Do you obsess over Apple boxes?

[Apple_Robert]

It is curious to me what brings out this kind of behaviour in many people with their Apple products.

For many it seems to me as if the phone/computer/tablet has acquired some almost mythical status as the ne plus ultra of anything electronic.

Products not to be used as such, but rather endlessly fussed over and cosseted. Shown off, displayed (and then feeling emotionally distressed when the product is not noticed by casual passersby), polished and cleaned, slept with under their pillows.

Do they fuss like this about their beds? Sofas? Toilet rolls? Where do they step with their shoes?

I ask not to make fun of those afflicted by what I can only see as a curse, but more what it is about Apple that brings out this obsessive behaviour?
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Well… let me introduce you to the OP.

For some people, owning a product made by Apple (or some other flagship company) is tied to their personal identity and see-esteem. They use the product(s) as a means of indirectly coping with whatever core problems they may have. Remove the product(s) or have a problem with one of the products that can't be readily fixed, and their core problem(s) start surfacing, leading to unhealthy thoughts and actions.

For a even smaller segment of consumers, it amounts to nothing more than superficial electronic voyeurism.

 

[ActionableMango]

Because I do. I’ve already sold Apple products to buy exactly the same but new just because the package got a bit dented or scuffed or stained. Am I the only one?

I keep boxes in order to either (A) keep all the accessories, options, spare parts, etc. tidy in one place, and/or (B) increase the resale/gift value when it is time to move on.

I thought this was obsessing over the box until I read what you meant.

 

[lowendlinux]

I keep all my tech boxes

 

[Tech198]

I keep Apple boxes, (not to admire, because what's inside is more important). but i keep them to stick other stuff in i need to ship.

They still come in handy.

It's basically on the same scale as "Keeping all those books" Are you really gonna read all of them?

 

[tl01]

I have too many apple boxes in my house. I will not replace an actual apple product to have a better condition box it came in. Curious, how does the box get ruined though? Most of my apple boxes are up in a closet so they don’t get touched much. Not that I avoid touching them...I just want them out of the way.

 

[Hater]

I do, but only because original packaging helps resale, I do it for all of my things not only Apple gear.

 

[mrex]

Because I do. I’ve already sold Apple products to buy exactly the same but new just because the package got a bit dented or scuffed or stained. Am I the only one?

im sure i wouldnt pay any cents of my rent just to store packages in a closet

but when i buy a new, expensive toy, i keep the package for couple of months if the product is faulty. much easier to send it back then. but i wont store packages in a closet for any longer...

 

[44267547]

I don’t obsess over Apple boxes (I do keep them however for resale purposes), even though there are plenty who do collect various boxes from Apple products over the years, even members on here.

However, The one ‘Apple box’ that seemingly was very sought after, was the first GEN stainless Apple Watch plastic box. It was actually a very well-built, sturdy plastic box that was two pieces, and they were selling on eBay at the time for $100 or more, its amazing what someone will pay to have a box with an Apple logo on it.

 

[mrex]

I don’t obsess over Apple boxes (I do keep them however for resale purposes), even though there are plenty who do collect various boxes from Apple products over the years, even members on here.

However, The one ‘Apple box’ that seemingly was very sought after, was the first GEN stainless Apple Watch plastic box. It was actually a very well-built, sturdy plastic box that was two pieces, and they were selling on eBay at the time for $100 or more, its amazing what someone will pay to have a box with an Apple logo on it.

people are crazy if they pay more to get a box.

i quess i could try to sell just the empty box rather than throwing it away...

 

[samiwas]

I keep all my tech boxes but especially Apple’s it’s like they are part of the product and I take extra care of them. When I buy products at a physical store I always inspect the boxes for scuffs, etc. but sometimes I only notice micro imperfections at home and I obsess over them to the point I’ve got to buy a new one.

I don't even treat my Macboook Pro like that. It gets thrown in and out of my bag, tossed into my work desk, set on the floor or on top of a box when I need to set it down quickly, and it's filthy. The box? I probably still have it, but I absolutely do not obsess over it.

Having to buy a new product because the box has slight imperfections strikes me as obsessive compulsive.

 

[madoka]

I have 4-5 Macs unopened in box ready to go in case I need a backup immediately. Usually I just take out the computer and leave the rest inside as I already have spare chargers. Here's a picture of one of my stacks. Three of them are still unopened. I have an entire stack of MacBook Airs separate from this as it is my favorite laptop.

 

[Lioness~]

Have a place on top of a bookshelf where I store my Apple boxes. Except the iMac box, it goes to some larger storage place. It’s for return, service, when selling the devices. That’s it. Just practical.

Some here could really benefit from visiting the therapist, for real

 

[Mac'nCheese]

I have 4-5 Macs unopened in box ready to go in case I need a backup immediately. Usually I just take out the computer and leave the rest inside as I already have spare chargers. Here's a picture of one of my stacks. Three of them are still unopened. I have an entire stack of MacBook Airs separate from this as it is my favorite laptop.

Why do you have so many? Isn't one enough and don't you feel like youre wasting money if you don't use them?

 

[madoka]

Why do you have so many? Isn't one enough and don't you feel like youre wasting money if you don't use them?

I'm more afraid of what would happen if I don't have a computer handy. I depend on my MacBook to work, and I make enough money to buy several MacBooks every day. So it makes sense that I have some ready to go in case I need them.

 

[marc_b]

I couldn't care less about boxes. Keeping them would just take up space in my place. So, unless I want to re-sell the product at some point, I get rid of boxes and instead decorate my place with art, you know?

I also don't get why some people obsess over their DVD/Bluray box collection. They're just colourful unmatching pieces of plastic and cardboard. I'll gladly hide them in some piece of furniture or get rid of the boxes and just keep the media.

 

[Mac'nCheese]

I'm more afraid of what would happen if I don't have a computer handy. I depend on my MacBook to work, and I make enough money to buy several MacBooks every day. So it makes sense that I have some ready to go in case I need them.

What do you do with them when its time to start stock piling newer ones, can you sell them or donate them? Sorry, just really curious about this.

 

[Lioness~]

I'm more afraid of what would happen if I don't have a computer handy. I depend on my MacBook to work, and I make enough money to buy several MacBooks every day. So it makes sense that I have some ready to go in case I need them.

If I were you, I would have 2 MacBooks cloned & synced with each other all the time. So you don’t even lose time when/if one fails.

Then make a special service deal with Apple. I’m sure they will find a way to serve your needs if you pay for it.

Stacking up a lot of devices that will age, in some kind of Scrooge McDuck way is not a 21th century way of dealing with security

 

[jagolden]

I like their boxes. The clean, biscuit design, and they are very well made. So as someone involved with product packaging I appreciate the quality of the Apple boxes.
I still enjoy the unboxing of a new product and take the time to do it carefully and appreciate the smell of new electronics.
However, I don’t obsess over them. Once the item(s) are out of the box it goes into storage for long enough to make sure I don’t need to return it, otherwise, recycle

 

[0388631]

Just as I was beginning to understand people on this site...

 

[judyg951]

I have quite a few Apple boxes sitting around. I end up putting the phone boxes away and forget about them. I still have the box for my old MBP that I'm giving to my son (its around 6 years old). I don't obsess about them, I just forget they are hanging around in a closet or cupboard.

 

[madoka]

What do you do with them when its time to start stock piling newer ones, can you sell them or donate them? Sorry, just really curious about this.

I buy them whenever I see a good deal, so it's not as wasteful as it may appear. The ones I do not use go to loved ones.
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If I were you, I would have 2 MacBooks cloned & synced with each other all the time. So you don’t even lose time when/if one fails.

How would one do that?

 

[Lioness~]

How would one do that?

Search the tech part of this forum, or google, and learn.

 

[yanksrock100]

I definitely keep the boxes, but I don't go crazy about their condition. That being said, I would never put them in a place where they could get damaged.

I collect some of the older PowerPC macs and I would be willing to pay almost double for a computer with the retail box in good condition though, so I feel like I subconsciously treat my retail boxes well.

 

[Tech198]

I do, but only because original packaging helps resale, I do it for all of my things not only Apple gear.

The only time you must throw some out is when you need more shelf space.

 

[Glideslope]

I have 4-5 Macs unopened in box ready to go in case I need a backup immediately. Usually I just take out the computer and leave the rest inside as I already have spare chargers. Here's a picture of one of my stacks. Three of them are still unopened. I have an entire stack of MacBook Airs separate from this as it is my favorite laptop.

Awesome.