Switch 2 box? I just finally mustered up the courage to throw out the Switch 1 box!
Throwing out system boxes is easy after I threw away all of my game cases seven or so years ago. I freed up a lot of space. While throwing ones I really value (Double Dash) was not easy, it was all worth it. The value is in the game for me. I am unencumbered. They all fit nicely in a binder, even the PSP disc’s found a way.
Dang, double dash with case is worth like $100
It’s great for reselling. I say this with all my old phones and computers tucked away.
I was about to say this. I created [email protected] to discuss selling on various platforms and I’ve sold plenty of boxes. One person sent me pics of their many copies of windows 98, 95, etc. boxes, like a disturbing amount.
don’t throw away boxes, you might need those in 15 years.
This is what landlords have done to us…
Atari Falcon from 1993: $3000
Atari Falcon from 1993, in mint condition box: $4000
But my cat likes them! Also keep some to reuse as storage boxes.
Never speak to me or my emotional support box pile again
- Takes picture of cardboard box in rubbish bin
- Posts picture to feel smug and superior
- Snorts a bit because of smug and superior feeling
- Pulls box out of bin
- Hugs box tight
- Never let go of box
For something like that you should keep the box. You’ll need it if you ever want to resell it
But if i threw out the box, where would i keep the manual, warranty card and a few little screws or other bobbins that are always left.
I’ve got a big zip bag with manuals, and for screws and such I write a post-it note with a description/appliance name and I just tape it to the parts (tape it all together if there’s multiple
Nah, screw that if you have space. Yeah, you can run out off space, but keep things organized and throw out the oldest first. Some assholes will only honor a warranty with original packaging.
You may need to move, and original packaging usually protects better than random boxes.
You might want to gift something older, and original packaging helps.
Reselling with original packaging gets quicker responses and (sometimes) better prices, no matter how good the condition is.
If whatever it is becomes collectible/valuable, original packaging almost always increases price.
Keep that shit at least a year, if you have room at all, even if you have to open the box up and fold it flat.
I’ve always thrown out my boxes, but damn am I happy my folks kept my boxes/not for my N64/gameboy/C64. Was a nice surprise to find 20 years later.
Still gutted they threw out the OG apple Mac I’d found though.
I keep the box in case I want to resell the thing. Makes it easier to transport by just packing it all back up the way it came.
Hell, I keep my Quest 3 in the box just to store it when not using it because it’s better than buying some extra stand for it and can fit in a drawer.
The resale for a used switch in the box is greater than without.
There’s a whole market on eBay for empty apple boxes. You can get over $50 for bacbook pro box, because a used machine will bring in more than that if it comes in the “original” box
I’m well aware. I have five latest generation ipad boxes at the moment.
