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Think of marketing as you would think about sex. Some brands try to establish a pleasant and long relationship with their clients and others use dirty tricks to manipulate anyone into the sack with them. So while some buyers are completely satisfied with their purchases, others feel ashamed and used. This time, Bored Panda has focused on packaging, bringing you the most insulting examples of designers taking advantage of the innocent.

From a deceiving box, hiding the true size of a sandwich to a clever wrap, making a lollipop appear way better than it actually is, there should be a special place in hell for everyone who contributed to these packaging ideas. Scroll down to check out why you shouldn't trust a product you see for the first time and vote for your (least) favorite entries!

#3

Typical Sale In Russia. Buy A Pack, Get A 2 Hot Dogs Free

Typical Sale In Russia. Buy A Pack, Get A 2 Hot Dogs Free

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Miss Cris
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, it's more expensive the extra packaging than the sausages... all of them!

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#4

There Are Only 3 Veggie Sausage Rolls In This Pack

There Are Only 3 Veggie Sausage Rolls In This Pack

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#5

That's Just Rude

That's Just Rude

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#6

"Gluten-Free"

"Gluten-Free"

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Bored Fox
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is good that in EU lying like that is forbidden. Gluten is a serious health hazard for the people who have coeliac disease or wheat allergy. Also selling something as 'organic' is regulated here.

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#7

This Is Why I Have Trust Issues

This Is Why I Have Trust Issues

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#8

Nice Big Jumbo Shrimps

Nice Big Jumbo Shrimps

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Ladies and Gentlemen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those things look like plug-in rockets/fireworks.. Screw the other half, give it few turns and it flies.

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#9

The Difference Between A Small Vs Medium Orange Juice At Mcdonalds

The Difference Between A Small Vs Medium Orange Juice At Mcdonalds

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Kikka io
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

once the trick is better for you. always order the small, lakes less and drink the same

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#10

This Deceiving Sandwich Packaging

This Deceiving Sandwich Packaging

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#13

I Needed Red. Guess Which One I Grabbed At First

I Needed Red. Guess Which One I Grabbed At First

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#14

Unopened Box Of "64 Crayon Colors" Turns Out To Just Be Orange

Unopened Box Of "64 Crayon Colors" Turns Out To Just Be Orange

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#15

This Box Of Chocolates. They Didn't Even Taste That Good!

This Box Of Chocolates. They Didn't Even Taste That Good!

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Hans
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am pretty sure this would be illegal within the European Union. And seriously, how does it work for the company? Not a single person would buy again.

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#16

This Olive Oil I Bought Wasn't Even Cheap

This Olive Oil I Bought Wasn't Even Cheap

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#17

My Wife Bought Some Pencils For Our Elementary School Where We Teach English In South Korea. Then She Opened The Box

My Wife Bought Some Pencils For Our Elementary School Where We Teach English In South Korea. Then She Opened The Box

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#18

That Could Have Been A Bad Choice

That Could Have Been A Bad Choice

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#20

Hate To See Waste In Packaging And Also Feel Like They Are Trying To Trick Me So I Feel Value. Please Make Bottle The Size Of Product!

Hate To See Waste In Packaging And Also Feel Like They Are Trying To Trick Me So I Feel Value. Please Make Bottle The Size Of Product!

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#21

Toss Me A Cold One, Will Ya?

Toss Me A Cold One, Will Ya?

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Jenn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that's the weirdest packaging for a radiator coolant I have ever seen!

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#22

This Antivirus Software My Dad Bought Is Literally An Empty Case With A Code On The Back

This Antivirus Software My Dad Bought Is Literally An Empty Case With A Code On The Back

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Monika
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

when our planet dies from plastic overuse, let's remember the days of these companies :)

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#23

This Packaging

This Packaging

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Sable miner
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Proactiv is such a rip off company. Those two "dermatologists (if indeed they truthfully are) have sold buttloads of what basically you can find for much cheaper. If they truly wanted to help people with skin problems they could have made all that one the first few years and then made them more affordable without all this cheesy membership c**p, etc. I still think people are able to buy generic for similar results. Greed has no limits.

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#24

Density Of Pepperonis Visible Through Pizza Box Window Is An Inaccurate Representation Of Whole-Pizza Coverage

Density Of Pepperonis Visible Through Pizza Box Window Is An Inaccurate Representation Of Whole-Pizza Coverage

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#25

Great Taste, Not So Great Packaging

Great Taste, Not So Great Packaging

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Ladies and Gentlemen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know, some of these looks fake/staged to me. in US or EUR you will get your as* sued up for billions for cheating customers like this. Or - May be they mentioned it somewhere on pack and people didn't read the fine print.

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#26

Very Disappointing And Misleading Packaging

Very Disappointing And Misleading Packaging

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#27

Scumbag Hillshire Farms

Scumbag Hillshire Farms

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Sable miner
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got one of these by a similar company for Xmas. Their box had the block cheeses but it's still a lot of wasteful packaging for the sake of packaging. In fact the packaging is probably one of the most expensive parts and it goes in the trash! What a stupid gift! *as an aside, the family member that gave it to me has done much better in the past so no hard feelings!

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#28

They Package Oranges In Red Mesh To Make Them Appear More Orangier

They Package Oranges In Red Mesh To Make Them Appear More Orangier

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#31

Purposely Misleading Labels

Purposely Misleading Labels

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#32

Now Wait One God Dam Second

Now Wait One God Dam Second

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Mikleo
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's the content of the two packages? If the right one contains the same or more, the package is better than the other one.

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#33

Annoyed Santa

Annoyed Santa

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#34

The Deception Of This Wrap

The Deception Of This Wrap

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#36

The Packaging On My New Screwdriver

The Packaging On My New Screwdriver

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#37

Bought AA Batteries For These Led Lights I Bought, Because The Front Of The Packaging Said It Takes 2 AA Batteries

Bought AA Batteries For These Led Lights I Bought, Because The Front Of The Packaging Said It Takes 2 AA Batteries

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#38

Where's The Rest Of The Cheese?

Where's The Rest Of The Cheese?

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Nadine Ducca
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So it seems Tesco is notorious for misleading people with its packaging? Shame on you, Tesco!

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#40

This Deceiving 3 Pack Of Colgate

This Deceiving 3 Pack Of Colgate

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#42

Please *pay*

Please *pay*

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Ana
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Happened to me once at a convention. People with trays asked me if I want to try a drink, then asked for money. Luckily, I haven't tried the drink and had no cash left.

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#43

Why Is So Much Math Involved? It's Just A Bag Of Razors

Why Is So Much Math Involved? It's Just A Bag Of Razors

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#44

I️ Work At Chipotle, The Brown Rice Comes In A White Bag, And The White Rice Comes In A Brown Bag

I️ Work At Chipotle, The Brown Rice Comes In A White Bag, And The White Rice Comes In A Brown Bag

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#45

Packaging That Tricks You

Packaging That Tricks You

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Fireworksworld
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know how it exactly works where you live, but don"t forget that the product has a weight written on it, refer to that, not to the side of the box. If you paid for 200g, you will get 200g.

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#46

When Companies Leave Room In Packaging For No Reason

When Companies Leave Room In Packaging For No Reason

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Ladies and Gentlemen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes I know they do it to increase the overall packaging area to have enough space to print all the information they want to print. Some do it for maintaining the size of all strips to same dimensions, so that they don't have to order different size boxes.

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#48

*Shakes Package* Hmm Feels Like There's At Least A Few, Seems Worth The Price... (No, It Doesn't Say On The Box How Many)

*Shakes Package* Hmm Feels Like There's At Least A Few, Seems Worth The Price... (No, It Doesn't Say On The Box How Many)

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#50

You're Kidding Me, Right? Made Me Think I Was Getting A Whole Box Of Tablets

You're Kidding Me, Right? Made Me Think I Was Getting A Whole Box Of Tablets

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#51

Far From Plentiful

Far From Plentiful

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Peggy Schultz
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look on the back, serving size & how many servings. That will tell you how many are in there before you buy.

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#52

Don't Be Fooled By Asda Packaging. Warning "Contents May Be (Considerably) Smaller Than The Box"

Don't Be Fooled By Asda Packaging. Warning "Contents May Be (Considerably) Smaller Than The Box"

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#53

Holding My Cologne Up The The Light Showed That The Bottle Isn’t Nearly As Big As It Appears

Holding My Cologne Up The The Light Showed That The Bottle Isn’t Nearly As Big As It Appears

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the same case with I guess most of colognes, perfumes and after shave bottles. Always.

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#55

Thought I Was Buying A Long Tube Of Toothpaste

Thought I Was Buying A Long Tube Of Toothpaste

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#56

Honestly, Who Do They Think They're Fooling With This Waste Of Packaging?

Honestly, Who Do They Think They're Fooling With This Waste Of Packaging?

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#57

Misleading Packaging Bullsh*t. Package: 19cm, "Lances" 10cm

Misleading Packaging Bullsh*t. Package: 19cm, "Lances" 10cm

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The Packaging For 4 Pack Of Mens Burberry Cologne Is Criminally Misleading And A Blatant Rip Off. 19.5mls Made To Look Like 100ml With Oversized Boxes And No Description And Measurements On Outer Box

The Packaging For 4 Pack Of Mens Burberry Cologne Is Criminally Misleading And A Blatant Rip Off. 19.5mls Made To Look Like 100ml With Oversized Boxes And No Description And Measurements On Outer Box

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#60

They Could Just Package 4 Or 8 At The Time, But No

They Could Just Package 4 Or 8 At The Time, But No

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Ladies and Gentlemen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

5 is aesthetically pleasing to listen number. like 10, or 100 or many such numbers. 5 gives us direct connection as 5 fingers, 5 senses etc etc. Also 5 is pleasing to gods, 5 is the number of gears in the car, 5 is central most key on a phone dial pad.At this point I have no clue what I saying, I was pretending and I am out of 'pretends' :)

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#61

I Bought A Tool To Open Those Plastic Clamshell Packages, It Showed Up Today

I Bought A Tool To Open Those Plastic Clamshell Packages, It Showed Up Today

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#62

The Way They Indented The Bottom Of The Cup Is Ridiculous

The Way They Indented The Bottom Of The Cup Is Ridiculous

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#64

Box 30% Bigger Than The Ribs

Box 30% Bigger Than The Ribs

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Sharon Voorhees
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How many of us can picture 14 oz versus 18 oz of various products without seeing the actual product?

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#65

You Could Fit Another Two Cookies In There, But Why Bother If The Packaging Obscures Them?

You Could Fit Another Two Cookies In There, But Why Bother If The Packaging Obscures Them?

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Mikleo
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There probably were two more cookies before. It was cheaper to just fill less cookies to hide the increase in price.

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#66

Try Having A "Good Day" After Discovering This Packaging Scam

Try Having A "Good Day" After Discovering This Packaging Scam

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#67

Bought Peppermint M&M's. Inside The 281g Package Was A Slightly Smaller 280.7g Package

Bought Peppermint M&M's. Inside The 281g Package Was A Slightly Smaller 280.7g Package

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#68

This Packaging Costs Me Additional 4 Biscuits

This Packaging Costs Me Additional 4 Biscuits

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, it cost you 6. There are 9 in a full row and 6 each in the rows with gaps.

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#69

Crayola Deceiving Packaging

Crayola Deceiving Packaging

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't see the problem? It says 8 colors, and it has 8 colors and for the amount, it looks like the same amount? Is the problem that the form is different-one looks flat and rectangular and they are, in fact, long and narrow? I'm just curious.

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Most Misleading Packaging Ever. Yes, Should've Read The Small Print But This Is Mean!

Most Misleading Packaging Ever. Yes, Should've Read The Small Print But This Is Mean!

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#71

This Pretty But Wildly Impractical Packaging

This Pretty But Wildly Impractical Packaging

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#72

Packaging Trickery

Packaging Trickery

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Debby Marengo
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the amount was a 70 piece box then there's nothing wrong with this packaging. It's a matter of shipping of course. It could be a buy 60 get 10 free boxes and it's still a shipping issue. Not all companies will change their box size for cost reasons so, they enclose what the have as a normal size they sell.

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#73

Scissors Required To Remove Scissors Packaging

Scissors Required To Remove Scissors Packaging

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#74

What A Trick , Tricked Into Thinking Your Getting More For Your Money , Waste Of Packaging

What A Trick , Tricked Into Thinking Your Getting More For Your Money , Waste Of Packaging

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#75

Misleading Packaging Making It Look Like There's Equal Amounts Of Breadsticks And Nutella

Misleading Packaging Making It Look Like There's Equal Amounts Of Breadsticks And Nutella

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Sancha Fung
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe so you are forced to buy a jar of Nutella if you don't have one already. (So you could dip the extra breadsticks into Nutella because the pack doesn't provide enough)

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#76

Advertised As 1000 Capsules. It's Only 200

Advertised As 1000 Capsules. It's Only 200

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'Caps' does not mean 'capsules' here. It is the strenght of the BCAA product.

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#77

Lo And Behold A Smaller Package

Lo And Behold A Smaller Package

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#78

Half Of The Packaging Is Hollow Cardboard

Half Of The Packaging Is Hollow Cardboard

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