Switch 2 box? I just finally mustered up the courage to throw out the Switch 1 box!
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.
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
Atari Falcon from 1993: $3000
Atari Falcon from 1993, in mint condition box: $4000
don’t throw away boxes, you might need those in 15 years.
- 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
Never speak to me or my emotional support box pile again
This is what landlords have done to us…
But my cat likes them! Also keep some to reuse as storage boxes.
This is bad advice. Don’t throw out the box immediately after opening your product. Rule of thumb; keep the box for as long as the warranty. If it’s a large thing, keep the box always in case you want to move.
I’ve never been declined a warranty reimbursement for lack of original packaging. That would be crazy to me.
I never have from a big brand, but I’ve run into it with some oddball stuff for sure. Usually electronics
Keeping the original box makes it easy if you have to mail something, since you don’t have to try and find one it fits in.
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 can’t throw boxes away because I’ve moved so many times to avoid rising rental costs. I’m packing again right now, and it’s really nice to have the little inserts that kind of stabilize the consoles in their boxes
Doesn’t it have a travelling case? Is that not enough? My SO has a Switch, I have Steam Deck, and those cases survived moving many times.
I don’t travel so I’ve never needed to buy a travel case for it
Yeah, the person in the picture seems to either not move often or not resell things. I’ve moved quite a bit and having the boxes for all my things has helped immensely. Instead of buying new boxes for everything, trying to fit stuff in there, unpacking and throwing away all boxes because “somebody held my hand”, I just reuse.
In the past 14 years, ever since becoming an adult, I have had to move 11 different times. I have learned just how useful good boxes are. I can’t get rid of them, I’m gonna need them when I move again next year.
Thank you. You just helped me get to the bottom of why I can’t let these stupid boxes go. I used to move every year.
Now that I don’t move so much, I think I can throw some out.
It’s crazy how strongly the brain tries to protect us from old stresses, without us being consciously aware of it.
I’m glad you don’t need to move every year anymore! It’s one of those normalized things that truly shouldn’t be. I mean, it’s not the avocado toast that’s keeping homeownership out of reach, it’s the constant moving/application/deposit/etc fees we face so often
I’ve never repacked a console in its original box, even when I’ve had it.
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.
