Originally Posted by BellaBoo
What's worse is the ties that hold items in place in packages. Every try to get a toy out of the ties holding it in place in the package? Before I give a toy I clip the ties first. I've seen many a child not be able to take the toy and play with it because it took an adult forever to get the stupid ties off if they could find scissors, or use a knife which is an accident ready to happen. A good seam ripper works great to break the ties.
Good idea. I never thought to do that. I don't think anyone should be concerned about any issue of returns to a store either. As long as they still have all the pkgg., returns shouldn't be an issue, because of cutting those ty-wrap ties. Electrical diagonal or "side cutters" are perfect for cutting those ty-wraps, as they started out life as an electrical industry supply; and will do the job effortlessly. Harbor freight has a pair for $1.89.
http://www.harborfreight.com/4-1-2-h...ers-40695.html
We know you have to go there anyway for the rotary cutting blades.;)
OP: I love the idea for using the old seam ripper for all the rest of that plastic pkgg I have trouble opening! Thanks