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Cary Clark / FAQ / Market / box

Should I keep the box a LEGO® set came in?

From Bram Lambrecht: !

If the box has reasonably strong walls (eg, a big set like 8880 or 6982) I often cut off the flip-top and use the box for sorting/storage. The smaller trays from medium size boxes are also good for storage.

From Nick Taylor: !

I save the back panel from most boxes since they show alternative building ideas.

From Frank Filz: !

Having the box will generally make it easier to sell a set later, and you will generally get more for it.

I keep all the boxes for sets which I don’t break down for parts to be sold. I flatten all the boxes except the largest ones which don’t flatten (I store the smaller set boxes and inserts etc. in those). Currently I even save the little plastic “neat parts” display trays (and the plastic sheet which covers them). I’m inclined to ditch those however.

From Jason Catena: !

I take care of inventorying the sets I’ve bought by cutting the UPC bar code (which contains the set number) from the box before I flatten and throw the box away.

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