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[Mersha]

This is so frustrating.  I ordered a surprise electronic Christmas gift for my husband.

It was just delivered, from HSN, and the box used for shipping has a large picture and description on the box of what is inside.

UPS driver gave it to my husband outside.  He comes in with "wow this is great."  Surprise ruined.

It seems they would put plain packaging around the device or other types of gifts at this time of year but they do not.

Just a heads up, be careful when packages arrive if you are looking to give "surprises."

[SandySparkles]

WOW!!! I am so sorry this happened to you, as I can imagine how frustrating and disappointing it must be! I have not had this happen YET but will be more mindful after your post of caution.👍

I like that Amazon offers a shipping option at checkout if needed so that recipients will not see the contents of the package.❤

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

[Mz iMac]

@Mersha  Did you also post this warning on HSN message board?

[brandiwine]

That's why I ask a friend if I can have things delivered to their address.  Surprise intact.

[Mersha]

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@Mz iMac wrote:

@Mersha  Did you also post this warning on HSN message board?

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I did not realize HSN still has their message board.

[Mersha]

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@brandiwine wrote:

That's why I ask a friend if I can have things delivered to their address.  Surprise intact.

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@brandiwine   Good idea...lesson learned.

From now on, I will send his "surprises" to a neighbor or one of the children.

[Mz iMac]

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@Mersha wrote:

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@Mz iMac wrote:

@Mersha  Did you also post this warning on HSN message board?

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I did not realize HSN still has their message board.

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@Mersha  community.hsn.com/

[Tinkrbl44]

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@brandiwine wrote:

That's why I ask a friend if I can have things delivered to their address.  Surprise intact.

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@brandiwine   @Mersha 

I always have the "surprises" sent to my office.    I can then leave it in my trunk until I can sneak it into the house.

Personally, I think indicating contents when it's a device could be an invitation to steal .....  but perhaps it's done on purpose as another way to advertise the brand as it makes its way to the recipient.  

[deeva]

I've always seen a warning at checkout that the item will be shipped with a pic or description of the contents before I order. 

[skatting44]

  Many companies do this . When I bought my Nespresso machine it was shipped in it's own box with pictures on it .

I just bought a car booster seat and Khols  provides a warning that it will come in it's own box from the company so pictures will be on the box .