Firearm Boxes

[Colddeadhands]

For some reason I have saved all of the boxes my various and assorted long arms were in at the time of purchase. Over the years I have bought a lot of guns out of pawnshops as well. No used gun I have ever bought has had a box. Am I wasting my time and storage space by keeping these bulky boxes or is having the box a value adder? None of these are exotic, they are just utility guns, think Remington 870, Mossberg 22.

 

[Glock 'em down]

I think the original numbered box aids with the resale value of a firearm. I've turned down good deals because the original, numbered box was missing. Many gun manufactures make very elaborate boxes/cases nowadays. Why would you discard those? Just think of the value of all the old Smith & Wesson revolvers if they were still nestled inside, their albeit cheaply made, boxes today. I've seen those old blue two piece cardboard boxes from years gone by, sell for much coin at gun shows. I dunno...to each their own, but I do appreciate the original box whenever I purchase or trade for a firearm.

Always and of course, YMMV.

 

[dlbleak]

I don’t think your wasting space or time. If I buy a plain 10-22 or 870. The addition of the box is alway a nice surprise. It might be the one thing that helps you get max value out of a particular gun.

 

[BobbyV]

I keep the plastic shell cases but don't usually keep the cardboard boxes . . .

 

[Snattlerake]

Along with adding value, the guns are easier to store, don't get scratched up or dirty in the boxes, and are easier to transport.
Keep the boxes.

 

[DavidMcmillan]

Several years ago, I helped a family with an estate sale. The gentleman had close to 90 very nice firearms, and not a single box. Comments from potential, and ultimate buyers was always along the lines of, “too bad he didn’t save the box”.

Save the boxes, they don’t take up much room!

 

[El Pablo]

Several years ago, I helped a family with an estate sale. The gentleman had close to 90 very nice firearms, and not a single box. Comments from potential, and ultimate buyers was always along the lines of, “too bad he didn’t save the box”.

Save the boxes, they don’t take up much room!

You don’t have enough firearms. Storing boxes and mags is killing me.

I don’t care if I have the box or not. Still keep them because some do.

 

[Aries]

I will agree with my 2 cents, the box adds value. In addition to everything above, having the box suggests to me a higher level of care for the condition of the firearm. Not that I wouldn't buy one without a box, but including it is a premium and in the comments here you often see potential buyers ask if they have the box and manual.

 

[Honey Badger]

I keep the box and paperwork. That doesn’t mean I won’t buy a particular firearm of those are not available. It’s just a good selling point. I’ve noticed when I add the box and paperwork to a sale ad it tends help move the item faster than when I don’t have it. Just my .02.

 

[adamsredlines]

I used to keep some but man they take up lots of space.
I would be more inclined to keep one from a higher grade or less common gun than something they're making endless numbers of.