Any reason(s) to keep a LNIB AEG box?

juicy · January 1st, 2010, 19:37

Asides from shipping an AEG off when and if I do sell it off in the future, are there any other reasons to keeping a box around? I do have access to rifle bags, and I can go buy cases easily.

I would assume that the inclusion of the original box in a sale of an AEG doesn't actually seem to make all that much of a price difference, though I have seen no evidence to back this up. Then again, there are hardly any used AEG's on the market that come with their original boxes.

Any input? If so, respond ASAP... like within the next half hour lol.

KoolAidMan · January 1st, 2010, 19:44

Don't mistake lnib with with the box theres a diffrence linib box means a gun that was plinked or gamed once and never used again with the box means i could be in any condition just not including the box

KoolAidMan · January 1st, 2010, 19:48

but its always good to keep the box for when you wan't sell it you will have something to ship it in

naminator · January 1st, 2010, 19:51

I never purchased a case or bag for my M16. I had a perfectly good form fitted styrofoam block and cardboard wrapping to take my gun to games. It is great for transportation (in the back of your vehicle) because the gun doesn't slide around inside the bag or case.

juicy · January 1st, 2010, 20:00

Hmm, okay. I'll take it if I can fit it in with all the other crap I should be getting with it.

Thanks.

juicy · January 1st, 2010, 20:02

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Originally Posted by KoolAidMan

Don't mistake lnib with with the box theres a diffrence linib box means a gun that was plinked or gamed once and never used again with the box means i could be in any condition just not including the box

BTW, I have no idea what you're trying to say here, KoolAid. I understand that LIKE NEW is not BRAND NEW, if that's what you're trying to tell me. No matter, potential problem has had enough feedback to get my mind thinking on its own lol.

KoolAidMan · January 1st, 2010, 20:34

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Originally Posted by juicy

BTW, I have no idea what you're trying to say here, KoolAid. I understand that LIKE NEW is not BRAND NEW, if that's what you're trying to tell me. No matter, potential problem has had enough feedback to get my mind thinking on its own lol.

I made a mistake , didn't get enough sleep

Amos · January 1st, 2010, 21:20

Original box = more resale value

kalnaren · January 1st, 2010, 22:50

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Originally Posted by Amos

Original box = more resale value

?? seriously? There's some schmucks that will pay a premium for the original box?

Strelok · January 1st, 2010, 22:58

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Originally Posted by kalnaren

?? seriously? There's some schmucks that will pay a premium for the original box?

Personally, I like having everything the gun originally came with, including the box/manual and whatever. Makes for easy storage too.

shiftsup · January 1st, 2010, 23:02

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Originally Posted by kalnaren

?? seriously? There's some schmucks that will pay a premium for the original box?

LOL, aren't all of us on here schmucks? We pay double the MSRP usually to shoot tiny plastic balls at each other.

I doubt keeping the box with get much greater resale value unless you have an airsoft piece worthy of a collector. Let's say you have a TW SAA. You might want to keep the box since the buying audience for that is collectors too. Collectors have a tendency to want original packaging more than gamers. If you have a Army Works R17 I doubt the box means much to anyone other than storage.

That being said, I have received amore than a few pm's on items I have sold that were about the box.

KEVORKIAN · January 1st, 2010, 23:16

This shmuck is still looking for a TM G17 box (x2), a TM Hicapa Extreme box (x2) and a KSC System 7 Sig SP2022 (x1) ...I'm willing to pay top dollar!
I hate not having the original box !!!!

shiftsup · January 1st, 2010, 23:21

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Originally Posted by KEVORKIAN

This shmuck is still looking for a TM G17 box (x2), a TM Hicapa Extreme box (x2) and a KSC System 7 Sig SP2022 (x1) ...I'm willing to pay top dollar!
I hate not having the original box !!!!

When I get around to owning TM G17 you can have the box for free + actual CP shipping.

KEVORKIAN · January 2nd, 2010, 00:02

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Originally Posted by shiftsup

When I get around to owning TM G17 you can have the box for free + actual CP shipping.

I'll hold you to that, but I do not expect to get them for free!

wind953 · January 2nd, 2010, 00:32

To me the inclusion of the original box is much like a very nice picture of the gun in the selling thread, as opposed to a picture of lower quality in either resolution or having to do with camera work skills. Both pictures are able to provide the same amount of detail about the condition of the gun, but one just looks nicer. It's just presentation.

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January 1st, 2010, 19:37	#1
juicy Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Richmond, BC	Any reason(s) to keep a LNIB AEG box? Asides from shipping an AEG off when and if I do sell it off in the future, are there any other reasons to keeping a box around? I do have access to rifle bags, and I can go buy cases easily. I would assume that the inclusion of the original box in a sale of an AEG doesn't actually seem to make all that much of a price difference, though I have seen no evidence to back this up. Then again, there are hardly any used AEG's on the market that come with their original boxes. Any input? If so, respond ASAP... like within the next half hour lol.

January 1st, 2010, 21:20	#8
Amos Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Japan	Original box = more resale value __________________ Custom Builds: FA3674U Krinkov G3SD6

January 1st, 2010, 23:16	#12
KEVORKIAN Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manitoba	This shmuck is still looking for a TM G17 box (x2), a TM Hicapa Extreme box (x2) and a KSC System 7 Sig SP2022 (x1) ...I'm willing to pay top dollar! I hate not having the original box !!!! __________________ Kevorkian I SUPPORT THE USE OF SILICA BB BASTARDS!

January 1st, 2010, 20:00	#5
juicy Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Richmond, BC	Hmm, okay. I'll take it if I can fit it in with all the other crap I should be getting with it. Thanks.

January 2nd, 2010, 00:32	#15
wind953 Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC	To me the inclusion of the original box is much like a very nice picture of the gun in the selling thread, as opposed to a picture of lower quality in either resolution or having to do with camera work skills. Both pictures are able to provide the same amount of detail about the condition of the gun, but one just looks nicer. It's just presentation.

Any reason(s) to keep a LNIB AEG box?

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