Defective eBay boxes

[adamcartwright]

I've always been happy with the eBay boxes purchased with my store credit, but the latest batch were cut poorly and have gaping holes in all 4 bottom corners. 

Wondering if anyone else has had issues with this size box:  6" x 4.75" x 4.75" 

I'm shipping them back today, but it's a bummer because they're very sturdy and a nice size.

[albertabrightalberta]

Wow! That almost looks like a rodent got to it! 

[wastingtime101]

Yes, I always have that problem with the eBay boxes that size.

[adamcartwright]

@albertabrightalberta 

Yes it does. 😂 

I tried multiple boxes before initiating the return.

[lakefor94]

I had a batch that were cut bad and did not want to square up well when taping them up. I was able to use them though.

Those holes you have make them unusable it looks like.

Over all, 4 purchases a year of boxes, quality has been good.

[sextons-sweet-deals]

That seems to be the norm at times with this size box along with the 8x8x8 from my experience. 

Still solid boxes and I just add some more packing tape to make the package secure and cover any gaps for safe delivery. 

I have to add after looking closer to your photo, the package seems to be a delivery to you. I can see all the packing tape as if it was a shipment to you. 

[chevymontecarlo88]

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@wastingtime101 wrote:

Yes, I always have that problem with the eBay boxes that size.

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Me as well. 

[simba6]

Guess the cheapened those up too.

[chevymontecarlo88]

I did contact them via the listing ID (message) and the last time they just sent me another lot of them. I was also able to keep the other ones without shipping back. YMMV

[adamcartwright]

@sextons-sweet-deals 

I noticed the problem when I started packing up a sale for shipment. 

I have to apply tape to the bottom of the box before placing the item in the box. 

[tobaccocardyahoo]

That box looks like it was shipped by FEDEX Ground.

[adamcartwright]

@chevymontecarlo88 

I was surprised they even wanted to pay for the return label, given the many photos I sent.

I could have used them as scrap cardboard for packing, but maybe they can recycle them into new boxes.

[buyselljack2016]

or they will recycle by selling them to another buyer 🤣

[chevymontecarlo88]

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@adamcartwright wrote:

@chevymontecarlo88 

I was surprised they even wanted to pay for the return label, given the many photos I sent.

I could have used them as scrap cardboard for packing, but maybe they can recycle them into new boxes.

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They most likely have auto return set up once you open a return up. IMHO. 

My suggestion to anyone that has this issue to message the ebay.shipping.supplies ID from the listing to explain the issue. They may decide at that point to let you keep them and will issue another bundle. In my case it was an obvious seam issue in manufacturing them and they most likely knew about the problem. YMMV

[chapeau-noir]

I have a bunch of the smallest boxes with that problem - I've had them for years so this may be a recurring problem. I tore the side off the box and resealed it with that gap closed. It was a little bit of hassle and I shouldn't have had to do that, but I needed the boxes right away for shipping, like that evening.

But it seems to be something that pops up from time to time - like the large poly envelopes with the weak seams.