How to open a box without damage

[nascar246788]

Ive never used the credit card technique. Ill try it if I ever want to take the pop of out the box.

It works really well. Just don't try so hard. If the corner isn't easily popping out, then try a different one.

[FunCo010]

Normally open through bottom with a credit card.
But sometimes the top of a box is a little bit looser then the bottom, so I use the top then.

[Ginzo1622]

Normally open through bottom with a credit card.
But sometimes the top of a box is a little bit looser then the bottom, so I use the top then.

Never tried using credit card maybe I should try next time

[FunCo010]

Never tried using credit card maybe I should try next time

Try it on a cheap pop, nothing to lose on that

[WayneNC704]

butter knife and from the bottom / careful and easy

[Flampsy]

I've heard of the credit card method, haven't tried it yet though

[pberickp]

I use a butter knife to open the lid if I’m concerned about keeping the box nice.

[Westlos420]

Open from the bottom of box, never the top. Use a credit card for leverage. Careful pulling up in case the end of the tab is caught cause that could tear.

Perfectly said! Credit card is the way!

[Calico88]

plastic card 100% safest bet

[darqa]

I had never heard of the credit card method, good to know!

[Mjacob78]

Open from the bottom of box, never the top. Use a credit card for leverage. Careful pulling up in case the end of the tab is caught cause that could tear.

yup that's how we do it

[mongoose12]

i use by teeth, works like a charm.

[Ronnie18]

Open from the bottom of box, never the top. Use a credit card for leverage. Careful pulling up in case the end of the tab is caught cause that could tear.

I usually leave my in the box. But I never thought about using a credit card to open the box

[El_PANDA]

Normally open through bottom with a credit card.
But sometimes the top of a box is a little bit looser then the bottom, so I use the top then.

My method of opening

[LoneWolf72]

Open from the bottom of box, never the top. Use a credit card for leverage. Careful pulling up in case the end of the tab is caught cause that could tear.

Well said, this is by far the best way.

[Trujitsu Ninja]

I just use a credit card and open from the bottom. Makes it super easy to get the pop out.

[FunCo010]

My method of opening

Yeh, just do it gentle and all will be fine.

[FunkoEmu]

I like using the back of a butter knife instead of a credit card. Let's you reach further into the box so you can gently push the flap down out of the way if needed. And I always go from the bottom of the box.

[1005_echo]

Open from the bottom of box, never the top. Use a credit card for leverage. Careful pulling up in case the end of the tab is caught cause that could tear.

yup that's how we do it

I also put a tiny but of pressure on the opposite corner when the flap is really hooked on the side panels. Never takes too much, but greatly helps them pop open easier

[akagalar]

I like to flatten boxes for signatures, so I remove Pops all the time.
If you are like me and really like to be extra careful, this is how I open boxes (I am probably more anal about it though than most).


I actually use a wooden tongue depressor, but anything thin, flat and sturdy will do.
As far as the top or bottom, it doesn't really matter to me which one I open as long as it comes off the easiest.
The main thing I look for is a corner where the side flap is the least "locked" by the top or bottom flap (I'm sure there is a better way to describe this, but if you look at a box, you will know what I mean).

So, let's say I am working on the bottom flap and I notice the right side flap is not locked over the side flap as well as the others.
I will insert the tool I am using underneath the right side corner and slowly lift the corner upwards.
Maybe I will have to shift the box to the left and right a little to ease the flap out.

Once I am able to lift that right corner pretty much out of the box, I will take hold of that right corner and slightly pull it directly to the right to unlock the left side corner (and vice versa if I am working on the left side) so I can lift the entire flap away from the box.

BTW, I am not shifting, pulling, or lifting with enough pressure to tear, crease or bend the box.

Anyways, practice makes perfect and good luck!

[Funko_Karina]

I personally dont like to open them myself. I get too nervous. If we need to open them to fix. Then my husband helps me with the card technique.

[Davunko]

Open from the bottom of box, never the top. Use a credit card for leverage. Careful pulling up in case the end of the tab is caught cause that could tear.

^this!

[XSRK]

Open from the bottom of box, never the top. Use a credit card for leverage. Careful pulling up in case the end of the tab is caught cause that could tear.

That is genius. I remember buying my nephew’s og wrestling funko’s like hulk hogan and Macho man for Xmas. They ripped the boxes open and my heart sank. But they did play with them a lot

[Ginzo1622]

Open from the bottom of box, never the top. Use a credit card for leverage. Careful pulling up in case the end of the tab is caught cause that could tear.

That is genius. I remember buying my nephew’s og wrestling funko’s like hulk hogan and Macho man for Xmas. They ripped the boxes open and my heart sank. But they did play with them a lot

Oh no.. yeah you can't blame children though

[Blitzfreeze]

I have feeding tongs for reptiles that I use to carefully "pop" the bottom of the box out without damaging the "wing" pieces.

[Joker3346]

Personally I think you gotta have skill to do this. I try all the tricks dn I feel like I still mess of the box. Tried from the bottom but I still bend the fold. That's why I just keep them in the box and call it a day . But u would like to have a method to check my pops themselves better.

[Straight2VHS]

Gloves and one of those plastic scrapers used to clean pots and pans. Also could try one of those tools used to apply phone screen protectors. Key is to get as much surface area covered when trying to open it rather than a small flat tool that would leave dents/creases.

[rexflexall]

Open from the bottom of box, never the top. Use a credit card for leverage. Careful pulling up in case the end of the tab is caught cause that could tear.

^this!

Much agreed!

[chaostryder]

I use the ruler trick myself, never had an issue with a damaged box yet!

[WarHmongHer]

I use a letter opener and then go to the opposite side to push the tab out if it's stuck. That will loosen one side. And once that one comes out. The other side normally pops out easily

[edmomo]

I use a scimitar shaped letter opener and “hook” the corner of the box tab to gently release the cut part of the flap on both sides to then easily slide the box open.

[billyconard]

I just use a credit card and open from the bottom. Makes it super easy to get the pop out.

Good tip on the credit card. That's easily available and works well.

[rexflexall]

I just use a credit card and open from the bottom. Makes it super easy to get the pop out.

Good tip on the credit card. That's easily available and works well.

That was the 1st one I learned.

[mongoose12]

every time i see this thread i think of this..

[Ravergirl27]

Use a card to open it from the bottom. Works like a charm.

[Dv8sian]

Im like the most of the group, credit card or back of a butter knife (blunt side)

[Trujitsu Ninja]

I just use a credit card and open from the bottom. Makes it super easy to get the pop out.

Good tip on the credit card. That's easily available and works well.

Np anytime.

[Angelstorm]

every time i see this thread i think of this..

This gives me palpitations every time I see it !

[Ryko87]

I open my pops from the bottom and I use a butter knife. I also take my sweet time because the tab tends to get caught and I don’t want to rip it or damage the bottom. After I open the bottom I lift up the folded ends up and then lift the box and let the pop with the insert slide out.

[Mario Wario]

every time i see this thread i think of this..

This gives me palpitations every time I see it !

Lol Conan likes to be Conan!