Excessive Shipping Packaging - Dell and Amazon

Chris J sent me the following link that showed the packaging that a USB key came in from Dell. I have also encountered the same problem from Amazon. A really large box for a small product - tons of paper inside to cushion the product.

My assumed rationale behind this amount of packaging: I believe that the companies are used to shipping larger items and don't have so many configurations of boxes. They do not want to ship a product that could be broken, so use lots of paper to cushion the product.

Alternative considerations: Offer smaller boxes! They could save on shipping costs. Try shipping things in kraft paper envelopes.

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