Boba Debt 350 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) I'm just trying to figure out what I should do with these. Please vote and post your reasons below. I think I'm going to trash mine. I have a hidden safe but it someone goes into my attic or shed and sees a ton of gun boxes they might start looking for the them. Edited April 1, 2013 by Boba Debt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jojo200517 68 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I keep them but then again i have a habit of keeping everything 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voltia 375 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I keep them so that the gun has the value of having the original box. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EthanM 514 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I keep them. I also use them to store spare parts for that gun. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) I keep them, although the boxes for my AK style stuff is mostly garbage by the time they arrive here. It is just an old habit I developed because my Dad did it. He would keep the box to the Coleman lantern and shellac it so it would be waterproof for transporting/storing the lantern. I suppose you might get more fi you sold the weapon years hence. I don't really sell any of my guns so I don't have a good reason. LOL Been saving those boxes for 40 odd years now; in the attic. Probably so brittle now they need to be thrown out. I just am not going to be the one to do it. Edited March 31, 2013 by 1911 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunman1 1,753 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I keep them so that the gun has the value of having the original box. I keep them. I also use them to store spare parts for that gun. +1 for both of these, especially for the original parts that might get removed. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
obiwanbonjovi 337 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 if you keep them, they will be in your way and you will never use them. if you pitch them, you will at some point wish you hadn't for one reason or another. you can't win either way. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwelhse 1,285 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I toss them... Anything specific to my actual firearm I cut off the box and keep (I kept the end of the box with the SN, model, etc for the S12). Way easier to store and might give a little bit of the "with box" value. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YOT 3,743 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I've trashed them, then wanted them later for shipping or for a sale, and wished I hadn't trashed them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devildogdakota 804 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 If I had saved all my individual Wolf ammo boxes from the 1000 rd. bulk boxes through the years, I probably could wallpaper all the walls and ceilings in my home twice. I do have a shit load of the plastic cartridge holders from all different calibers, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garnaz 215 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 I'll keep them till out of warranty period. I've recently had to send a rifle back because of ejector problems Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big John! 2,062 Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 If I had saved all my individual Wolf ammo boxes from the 1000 rd. bulk boxes through the years, I probably could wallpaper all the walls and ceilings in my home twice. I do have a shit load of the plastic cartridge holders from all different calibers, though. Pretty sure he's asking about the actual firearm boxes. I have kept them for the parts and I guess resale. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna trash them though. They do me no good aside from taking up space. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wtjosaas 72 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I have kept mine but like the others I don't plan on selling my guns. Maybe my sons will get more for them when they sell them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devildogdakota 804 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 If I had saved all my individual Wolf ammo boxes from the 1000 rd. bulk boxes through the years, I probably could wallpaper all the walls and ceilings in my home twice. I do have a shit load of the plastic cartridge holders from all different calibers, though. Pretty sure he's asking about the actual firearm boxes. I have kept them for the parts and I guess resale. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna trash them though. They do me no good aside from taking up space. Oops! Yep, I read the title wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RED333 1,025 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 As I can not vote both, I have keept 1, one is a loan of money for the firearm I have. He was, is, in a bad way, so I sent money and I got the firearm. The rest are land fill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
read_the_wall 614 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I'll keep them till out of warranty period.I've recently had to send a rifle back because of ejector problems This... I just tossed out about 10 stupid boxes that have been taking up space for years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HighPlainsDrifter 466 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 Converting negates my warranty. Cardboard from any country is really just cardboard... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mostholycerebus 415 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I keep them for the resale, and use them as a filing system for the original parts that I have replaced on my rifles. If my kids ever need to sell them to feed their (my) family they will get top dollar selling with original box and all original parts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unclejake 428 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I still have all of the boxes mine came in..just me I guess. The one that I did sell (.223) , I sold it in the box and the new owner was pleased that it had the origional box, why I do not know, for it didn't resemble the origional in the least! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liberty -r- death 1,445 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I trash mine. I never get rid of ammo in trades so no reason to keep em. I poly bag all of my ammo in 100 round quantities and put the in ammo cans. More can fit in the can in bags than in boxes. That's my reason. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boba Debt 350 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I just realized the question was worded wrong which may have lead to a couple answers about ammo boxes. It was a PITA but I was able to fix the question. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
termite 463 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I'm tripping over the damn boxes in the basement, I know I should trash them, but I also know they'll help when/if I ever need/want to sale them. Ah screw it, just stack them back up in the corner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VR762Shooter 838 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 If I buy something brand new, I keep the box. If I have to sell it one day it does often help with adding a few bucks to the final sale price Quote Link to post Share on other sites
evlblkwpnz 3,418 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) I keep them all. Buyers usually want them. They are also a good fallback in case the weapons are stolen and you didn't write down the serial numbers or lost the record of it. Of course, if the thieves don't take the box too.... Edited April 1, 2013 by evlblkwpnz 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I've kept all of mine and I'm using them to build a cabin in the woods, covered on the outside with that horribly offensive and dangerous brown paper you are supposed to destroy immediately.... I'm currently starting on the second story...lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VR762Shooter 838 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I've kept all of mine and I'm using them to build a cabin in the woods, covered on the outside with that horribly offensive and dangerous brown paper you are supposed to destroy immediately.... That's a good idea. If the guns don't get intruders the tumors will Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devildogdakota 804 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I'm tripping over the damn boxes in the basement, I know I should trash them, but I also know they'll help when/if I ever need/want to sale them. Ah screw it, just stack them back up in the corner. Thanks for reminding me. The garbage truck is coming through tomorrow morning. Been tripping over an obstacle course of large piles of empty beer case boxes on my front porch that I need to take out to the trash tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devildogdakota 804 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 I've kept all of mine and I'm using them to build a cabin in the woods, covered on the outside with that horribly offensive and dangerous brown paper you are supposed to destroy immediately.... That's a good idea. If the guns don't get intruders the tumors will I saved all my brown paper that comes with the Saigas in the box. I plan on hosting DHS guys over here for Thanksgiving and roasting the turkey in those bags. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cobra 76 two 2,677 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 LMAO fffpatriot! Hey just a tip, I save all my beer boxes too, and buy all my beer in 24 pack cases (cans). Split at the seam and opened up flat, they store easily and make excellent targets or backdrops for paper targets in case you get off paper. You can also very easily cut them into silhouette shaped targets. Waste not want not I always say.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devildogdakota 804 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 That is a good idea Cobra! Now that you mention it, unfolded at the seam, they would make a nice b-mi target with a head silhoutte cut out at the top. Damn, to think I tossed thousands of empty beer cases out since last summer... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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