Posted May 23, 201113 yr I'm rapidly running out of room in the attic for all the set boxes that I keep after purchasing, in case I wish to sell them on in the future. However, I need the space for other things plus I fear it may be a fire hazard. Should I get rid of all the common set boxes and keep the boxes of rare sets such as Cafe Corner and Shuttle Adventure? Cheers for any advice. M.
May 23, 201113 yr I'm rapidly running out of room in the attic for all the set boxes that I keep after purchasing, in case I wish to sell them on in the future. However, I need the space for other things plus I fear it may be a fire hazard. Should I get rid of all the common set boxes and keep the boxes of rare sets such as Cafe Corner and Shuttle Adventure? Cheers for any advice. M. They'll probably bring in more money if you're able to sell them with their boxes, although I don't think the price difference between a set with box and a set without the box is significant once the box has already been opened and the set built. I put the boxes in recycling, but then again, I look at sets as parts packs for my own models. Cheers, Ralph Edited May 23, 201113 yr by Ralph_S
May 23, 201113 yr Well what ever Cars2 and POTC sets I buy I'm keeping the boxes, with Cars2 you can store the cars in their boxes.
May 23, 201113 yr I just don't think today's boxes will ever have the same appeal, or value, as the "classic" boxes that showed multiple alternative models, etc.
May 23, 201113 yr Author Guess I'll have to order a lot of recycling sacks then! I guess it's all down to how much storage space you have, how dry the area is, etc... M.
May 23, 201113 yr Either break them all down flat or keep the rarer boxes like lego exclusive sets. Even those I would break down flat.
May 23, 201113 yr I started off keeping boxes, but the piles became too large, and since I'm not planning on selling them. Even as someone mentioned, the dollar value isn't much. I'd say toss them.
May 23, 201113 yr I say keep em. Theres nothing like having the original box.....even if it doesnt increase the value. Just buy another house
May 23, 201113 yr Author Well, most of them are now in the recycling sacks and off to make tomorrow's collection. If I actually owned my own house, I'd have just a room for Lego and all that comes with it. As it is in this financial climate and Austerity Britain, they're going. Along with some sets on eBay in due course... Hard decision but hey, beggars can't be chosers... M.
May 23, 201113 yr There is one thing you could do before it gets recycled, find out if anyone wants em. Post it in the buy and sale section, offer it for free, person pays for shipping. If no taker after a while, recycle it. The only boxes I'm still keeping are from '70s and '80, the 6991 monorail box being the newest box I kept. Recent boxes are either cut up for display on wall or recycled.
May 23, 201113 yr I'd agree, keep them. You can always flatten them by carefully opening the other flaps:classic:
May 24, 201113 yr Well what ever Cars2 and POTC sets I buy I'm keeping the boxes, with Cars2 you can store the cars in their boxes. That's exactly what I do! I have my LEGOs spread out in old Johnny Thunder and Castle boxes. The boxes from back then are quite sturdy! Edited May 24, 201113 yr by Donut
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