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05/24/2006 02:01:31 PM · #1 |
I have the boxes for all my camera stuff, but boxes for computers, monitors and other electic appliances I throw out.
it's easy to keep a box that is less than 10"x10"x10" , but to keep several boxes that are 40"x40"x30" and some even larger... my appartement isn't big enoug ;)
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05/24/2006 01:37:20 PM · #2 |
| I keep boxes for anything expensive, or that might need to be sent out for service. |
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05/24/2006 11:36:55 AM · #3 |
| Oh yeah. I still have the box for the scanner I bought 5 years ago. And the box is in perfect condition ;-) |
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05/24/2006 11:07:23 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by tjbel05:
Only my camera and computer boxes. Everything else goes to garbage after 6 months or so.
Tammy |
why computer tho???
edit to add/remove: software
Message edited by author 2006-05-24 11:07:44. |
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05/24/2006 11:04:33 AM · #5 |
Only my camera and computer boxes. Everything else goes to garbage after 6 months or so.
Tammy
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05/24/2006 11:00:00 AM · #6 |
| For electronics, computer, camera, etc. I keep all the manuals, disks, and stuff that came with it in the box. Plus you never know, with expensive things like that you might have to get them fixed, in which case you can send them in the original packaging. |
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05/24/2006 10:58:12 AM · #7 |
I always keep my boxes and my mom hates it. Everytime I go back to school she tries to throw all the ones I store in my closet away! It not only makes it easier to transport stuff but will (hopefully) increase resale value :)
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05/24/2006 10:56:07 AM · #8 |
I give my boxes to my kids.
They use them for creative crafts, like cutting doors & windows in them to use as houses for their stuffed animals. Or helmets, or costumes, etc. My four year old daughter had a pretty nifty housing complex going a wile back. She'd attached a bunch of boxes to make a multi-level home for some of her toys.
They also make & decorate huts for our two cats, who like to play king-of-the-hut, and battle it out through the portholes cut in the box, or have deadly cage-matches inside.
 
Message edited by author 2006-05-24 10:59:11.
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05/24/2006 10:54:15 AM · #9 |
| I`ve got a loft full of boxes :) |
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05/24/2006 10:28:42 AM · #10 |
Camera stuff yes (ONLY). Computer stuff and other electronics then hell no. Throw it out. You don't need it, probably never gonna use it but yes if its something that will hold its value over time such as only nintendo games.
edit to add: I have my own construction business and I don't own a 20d
Message edited by author 2006-05-24 10:29:41. |
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05/23/2006 11:25:44 PM · #11 |
I keep the original packing and boxes for my electronics and camera gear too. Call it anal if you want but oh well. If I decide to sell somethig in the future I have the original box for that person (providing I didnt buy it used in which the original box may not have been shipped to me). If i have to send something in for service, whether in warranty or not, I have the original packing for it.
As for places for roaches to hide fotomann - that's what you get for living in that warm climate. lol I think it's too cold up here for those creepy critters.
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05/23/2006 10:54:10 PM · #12 |
Don't forget to tear off the box top from an General Mills-brand cereal (or other products) you may eat and send them in to your local school -- the ones with the "Box Tops for Education" seal are worth 10-15 cents each when the school redeems them -- it often adds up to a reasonable amount.
I just today broke down and discarded the box my (now stolen) camera came in. |
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05/23/2006 10:49:57 PM · #13 |
Yep, keep all boxes to anything of value. i.e. I throw out the box my toothpaste comes in. :-D heh
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05/23/2006 10:45:04 PM · #14 |
We keep them! It is so much easier to resell and item if it is in it's original packing. Also, we keep our computer boxes for moving and in case we need to send them in for warranty work.
We kept the boxes for our LCD tvs for moving, but trashed the surround sound box.
So camera & computer stuff, yes...I save them all. Electronics it depends.
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05/23/2006 10:33:27 PM · #15 |
| I'm definitely a KEEPER! :D |
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05/23/2006 10:28:42 PM · #16 |
| I still have the boxes for my 2 turntables (bought in 1979) and they will remain with me until I get rid of the turntables. I usually base keeping the packing if the item is disposable. If it's cheaper to replace than to repair, I trash the box! In today's market if I were to buy a VCR, the box would be history. |
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05/23/2006 10:22:05 PM · #17 |
I still have computer boxes from when I used a Commador 64... in fact, there is still a working C-64 IN the box. :D I still have 286 PC mother boards in their original boxes after I upgraded to 386's, which are still there as are the 486 montherboards. I also still have my Ham Radio boxes as well. I also keep camera and other electronic boxes. I keep the paperwork, driver CD's and information in them, which makes it easier to find in case I need it for something. The only time I throw them away is if I need to make room... and then I pick over which to flatten and toss.
I know people that make money from selling original boxes. There is a market for them.
Mike
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05/23/2006 09:25:24 PM · #18 |
| Yup, it's anal, but I do the same thing. Just my camera stuff though. Those orange and white boxes are so addicting! |
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05/23/2006 09:21:05 PM · #19 |
Only keep certain smaller and important ones, like camera, PDA, mobile phones - mainly due to resale value (I change these gadgets often)
The larger ones I always discard (TV, oven, audio system, etc)
And I discard the rest (memory card box, computer, mouse, CDROM...) |
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05/23/2006 09:19:37 PM · #20 |
I keep my boxes but only for certain things, cameras, camera accessories, lenses and computers. The rest I pitch.
I kept the box for my Nikon F3's for almost 15 years until I sold them.
Should you ever have to ship them for service, having the carton makes packing a breeze. (Yes, I have needed to do just that.) It also makes it easier for the service dept to ship it back.
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05/23/2006 09:08:44 PM · #21 |
| I keep all boxes and original packing until the warranty runs out ... faithfully .. and if it counts .. my hubby does the same! |
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05/23/2006 09:06:18 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by jaded_youth:
usually just for a few months then if I am still happy with the product at that point i throw them away |
ditto. I just threw away my 3-month old printer box, and converted my external HD and Laptop boxes to storage. |
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05/23/2006 08:59:44 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by wavelength:
Except for the matt cutter part, that's ghetto-fab on my level. |
You should see what I have the frame joiner on...yup, another monitor box reinforced with unused frame parts..
I think I won the 10 bucks.
Message edited by author 2006-05-23 21:00:11. |
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05/23/2006 08:58:03 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by Rando D300:
Cris show him this and collect your cash LOL ,I keep ALL of the boxes that the toys come in. You know just in case :)The closet is 5x8 and it is full
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looks a bit like mine... |
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05/23/2006 06:44:57 PM · #25 |
For what it is worth, I keep all of the camera related equipment boxes. I have a walk-up attic and they are generally not large, so what the hell. Like others said, resale value and all. that came in handy for a few items I parted with recently on ebay.
For anything big though I tend to chuck 'em after a month or so. I might get burned one day on that move but so far (knock wood) so good. |
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