why?
Why a cardboard box increases the value of a firearm, is a total mystery. One can't do anything worthwhile with the box. Maybe burn it? Target practice?How about just recycle it deep within your outgoing cardboard. I sure don't want Joe the garbage man knowing I just bought a $3,000 Les Bauer.
No, on second thought. I will keep the box. I will play along with this moronic game. Maybe I can get more trade in value for the Taurus I just bought? Not! Really, how many of you keep the boxes for everything you buy?
The plastic case? Some are good for nothing. Yet, I will save it, if the pistol may in the future have some value. I think the box and case game is absurd.
Now, I can see the old Barbie Dolls in the original box as a collectors item. You could see Barbie's face through the plastic, and the box let you know what kind of Barbie you are getting. I like the "Divorced Barbie". She comes with all of Kens stuff. Has anyone noticed, Ken don't have any boy parts?
Guns are usually not packaged with the same eye catching marketing hype. I don't get it. I suggest a picture of a scantly dressed young woman holding the firearm. Sex is great for sales.
Regarding the manuals. They are filed away. I use the Internet, if the need arises.