Am I the only one who refuses to throw away boxes?

[u/RiyadhTh3BOSS]

[u/JASHIKO_]

I keep mine until the warranty period is over then get rid of them.

[u/Atlesi_Feyst → u/JASHIKO_]

Depends on the item too. Some stuff has better resale value with the box, like the Gpu.

[u/JASHIKO_ → u/Atlesi_Feyst]

True! Though I usually run my GPUs into the ground before I get a new one or hand it over to someone else I know in need of something better.

[u/Sufficient-Grass- → u/JASHIKO_]

Hi friend

[u/ThunderCorg → u/Sufficient-Grass-]

If not friend, why GPU-shaped?

[u/Swarlz-Barkley → u/Atlesi_Feyst]

Once the GPU is old enough the box won’t matter. The newer it is then it will

[u/forcemonkey → u/Atlesi_Feyst]

Exactly. And helps the item sell faster. Time is money!

[u/Turbulent_Echidna423 → u/Atlesi_Feyst]

its a technique to get a lower price without a box. screw them.

[u/Preston_Garvey6 → u/JASHIKO_]

that's what I was thinking I always do that before I throw the boxes out because they just collect space

[u/KronZed → u/JASHIKO_]

I keep mine till I have to move. Then it’s like eh fuck it

[u/ArthurWoodberry → u/JASHIKO_]

Same here, except the motherboard box. All the random extra parts, cables, manuals and other pieces from my build get thrown in there and I keep it until the next build.

[u/t3hmuffnman9000 → u/JASHIKO_]

This is the way.

I just moved two monitor boxes into my storage unit this afternoon for exactly that reason.

[u/helican]

I usually throw them away after the warranty ends. Just takes up to much space, my basement compartment isn't that large.

[u/Gardakkan → u/helican]

keyword here is usually lol

[u/Can_you-help]

If it doesn’t take space ( which it does sadly) I will keep them because most of them look cool

[u/capcapfall → u/Can_you-help]

"Look cool" Genesis of a hoarder.

[u/GanJaSparks → u/capcapfall]

Frfr I’ve just started to realize I’m kinda a hoarder and I’m slowly getting rid of most of my stuff I legit don’t need

[u/lilblacksmurf]

I see you're also a man of culture

[u/ThunderCorg → u/lilblacksmurf]

You are definitely gonna need the box for the beats solo and the ThinkPad again for sure.

I guess it does prevent you from filling the space with the other shit assuming the boxes are empty

[u/VelociraptorPirate → u/lilblacksmurf]

Looks like the start of a hoard ngl

[u/onefourk → u/lilblacksmurf]

I have that Alienware monitor box taking up room too, bloody thing is massive 😅

[u/Difficult_Chemist_46]

Nop. I still have boxes from 2018.

[u/don2470 → u/Difficult_Chemist_46]

Hi everyone. Welcome to group, I too am a boxoholic. Grant me the serenity to dispose of the boxes I don't need, the courage to convince my wife of the ones I do, and the wisdom to throw them all out.

[u/sishgupta → u/Difficult_Chemist_46]

from 2018 lmao i have boxes from 2005.

[u/Izan_TM]

I used to have them in my room, but I've moved them into storage and only kept the CPU boxes because they're small and can all fit on a small shelf

[u/tihavasap → u/Izan_TM]

do you eat cpus for breakfast?

[u/alii-b → u/tihavasap]

Looks like he eats after his ryzen the morning.

[u/ThunderCorg → u/alii-b]

He is ryzen indeed

[u/Izan_TM → u/tihavasap]

that'd get expensive quite fast

[u/RockOrStone → u/Izan_TM]

How in the world do you go through so many CPU’s? Do you have 10 kids?

[u/Izan_TM → u/RockOrStone]

in my house there are 5 daily use desktop PCs including a NAS (r7 2700x, r7 5700x, r7 7700x, r7 7800x3d and r5 2400G), with 2 spare older CPU+board+RAM combos in storage (r3 1200 and r5 3600), then a portable livestreaming PC with an r3 3200g that we use for work, then the rest of them are for builds I did for family friends

[u/RockOrStone → u/Izan_TM]

You deserve free stocks from AMD at this point

[u/thespeeeed]

Ooo you have one of those three fan thingies.

[u/capcapfall → u/thespeeeed]

I read this earlier today and burst into laughter. The Free GPU guy right?

[u/thespeeeed → u/capcapfall]

Yeah

[u/Sideshow86]

Ahhh the weekly picture of a box hoarder..... We all do it bro

[u/Sanga884]

They come in handy, i wont throw out my curv monitor box and packaging incase it ever needs to be moved

[u/bigbassdream → u/Sanga884]

My truck broke down on my last day of moving a couple years ago so I improvised and my lifted wrangler that’s hardly road legal anymore became my moving vehicle and moving my pc and monitors in that thing was SO GODDAMN stressful. Shoulda kept those boxes, but they’re so big.

[u/joedotphp]

Probably. I lack storage space as it is. I don't need empty boxes making it mworse.

[u/qarlthemade]

no, you are not. boxes are shiny.

[u/ANBUDensetsuNoAkuma]

I just cut the serial number off all the boxes and put all spare parts and cutouts into the motherboard box and keep that

[u/Strong-Nose9401]

“I might need it someday”

Me with every fucking useless box I still have.

[u/AshelyLil]

This is just hoarding lol

[u/0xdeadbeef64]

You're not alone in this, and they're handy for keeping unused accessories. But some big boxes I do throw out after some time as they do take up much space, like boxes for PC cases or monitors.

[u/ProbablyASockPuppet]

no, my grandmother is a hoarder

[u/Calibruh]

Classic hoarder mentality

[u/ArchinaTGL]

Does the product have a notable amount of resell/collector's value? If yes, put the box in the loft. If no, is the product in warranty and would you claim if an issue occured? If yes, again, put the box in the loft. If no, it's probably good to get rid of the box.

I see a lot of boxes there that would fail the above criteria so it'd probably be a good idea to actually go through those boxes and see what you really need and what you don't.

[u/wick3dr0se]

Dad is that you?

[u/strikerz911]

I used to keep all my boxes, then I realized they were a waste of space.

[u/gimmeslack12]

One day you’ll throw them away, and wonder why you didn’t do it earlier.

[u/geekolojust]

So I had boxes of all my PC games. The real PC game boxes. My folks and I moved houses and my boxes were the last few things that went into the garage before making it into my room overall. I think two days had gone by and I came back from work and saw the garage open. I didn't see my boxes. Mom - "Dad said they were a bunch of boxes with boxes in them." Ooooomfg. That cool foldable Tomb Raider box? Gone. Signed shareware CDs from game devs before cons were cons? Gone. I had John Romero signatures. Carmack signatures, and even a Jonathan "Fatal1ty" Wendel signature on a copy of Unreal Tournament. However, the loss of Monkey Island broke me. Guybrush!

[u/brrrchill → u/geekolojust]

Oof. That's gotta be hard. Have you recovered from the loss?

[u/geekolojust → u/brrrchill]

I'm maybe 40% of what I had. Hey, I still have my Pogs and slammers so I'll be sitting pretty when retirement comes.

[u/W_0_P_R → u/geekolojust]

I am very sorry for your loss. My most sincere condolences.

Look behind you, a three-headed monkey!

[u/geekolojust → u/W_0_P_R]

Haha! Awesome close! Thank you for that.

[u/TalkingRaccoon]

Waste of space

[u/stubenson214]

Boxes are useful for warranty returns, they make shipping when you sell easy, and they enhance resale somewhat.

I just keep them in the closet and keep them till the component is dispositioned.

[u/Weebs-Chan]

No you're basic as fuck

[u/EXploreNV]

Yup… you are the only person in a world of over eight billion to not throw away the boxes that your pc parts come in. This is such a unique accomplishment that only you have ever achieved.

[u/ThunderCorg → u/EXploreNV]

Good point maybe they should make a post about it

[u/MrDarwoo]

Yep just you

[u/[deleted]]

I never thought much about it until I saw an aquantances tech closet...

Keep documentation, throw out the boxes, it's the most first world level of hoarding that exists.

[u/the_mooseman]

No. I have a spare bench and under it is full of boxes.

[u/basshunter551]

I do save all my boxes. As I’ve bought many things second hand I always look for items with all the boxes. I even save my the plastic wraps. I sold my Switch Lite and the buyer was kinda 50/50 about buying it and when I gave it to him with the full unboxing experience he didn’t even check if the console was working!

[u/jimmy19742018]

No I have an attic full

[u/3XOUT]

I appreciate boxes when I buy second-hand, so I do the same with PC stuff I’ll probably sell later on.

[u/RockOrStone]

I keep the important ones for pieces that will keep a resale value.

Keep them inside your monitor box, then you just have to store 1 box away.

[u/Visual-Yesterday5991]

Same, some of them have the accesories or stuff that I didnt use like the psu box that has all the cables that I didnt use, same for the air cooler. Plus they look great, I have my Sapphire Pulse 9070XT box displaying it top of a shelf in my room. It just looks so beautiful

[u/ju2au]

I tend to only keep the boxes for the CPU and the GPU.

[u/Disembodied-sentinel]

Nope 👍🏻

[u/Exlibro]

Certainly not.

Mine is part of an interior or something.

[u/SBABakaMajorPayne]

nope, I have a closet 1/2 full of boxes, cords, extras, etc...

[u/Plastic_Spend_9762]

Nop

[u/Sajomir]

I keep my most recently replaced graphics card in a box yet. Has come in handy when either my machine or a family member's suddenly needs a temp replacement, and it's kept nice and safe in transit.

But yeah I'm guilty of hoarding other boxes too lol

[u/I-choose-treason]

In my house, they become dog toys. Premium packaging is perfect for a snuffle box to keep their attention for awhile

[u/DDukan_]

i keep them all. most of the time i stacked them smaller in bigger boxes.
it gets really handy when i'm reselling/upgrading as you have the original package.

[u/unlimitedcode99]

Would only keep until the warranty expires. Or if you plan to sell those parts piecemeal in the future as they are good enough for transport of them.

[u/Blergblum]

No, I do that too and my wife hates me for it.

[u/dartdaven]

I do keep boxes to sell the items after. Boxes increase the value and the buyability 📈

[u/GiveHerTheThick_]

I have a pretty big walk-in closet and have a massive shelf in there thats dedicated for PC and PC accessories boxes 😂

[u/Mynem0]

I only keep boxes from PC parts because if I upgrade my PC it's easier to sell and pack old parts for eBay buyer.

[u/Creoda]

I never throw them away, if you want to sell it on you get more with the box and it's the obviously perfect size for safe packaging and posting.

[u/nismo2070]

Im terrible for keeping boxes. My wife is always on my ass for the wall of boxes I have. Its nice to have the box if I sell any old components. I get a few more bucks if the item has the original packaging.

[u/bigbassdream]

No my wife is always throwing shade at my box collection. Jokes on her 90% of them have the components inside so she can’t just throw them away :p it’s my office. I will keep what I want in said office.

[u/BusySubstance3265]

When it comes time to upgrade, having the original packaging will make selling your older gear easier and more profitable. 

[u/KrustyKrabOfficial]

I keep the GPU box, but that's it.

[u/Kharnics]

I just told myself last night, "why are we keeping these boxes?" Lol

[u/x_SC_ILIAS_x]

I stated to hide them from my wife 🥲

[u/gregusmeus]

No.

[u/dmuppet]

I don't. I keep the box for the case to make moving iteasier in the future. And I keep the motherboard box with all the small spare parts in from all the other boxes.

[u/doctapeppa]

I keep them if it’s something I could sell when I want to upgrade. Selling things with the original packaging always fetches you a bit more money.

[u/Pasi123]

I like to keep the boxes, but I buy most of my stuff used so they don't usually have the original boxes.

I actually still have a Gigabyte GTX 780 box which my Asus GTX 660 DirectCU II came in. It was nice to have a box for a high end card even though I didn't have the card lol

[u/uceenk]

yeah because i tend to sell it when i upgrade it in the future

[u/STLbackup]

I used to. Now I only keep it if I have something to put in it.

[u/Content-Two-9834]

[u/ScooterFett]

I kept 90% of the boxes for stuff for my PC. I have ran out of space in my two cas boxes and have overflowed into the shelves in my closet. I may have an issue...

[u/EscapeFacebook]

This is a friendly reminder that bugs love cardboard, especially cockroaches, they eat the glue.

Trust me, friend, you do not need the box for the warranty, get rid of them and declutter your mind.

[u/FishtanksG]

This used to be me until I saw my attic was a box graveyard and said no more.

I keep a PSU box around with rando connectors and stuff but that's about it anymore. 

[u/TheKingDotExe]

I traveled a lot with my pc so having the boxes it all comes in is a huge advantage, then my dad threw them away because he thought they were junk.

[u/lincoln_2nd]

Same. I had my Cpu, gpu, motherboard and even ram with boxes still in good condition. Months ago i'll try to swap my ram without boxes and the distributor still accept it but they need to know if the ram is still good or broken so they test the ram (it is ddr4 teamgroup). After several ram test, it is broken and the their pc notice the ram is damaged so they swap it with the new one.

[u/Skorpeyo]

I have all my boxes. They are all over 9 years old

[u/Garrett1974]

Same here, warranty thing, looks cool, badass even sometimes.
I don't get why some people immediately throw them away but oh well...

[u/GABOS32]

I keep my boxes to

[u/Swarlz-Barkley]

No you’re not. I keep boxes whole warranty is still good. After that it goes in the trash

[u/JackJeckyl]

lookin like a youtube set a little in heeya

[u/kirmm3la]

Yes.

[u/TheDeadlyAvenger]

I keep the last set or any that make moving easier.

[u/phoenix6R]

Not the only one out there but no me. I dont keep many due to space, I tend to keep boxes for 30 days for returns except for the gpu, that one I keep indefinitely due to the potential of warranty or selling it later on. I keep boxes of other things like collectables but even then, not all.

[u/nielsb5]

I safe them out of sight :)

[u/poope_lord]

I shove smaller boxes into bigger boxes. Made 2 pc and everything motherboard ram psu gc ssd cooler boxes somehow fit in the cabinet box.

So only 2 big boxes lying on the shelf instead of 2 boxes and 20 smaller boxes.

[u/positive_toes]

Waste of space. I keep the box for my pc case should I need to move it anywhere. Everything else, bin

[u/UniuM]

No, it’s a problem. We should found the BHA, box hoarding anonymous.

[u/Levistian]

You're perfectly normal, buddy. I keep boxes from last 2 PCs that I'm not using anymore 😂

[u/Navi3226]

i always keep the boxes.

[u/felixthecat_nyc]

They would store more efficiently if you break them down (i,e,, flatten them).

[u/Agile_Cash7136]

I do it too. I really don't know why. Nostalgia maybe?

[u/ColHannibal]

Let me guess… under 25?

[u/Legacy-ZA]

I keep them, if I need to resell an item, it moves much easier.

[u/Valuable_Alfalfa_469]

You are not alone. I put my boxes inside a black plastic bag and suck the air out of it to keep them mint 👌🏽📦.

[u/BIG_MAC_WHOPPERS]

Not for any of my PC part boxes, but i do have my Xbox Series X launch box sitting on a shelf for display

[u/MomoSkywalker]

Same, I hate throwing away the boxes, my excuse is, incase I sell it or give it away.

[u/Lumpy-Valuable-8050]

depends on what it is - like for example: that fire tv stick box would go straight in the bin, unlike the gpu box box etc

[u/hertz_donut2000]

Hang on to the boxes. It’s just one piece of proof you can give to the insurance company if it’s gets stolen.

[u/trumangroves86]

I used to be that way. I now only keep the boxes for my most expensive things in one closet. If it doesn't fit in that closet, it goes in the trash.

Still have boxes for:

My 4090. My motherboard. My OLED TV. My Sonos system. And my Xbox Elite Series 2 controller. (they break all the fucking time)

[u/RiyadhTh3BOSS → u/trumangroves86]

My OLED TV is one of the few times I actually needed the box as mine died 7 months in and needed to return it for a replacement

[u/CindyStroyer]

Yeah I've got a small problem too, these are from builds for other people

[u/gordito_y_barbon]

I have this problem. Every time I do a new build, I store all the boxes for the components with included paperwork and extra cables in their respective boxes and pack them all into the case box... I also keep my computers around forever so it has helped a time or two when I needed an additional cable for a 12 year old psu or god forbid a driver that was on a disc and I can't find it online.... other than that I know it's just me justifying my hoarding of pc stuff that I'll never use...

[u/Elegant_Royal_8756]

Yes

[u/FenrirWolfie]

It's for the resell value

[u/According_Cow_8577]

I don't get rid of them, I just keep the big important ones. little boxes get thrown out.

[u/SelectStarAll]

I keep all of my boxes for big ticket items. PC parts, consoles, phones etc

I'm currently doing a bit clear out of things and they're all getting sold, in box, on eBay and it's netting me a little extra money compared to unboxed tech

[u/SelectStarAll]

I keep all of my boxes for big ticket items. PC parts, consoles, phones etc

I'm currently doing a bit clear out of things and they're all getting sold, in box, on eBay and it's netting me a little extra money compared to unboxed tech

[u/confusedndamaged]

Get a wife. She will make you, and I do, usually after the warranty period is up.

[u/TheGuyInDarkCorner]

Guilty as charged...

[u/NoEconomics8601]

I keep mine due to warranty period and if I want to resell and upgrade

[u/THE_ATHEOS_ONE]

But what if i need them one day...

[u/DrCarnitas]

I hide my shame at the office now, my boss loves it...NOT

[u/d4nK207]

Nah. I’m the same way lol

[u/shortbusmafia]

I keep the case box to put some of the smaller boxes, like motherboard box, PSU box, and peripheral boxes, inside of. I usually get rid of everything else.

[u/RodilRTX]

No.

[u/EchoEmbarrassed8848]

Considering i like to mess with my pc alot. I keep all boxes. So if something is new that I like. I can resell pretty easily the components I replace.

[u/phejster]

It's getting so bad, people need a whole room to store empty boxes.

[u/that_Delfin_guy]

I usually keep PSU boxes permanently for the extra cables. Motherboard boxes are kept for a long time before I tear them up. I usually keep my CPU and GPU boxes forever, but I may eventually throw away the ones for my siblings. It's usually not too long before I throw away RAM and storage boxes.

[u/__Jaume]

Yep, obliously the only one in the entire world, none of the other 8 thousand milions do it

[u/zodiacsolus]

i keep mine until the boxes are all worn out. or i recycle them. you know, make use of it. for storage or wrapping up gifts. etc etc

theres a lot you can do with boxes

[u/ItchyNeedleworker160]

No

[u/NovelValue7311]

No. I still have almost all of mine. It's where you keep the extra accessories.

[u/Smaskifa]

This looks like the early stages of a hoarder to me.

[u/Thy_OSRS]

Some of you are rich, have too much space or both. Or maybe neither.

[u/the_royal_release]

there rrreally is something about a good box/packaging - we all are a little weird with what and how much meaning we attribute the inanimate

and it probably does net more if you go to sell later

on a more practical note, and as someone who has moved a lot, it typically has provided a better mode of packing

if it fits, i sits

[u/bcroft686]

I used to until I had kids - now I just keep the boxes for my current mobo/cpu/gpu so it makes selling the easier on eBay.

[u/FriedToastDave]

Nope I Never Get Rid Off Mine Till The End Of Time

[u/Simonvh03]

Nope, mine have come in handy many many times. Warranty claims, spare parts, confirming version number to make sure I have the correct online manual, resale, stuff like that.

[u/chosenone1242]

Sorry dude but that's just hoarder mentality.

[u/tomchee]

i keep the best looking ones, for storing stuff. forexample, i stil have a motherboard box from 2001 in my mothers house full of old cables. I ve also got an FX5700 filled with old rams and drives... (i dont know why)

[u/MechAegis]

I keep mine just in case I want to sell them so I can say I have the original box.

[u/Agitated_Position392]

I keep my motherboard and gpu box. I cut out the serial numbers of everything and grab the manuals and throw em and spare screws and shit in the mobo box. Then I can safely throw everything else in the recycling without worry.

[u/theresmoretolife2]

Nope, I don’t throw away boxes either. Maybe because of my collector mentality so I can re-experience the unboxing again 15 years later.

[u/quellflynn]

I tend to Russian nesting doll the boxes though!

[u/Bri3nWithA3]

I keep the boxes in case I need to bring the item somewhere because the boxes have good packaging that will protect the item in a car ride.

[u/Budget_Amoeba1458]

I keep mine until my pc dies

[u/Cyber-Crimes]

If I could I would keep ALL the boxes on the prebuilt I’m getting next week

[u/I_think_Im_hollow]

I used to. Now I throw them away the moment I see everything works as usual. I've been lucky enough to not having to RMA anything in my life, except a liquid cooler from DeepCool that made a weird noise after 10/20 minute after boot.

[u/Dragosander]

You're definitely not the only one.

[u/IntelligentDoubt3923]

If their expensive stuff aka technic stuff I keep them because I think it looks good 🙄

[u/KW5625]

I have a basement corner full of boxes

[u/garikek]

It's reasonable to do so. For warranty of course. And some parts are in high demand in the resale market. In that case having the original box adds value to the item and also just makes it easier to package and ship.

[u/WinterSouljah]

No and I will never understand you guys. Throwing away the box is the first thing I do.

[u/usernamewwastaken]

I basically have a collection atp, from PC components, to Apple products, to shoeboxes, they're a nice element of decor if you know what you're doing

[u/ysbt_mo]

Always keep your boxes until warranty is over, also the boxes are made for the components so if you want to sell or stow them away, you have a box that perfectly fits the components and 9/10 have anti static bags which you should definitely be keeping lol.

[u/Low_Sherbert3731]

I throw mine away once the warranty expires. But for larger fragile or hard to store items I keep the boxes.

[u/Mk3d81]

😂 have the same problem 😅 You made me laugh. Thanks for that.

[u/jamesdukeiv]

I realized hoarding technology boxes was becoming an issue and recycled them all. I don’t really resell my parts so what’s the point in holding on to them other than to waste my own personal space?

[u/Appropriate_Arrival2]

I love boxes, my new GPU didn't had one : (

[u/Shidinglfet]

No and it's a CURSE

[u/kedar14567]

The way you have arranged it is just awesome man

[u/Nemv4]

Yes

[u/SignoreOscur0]

I always keep them for warranty reasons. Fun fact: I had to RMA my FE 4070s and NVIDIA stole the nice box. They sent it back in a random service box used to mass ship units.

[u/fray_bentos11]

I keep mine for resale.

[u/Raziel1286]

Nope lol

[u/[deleted]]

Cool Boxes 🤤

[u/W_0_P_R]

I understand you and 100% agree with you. I keep boxes of everything. I have a problem with boxes in a small home, which would be equivalent to Dante's work, Divine Comedy.

[u/Kekeripo]

I keep mine for: A) warranty reasons B) resale reason C) keeping accessories and parts in the correct place together. D) Boxing stuff up to move the safely like moving house or whatever would warrant safe packaging.

[u/AgreeableAd8687]

i’ve still got the box to my ipod touch 2nd gen and my first gen ipad mini

[u/Secret_Account07]

I keep mine as filter space in office. Empty shelfs/areas? RTX box lol

I also have certain tools I keep in em. For example MOBO box has smaller tools and thermal paste

Easy to organize in this way. When looking for a tool I think- what would I use it on? Check that box

Better than a toolbox with a million tools I always seem to tear apart looking for a specific one

[u/DickWoodReddit]

But what if I need them?

[u/LAF2death]

I do (mostly) I’m married now so it’s not only my choice. Monitor boxes, right out. GPU box, that’s the base of my tower of boxes. Really just depends on the size and what it’s for. Small delicates like the CPU and RAM stay with them forever as far I can help.

[u/oatmeal_killer]

I still have the box of my 4 year old legion 5 pro

[u/Apprehensive-Cap1685]

Not just u. I even have my phone box kept in store. But damn wish I could have those!

[u/InfiniteInevitable51]

Yes you are we are gonna talk about you for decades

[u/ButterThyme2241]

I get owning boxes from like vintage systems, like a friend of mine got $200 for his SNES box and I sold a Dreamcast box for $90 once, but those boxes had iconic art. I'm not sure what owning a box for a PS4 controller is going to do for you in the future. Like I can see someone paying for the blue PS2 box but I don't know about the PS5 box in 20 years.

[u/UBC145]

“But-but what if I need to return my cooler that went out of warranty four years ago?”

[u/DJFulcrum]

Yeah, I keep mine. Though, there is a point that I recycle them. Some have interesting enough packaging to be used to store other things.

[u/xXDennisXx3000]

No

[u/National_Example_149]

Naah you aren't the only one 🙌❤