I am referring to boxes you received in the mail containing such things as a computer,television, or perhaps a large air purifier.
October 09, 2022, 04:07 PM
bossman
Until the warranty is up, then out they go.
October 09, 2022, 04:09 PM
tatortodd
Way too long
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October 09, 2022, 04:12 PM
arfmel
However long it takes to get to the dumpster across the street. I have a little house. With tiny closets.
October 09, 2022, 04:17 PM
MikeinNC
I kept the box the TV came in cause I have moved 25 times and I know that specific box is the right way to ship the TV.
Keep a few small boxes for shipping.
Other boxes become target backers.
I do keep pistol boxes forever.This message has been edited. Last edited by: MikeinNC,
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October 09, 2022, 04:21 PM
PHPaul
I keep an assortment of small and medium sized boxes as I ship stuff fairly often.
Everything else gets cut up immediamente and goes out with the trash.
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October 09, 2022, 04:24 PM
doublesharp
too long
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October 09, 2022, 04:34 PM
YooperSigs
I try to recycle boxes to ship stuff in but dont keep a great many on hand. I trash everything else.
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October 09, 2022, 04:39 PM
Syngin1066
I toss them right away, I don’t really have the space and I’m allergic to clutter.
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October 09, 2022, 07:03 PM
WaterburyBob
As soon as I verify the item works properly, out goes the box.
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October 09, 2022, 07:07 PM
egregore
I keep gun boxes, no others.
October 09, 2022, 07:11 PM
ridewv
quote:
Originally posted by WaterburyBob: As soon as I verify the item works properly, out goes the box.
Same here, other than boxes my guns came in.
I do utilize the cardboard boxes by cutting them into flat panels for using under vehicles when changing oil, under motorcycle rear wheel and between the wheel and sprocket when spraying the chains, etc. Once a panel gets soaked it gets cut into strips for fire starter.
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October 09, 2022, 07:14 PM
sigspecops
Long enough to forget what was in it.
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October 09, 2022, 07:34 PM
recoatlift
I break them down and store bundled up in the garage until I’m happy with the bundled inventory. After that, I trash ‘em.
October 09, 2022, 08:29 PM
nhtagmember
One garbage pick up cycle
October 09, 2022, 10:38 PM
berto
I used to keep electronics boxes in case I needed to return the item or move. Now they go to recycling after a few weeks if the item works. I don’t have the room to store boxes.
October 09, 2022, 11:14 PM
chellim1
quote:
Originally posted by tatortodd: Way too long
+1. Is it a Nice box? I reuse some. Others I should get rid of…
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October 10, 2022, 04:17 AM
sourdough44
Not all boxes are created equal. Some are to sturdy to through away, others barely make it to your door.
So for me, it depends. Often with a nice strong one, I’ll save. I may even cut the sides down to bring it down some.
October 10, 2022, 06:02 AM
MNSIG
I used to keep a lot of them until warranty expired. Now, I give it a week to make sure the item is working and toss it. Exceptions are Apple electronics and gun boxes. I've sold old phones and sent laptops in for factory service, so I think those are worth keeping. Gun buyers like the boxes.
October 10, 2022, 06:04 AM
19tass
quote:
Originally posted by bossman: Until the warranty is up, then out they go.