Original Gun Boxes

[TexAg09]

I just bought a new rifle and plan on tossing the cardboard box it came in after I shoot it a few times. However, my dad kept every box for every rifle he bought new in our attic. Should I keep the box, or throw it out? I can't think of any good reason to keep it.

 

[Nick87]

I used to toss them but lately I've been keeping them.a

 

[MTGamecock]

I'm not sure why I keep them, but I do. Takes up a lot of room, probably unnecessarily.

 

[TexAg09]

If you keep them, then why?

 

[Bullshot]

If you ever have to ship a gun you may be glad you kept it.

 

[Corn king 60]

All new ones with box I’ve kept. Not sure why just OCD probably
I also keep in attic covered with cheep tarp to keep dust off

 

[stillkickin]

I always keep the box and all original packaging and labels, if or when I sell any one of them it’s worth it to see the looks on the purchasers face. Plus they always bring top dollar

 

[Nick87]

I always keep the box and all original packaging and labels, if or when I sell any one of them it’s worth it to see the looks on the purchasers face. Plus they always bring top dollar

Yup

 

[TexAg09]

I always keep the box and all original packaging and labels, if or when I sell any one of them it’s worth it to see the looks on the purchasers face. Plus they always bring top dollar

Who sales guns? Lol

 

[Nick87]

Who sales guns? Lol

Married guys... with kids....who want a new gun.

 

[Caseknife]

Never seen a need to keep them, plus there is less evidence around for the wife to find....... Think I have only sold two or three guns over 4 decades, just keep collecting.

 

[RaiderRich]

No option for recycling the cardboard I generally recycle the box but I do keep the label parts that contain serial number/model/etc. I figure if I need to ship one I can always buy a shipping box.

 

[Boarmaster]

I keep all mine i bought new or used that came in the original box. Same with optics like scopes , binos ect..... I am single so I can store them where most guys wives keep their clothes. If I didnt have the space I would probably keep a few and toss the rest.

 

[Ben Lamb]

If you ever have to ship a gun you may be glad you kept it.

This. I keep the original box for a while, until I know the gun is going to stay with me. If not, the original box is cheaper than a case or sleeve.

 

[TN2shot07]

I keep them with no evidence of a price tag when I’ve traded at a couple of local shops that’s always one of the things they ask about too

 

[antelopedundee]

I have a few around, but I'm more likely to keep the box a gun case came in since it's the best way to ship them. I could probably buy a new gun with what I've spent on shipping over the years.

 

[MarvB]

Guilty... up in the storage loft in my shed “in case I want to sell/ship” anything. Problem is I never sell, only buy. Cardboard hoarder

 

[ChrisAU]

Not just for selling, but recently I had to send a Cooper in for service. Thankfully I had the original box/packaging.

 

[midwesthunter]

I keep them, I buy, sell, trade guns all the time, nice for shipping purpose

 

[pre6422hornet]

I keep as well.

We have moved 8 times in 16 years due to work and with over 30 long guns, the ones that don't have scopes go right back into their boxes for easy transportation. Scoped guns go in lockable hard cases. All my handguns have their original boxes as well. Same reason.