just a comment from the person that paid the $282.00 for the "BOXLESS" Ocracoke. I'm just plumb tickled I have it. Started collecting HL in 98, visited Ocracoke on the OB's in 2000 and have been trying to get this jewel in my collection since then. My collection just went over the 100 count and not one box is in the curio cabinet. The boxes are all in the garage and I'm considering dumping the foam like Paul did.... just havent' got to it yet.
As for resale with or without the box.... I hope that's a problem for my kids.