Camera and Lens Boxes
Aug 14, 2018 12:19:10 #
Tom47
Loc: Gettysburg, PA
What are you suppose to do with the boxes that you receive your cameras and lenses in? I am trying to make a decision either recycle or toss them they take up a lot of space. The companies say to keep them but if you have to send a camera or lens for repair they tell you not to send the orginal box. Most companies tell you to keep the box that is almost anything you buy. Lost in a room full of boxes.
Aug 14, 2018 12:22:13 #
Linary
Loc: UK
Tom47 wrote:
What are you suppose to do with the boxes that you receive your cameras and lenses in? I am trying to make a decision either recycle or toss them they take up a lot of space. The companies say to keep them but if you have to send a camera or lens for repair they tell you not to send the orginal box. Most companies tell you to keep the box that is almost anything you buy. Lost in a room full of boxes.
The boxes are assets when it comes to reselling the camera. They add value to the resale price and make packaging easier. (especially if you have kept the "eggshell" filling material).
I fill my attic with empty boxes.
Aug 14, 2018 12:23:11 #
I keep mine in a safe storage area. If moving or shipping equipment those boxes are invaluable.
--Bob
--Bob
Tom47 wrote:
What are you suppose to do with the boxes that you receive your cameras and lenses in? I am trying to make a decision either recycle or toss them they take up a lot of space. The companies say to keep them but if you have to send a camera or lens for repair they tell you not to send the orginal box. Most companies tell you to keep the box that is almost anything you buy. Lost in a room full of boxes.
Aug 14, 2018 12:24:18 #
Linary wrote:
The boxes are assets when it comes to reselling the camera. They add value to the resale price and make packaging easier. (especially if you have kept the "eggshell" filling material.
I keep all my boxes collapsed in a closet. My wife buys enough online that I can always get free bubble wrap when I need it.
Aug 14, 2018 12:25:22 #
Tom47 wrote:
A room full?! You've enjoyed G.A.S. for many years, it appears ... Lost in a room full of boxes.
I stack 'em into each other, however fits best (are you good at jigsaw puzzles?), but toss after a couple of years. Linary has a good point about resale, though.
Aug 14, 2018 12:26:13 #
Aug 14, 2018 12:37:46 #
Tom47 wrote:
What are you suppose to do with the boxes that you receive your cameras and lenses in? I am trying to make a decision either recycle or toss them they take up a lot of space. The companies say to keep them but if you have to send a camera or lens for repair they tell you not to send the orginal box. Most companies tell you to keep the box that is almost anything you buy. Lost in a room full of boxes.
If you are concerned about resale value, keep the boxes. Me personally, I use my equipment until it is unable to be sold, so I recycle the boxes.
Aug 14, 2018 12:50:16 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
Tom47 wrote:
What are you suppose to do with the boxes that you receive your cameras and lenses in? I am trying to make a decision either recycle or toss them they take up a lot of space. The companies say to keep them but if you have to send a camera or lens for repair they tell you not to send the orginal box. Most companies tell you to keep the box that is almost anything you buy. Lost in a room full of boxes.
What do you do with your Twinkies packaging when you're done?
Aug 14, 2018 12:53:40 #
Aug 14, 2018 13:04:30 #
Aug 14, 2018 13:10:48 #
Tom47 wrote:
What are you suppose to do with the boxes that you receive your cameras and lenses in? I am trying to make a decision either recycle or toss them they take up a lot of space. The companies say to keep them but if you have to send a camera or lens for repair they tell you not to send the orginal box. Most companies tell you to keep the box that is almost anything you buy. Lost in a room full of boxes.
I keep mine in the attic. They have been a big plus when I’ve sold the gear. This applies only to camera/camera related gear. Have to admit I was flummoxed when I had to send my Tamron 150-600 in for repair a year ago. Had ALL the original packing and was getting ready to box it up when I spotted the section in the directions that said not to.
Aug 14, 2018 13:12:07 #
Linary wrote:
The boxes are assets when it comes to reselling the camera. They add value to the resale price and make packaging easier. (especially if you have kept the "eggshell" filling material).
I fill my attic with empty boxes.
I fill my attic with empty boxes.
For some bizarre reason, selling on Ebay with the OEM box will get you a better price. Go figure.
Aug 14, 2018 15:52:08 #
I eat them. They are just as good and just as nutritious as the Twinkies. Also, I don't anticipating reselling the Twinkies I eat.
--Bob
--Bob
Leitz wrote:
What do you do with your Twinkies packaging when you're done?
Aug 14, 2018 15:57:22 #
Strodav
Loc: Houston, Tx
Tom47 wrote:
What are you suppose to do with the boxes that you receive your cameras and lenses in? I am trying to make a decision either recycle or toss them they take up a lot of space. The companies say to keep them but if you have to send a camera or lens for repair they tell you not to send the orginal box. Most companies tell you to keep the box that is almost anything you buy. Lost in a room full of boxes.
I had to chuckle when I read your post as my part of the master bedroom closet shelves are stuffed with photography, especially lens boxes. I keep them in case, but am not sure in case of what? I did send a lens back to Tamron recently for calibration the packing instructions clearly state not to use the original box, but to use bubble wrap and use a shipping box. Go figure.
Aug 14, 2018 21:09:45 #
The shelves of one closet are stacked with gold Nikon boxes.
They will be there when I die for my kids to discard.
They will be there when I die for my kids to discard.
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