iMac Box - Keep or Throw?

[dalvin200]

Not sure qwhether this is in the right forum, but I just wanted to know whether I can throw (ie, recycle) my iMac box, or should I keep it?

If (for some strange reason) somehting happened to my imac and it had to go for repair or something, how would it be sent back? Would Apple send a box?

Only asking, cos it's taking quite a bit of room, plus it doesn't fit up into the attic hole

Thanks

[Allotriophagy]

KEEP!

It is the best way to transport it from place to place or to ship it off if you sell it.

[Swarmlord]

I recommend keeping it and I'm usually the first to pitch a product box to reduce clutter. Not only is it perfect to protect your Mac if you have to ship it or even move - you planning on living in your place forever? - but some day you might actually want to sell it on eBay or something when you upgrade to the next generation uber iMac2 8Ghz quad processor system. That box will make your Mac more attractive to the prospective buyer I assure you.

Just my 2 cents.

[mrgreen4242]

KEEP! Improved resale value, plus you don't have to spend (a surprisingly large amount of) money getting new shipping materials when you move/sell it!

[islandman]

Keep it! You might sell it one day.

[iBlue]

Keep. You just never know.

If you need a repair, yes, Apple will send a box but if you need to transport that for another reason, (or sell it) it would be best to have the box.

I moved from Seattle, WA to Tampa, FL to London, England and my iMac survied the entire trip thanks to that packaging. (It was checked with baggage at the airports, and we know how they treat things) It was very handy to have in my case.

[dalvin200]

ahh right.. looks like my decision has been made then..

i can show this thread to my wife who may now stop bugging me to throw it away :D

it's just a shame that it can't quite fit in the attic hole to get it up there for safe keeping instead of taking the room in the (rather small) office room.

thank you for your responses

[iVersa]

I'd definately advise keeping it

[JDN]

I agree, keep it! Im keeping my MBP box for re-sale purposes. Its looks alot better if you can give someone an item in the packaging you bought it in. It shows caring and forward thinking. It may well be the difference between someone buying it (if/when u sell it in the future) and them not.

[pianoman]

I agree, keep it! Im keeping my MBP box for re-sale purposes. Its looks alot better if you can give someone an item in the packaging you bought it in. It shows caring and forward thinking. It may well be the difference between someone buying it (if/when u sell it in the future) and them not.

a MBP box is significantly smaller than an iMac box. that said, everyone here makes a good point so i would definitely keep it.

[IJ Reilly]

Not just an iMac box -- it's a good policy to retain the original packing materials for any consumer electronics product you buy, at least for as long as the warranty runs -- indefinitely, if you've got the storage space. You never know if or when you'll have to ship it back to the manufacturer.

[bodeh6]

Keep it. When you sell it, it will be much easier then packing it in a new box. Also easier for moving. I keep all boxes of things that I might sell in the future (cell phones, computers, perhipels.)

[jeffy.dee-lux]

i've got a TINY room, and I kept my imac box. I can see myself moving some day in a year or two and it'll come in quite handy for that. It also happens to just barely fit in my amplifier box, another box i can't seem to let myself get rid of. Boxes aren't so bad to hold onto when you realize you can shove all the other crap you don't wanna throw out inside them.

[Old Smuggler]

keep it for resale of imac

[yoak]

I just sold my iMac, it´s a BIG difference for the buyer if he gets his Mac in original packaging. Feels kinda new to him as well. Keep it

[nagromme]

A) Make a fort out of it.

or B) Take the foam out, flatten it, and fold it in half. Seal the foam in a bag and it should all fit in the attic hatch. When you re-assemble it one day, it will have an added crease, but no big deal.

[dalvin200]

Take the foam out, flatten it, and fold it in half. Seal the foam in a bag and it should all fit in the attic hatch. When you re-assemble it one day, it will have an added crease, but no big deal.

I had thought about flat packing it like you described, but wasn't sure if it would fit back together again, as it would have tape etc.. all over it, and not really look very nice - especially if sold. Altho it would still be the original box..

:confused:

[BwanaZulia]

Keep it for 30-90 days so it would be easy to send back.

After that, ditch it.

When you go to sell it, sell it on Craigslist and have the person come pick it up.

I did this with about 3 computers and it works great.

BZ

[twistedlegato]

KEEP IT!!!!!!!1111!!!!!11!!!!


It looks so pretty:o

[Philgr]

Just got mine today

Thought i better keep the box

Trip to the end of the garden to find the steps to get up to the loft

Emptied half the shed to get them out BTW it was raining

Back down the garden opens up the loft

Bloody Box wont go through the Hatch :mad:

Bugger !!!

[MacProGuy]

Have you thought about some sheetrock work and making that attic hole a tad bit larger? :D

[thechris69]

if you have to put it in the attic.. break down the box and then tape it up wen you have to use it

[BurtonCCC]

You should keep your boxes for all electronic items you buy. It's just plain stupid to throw them away. :rolleyes:

Daniel.

[xfiftyfour]

You should keep your boxes for all electronic items you buy. It's just plain stupid to throw them away. :rolleyes:
my closet is packed full because of this logic.

darnit.

[LionsKiss]

Throw it

[Macky-Mac]

get rid of it if you don't have convenient storage for it!

once you're past the potential DOA stage, or KNOW you're going to move soon, then it's just clutter. Keeping it to boost potential resale value may sound good in theory but I doubt it's worth enough to live with the clutter of the box

[xfiftyfour]

once you're past the potential DOA stage, or KNOW you're going to move soon, then it's just clutter. Keeping it to boost potential resale value may sound good in theory but I doubt it's worth enough to live with the clutter of the box
you'd be surprised how much more appealing an item is when it comes with it's original packaging. I know I prefer buying items with it..

if you check eBay or the marketplace here, you'll see that's a big selling point.

[net26]

...(cell phones, computers, perhipels.)

that one gave me quite a laugh :D no offence (it's definetely not a word - i checked the dictionary)

to the OP: keep it... you'll never find a piece of cardboard that looks better :D

[meepm00pmeep]

i always keep my Apple boxes... they're so pretty

[ReanimationLP]

If you do throw it, take it to the dump/landfill yourself.

Dont let it sit outside, as you could attract potential burglars.

[Macky-Mac]

you'd be surprised how much more appealing an item is when it comes with it's original packaging. I know I prefer buying items with it..

if you check eBay or the marketplace here, you'll see that's a big selling point.


yeah, if he's got room to store it someplace then, sure, keep it....but if it means using it as a coffee table because there's no place to store it, well, that's probably not going to appeal to his wife

get rid of it if you don't have a good place to store it!!

[twistedlegato]

that one gave me quite a laugh :D no offence (it's definetely not a word - i checked the dictionary)

to the OP: keep it... you'll never find a piece of cardboard that looks better :D


Hehehehe Perhiples:D
I wish that really was a word, it remind he of Hippos!

[SmashingPumpkin]

I'm keeping mine---even though I had to cut a big old honking hole in it for the proof of purchase (printer rebate offer).