Are you a "keep the box" person or a "throw the box away" person?

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15 Comments

phr@discuss.tchncs.de · 13 pts · 125d

keep.

i can't explain, only rationalise.

Tywele@piefed.social · 11 pts · 124d (1 reply)

It depends on what it is. Computer components, smartphone, TV and other "high tech" devices I will keep the boxes of because it makes it easier to sell and transport if needed. But for everything else I will throw them away.

WoodScientist@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 124d

Computer components, smartphone, TV and other “high tech” devices I will keep the boxes of because it makes it easier to sell and transport if needed.

Same as these are the most likely things to be shipped off for warranty service.

Lumidaub@feddit.org · 8 pts · 125d

Keep. You know, just until I know I'll be keeping the thing and won't be returning it. I'll totally remember to get rid of the box.

EmilieEasie@fedinsfw.app · 5 pts · 125d (3 replies)

It started with computer components. When/if you resell, that crowd ALWAYS wants the box and will pay more.

And it's kind of spread...

LadyButterfly@reddthat.com · 3 pts · 125d (2 replies)

Why is the box so important?

EmilieEasie@fedinsfw.app · 2 pts · 124d (1 reply)

I wish I knew!

LadyButterfly@reddthat.com · 2 pts · 124d

I love a good mystery

LadyButterfly@reddthat.com · 4 pts · 125d

Phone: keep. Everything else: DESTROY

HowlsSophie@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 124d

Generally throw away but will keep for more expensive stuff to help with moving.

Vanth@reddthat.com · 4 pts · 125d

Keep only within specific, narrow size parameters. I want the right size boxes because I move frequently; not so small as to be inefficient, not so large they will be back-crushing when full. The rest are broken down and send to the recycling bin.

Amuletta@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 124d

I tend to toss the box, at least after the store return period ends. My partner keeps them. We still have boxes for appliances that have been gone for years.

AnalogHole@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 124d

Just dont ask about jars 😪

QuinnyCoded@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 119d

KEEP THE BOX!!!

magic_smoke@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 121d

If its collectable or if parts are expensive enough for me to care about the warranty.