There any point in keeping the boxes guns come in?
06-04-2007, 04:51 PM
#1
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Tupelo, MS
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There any point in keeping the boxes guns come in?
I've always had a bad habit of keeping all of the packaging anything expensive came in just in case I have to return it or decide to sell it. I was just wondering if it were really important for guns since about half of my closet is filled with boxes the new ones came in.
06-04-2007, 08:06 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: MB.
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RE: There any point in keeping the boxes guns come in?
I keep all the boxes for either firearms or optics. As mentioned before, great for shipping if required and I find it adds a little extra for selling...
06-04-2007, 08:16 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: S.W. Pa.-- Heart in North Central Pa. mountains-
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RE: There any point in keeping the boxes guns come in?
For heaven's sake, KEEP 'em!! It means SOOOOO much more at selling time, particularly if you have had th firearm for a long time. I NEVER get rid of the original boxes, ans as has been said, keep them in good shape too. Keep them dust and dirt free, in a cool, dry place if possible, and out of the sun that can leach colors. Collectors just drool over guns in the original boxes with the original documentation, such as bill of sale. Do yourself a favor, and hang on to them.
06-05-2007, 06:40 AM
#7
Join Date: Jan 2007
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RE: There any point in keeping the boxes guns come in?
Definitely keep them in good condition. they will be worth something in 35 years or less. Collectors pay a premium price for gun boxes especially ones that are no longer made like my Winchester Model 70 Classic Super Grade III 300WSM box. I wrapped her and she will be taken care of for the future!
I had an offer of $75.00 for my Winchester box since the New Haven ,Conn. plant stopped making the model 70. What a shame!
I had an offer of $75.00 for my Winchester box since the New Haven ,Conn. plant stopped making the model 70. What a shame!
06-05-2007, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Colorado
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RE: There any point in keeping the boxes guns come in?
I keep every single gun box from any gun I have ever bought and also keep my scope boxes. I also keep the receipts for the guns in my serial number book that I keep as a record of all my guns. That is kept in a safe locationand if my house ever burns down, get totally wiped of by a theif or some other problem. I have all that information available.
06-05-2007, 08:21 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
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RE: There any point in keeping the boxes guns come in?
I keep them also, mostly because I have more guns than cases, and with the laws up here if I ever have to move or store them away from my cabinet an original box is legal because they state the container should be designed to house a gun (or something similar), so the original box fits the law.
06-05-2007, 11:26 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Huntin' In Colorado
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RE: There any point in keeping the boxes guns come in?
ORIGINAL: Waterproof
I keep every single gun box from any gun I have ever bought and also keep my scope boxes. I also keep the receipts for the guns in my serial number book that I keep as a record of all my guns. That is kept in a safe locationand if my house ever burns down, get totally wiped of by a theif or some other problem. I have all that information available.
I keep every single gun box from any gun I have ever bought and also keep my scope boxes. I also keep the receipts for the guns in my serial number book that I keep as a record of all my guns. That is kept in a safe locationand if my house ever burns down, get totally wiped of by a theif or some other problem. I have all that information available.