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Re: Packaging
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lugnet.general
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Mon, 15 Feb 1999 23:24:24 GMT
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I've only recently begun saving the bags since TLG has started printing the
set pictures on the bags. Usually though, I only expect to get the pieces
and instructions with auction winnings.
Duane
Kim Toll writes:
> FWIW, I only keep the box itself (the outside shell, with the printing on
> it). I don't keep any of the plastic bags or plastic trays. And if I buy a
> used set in an auction that says 'with box', I only assume that they have
> the outer shell of the box, not the inner cardboard tray, or plastic trays.
> Nor do I expect it to come with any of the collateral material (other than
> the instructions).
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> So, to answer your question, having the plastic bags, or plastic and
> cardboard trays wouldn't really increase the value of a used set to me.
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> I personally keep one of each catalog or flyer that come in sets, but I
> don't keep multiples. They just pile up too quickly.
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> I'd be interested to hear what others expect.
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> Kim
>
> Simon Robinson wrote in message ...
> > What are people's views on whether the resale value of used boxed
> > sets is
> > affected by (a) whether they contain the 1-page catalogues and
> > service sheets, and (b) whether they contain the transparent
> > plastic bags most of the pieces come in.
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| OK - thanks to you and everyone for your comments. Good point about the newer bags that have sets printed on them. Perhaps I might start chucking out my bags - then I'll be able to save more space by putting more of the boxes inside each other. On a (...) (25 years ago, 17-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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| FWIW, I only keep the box itself (the outside shell, with the printing on it). I don't keep any of the plastic bags or plastic trays. And if I buy a used set in an auction that says 'with box', I only assume that they have the outer shell of the (...) (25 years ago, 15-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
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