JHL88 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 i absolutely can't stand these things. i placed an order with another detailing retailer for some microfiber gloves. I thought they would be useful for the hard-to-reach areas like suspension components, interior etc. I opened the box and gazed upon the endless mount of foam nuggets, or whatever you call them. I became so upset i almost felt offended. Just another reason why I love you guys for using the brown paper wrap instead of these. Sorry, just needed to vent. These gloves better be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
378 Pete Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 What you don't like peanuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihaveacamaro Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 You know you can ask for paper wrap instead of peanuts right? Seems a silly reason to hate a retailer when it can be easily avoided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Last year I bought some inner fenders for my Suburban and they came in two huge boxes filled with packing peanuts. I'm talking two boxes that were probably 2'x3'x4'. I had so many peanuts I had no idea what to do with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHL88 Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 You know you can ask for paper wrap instead of peanuts right? Seems a silly reason to hate a retailer when it can be easily avoided. Thanks for the tip. i don't hate them, just hate the "peanuts." I know its small, but its just one of those things. I also think its silly to send some gloves in a big box covered in foam. Makes no sense at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
378 Pete Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Last year I bought some inner fenders for my Suburban and they came in two huge boxes filled with packing peanuts. I'm talking two boxes that were probably 2'x3'x4'. I had so many peanuts I had no idea what to do with them. And no Charlie Brown to be found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForceofWill Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 When I ordered my GT500 mufflers they came in boxes filled with those. I cleaned out what I could but needless to say when I started the car up and gave it a rev it was like New Year's Eve in Time's Square out the back of my car lol. scootertrash19, ExpressThis13, ArmyAcadia09 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SYMAWD Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks for the tip. i don't hate them, just hate the "peanuts." I know its small, but its just one of those things. I also think its silly to send some gloves in a big box covered in foam. Makes no sense at all Yep, just request paper instead of peanuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I agree. I hate the peanuts. My wife loves those heavy boxes that Adam's ships in. She has a lot of fragile stuff stored in them and isn't worried about any of them. GaryW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboman Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 At least the green antistatic ones could be used, they're not as annoying as the white ones that stick to everything. scootertrash19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) i absolutely can't stand these things. Never been a fan of ghost farts either. Edited June 1, 2013 by Norton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks for the tip. i don't hate them, just hate the "peanuts." I know its small, but its just one of those things. I also think its silly to send some gloves in a big box covered in foam. Makes no sense at all Wouldn't want those gloves to get broken... Mongosg8, 07RS4, THE Mook and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowvet Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Some of these peanuts melt in water..... Just melt them down the drain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07RS4 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Jason, I wish I could have read your mind before you ordered. I have those gloves and I can't stand those things. If they are the ones I'm thinking of they are white, and would fit perfectly on someone with the hands of Shaq. They are of poor quality and they don't even really feel like microfiber....if you happen to like them and want a second pair....you can pay me a few bucks shipping and you can have mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07RS4 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Oh.....and yes you can ask for paper...but seriously....packing peanuts for MF gloves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHL88 Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Jason, I wish I could have read your mind before you ordered. I have those gloves and I can't stand those things. If they are the ones I'm thinking of they are white, and would fit perfectly on someone with the hands of Shaq. They are of poor quality and they don't even really feel like microfiber....if you happen to like them and want a second pair....you can pay me a few bucks shipping and you can have mine. yea, i think were talking about the same gloves. Honestly, like you said, they really don't feel like microfiber at all. It's more like cotton/polyester with something else in it. i will NOT be using these on paint at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf for Life Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 When I get packing peanuts I recycle them. Use a large trash baf to store them and take them to a pack and ship place, they are always glad to get them. Redbeard, CMDChase and 694doorbird 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07RS4 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Mark's just showing off his inner green peace, haha. I put them in the recycle bin, that is if I can ever get them off whatever their stuck to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I agree. I hate the peanuts. My wife loves those heavy boxes that Adam's ships in. She has a lot of fragile stuff stored in them and isn't worried about any of them. I sell stuff on ebay all the time, so I never throw away my Adam's boxes or the paper filler. I also use them to store things including extra Adam's products (temporarily, of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Never been a fan of ghost farts either. What?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Never been a fan of ghost farts either. What?? Not sure how it got started, but "packing peanuts" was boring, so we've always referred to them as "ghost farts"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDM Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Not sure how it got started, but "packing peanuts" was boring, so we've always referred to them as "ghost farts"... If your farts have lumps then our definitions of a fart are completely different. Mongosg8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerryC Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I sell stuff on ebay all the time, so I never throw away my Adam's boxes or the paper filler. I also use them to store things including extra Adam's products (temporarily, of course). +1 I like to reuse whatever packing material I can from anything that I have shipped. Saves you from having to buy boxes and stuff every time you have to ship something yourself. I use one of my larger Adam's boxes as a "laundry bin" for dirty pads and towels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Just an idea, if you get those packing peanuts or anything else you don't want in with orders, I'am sure your local pack and ship location would be more than happy to take them and reuse them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForceofWill Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I usually take my large order boxes and keep them in the garage as a trash can. Throw the whole thing out when full. Periodic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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