Sometimes packagers can go slightly overboard

I bought an adorable little Bodum teacup and infuser from Amazon. This is it:


Notice how small and delicate it is. The little box measures 3.5” by 4.5” by 3.5”

Now, take a look at what it came shipped in:



Yes, that’s two Amazon boxes, a sheet of heavy duty bubble wrap, and so much of the airpack packing filler that I could strangle a horse with it. You have to wonder sometimes. And on a related note, my much larger Bodum tea press came in a freakishly small Amazon box.