Some folk simply don't have the required space to store their boxes.
Some people simply don't want the clutter.
People think box=well looked after, that is definitely not the case for the one thing I do have the box for...
Given that people are disposing of boxes due to practical reasons such as space, how do you get to the conclusion that people who retain boxes look after their gear better. This may be the 'perception' but I very much doubt such a correlation exists.
If a boxed second hand item offered a cast iron guarantee that it had been better looked after then I could understand paying more for it.
But if no correlation between box retention and care exists, then all you are paying extra for is the box which makes no sense to me.
I flat pack all the boxes and keep them in the loft.
I've got the boxes for all my camera if I ever have to send away lenses for servicing and the like I'm guaranteed to have a box that fits! Don't bother with anything else though.
I flat pack all the boxes and keep them in the loft.
This. Sucker for hoarding boxes.
What do you do with all the bits of polystyrene though? Surely a lens box (for example) would be useless without the innards?
All the boxes I have for my Camera gear have card innards. Do they still use polystyrene? Not very eco friendly!
surely if you want to beat the "eco friendly" drum you will have recycled all your packaging..:shrug:
I've got the boxes for all my camera if I ever have to send away lenses for servicing and the like I'm guaranteed to have a box that fits! Don't bother with anything else though.