There are so many things in packages that are so hard to get into anymore. Some of them I had to quit buying. I got ahold of something one day...oh yeah my Airborne gummies that are like 7 or 8 bucks a bottle for like I don't know 60? Anyway, the lid you press down & turn was malfunctioning & I couldn't get into the bottle. For that kind of money I wasn't tossing it. I broke out my biggest steak knife & went to work. Took me 10 min or so to break into that bottle & rescue my vitamins. With some arthritis in my hands this was especially painful.
Who had the bright idea of that hard plastic packaging?
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RadishRose
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Funny, I was just thinking of this earlier today as I struggled to get the lid off a chef's salad I picked up pre made at the supermarket!
Camper6
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The reason for the hard packaging now?
It's to prevent shoplifting.
If it's easy to take out of the package and stuff it in your pocket then the bar code is left on the package and it's not detected.
Everything has to be locked up now. Golf balls were a prime example. Take the golf balls out of the package. No longer. They are locked up now. You have to call a clerk.
Those utility knives with the sharp blades work but be careful and don't cut yourself.
It's to prevent shoplifting.
If it's easy to take out of the package and stuff it in your pocket then the bar code is left on the package and it's not detected.
Everything has to be locked up now. Golf balls were a prime example. Take the golf balls out of the package. No longer. They are locked up now. You have to call a clerk.
Those utility knives with the sharp blades work but be careful and don't cut yourself.
Pecos
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My tool box in the garage is frequently used to get into some of these packages. I don't know how people are going to deal with this when they get severe arthritis and don't have a tool box. I have already restricted my wife from taking on some of this packaging.
CarolfromTX
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I've used a hand held can opener on them a few times, believe it or else. It worked.
OneEyedDiva
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I don't know but that person better hope I never meet him (or her). Not only is the packaging frustrating to open it's dangerous. If you cut the packaging, which is sometimes necessary, any jagged edge can easily cut skin. Well I hope at least you are enjoying your new shower head Marie. I really need one too.
Camper6
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You would be surprised. Now I noticed electronic packages are protected with a wrap around cord and a gizmo that to be opened gelectronically.
Camper6
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I have a soldering gun with an attachment like a small knife that heats up and cuts plastic. I'll try that next.
Pecos
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I have used tin shears on plastic, and I have used strap wrenches (for removing oil filters) lids on bottles that appear to have been tightened so much that removing them by hand was impossible.
I am starting to get angry just thinking about modern packaging.
I am starting to get angry just thinking about modern packaging.