{"id":487201,"date":"2022-08-24T00:01:50","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T21:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/should-you-keep-your-tech-product-boxes-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-08-24T00:01:50","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T21:01:50","slug":"should-you-keep-your-tech-product-boxes-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-keep-your-tech-product-boxes-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Should You Keep Your Tech Product Boxes? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2af5980cbc3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2af5980cbc3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-keep-your-tech-product-boxes-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CShould_You_Keep_Your_Tech_Product_Boxes_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Should You Keep Your Tech Product Boxes? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-keep-your-tech-product-boxes-review-geek\/#Keep_Boxes_for_Returns_at_the_Very_Least\" >Keep Boxes for Returns, at the Very Least<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-keep-your-tech-product-boxes-review-geek\/#Original_Packaging_Also_Increases_Resale_Value\" >Original Packaging Also Increases Resale Value<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-keep-your-tech-product-boxes-review-geek\/#Old_Boxes_Make_Moving_and_Maintenance_Easier\" >Old Boxes Make Moving and Maintenance Easier<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-keep-your-tech-product-boxes-review-geek\/#Some_Boxes_Just_Arent_Worth_Keeping\" >Some Boxes Just Aren\u2019t Worth Keeping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/should-you-keep-your-tech-product-boxes-review-geek\/#How_to_Store_Your_Old_Boxes\" >How to Store Your Old Boxes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CShould_You_Keep_Your_Tech_Product_Boxes_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Should You Keep Your Tech Product Boxes? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-126785\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/08\/e3dd21d8.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"A bunch of boxes hoarded by our Editor In Chief, Josh Hendrickson.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Josh Hendrickson \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Dealing with Amazon boxes is hard enough. But the phone, computer, or video doorbell you ordered comes with its own unique packaging that can turn into a permanent hump on your back. Should you let these old boxes eat up space in your closet, or do they belong in the trash?<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Boxes_for_Returns_at_the_Very_Least\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Keep Boxes for Returns, at the Very Least<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you buy an expensive new device, try keeping the packaging for at least a few weeks. Most retailers, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/customer\/display.html?nodeId=GKM69DUUYKQWKWX7&amp;tag=reviewgeek-20\">including Amazon<\/a>, are supposed to decline any returns that aren\u2019t in their original box. And in some cases, a retailer will take a cut of your return if you don\u2019t have the packaging.<\/p>\n<p>Now, maybe you\u2019ve had a different experience with returns. Companies often make exceptions to their return policy for the sake of customer satisfaction. This is especially true when a product is defective.<\/p>\n<p>But nobody wants to have a difficult time returning an item. Keeping a box for a few weeks just makes things easier. Plus, it\u2019ll save you from spending a bunch of money on a new box, packing peanuts, or bubble wrap.<\/p>\n<p>When you know that a product doesn\u2019t need to be returned, you can break down the packaging and split it into trash and recycling. But maybe you should keep the box for a little longer; it\u2019s hard to say.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Original_Packaging_Also_Increases_Resale_Value\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Original Packaging Also Increases Resale Value<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-126762\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/08\/a0c001ba.png\" alt=\"Someone with an iPad in the original packaging.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/bangkok-thailand-october-1-2021-close-2050568123\">blackzheep \/ Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019re going to upgrade your phone or tablet at some point. And if you keep the original packaging for these devices, you can net an extra $15 or $20 in resale value. This is true for nearly all electronics, and it\u2019s the biggest argument in favor of keeping old boxes.<\/p>\n<p>Selling a product with its original packaging gives the illusion that you\u2019re a good caretaker.\u00a0Plus, if you leave any of a product\u2019s accessories or instructions in the box, you may have a genuine reason to charge more money\u2014someone might really want that extra stuff!<\/p>\n<p>Plus, some boxes have the potential to become \u201ccollector\u2019s items.\u201d People love old Apple and Nintendo boxes, even when the boxes are just for small accessories. And for whatever reason, some musicians are obsessed with the packaging for old guitar pedals and keyboards.<\/p>\n<p>Now, an old box won\u2019t always increase a product\u2019s resale value. Most people won\u2019t pay extra for your five-year-old TV\u2019s packaging, nor will they shell out for a cheap wireless charger\u2019s box. And if you expect to push a to its death (like a security camera that\u2019s in a harsh environment), you probably shouldn\u2019t worry about resale value.<\/p>\n<p>But will you actually resell your old electronics? If you\u2019re hoarding a bunch of boxes but rarely sell your stuff, maybe it\u2019s time to clean out your closet. Clinging to the idea of \u201cthis might be worth something\u201d is a dangerous game!<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Old_Boxes_Make_Moving_and_Maintenance_Easier\"><\/span>Old Boxes Make Moving and Maintenance Easier<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126759 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/08\/8ee1a140.png\" alt=\"Several more boxes hoarded by our Editor In Chief.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Josh Hendrickson \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Josh Hendrickson \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In some cases, keeping an old box just makes your life easier. Maybe your video doorbell came with extra mounting equipment, or your Xbox\u2019s packaging has some nice foam padding. In these situations, keeping the box can be a convenience.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve found that this is especially true when moving. A new home may require the small hardware that you left in a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/33051\/the-best-smart-thermostats-for-automating-or-controlling-your-homes-temperature\/\">smart thermostat\u2019s box. And hey, you don\u2019t need to worry about your Xbox getting damaged during a move if you still have the styrofoam-filled packaging.<\/p>\n<p>Admittedly, this isn\u2019t the\u00a0best argument for keeping old boxes. Some people stay in the same home for years or decades, and keeping old boxes\u00a0<em>just in case<\/em> may be a waste of time or space. You can always organize instruction manuals and spare parts in plastic baggies, and realistically, electronics are rarely the first thing to break during a move.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Boxes_Just_Arent_Worth_Keeping\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Some Boxes Just Aren\u2019t Worth Keeping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126761 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1fd061f6.png\" alt=\"A VIZIO smart TV's box.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.vizio.com\/en\/tv\/v-series\/V555-J01\" data-credittext=\"VIZIO\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yeah, you don\u2019t need to keep this box. <span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vizio.com\/en\/tv\/v-series\/V555-J01\">VIZIO<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Most electronics boxes contain styrofoam, hard plastic, or other parts that can\u2019t be flattened. So, they take up a lot of space. It\u2019s not a big deal when a box is tiny, but it\u2019s a pain in the neck when you have a great big box for a desktop monitor, a sound system, or some other massive product.<\/p>\n<p>You can usually throw away these big boxes without any regret. People rarely resell their large electronics, and when they do, it\u2019s usually a local affair. Shipping a 40-inch TV to someone on eBay isn\u2019t an enjoyable experience, and while the box might make shipping easier, it\u2019ll probably just end up in the buyer\u2019s trash.<\/p>\n<p>There are some exceptions to this rule. You should probably keep new boxes for a few weeks in case a product needs to be returned. If you\u2019re moving to a new home soon, a TV\u2019s box can come in handy. And hey, maybe you plan to upgrade your big digital piano in a few years\u2014the box could add to its resale value and make shipping easier.<\/p>\n<p>And again, some large electronics could become collectibles. Their box may be valuable someday. But this is rarely the case for the average computer, TV, desktop monitor, soundbar, or other massive hunks of equipment.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Store_Your_Old_Boxes\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">How to Store Your Old Boxes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-126760 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/08\/d2681814.png\" alt=\"A messy garage filled with crap.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/residential-garage-full-junk-storage-370757162\" data-credittext=\"trekandshoot \/ Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s a messy garage, but plastic containers keep boxes dry! <span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/residential-garage-full-junk-storage-370757162\">trekandshoot \/ Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Storing old boxes is a genuine nightmare. You have just a few options\u2014shove them in a closet, cram them in the garage, dump them in a storage unit, or stack them on the floor. And if you\u2019re a dork, I guess you can use old boxes as decorations.<\/p>\n<p>The problem, of course, is that you can\u2019t flatten electronics packaging. It usually contains a bunch of extra plastic, spare parts, or other nonsense.<\/p>\n<p>My advice is to try and avoid a hoarder mindset. You can probably think of a dozen reasons to keep an old box, but you only have so much space. Throw away the boxes that don\u2019t matter. And find a clean space to store and organize the boxes that are genuinely worth keeping. (If you\u2019re storing old boxes in a garage, put them in a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rubbermaid-Commercial-BRUTE-20-Gallon-FG9S3100GRAY\/dp\/B001HTGD36\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\">plastic container<\/a> to keep water or bugs out.)<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a fun suggestion; use your old boxes as storage. You\u2019d be surprised by how many cables or Christmas ornaments an Xbox\u2019s packaging can hold. If you label these old boxes with painter\u2019s tape, you shouldn\u2019t have much trouble finding anything you squirreled away.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rubbermaid-Commercial-BRUTE-20-Gallon-FG9S3100GRAY\/dp\/B001HTGD36\/?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31PaKqkBktL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"150px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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