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Toraman · Shinigami Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 2098 Location: London

I'm thinking or pre-ordering the new .hack//Roots box from somewhere. I'm worried that it'll be easily damaged as it's a half-empty box and wouldn't stand up to much abuse.

What online retailer do you recommend for delicate goods. (UK-specific companies for me, but mention anyone else worthy as others may be interested)

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botmaster2005 · Ninja In Training Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 859

it all depends what postal service they use if its post office, its a gamble,
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Toraman · Shinigami Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 2098 Location: London

I guess. It's more that MVM seem to use jiffy bags which doesn't seem too sturdy compared to play and amazon boxes (for larger items anyway). Just wondering who people thought has the most reliable packing...

IanC · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 9:05 am Post subject:

If the box set is big enough play will use a box. Id assume MVM would be the same.

Last box set i ordered from play was Queer as Folk Definite Collector's Edition, which came in a jiffy bag BUT it was only 2 dvd cases in size. Id say if its bigger than that then they would use a box.

Id go for amazon though - more likely to use a box, and its cheaper on there for some reason (with the free delivery)
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Toraman · Shinigami Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 2098 Location: London

IanC · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:04 am Post subject:

Ill probably preorder it from them too, methinks Very Happy

Oh BTW if you want to see the sort of damage you get when a jiffy bag is used for a box set -

It might be hard to see, but its a bit crushed up on one of the corners. Theres a similar bit on the bottom. Its very minor, but id be pissed if it happened to an artbox, not a cheap TV series box set.
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Toraman · Shinigami Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 2098 Location: London

Yeah, jiffy bags for boxes = bad. My .hack set was from MVM and got similar damage as it was in a jiffy bag. Amazon boxes ftw! Cool

Fudce · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:16 am Post subject:

play.com do use boxes for larger items, as does MVM - this from personal experience. I can't say either is worse, it really depends on how good Royal Mail isn't.
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IanC · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:25 am Post subject:

Well it does seem a bit random!

For example - Life on Mars series 1 came in a jiffy bag, yet The Prisoner came in a box.

The Prisoner was only a slight bit bigger and could of still fit in a jiffy bag.

Wonder how they decide?

Oh and a box doesnt mean it wont get crushed *looks at his Kaleido Star thinpak boxset* *sighs*

In fact that got crushed worse than anything from play.com, even jiffy bagged stuff.

Oh and Toraman, got a pic of the .hack//sign set? I havent seen any pics of it really.
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Toraman · Shinigami Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 2098 Location: London

I think a lot of it's based on the value of the item. More expensive things get better treatment, or that could just be my misconception...

IanC · Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 2:18 pm Post subject:

Looks pretty cool! Lots of nice artwork on it too (that ive seen before, but that doesnt matter)

I think i can see where it got crushed a little bit.
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Chibs · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2007 10:47 am Post subject:

Hmmm...my other half got this box too and it got a little crushed. Maybe it's just the quality of the cardboard. All works fine those...

I also think I own that exact same duvet cover Toraman :S

Toraman · Shinigami Joined: 08 Aug 2006 Posts: 2098 Location: London