Looks as if most agree on the importance of keeping
the boxes. There are some very good and valid reasons
listed here.
I also keep mine, but to store them I break them down and
put them in large plastic containers. I get the containers large
enough to only have to fold back a flap from the top or bottom
of the box. This way I have no "broken" or creased boxes.
I don't, however, keep the custom molded foam.
I don't necessarily disagree with Tim's remark about the
importance of keeping these, but I'm not convinced that it should
be considered part the box.
Anyone else have any thoughts on this? Maybe some experience
that might shed some light on whether it does effect the value?
By the way, I work in the custom molding industry. The company I
work for is the leading manufacturer of custom molded products
in the United States.

Debbie



[This message has been edited by tnkeeper (edited 04-13-99).]