Check out this deceptive packaging for Scotch Super Glue | Boing Boing

2022-05-22 00:17:01 By : Mr. RESEE L

"This Trojan trickery is an abuse coming from a brand with recognition," says Reddit user u/PoorGeno about some scotch no run gel super glue they purchased. The glue bottle is empty, safe for a small tube of glue hiding inside the bottle. Very sneaky!

Here's review on Amazon from another dissatisfied customer:

I really, really dislike this container. It is very difficult to get the glue out. I don't know why the glue container is surrounded by another plastic "frame", which seems to prevent you from squeezing the glue out. When the glue comes out it is very messy. I won't buy this again and I do not recommend this product.

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