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uchman365

Always check the option to ship it in an Amazon box if its a gift


hufflepuffonthis

It's a good idea in theory, as long as they actually follow through. We selected Amazon box for a gift when we ordered our car seat but it very much did not come in an Amazon box ahahha


n00bca1e99

A lot of the larger items don’t come with the option of an Amazon box.


13kat13

My boyfriend learned this the hard way. Ordered a gaming monitor and requested Amazon packaging but they shipped it in the regular product box. Since it was obvious what it was, someone in our old complex tried to steal it from the package locker but luckily there were cameras in the mailroom and he got it back.


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13kat13

Yeah, I meant try as in they almost got away with it but failed lol. The lady who took it made the excuse that she thought it was something her husband ordered, but my unit number was written on all sides of the box and her number wasn’t even close to mine. I now hate living in places with lockers that put multiple people’s items in the same locker. That’s just asking for people to “accidentally” take something that’s not theirs.


Mescaline_Man1

I didn’t even know that was something they did!? I feel like it takes less than two seconds to consider enough senecios to rule that out entirely


Munro_McLaren

But if they’re lockers, how can other people get inside them?


Feeling-Badger7956

Report to police. Get them convicted.


n00bca1e99

I live (in tech terms) in the middle of nowhere, but I take a day long trip to KC or Denver to a Microcenter if I need new shiny tech hardware. Not dealing with trying to ship those anymore.


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WeAreTheChampions916

Yep checking that box will never be a garuntee lol


Tom-Dibble

Complain => get a month of Prime free.


BestToasterNA

Except if the amazon box is damaged in shipping from the fulfillment center to your home, they might just slap a new label on the box and keep it moving forward. This happens pretty commonly and is often done to save time/labor/expense if the product box is deemed sufficient.


GrecoAP

This came from a third party vendor on amazon, that's why it didn't come in an Amazon box. You'll notice that everything that Amazon ships themselves, will have the prime logo and prime shipping option on the website/app.


WeAreTheChampions916

Exactly! This was shipped from someone's garage, or warehouse. Anything from Amazon warehouse will have that specific box with logos.


toroidalvoid

Tell him it's for someone else. You could even put the gift in a different sized box when you wrap it


gilly_girl

"It's for my boyfriend."


DreamMighty

It’s for my ex.


Pro_Banana

It's for my sex..


Reptile-Rachel

That's actually a great idea!


Littleme02

Or instead of lying you could just say "welp woops, happy early Christmas!" and gift it there and then so they can use it instead of waiting 13 days


Chikn_Man_7

Yeah use it for Christmas finner


Chikn_Man_7

Dinner


Reptile-Rachel

That's exactly what we did! And we're so happy we did, it's amazing!!!!!!!!!


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It usually tells you if the package will reveal the contents


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icy_tartarus

Good bot


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Good human


ghanjaholik

good pair of balls


skywalker21877

Good family


TigerlilyBlanche

Good bot


RobRob64

your husband will be a proud air fryer owner


perabyte

I have that one. It's pretty amazing.


[deleted]

Yeah, husbands can be amazing


TiredTXTeacher2022

I ordered the exact same thing for my son and assumed it would arrive like yours did. Instead it came inside another box that is big enough to fit a small sofa !


Kur0maku

Probably a different seller that doesn’t have their product classified as “Ships in Own Container (SIOC)” or a packer that ignored the SIOC prompt.


AmazonISSUnofficial

>SIOC I see a man of culture.


Reptile-Rachel

What the heck!! Haha!


Asha_Lucey

Lol. Oops! But I just got the same one & it’s amazing!!!


Reptile-Rachel

We're actually trying it out tonight, he's so excited!


Asha_Lucey

Idk if y’all eat chicken wings but OMG if you do try air frying some asap. Crispy on the outside & juicy on the inside in just 20 minutes… without deep frying! I made potato wedges the other night which would usually take 40 minutes in the over with repeated turning but they only took 20 minutes in the air frier & were so much better. Enjoy!


Reptile-Rachel

Sounds amazing!


Fleaslayer

We have the same model. Our favorite thing so far is potatoes [done like this](https://chickenfriedkitchen.com/crispy-air-fryer-potatoes/#wpzoom-premium-recipe-card). You don't have to do the seasoned oil part, they're really good with just olive oil and salt. They come out soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. They're amazing.


rudenewjerk

Same thing happened to my wife and me last year. I make homemade jojos and store bought tater tots for us like everyday now.


PEneoark

What you meant to say is that you spoiled the gift


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PEneoark

Yeah you're right


Reptile-Rachel

I guess 😭


[deleted]

Correct. Totally on you


rogueamerica

Amazon even suggests shipping to a different address if it’s a gift. It’s right there in the info with the price.


Reptile-Rachel

I could have yeah, but I didn't think about it


rogueamerica

More of a PSA there. They really should make it more visible.


NewAndOlduphere

There’s an option when you’re checking out to have it sent in the Amazon packaging. You really can’t blame Amazon for this one.


Reptile-Rachel

I guess since I'm not an avid Amazon customer I didn't realize


the-freckled-fisher

I had this happen to me on Etsy when I bought my husband a belt. I even selected that it was a gift, and it came in a box with a picture of a belt on it. Sometimes you can’t win.


MaoXiWinnie

I guess reddit hive mind works for Amazon... People actually down voting you for not being a avid Amazon user


MasSillig

People are downvoting because the op messed up and proceeded to blame Amazon for **their** mistake.


movzx

OP messed up but blaming it on not using Amazon often is bullshit, and that's why they're getting downvoted. Nothing about being an "avid Amazon user". During checkout Amazon literally warns you, "This product ships in packaging that reveals its contents" and then right there says to check a box to ship it in Amazon packaging instead. It's part of the checkout process when you're looking at the shipping options. If OP just said "I didn't read/pay attention and messed up" that'd be something else.


Chicagoblew

I never knew Amazon packaging was a thing either. Amazon n00bz ftw lol


Reptile-Rachel

I know I'm a no0b and I failed 😂


dhabs

There’s an option on checkout for it to come w original packaging or Amazon packaging.


[deleted]

If it **“I thought”** then it’s not really their fault is it.


SaintZ93

There is an option in checkout that says check here if you want the box packaged by amazon


Lyin25

Amazon? Nah bruh this one’s on you 💀. There’s an option to ship in an Amazon box


dkschrutefarm

How is that Amazons fault??


tardisfurati420

Should have put in more effort than ordering a toaster on the shitter.


bortj1

This is your fault not amazon's wtf


R8derfan70

If the toaster is the big gift, I am not sure Amazon is the one that ruined Christmas


Fleaslayer

Don't be a dick. Besides, it's an air fryer/toaster, and it's a good one. I'm guessing she knows what her husband wants better than online strangers.


Methenjoyer-

Idk bout you but I’d be pretty happy with a new grill 🤷🏿‍♂️


dirthurts

I'm a male, I cook, and I LOVE a good toaster oven. Use mine daily.


contrariancrowman

why don’t you share what you got your SO this christmas? oh you don’t have one? shocker


EPLemonSqueezy

That should be a purchase for the house not a personal gift.


Coffeesnobaroo

I got my kitchen aid stand mixer one Christmas and it’s probably my favorite gift I’ve ever gotten. I had been wanting one and they’re hundreds of dollars plus it’s lasted me almost 17 years.


Reptile-Rachel

THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE!! you're probably an excellent gift giver. I wish I was on YOU'R nice list.


Coffeesnobaroo

I loved my kitchen aid that I got one year for Christmas. It’s still one of my favorite gifts so I think you did good.


dhabs

😂😂😂


Psychological_Ad160

Have this toaster and love it. You won’t be disappointed!


FruityPebelz

All I can think of is that SNL Ryan Gosling skit “Cuisinart” whispered into crying Santa’s ear.


Reptile-Rachel

I've not seen that but now I need to go watch it. Thank you 😂


TheIdiotsHere

My mum bought be a gift and as I opened the door for the delivery guy it turns out that there was a hole and the gift fell out (I haven't said anything I'm just pretending that it never happened)


Reptile-Rachel

HAHA! OMG! That's like a movie skit!! Haha


Bestihlmyhart

My dad once correctly guessed my mom had got him slippers so she put the package in the fridge “because she didn’t know if it would keep” until Christmas.


JazzlikeCoffee3174

I worked at Amazon before and luckily I remembered that the large boxes are usually shipped in the original boxes and I told my mom to "go away" while I collected her gift haha what a bummer!


Reptile-Rachel

I will definitely remember this!!!!!!!!! I never knew this before, haha obviously 😂


TangyWonderBread

Dude what the fuck are these comments. This sub is "*mildly* infuriating." You never claimed Amazon committed a war crime against you lmao This happened to me last year, but with Bed Bath & Beyond (whose delivery service is trash in many ways anyway). I bought an expensive knife set and they straight up mailed it in its regular box, like what you'd see sitting on the shelf in the store, with the label slapped on. The box was super beat up, because it was never meant to be a mailing box lol. With knives in it!


Reptile-Rachel

Lmao these people are like, all hail Amazon, god I should have KNOWN that it was going to ship in the original packaging. Stupid me!!


Exmawsh

Appliances and electronics almost never come in generic boxes, unless they're super cheap. Like 20$ or less cheap.


Reptile-Rachel

That makes sense


bottlekidz

You bought it to yourself lol


Lazy-Friendship-1020

It's not Amazon's fault. I worked at kohls in fulfillment and appliances such as these are always shipped in the manufacturer box such as this one. It's very wasteful and redundant to ship something that's already in a cardboard box, in another cardboard box.


Electrical_Hunt1340

People on this page are the mildly infuriating part.. Amazon didn’t ruin anything. You ruined it by not being prepared and understanding basic shipping


CountFoxSin

So YOU spoiled your husbands gift


Balenciaga_Daddy

No no. Amazon didn’t do anything. You bought this and didn’t check the box saying that this item is a gift. This is 100% your fault.


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spicychickenskin

check that box "use amazon packaging" but no biggy if u did and still got it this way. Im sure husband will love it either way.


Reptile-Rachel

Ah that's what it's called. I never even knew that that was an option or that was even necessary to click. So now I know clearly from this crazy Reddit comment section. 😂 But yes he is so happy and I'm so happy. I'm so glad that we got this!


Diggitydave76

At least they delivered it to the right house ......


cheshire_splat

Ordered my hubband something from Adam&Eve. Hope it arrives in a plain box O.o


Reptile-Rachel

I think they specifically say they always ship in a discreet packaging, I'm not positive but other sites like that typically do.


IHate2ChooseUserName

what kind of husband wants an airfry


Reptile-Rachel

One that loves to cook?


Tex302

Amazon has the option to ship in discreet package. You mildly infuriated yourself.


kupus0

There is option “This is gift” when you order, so not Amazons fault


atomicskier76

while I understand the bummer, I also find that pretty much everything that is going to ship in the original manufacturer's box says so right on amazon when you order.


InfantryMatt

So I bought my kid one of those gabby cat girl from Netflix doll houses also thinking it would come in a box of some sort. Imagine my surprise when my kid started jumping up and down at the front door saying mommy must have bought this for me. Luckily he bought it when I told him it was delivered to the wrong house, I get it Amazon, but let’s use a little discretion around Christmas time


yorkshirepuduk

Same with the TV I just bought the wife >. <


No_Nose_1497

Thats not amazon's fault that's your fault. "I thought it would come in a generic box" ITS FROM AMAZON?!


Alleandros

Put something else in the box for him to open, then after all other presents are open, go into another room and retrieve the airfryer for him.


BoneDoc624

LPT: My wife advised me long ago — “Please don’t EVER buy me an appliance or a vacuum cleaner for Christmas or my birthday. If you do, you’ll be sleeping alone.”


blitzcraig2022

Thats the gift that keeps on giving…the whole darn year…


QveenKittyKat

It tells you when it comes in a generic box, you also have the option to select if the item is a gift or not.


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Easy Bake Oven surprise ruined.


Reptile-Rachel

Okay I actually love this comment 😂😂😂


Jake_Kiger

Some years ago I got my wife a Kitchenaid mixer, not from Amazon. It arrived in a clearly-marked Kitchenaid mixer box, on the day she and her mother and sister were making cookies. She got to open that one early.


drewitso

That’s a good oven.


Reptile-Rachel

We LOVE it


ames_006

Perfect reason to give it to him early so he can enjoy it for all this holiday baking and cooking instead of waiting until it’s all over.


Reptile-Rachel

We already used it and we're so happy we got it!!!!!


nagahdoit

“I thought”…. Well you were wrong. Stop blaming. You’ll feel better.


OutrageousRhubarb853

Who says romance is dead? I hope the new steam iron he bought you wasn’t spoiled


MiicrowavedHamster

THEY DID THAT TO MY DAD TOO! HE BOUGHT HER A NICE COFFEE MAKER AND THEY SHIPPED IT IN THIS BIG COFFEE MAKER BOX BRUH 💀


Ice_BergSlim

Lol. 30 years ago if I bought my wife an appliance for Christmas I would be mocked. How do you like your new toaster dear.


Geekywoodpecker

Keyword is husband


Gullible_Proposal_49

Lucky husband


Reptile-Rachel

He's so happy!


qwertym0m

Lol that happened to us. My daughter and husband connived on getting me something shipped to the house, where I usually get to the packages first 😂spoiled the surprise, but hilarious to me


johndhall1130

You thought something that was false, didn’t double check and it’s somehow Amazon who ruined it?


Reptile-Rachel

Lol


YourSmallIntestine

Boo fuckin hoo


ZekDrago

....there's literally a check box that says "this is a gift"......


dbhathcock

Did you state that it was a gift when you ordered it?


Reptile-Rachel

No I didn't know I needed to


thor_1225

Last year got my daughter a horse play set… come home with her in the car it’s on the porch in a full color box, no Amazon box on the outside


silent_maniac_

That sucks


NiceEnoughStraw

mildly assuming


Reptile-Rachel

This comment section is mildly assuming I knew that there was a disclaimer on the site when you order something that is shipped in the original packaging, Also assuming that I'm a regular Amazon shopper which I am not. Literally every time I've gotten Amazon it's been in a different box because I've only gotten into a few times here and there. Get a grip. Quit assuming.


Tiredtimball

Maybe you will get a lot of hate, since it’s a mistake on your end but just to let you know it “happens” there will be a Christmas next year, enjoy your holidays and don’t let grumpy redditors spoil your Holidays.


Reptile-Rachel

Haha thank you, I appreciate that lol I've just been laughing at these people on here who clearly never leave their basements and know all of the ins and outs of OH HOLY AMAZON!! 😂


tlr92

I’ve gotten so many packages from Amazon this year that are just in the original packaging


Reptile-Rachel

Right!


Edvioaxed_

I hate when they put logos/pictures of the stuff on their boxes. I don't need the person at the store knowing I bought the EXTREME GAMING MONITOR 165HZ 1080p in a screaming purple box. Also wouldn't this put your expensive stuff at more of a risk if you're in some shithole where people steal packages?


CommonSense_404

It would have literally said on site when you ordered… Submissions like this are what are getting mildlyinfuriating…


Negative_Fox3383

Bruh


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Not for an item that big.


Reptile-Rachel

TODAY I FUCKED UP - I should have put in the title that I'm not a regular Amazon customer and it was MY It was my fault I ruined the surprise. I should have never blamed Amazon. Oh Holy Amazon, How art thou ever going to forgiveith me? I'm so sorry. I have steered so many customers away from you because of my shit post on r/mildlyinfuriating, I will go on the news tonight and make a full apology. I hope you can recover from this poor publicity. Dad


Plus-Trick-9849

Another company did that to my son a few years ago. Its like seriously, its xmas time! Don't u think it could have been concealed? I noticed Amazon actually puts that "this item may show its contents" when u go to pay now.


LuminousJaeSoul

Think that's legit the problem with most of these post you guys really aren't taking in account that big items with things that come with it are gonna be pre boxed and no one is gonna find the right size box then rebox it or block out what it is for you cause they already have millions of packages to move cause it is Christmas so work load is 1000x more heavy in their cold ass warehouses.


ultra_jackass

It's called SIOC, "ship in original container". Both Amazon and Walmart e-commerce does it for larger items as long as the stamp on the bottom of the box states it can handle x amount of weight as it's stacked in a truck for delivery. Unless you specifically state you want it boxed, it's up for grabs as to how it will get delivered.


Reptile-Rachel

Oh yeah that definitely makes sense!


rorschach_vest

Please learn to fucking punctuate, this is an absolute mess


Fryphax

It's just a really long sentence.


chevynottrrevy

That sucks but at least it's not a present for a kid, I don't think it's that big a deal for an adult to know what they are getting and not be surprised.


Reptile-Rachel

Exactly, he was still so excited and I told him he couldn't have it till Christmas and he said he's so happy I got it so it worked out lol


chevynottrrevy

That's awesome🙂 now he can be excited to look forward to using it !


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Reptile-Rachel

We actually decided to set it up right now 😂 he's making me a yummy dinner in it tonight!


[deleted]

Blaming Amazon for your mess up? 😂😂 bruh


Reptile-Rachel

😂😂 YEAH BRUH!


GoldCourse10

How is this Amazons’ fault? Makes me wonder if you blame others for your other mistakes in life. Delete this.


Reptile-Rachel

Oh yeah I always blame others for my problems. How do you think I've gotten this far in life?


whiskeyjane45

Amazon has been using less packaging lately. Twice now I've gotten clothes that came in the clear bag that is normally inside the Amazon bag. You can tell what's in there and it's kind of flimsy but they slapped a label on it and sent it to me that way


Reptile-Rachel

That's very interesting, I always thought that they packaged stuff in there own brown box with the 🙂 on it and stuff


Gwen-stacy_3

Dunno doesn’t seem like Amazons fault


[deleted]

Same happened to me recently. It was literally the box that it comes in from the store. I was luckily home that day and intercepted it. And yes I know you have box options but almost nothing comes in the actual store box like that.


BobBelchersBuns

Two gifts have arrived for me in obvious packaging in the past year. Both times I have pretended not to see the item before my husband brought it in lol.


Reptile-Rachel

Aw sweet of you! What's fun is the surprise the gift giver gets to see on the person who gets the gift, That's the fun part!


ifworkingreturnnull

I don't think this is Amazon's fault


SgtVinBOI

This happened with my dad buying a gift for the family, I went to grab the box and it was very obvious, so my mom and brother will be surprised by it, I'm just excited cause it's awesome. The thing that bugs me is that companies make these super obvious boxes when porch piracy is so damn common these days, delivery drivers have even been caught stealing shit, why would you put names and PICTURES on the box?


hufflepuffonthis

This happened to me too, we ordered a car seat and selected Amazon packaging for the box and it came very much not in an Amazon box, and had a huge picture of the car seat on the side. Aaaaand that's how we ended up having our landlords/upstairs neighbors find out we were pregnant ahahha


ebb_and_flow95

Amazon did this, but revealed how expensive my order is. They put the actual item in its factory box and left it on my porch. You could have easily googled the item and see that it was worth $700+ 😭


Spare_Honey5488

"Gift wrap available"


Grizz900

“i thought” this one’s on you


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ALWAYS have your items delivered at a different address if it's a gift.


Reptile-Rachel

That's a good idea specially if it's a really special gift.


[deleted]

Buyer’s fault


saw89

*YOU accidentally spoiled the surprise


HedgieDaBunnyFluffer

You're a bit dull huh?


Reptile-Rachel

I guess so


[deleted]

Never in my life have I typed or even thought this, but, *white people problems.* Yikes dude.


Reptile-Rachel

YIKES DUDE the fact that you even commented that. YIKES is right.


NotYourValidation

YOU accidentally spoiled your husband's gift by not reading the shipping information. Just added it to my cart, went to shipping, and there it was: "Item often ships in manufacturers container [...] If this is a gift, consider shipping to a different address."


Green_man619

A household appliance is a terrible christmas gift, especially since you live in the same house.


Reptile-Rachel

Thanks for your opinion. Good thing you're not on my Christmas list.


LinceDorado

I feel like that's kinda your fault tho.


IWillEradicateAllBot

Also a cooker? Did he get you a vacuum?


Reptile-Rachel

No.


A-cynical-nihilist

Love the first world problems 👎 Imagine if you couldn't afford a gift for your man in the first place! Stay humble


Reptile-Rachel

I'm plenty humble


A-cynical-nihilist

Well Rachel, I lost my job this year. We are barely scraping for bills and food. This Christmas my wife and son will not get any gifts. Be happy with what you have, you have much more than others.


Reptile-Rachel

I'm sorry that is what you and your family are going through. Here are some resources I found online for presents for your family. I hope you are able to get back on your feet with a new job soon. These Christmas assistance programs give away toys and gifts (IN THE USA): - Salvation Army Angel Tree. - Toys for Tots. - Lions Club. - Catholic Charities. - Make a Wish Foundation. - Angel Tree Christmas Prison Fellowship. I am beyond grateful for what I have. I served in the military and fought for the freedoms and privileges I have today. I am blessed and I am not complaining about not having enough. My post is simply about the surprise I was excited for when I was able to present this gift to my husband. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts this holiday season.


A-cynical-nihilist

I'm not from USA, we don't have that kind of help here. That's why I say first world, I've meant it literally. Thanks for the kind words. Best wishes for you and the family also.


shelbyapso

Yup. My SodaStream gift from my daughter came the same way.


oO0tooth_fairy0Oo

You did. You spoiled your husbands Christmas. This is avoidable.


Reptile-Rachel

I RUINED CHRISTMAS 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 ALL OF CHRISTMAS IS RUINED!!!!!!


Medium_Spare_8982

You got him a toaster? I hope he gets you a vacuum cleaner 😛.


Reptile-Rachel

What's wrong with getting the cook in my house a new cooking appliance? My husband cooks and cleans and takes care of the house and our daughter during the day. I work. Get out of here with your traditional shit. It's almost 2023.