a god,” another user comments, criticizing the company’s labor practices and treatment of workers.
Complaints surface about receiving sensitive medical supplies without proper packaging, while another user expresses dissatisfaction with supporting Amazon as a company. “I love Amazon,” the user comments, “but I’m really considering switching to Walmart.”
“A box covered in pictures of pumpkins is the most secure thing in this house,” one user comments in response to the discussion about sensitive medical supplies. Another user jokingly points out the supposed corporate greed driving inflation by responding, “What are you talking about? That box was worth $12,000.”
“Got a nice book,” another user comments, posting a picture of a book with a clearly visible bend in it. “Oh, you got a bent book?” another user replies. “Mine was completely torn to pieces by the witch who lives on my street.”
“I hate Amazon,” another user comments. “I ordered a box of books once, and the delivery guy dropped them on my porch. I thought, ‘What a nice guy…’ then I opened the door and saw the box of books was still on my porch.”
“I ordered a $200 lens and it came to me in a box smaller than a cereal box,” one user comments. “You’re lying,” another replies. “That’s impossible.”
