Boxes

[Hop]

I'm ready to install a hatch into the ceiling of my man cave to get the boxes into the attic. I try to keep them and I'm out of space.

 

[KMaC]

I've got all the plastic cases and a couple of cardboard boxes from Rugers. Don't know why I kept the boxes other than for shipping if I had to send them back for repair.

 

[patience0830]

I keep everything from small plastic packages that sling mounts, afg's, sights, etc came in all the way up to rifle cases. Cardboard ones get gently folded if possible. All items I sell or trade come with anything I have for it. Some include instructions or unused parts, pads, hardware, lens cloths, etc. If I don't have a manufacturer's original manual I will print one out and include it. All of these things are easy to do plus I think it speaks to a person's care and handling of firearms and I know it's how I would appreciate receiving a used gun purchase from a private party transaction.

AR does not stand for Armalite Rifle in your case TTP.

 

[indykid]

Repeating what has been said many times above, keep the boxes.

As a collector I don't mind paying a few dollars more, and with some firearms many dollars more for the box that the firearm came in.

Tell your wife the boxes are like money when if and when you ever to decide to sell the firearm that goes with them. She should understand the dollar side of it.

 

[rob63]

Rearranging my closet this weekend. My wife asks why I dont just throw away the boxes that my firearms and assecories came in. What say you in INGO land. I just cant bring myself to throw them out. Am i just a Hoarder or is there value to keeping them? I have no plans to sell any of my firearms

What is your wife willing to do for you if you throw the boxes away?

 

[Carmel Corn]

I find it curious that some people think they can sell just boxes for crazy money on Ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vinta...8954251?hash=item237488710b:g:ZVMAAOSwzaJYACE~

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Keep boxes and all the goodies. Ran across a W. Germ 226 one day at a LGS. Was driving through and just stopped in... It was in the bottom of the case. Was checking it out and had sort of settled on a $... Ask the dealer if he had the original box... He dug around for a while and found it with original manual, hang tag, extra mag, etc. DEAL!

 

[Thor]

It's just cardboard....WTFO. I don't care, it doesn't go bang...it's just a fire hazard. YMMV. Some people find it valuable, I don't. If I buy a gun from you and it has a box that's just something else I'll have to throw away...throw in some ammo and I'll be more interested.

If I'd saved all that crap I couldn't park a car in my garage; and that would **** the wife off to no end.

 

[walt o]

Look at what old Colt or s&w boxes sell for,you could almost buy a new gun for some of the asking prices. AND They do sell

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

I'm ready to install a hatch into the ceiling of my man cave to get the boxes into the attic. I try to keep them and I'm out of space.

Hidden.

 

[Hopper]

Another vote for not getting rid of boxes, not even the cheap cardboard ones. Same goes for the long guns.

This 19-5 below does a little better in value because of the #'s matching factory box and contents (though I seriously doubt I'd ever sell it). The rubber bands are to keep it closed so it doesn't get any more dog-eared than it is, though it's held up pretty well since it was born in 1987:

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[Tyler-The-Piker]

AR does not stand for Armalite Rifle in your case TTP.

guilty as charged

 

[Dead Duck]

I keep everything.
Boxes, receipts, locks, foam, packing, etc... I take pictures of how it is all packed if new. Especially if the box has the serial number which most do. Sometimes my guns are bought used and the box wasn't with it. So be it. I keep a closet now just to hold the boxes.

I've seen empty boxes for older and rare long guns I have on GB go for 500. bucks for just the box all beat up...... so yes ...I keep them.

 

[Mgderf]

I could not count the amount of empty boxes I've watched sell on GunBroker for $35 and more, sometimes MUCH more.
I keep every box, even though I don't plan to sell.

I did just end up sending a Henry rifle back to the factory for warranty service.
It was nice to have the original box for the return.
I was also happy to see they returned the original box to me.

 

[rugertoter]

I keep all the boxes to my firearms...you might have to ship one back for repair someday. Accessories? No.

 

[rugertoter]

Another vote for not getting rid of boxes, not even the cheap cardboard ones. Same goes for the long guns.

This 19-5 below does a little better in value because of the #'s matching factory box and contents (though I seriously doubt I'd ever sell it). The rubber bands are to keep it closed so it doesn't get any more dog-eared than it is, though it's held up pretty well since it was born in 1987:

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Whoa! That is beautiful!

 

[Hookeye]

FWIW sold a kinda beat up High Standard box last yr.
Auction site, had a few guys after it.
$140.

 

[Hookeye]

I only keep the boxes on stuff that is out of the ordinary.
Trashed many a 700/870/1100 box.
Think the only boxes I have left are for the TC Hawken Silver Elite and a Colt Combat Commander.

If I order a new custom recurve (take down) I'll keep the box. Sold my old one w orig packaging.

 

[Hopper]

Whoa! That is beautiful!

Thanks. The picture doesn't show this to be the shooter grade quality that it truly is (finish is probably a little better than 90%), but I think the matching box makes up for it.

 

[12many]

Another vote for not getting rid of boxes, not even the cheap cardboard ones. Same goes for the long guns.

This 19-5 below does a little better in value because of the #'s matching factory box and contents (though I seriously doubt I'd ever sell it). The rubber bands are to keep it closed so it doesn't get ny more dog-eared than it is, though it's held up pretty well since it was born in 1987:

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My FIL bought a big batch of gun items once which included a 20 ga Ithaca featherweight and an old smith and wesson box ( the ones with the metal on the corners) for a model 28. It was mint with ALL the original paperwork in it. I got $100 for it on the Smith & Wesson forum.
When I buy from individuals I always ask if they have the box, and I keep all boxes. (my FIL kept the Ithaca)