Why does amazon do this?

[metalhead]

I mean, couldn't they have found a smaller box or bag for this? Is it just because it's convenient or do they just grab the nearest one to them?

[SCRWDRVR]

I think it's because they do not pay for size or weight like if we were shipping something as they are doing there own and it allows them to have fewer sizes... Only logical answer I have come up with...

[Tom Geiger]

They’ll also try to shove a model kit into that same envelope! ?

[bobthehobbyguy]

It makes sense to minimize the number of envelope sizes. The packer grabs an envelope for a range of item sizes and packs the item. The goal is to get it done as quickly as possible. More envelope sizes would add time and the difference in cost for envelope sizes is minimal. 

[1972coronet]

Because that place is a sweatshop . I avoid them at all costs ( literally and figuratively ) . 

[SSNJim]

I'm not sure how they decide to ship things.

This particular item came in a padded envelope:

It is packed in an unassembled box, then shrinkwrapped. Here it is opened:

Yes, I had to assemble the box. Another model I purchased at about the same time from the same manufacturer was shipped in a box, packaged the same way. This flat box/bag thing is new for them. I have 10 or so of this company's submarines, and most came in assembled boxes inside a shipping box. 3 of the last 4 came packed in a bag. The kits were in fine shape with no broken or missing pieces.

Edited September 28, 2021 by SSNJim

[BlackSheep214]

Let’s not forget they’ll pack a small item in a large padded envelope. Wut......

[stitchdup]

1 hour ago, BlackSheep214 said:

Let’s not forget they’ll pack a small item in a large padded envelope. Wut......

and after you buy it they'll send 30 emails telling you they have more. especially on high value items you only need one of

[1972coronet]

26 minutes ago, stitchdup said:

and after you buy it they'll send 30 emails telling you they have more. especially on high value items you only need one of