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Lens and camera boxes?

 
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Jan 10, 2010 15:51 |  #1

Just wondering if I should keep the boxes that my camera and lenses came in. How long do you normally keep them?


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Jan 10, 2010 16:06 |  #2

Yes, definitely keep them. Keep them until you sell them or pass them on. Increases resale value and give you a customized shipping box.


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Jan 10, 2010 16:06 |  #3

I bought a T90 about 18 years ago, and I've still got the box. I've still got the box of the lens that came with it too.

I'm working on the basis that if I ever sell it, it will be more attractive to buyers if it still has the original box.


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Jan 10, 2010 16:07 |  #4

I would try to keep them. I am kicking myself for not keeping the box for my 30D now that I am thinking about selling it.


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Jan 10, 2010 16:07 |  #5

And if you ever need to send anything in for repair, your'e set.


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Jan 10, 2010 16:17 |  #6

Ok great. I sort of thought I should keep them and glad I did. Now I just have to find a spot for them.


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Jan 10, 2010 17:09 |  #7

figure out how to nest them.


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Jan 10, 2010 17:19 |  #8

I keep all my boxes and packaging. When I sell equipment is put everything back in the box, manuals, cables, CDs, whatever.

KCMO Al wrote in post #9366343 (external link)
And if you ever need to send anything in for repair, you're set.

I've had the unfortunate experience of sending a lot of stuff to Canon. Each time they have instructed me not to send in the original packaging unless I don't want it back.


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Jan 10, 2010 17:21 |  #9

windpig wrote in post #9366684 (external link)
figure out how to nest them.

Thanks, I didn't think about nesting them. Great idea.


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Jan 10, 2010 17:22 |  #10

gjl711 wrote in post #9366745 (external link)
I keep all my boxes and packaging. When I sell equipment is put everything back in the box, manuals, cables, CDs, whatever.I've had the unfortunate experience of sending a lot of stuff to Canon. Each time they have instructed me not to send in the original packaging unless I don't want it back.

That's good info to know. Thanks.


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Jan 10, 2010 18:06 as a reply to  @ Thru my eyes's post |  #11

KCMO Al wrote in post #9366329 (external link)
Yes, definitely keep them. Keep them until you sell them or pass them on. Increases resale value and give you a customized shipping box.

Sorarse wrote in post #9366333 (external link)
I bought a T90 about 18 years ago, and I've still got the box. I've still got the box of the lens that came with it too.

I'm working on the basis that if I ever sell it, it will be more attractive to buyers if it still has the original box.

Ridiculous, but true...


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Jan 10, 2010 23:02 |  #12

windpig wrote in post #9366684 (external link)
figure out how to nest them.

haha I'm sure most of us here have a nice nest of boxes. :p


I keep all mine, but if you don't want the boxes you can always sell them! Yes people do actually buy BOXES!


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