Target damaging product with "spider-wrap" and "plastic coffins" - Blu-ray Forum

strumdogg · 09-29-2012, 02:26 PM

This is a continuation of the discussion that started in the Target -- Marvel's The Avengers 3D Combo Pack with Bonus Disc for $19.99 thread.

While it's not a new practice, many Targets are damaging their Avengers Exclusive slip-covers in the "plastic coffin" security cases that are too small to hold them. Testimonials and pics have been provided to show how the slips are forced into these security cases, ultimately damaging them. This lead to an side-discussion of Target's pattern of damaging Blu-ray packaging, including larger/TV set edges being dented in "spider-wrap." It was suggested that a new thread be started here...

I stopped by one of my Targets (Ypsi, MI) this morning and saw several examples, listed below in spoiler form. I've also seen this practice at the Ann Arbor location:

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- Tops of two Disney slip-covers destroyed by plastic coffins.

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- Spider-wrap dents Harry Potter on all sides.

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- Spider-wrap dents Jason Bourne on all sides.

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- Spider-wrap dents Game of Thrones on top.

Per blu-ray_girl_fan's suggestion: Let's keep posts to one-per-user, and just update our posts when we find more examples. This will keep the thread relevant, and useful to new readers. Thanks!

blu-ray_girl_fan · 09-29-2012, 04:05 PM

Might I suggest one post per person? That way, we can keep the thread to a manageable length. We can just keep editing our single post as we add pictures and stuff.

I'll come back and re-link to some of my pictures from other threads...

By the way, I hope my participation in this thread convinces other forum members that I don't work for Target.

Plastic coffins ruining slipcovers:

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Putting security stickers on slipcovers:

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Spiderwraps on TV box sets:

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Cramming products into shelves:

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HDMe · 09-29-2012, 08:35 PM

Borders (before they went under) was also bad about over-tightening the spider-wrap on expensive hardcover books. I had a discussion with their manager about how they were never going to sell a $100 graphic novel with damage like that... I told them they actually would be better off letting it get stolen and being reimbursed by insurance... because that damage wouldn't be self-inflicted!

SpaceDog · 09-30-2012, 02:24 AM

Shocked that it took this long for this to get its own thread.
For years I won't buy blu-ray at target because I won buy product that's been destroyed by the coffins.

Hope they listen.

hardtosayx · 09-30-2012, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SpaceDog

Shocked that it took this long for this to get its own thread.
For years I won't buy blu-ray at target because I won buy product that's been destroyed by the coffins.

Hope they listen.

I'm pretty sure the thread was already done before. It probably got deleted during the site's data loss.

neoz · 09-30-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hardtosayx

I'm pretty sure the thread was already done before. It probably got deleted during the site's data loss.

If memory serves me correctly I believe Shin started it.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 01-22-2013, 06:42 PM

Grimm, indeed.

strumdogg · 01-22-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

Grimm, indeed.

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How I feel after seeing that:

Why, oh why?!

bkhage01 · 01-22-2013, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

Grimm, indeed.

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strumdogg · 02-11-2013, 02:48 PM

Found some great Target "Exclusive" wrapped/dented HBO shows this morning.

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Pictures aren't the best, but trust me, they were bad.

blu-ray_girl_fan · 02-11-2013, 03:28 PM

strumdogg, we can almost see your reflection in the shrinkwrap.

strumdogg · 02-11-2013, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

strumdogg, we can almost see your reflection in the shrinkwrap.

Lucky you!

Visco. · 01-22-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by blu-ray_girl_fan

Grimm, indeed.

Nobody's gonna buy that for $50 anyways

blu-ray_girl_fan · 01-22-2013, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Visco.

Nobody's gonna buy that for $50 anyways

It's on sale this week for $35. It was displayed right next to a mint copy inside a plastic coffin.

mike568 · 10-04-2013, 01:54 AM

The Target next to where I work just started using keepers for most movies and tv shows. I got The Big Bang Theory Season 6 on Blu-ray since it was only place in the area that had it in stock and didn't want to wait on shipping and just got a Target giftcard.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

blu-ray_girl_fan · 10-17-2013, 01:35 AM

Avengers 3D Target Exclusive slipcover

strumdogg · 10-17-2013, 09:47 PM

Saw this beauty today...Harry Potter 4-Disc Target Exclusive:

kryptonite1970 · 12-16-2014, 02:11 AM

Nice! My Target does not use security cases at all. These slips will be mint and mine tomorrow...lol

neoz · 12-16-2014, 02:18 AM

haha yes the public shaming thread lives again.

Post on their FB everyone...

strumdogg · 02-17-2015, 02:05 PM

Every copy of Birdman at my Target looked like this today:

Needless to say, I'll be getting my copy at Best Buy instead.

Target Fail!

09-29-2012, 02:26 PM	#1
strumdogg Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 4K collection:1071 Blu-ray collection:5267 Trading Score:55 Timezone GMT: -5	Target damaging product with "spider-wrap" and "plastic coffins" This is a continuation of the discussion that started in the Target -- Marvel's The Avengers 3D Combo Pack with Bonus Disc for $19.99 thread. While it's not a new practice, many Targets are damaging their Avengers Exclusive slip-covers in the "plastic coffin" security cases that are too small to hold them. Testimonials and pics have been provided to show how the slips are forced into these security cases, ultimately damaging them. This lead to an side-discussion of Target's pattern of damaging Blu-ray packaging, including larger/TV set edges being dented in "spider-wrap." It was suggested that a new thread be started here... I stopped by one of my Targets (Ypsi, MI) this morning and saw several examples, listed below in spoiler form. I've also seen this practice at the Ann Arbor location: [Show spoiler] - Tops of two Disney slip-covers destroyed by plastic coffins. [Show spoiler] - Spider-wrap dents Harry Potter on all sides. [Show spoiler] - Spider-wrap dents Jason Bourne on all sides. [Show spoiler] - Spider-wrap dents Game of Thrones on top. Per blu-ray_girl_fan's suggestion: Let's keep posts to one-per-user, and just update our posts when we find more examples. This will keep the thread relevant, and useful to new readers. Thanks! Last edited by strumdogg; 09-30-2012 at 01:24 AM. Reason: Re-sized images, added captions, and props to blu-ray_girl_fan.

09-29-2012, 04:05 PM	#2
blu-ray_girl_fan Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:87 Timezone GMT: -6	Might I suggest one post per person? That way, we can keep the thread to a manageable length. We can just keep editing our single post as we add pictures and stuff. I'll come back and re-link to some of my pictures from other threads... By the way, I hope my participation in this thread convinces other forum members that I don't work for Target. Plastic coffins ruining slipcovers: [Show spoiler] [Show spoiler] Putting security stickers on slipcovers: [Show spoiler] Spiderwraps on TV box sets: [Show spoiler] Cramming products into shelves: [Show spoiler] [Show spoiler] Last edited by blu-ray_girl_fan; 08-06-2013 at 03:32 AM.

09-29-2012, 08:35 PM	#3
HDMe Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:North Augusta, SC Timezone GMT: -5	Borders (before they went under) was also bad about over-tightening the spider-wrap on expensive hardcover books. I had a discussion with their manager about how they were never going to sell a $100 graphic novel with damage like that... I told them they actually would be better off letting it get stolen and being reimbursed by insurance... because that damage wouldn't be self-inflicted!

09-30-2012, 02:24 AM	#4
SpaceDog Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Raleigh, NC Blu-ray collection:116 Timezone GMT: -5	Shocked that it took this long for this to get its own thread. For years I won't buy blu-ray at target because I won buy product that's been destroyed by the coffins. Hope they listen.

01-22-2013, 06:42 PM	#7
blu-ray_girl_fan Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:87 Timezone GMT: -6	Grimm, indeed.

02-11-2013, 02:48 PM	#10
strumdogg Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 4K collection:1071 Blu-ray collection:5267 Trading Score:55 Timezone GMT: -5	Found some great Target "Exclusive" wrapped/dented HBO shows this morning. [Show spoiler] Pictures aren't the best, but trust me, they were bad.

02-11-2013, 03:28 PM	#11
blu-ray_girl_fan Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:87 Timezone GMT: -6	strumdogg, we can almost see your reflection in the shrinkwrap.

10-04-2013, 01:54 AM	#15
mike568 Power Member Member since:Sep 2012 Blu-ray collection:172 Digital collection:18 Trading Score:29 Timezone GMT: -6	The Target next to where I work just started using keepers for most movies and tv shows. I got The Big Bang Theory Season 6 on Blu-ray since it was only place in the area that had it in stock and didn't want to wait on shipping and just got a Target giftcard. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

10-17-2013, 01:35 AM	#16
blu-ray_girl_fan Banned Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:87 Timezone GMT: -6	Avengers 3D Target Exclusive slipcover

10-17-2013, 09:47 PM	#17
strumdogg Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 4K collection:1071 Blu-ray collection:5267 Trading Score:55 Timezone GMT: -5	Saw this beauty today...Harry Potter 4-Disc Target Exclusive:

12-16-2014, 02:11 AM	#18
kryptonite1970 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:USA 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:336 Timezone GMT: -6	Nice! My Target does not use security cases at all. These slips will be mint and mine tomorrow...lol

12-16-2014, 02:18 AM	#19
neoz Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1664 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:84 Timezone GMT: -6	haha yes the public shaming thread lives again. Post on their FB everyone...

02-17-2015, 02:05 PM	#20
strumdogg Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 4K collection:1071 Blu-ray collection:5267 Trading Score:55 Timezone GMT: -5	Every copy of Birdman at my Target looked like this today: Needless to say, I'll be getting my copy at Best Buy instead. Target Fail!

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