silicosys4
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This is your opinion at this time. I'm sure folks prior to 1945 thought there was no value in keeping thier boxes either. At that moment in time, there wasn't, but now there is. See how that works?By all means throw them away.
They have no value. Literally zero. Will still be worthless in twenty years and worth even less in forty because of dust.
No one ever asks for the original box and papers. Even on two year old Glocks or Rugers.
Collectors only want boxes made prior to WWII. No icky plastic.
Old boxes take up room on the top shelf. Thats a fire hazard. Rats love to live in gun boxes. Spiders and snakes too.
Guns made since 1980 have zero collector value and their boxes have less value.
Plastic gun boxes have less value than those made of cardboard. California has determined gun boxes are carcinogenic. Want to live?
You throwing away your gun boxes makes mine more valuable. Please throw yours away.
Seriously, You have gun boxes you want to toss? I'll take 'em. I might even send you a prepaid shipping label. Then I'll turn around and sell that box on eBay for a profit.
My post......you didn't read it all.This is your opinion at this time. I'm sure folks prior to 1945 thought there was no value in keeping thier boxes either. At that moment in time, there wasn't, but now there is. See how that works?
Granted, I'm not gonna save the box for my Axis, but I'll probably hang on to the box my X-bolt and Henry's come in.
Yes I didMy post......you didn't read it all.
An original box for a Registered Magnum will go for a hell of a lot more than that!I can't speak for non S&W guns, but the boxes for older S&W revolvers sell to collectors from $50-$100 and up, depending on gun model, age and box condition. An original box included with a S&W revolver in a sale always increases the value (and price).
Manufacturers seem to blow hot and cold about whether to ship their guns in nice cases, or in plain cardboard boxes. And even then, the plastic cases can vary a lot in quality. Everyone knows about the infamous Glock "Tupperware" cases.The plastic cases make for fairly decent containers to use for transporting guns to the range.
what rifle did you turn $500 into $3,000!!!I keep them for about a year in case one has to be returned. After that MOST are tossed. Keeping the box only adds value to a rare gun that has never been shot. If you can provide the gun with hang tags still attached along with all of the paperwork and other accessories that came in the box it will add 2-3% to the guns value. And on a $4000 gun that can make a difference. Not on a $400 gun.
I only kept the box on one rifle that I bought in 2005. It was one of only 500 produced and I paid $500 for it. I sold it about a year ago with the box and all paperwork for $3000.
With common guns that you actually use, you MIGHT find it a little easier to sell one with the box, but it won't bring a dime more money.
One store I go to says yes the other will take it if you have it but doesn't change anything. I'm sure not going to pay more for used because of a meaningless cardboard box.it.