Keep the box?

[The Keymaster]

Keep the box.

 

[JettaKnight]

Yes

No

 

[Contender]

I don't keep them. I cannot think of one time someone wanted to give me less because I did not have the box and I have sold a bunch. A few of the ones I sold have been rare, not sure you if they would classify as collectables.

 

[tetter]

I usually keep them because if I don't, and try to sell the gun later, buyers always ask. Some people just really like the box

 

[Jerry C]

I traded a Ruger Red label, the dealer told me what he would give me for it on trade, he said if I had the box he would give me another $50. I made the 20 mile trip home and got the box.

 

[Dudelittle]

I keep the boxs since i am thankful to get a new gun. Seeing the box in the corner is just another happy reminder.

 

[churchmouse]

boxes & documentation add greatly to resale.

Yes they do. I am searching for 3 missing 1911 boxes. It has caused me to clean out all the closets/cabinets/storage spaces/any where I keep such things. I always keep the cases......

 

[cmamath13]

For resale and warranty purposes, I would say you should keep firearm boxes.

 

[cmr13]

I keep them and just throw them in the attic.

 

[bmbutch]

I keep them and just throw them in the attic.

Same, I'm on my 3rd plastic tub, I keep scope, gun, red dot, rail, etc boxes. Yeah, a bit OCD.

 

[LionWeight]

It's me but I keep the boxes and when buying 2nd hand I always ask if they have the original box and am one willing to pay some extra money to get them depending on what they are.

 

[danmdevries]

I have the space, I keep the boxes, all the packaging, receipts etc.

 

[bwframe]

I wonder how much more shooters (not collectors) will pay for a gun with a box vs one without?

 

[xM3RC1L3SS1x]

I always keep the original box in case I want to sell it in the future.

 

[Gunaria]

Keep the boxy! Why throw away money?

 

[223 Gunner]

I always keep the box and all the literature that comes in them. I also like it better when I buy, if the seller has the box and all the goodies. I think it helps on the resale.

 

[The Drifter]

I always keep the box and all the literature that comes in them. I also like it better when I buy, if the seller has the box and all the goodies. I think it helps on the resale.

Me to

 

[cmr13]

Same, I'm on my 3rd plastic tub, I keep scope, gun, red dot, rail, etc boxes. Yeah, a bit OCD.

I don't have mine in another box of any kind, there aren't enough boxes (yet) to justify that. But like you I also keep the boxes/bags for the accessories too. Just in case I need a number off them or whatever. They are in the attic so it's not like they are in the way.

 

[cmr13]

I wonder how much more shooters (not collectors) will pay for a gun with a box vs one without?

To me I don't think getting the box would make that much of a difference. As long as I get any accessories that came with it (except the lock) and maybe the owner's manual I'd be happy. But even the manual is available online usually.

 

[Falkin88]

I always try to keep the box, original accessories and if bought new any paperwork and receipts. Really doesn't take up much room. Personally I'd be willing to pay higher in a used firearm sell if they are able to provide the original box and documentation on the firearm. Just seems to me to denote more care towards the weapon not always necessarily the case though.