Do you keep your factory handgun boxes?
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I keep mine.
herohog
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I've kept one, the one my 9mm WinMag AMT AutoMag III came in... the last one ever to leave their doors!
I didn't use too. They took up space. I always figured what was inside the box, was what was important anyway. I was at the Cleveland area gun show a while back. I had a pistol to sell. The first word out of everyone's mouth, and I mean, EVERYONE'S, was " Do you have the box" ? Who Knew?
NCSUPackman
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Yes - for added collector/trade value.
doc2rn
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Nope
My safe is covetted space. Only what I want goes in it, and the rest can fight for space on the gun store shelf. This is one of the reasons I don't buy new guns. It would have to be one of the two remaining firearms I really want, for me to make space.
The reason they want the box is to dupe someone that it is "like new in box." I don't know about the rest of you but if I had the chance to buy a Colt Python/Anaconda I wouldn't worry about no stinking boxes. Next time you look at a Garand at one of those sales, ask for the original box. If he/she pulls out a piece of cardboard shake your head and say no the wooden one.
My safe is covetted space. Only what I want goes in it, and the rest can fight for space on the gun store shelf. This is one of the reasons I don't buy new guns. It would have to be one of the two remaining firearms I really want, for me to make space.
The reason they want the box is to dupe someone that it is "like new in box." I don't know about the rest of you but if I had the chance to buy a Colt Python/Anaconda I wouldn't worry about no stinking boxes. Next time you look at a Garand at one of those sales, ask for the original box. If he/she pulls out a piece of cardboard shake your head and say no the wooden one.
Big Boomer
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Save the boxes! Not that I would ever sell one but It would seem more logical that you would get more $$$ for it.
In addition, the dealers are happier because they can then turn around and sell it as NIB from a "private collection" from some doctor that passed away.
Oh...I sound a wee bit upset about that eh? So happens that was JUST the story from my first pistol purchase, paid waaay to much for what I thought was new. Turns out the gun had been shot to death and all the pins had been put in backwards on a Gold Cup!!!
:banghead:
Now I am older and wiser, all the guts replaced, everything refitted, runs like a champ, only a few hundred dollars later...
So point being keep the box it might bring you more money from some unsuspecting newb like I was
In addition, the dealers are happier because they can then turn around and sell it as NIB from a "private collection" from some doctor that passed away.
Oh...I sound a wee bit upset about that eh? So happens that was JUST the story from my first pistol purchase, paid waaay to much for what I thought was new. Turns out the gun had been shot to death and all the pins had been put in backwards on a Gold Cup!!!
:banghead: Now I am older and wiser, all the guts replaced, everything refitted, runs like a champ, only a few hundred dollars later...
So point being keep the box it might bring you more money from some unsuspecting newb like I was
massglockman
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yes i keep mine what the heck i paid enough for it i might as well
Barr
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I always keep the boxes to the new or used guns that come with boxes even if just a cheap plastic case. I have a shelf just for the boxes. The boxes will increase interest in your gun if you try to sell it and will routinely add 20-30 dollars to your asking price/value.
Think of that extra money as a storage fee for the prospective buyer. No extra work and not that much space for extra money. Seems like a good trade for me.
I know that when I go to buy a used gun, a box with the gun always peaks my interest a lot faster than a gun on a shelf with only a price tag to go with it.
Think of that extra money as a storage fee for the prospective buyer. No extra work and not that much space for extra money. Seems like a good trade for me.
I know that when I go to buy a used gun, a box with the gun always peaks my interest a lot faster than a gun on a shelf with only a price tag to go with it.
possum
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yes i keep them. why? well if i ever sell them which won't happen then i have the original box, and why throw it away, i don't know that just seems wierd to me. plus you have an extra case in the event that you take all or alot of your guns to the range.
rdrancher
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I keep 'em for historic value.
When I purchased my first handgun I discovered the receipt and Shotgun News shopping list from the former owner and the receipt from the original owner under the box's padding. I put my receipt there too.
Been doing the same ever since. Gives some "history" to the gun IMHO.
rd
When I purchased my first handgun I discovered the receipt and Shotgun News shopping list from the former owner and the receipt from the original owner under the box's padding. I put my receipt there too.
Been doing the same ever since. Gives some "history" to the gun IMHO.
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I save my handgun boxes and any paperwork that comes with them. You ever look at prices on gun boxes on ebay? But I don't save them to sell on ebay or anywhere else except with the gun. I'm a pack rat by nature.
You don't need to save them in a safe unless it is a nifty $1000 box you picked up for your Colt Bankers Special 22. In general I place the paperwork inside a zip lock bag sealed which is stored inside the box. The box is placed in a larger zip lock bag and I often make up an index card to place inside the bag which identifies the gun it came with. If I purchased it separate, I write down my purchase price on the index card. I also save the purchase receipt if I have one and place it inside the box. These are typically placed inside a book sized moving carton and sealed when its full. Box is labeled on the outside "gun boxes".
I frequently don't save my standard long gun boxes forever. They seem to disappear when I move.
You don't need to save them in a safe unless it is a nifty $1000 box you picked up for your Colt Bankers Special 22. In general I place the paperwork inside a zip lock bag sealed which is stored inside the box. The box is placed in a larger zip lock bag and I often make up an index card to place inside the bag which identifies the gun it came with. If I purchased it separate, I write down my purchase price on the index card. I also save the purchase receipt if I have one and place it inside the box. These are typically placed inside a book sized moving carton and sealed when its full. Box is labeled on the outside "gun boxes".
I frequently don't save my standard long gun boxes forever. They seem to disappear when I move.
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Uncle!
I'll keep my cases in the attic - good suggestion.
I'll keep my cases in the attic - good suggestion.
silverking
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For all the positive reasons stated, yes, I keep the boxes.
Mad Magyar
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If they came with a box, I keep them....Mine are stored in the garage since wifey makes a big-deal about keeping extra stuff in the house...If I sell or give them to my heirs, it's just an added touch; not so much for the $$$$$.
Rokman
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I keep them, so I can have more clutter around the house. It may help to seal the deal if your are going to sell your pistols. Definately if it is a collectors item.
greenflash107
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Yes I keep the boxes (although I would have to spend a week trying to find them)as I have a large out building that I store things like that.
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The boxes people used to throw in the trash are now bringing BIG money on eBay.
A new plastic box may not have much value today, but tomorrow may be a major help in funding a new gun.
A new plastic box may not have much value today, but tomorrow may be a major help in funding a new gun.
Average Joe
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yes, I keep them all.
Zach S
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I normally use mine for non-gun related stuff, or to put the factory parts back in when I change something, so for the most part they are kept.
One or two are kept empty for transport purposes, or if I have to drop something off to be worked on. Most have the serial # sticker peeled off. One or two have my name on them so my 'smith dont have to open the box to see the ticket.
I have lost a few over the years, but I dont sweat it.
One or two are kept empty for transport purposes, or if I have to drop something off to be worked on. Most have the serial # sticker peeled off. One or two have my name on them so my 'smith dont have to open the box to see the ticket.
I have lost a few over the years, but I dont sweat it.
Take a look on ebay someday and see what some old boxes are selling for...even newer ones bring good prices. I save each and every box...and have bought off ebay and gun shows and I truly think they are worth saving. If not for storing your pistols in so as to stack them in the safe, at least keep them for future use.
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