Macbook shipping box question.

For all of you that have ordered a new Macbook directly from Apple, would you tell me if it shipped double boxed? If yes, how was the "colorful inside box with the plastic handle on top" supported inside of the shipping box?

Thanks!

Black Macbook, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Feb 18, 2009 12:07 AM

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Feb 18, 2009 4:07 AM in response to neuroanatomist

neuroanatomist wrote:
Yes, double boxed. In the US (apparently unlike the UK, or maybe it's warehouse-dependent) mine came with cardboard corner spacers that maintained about an inch between the outer (plain brown) box and the inner retail box.


Exactly the same in the UK - if you purchase from John Lewis.
Think it must be warehouse/retail dependent.

Best
John

Feb 18, 2009 9:40 AM in response to DCIFRTHS

I bought my MBP at the Apple store. I have a friend that works for a shipper, therefore she knows the freight business from the inside. I have heard horror story after horror story how packages are droped,kicked, thrown etc. Packages are also damaged due to bad weather,climate and quite often are stolen from the recipients front door! I would never order computer hardware to be shipped to my home or office!

Feb 18, 2009 3:01 PM in response to DCIFRTHS

I bought my MBP at the Apple store. I have a friend that works for a shipper, therefore she knows the freight business from the inside. I have heard horror story after horror story how packages are droped,kicked, thrown etc. Packages are also damaged due to bad weather,climate and quite often are stolen from the recipients front door! I would never order computer hardware to be shipped to my home or office!

How do you think these get to the Apple store?

Feb 19, 2009 12:26 PM in response to schrader90

Yes clearly they are also "shipped" to the Apple stores. However its the method used that is different. Typically its a multiple piece shipment via straight truck, tractor trailer etc. Therefore the freight can be handled will more special care. Residential delivery is more problematic. If the recipient is not available to sign the piece is tossed back on the truck to be reloaded at the station. As I made crystal clear this is inside information (hint). I am in the same consumer camp as you so my intention is just to warn. In the future please think more critically for yourself and investigate instead of assuming!

Best,
1grandidle1

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