In article ,
geoff writes:

CPC are the kings of crap packing

Indeed.

light bulbs and reels of solder loose in the box for example

Had that one, if you substitute the reels of solder for a burst
box of D-cell batteries. The powdered glass was running out of
the box corners as you picked it up.

Hand cleaner tub which burst

etc etc

Had to do an order a couple of weeks back. 4 sealed lead acid
batteries (12V, 7AH), and 2 coin cells. I was amazed, given that
there was no longer a bottom attached to the box, that all the
parts were still in it.

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Andrew Gabriel
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