How long do you keep boxes?

[Cherry Brigand]

For example, I bought a new Jack two weeks ago. I figure I should keep the box at least a month just in case something goes wrong with it so that I can return it without a hassle.

However, I'm cleaning out my attic and there are boxes in there from things that we bought 5 years ago. Obviously that's way too long, but what's the optimal box keeping time window?

 

[MusterX]

The only boxes I keep are computer boxes and I generally keep them for one year.

 

[SRN]

A new Jack??? I have no idea what you're talking about. Jack Daniel's??

It depends what you bought I guess, some things I like to keep it in the box and others I just throw it away asap. No special rules for this.

 

[ralphc1]

Gun boxes for as long as I own the guns. Other boxes I discard immediately when I use the contents. I order things on Amazon and Walmart and neither is very efficient with packaging. I often get orders in 3 or more boxes that could easily fit in one. I have more cardboard to recycle than garbage.

 

[neverwas]

Till I sell what ever was in them.

 

[Sir Galahad]

I keep my boxes from Amazon for my cat. @HI SCOTT NEWMAN

​

 

[Thai Domi]

I never keep them, unless there's a gift giving occasion coming up and I might use them for that .

 

[zapataxiv]

I am married so apparently I keep boxes for a long time

 

[ToxicShocker]

A new Jack??? I have no idea what you're talking about. Jack Daniel's??

It depends what you bought I guess, some things I like to keep it in the box and others I just throw it away asap. No special rules for this.

The lifty tool for when you have to change the round things on your car

 

[GSP_37]

If it's past the warranty date, probably ok to recycle the box since you probably ain't going to need it to ship the thing back for warranty service.

For some stuff, I want to frame the box to display the nice artwork.

 

[Don Quixote]

I usually keep around a few in case I decide to sell something on eBay.

 

[bandicoot]

 

[ssBaldy]

I keep boxes for the period of warranty

 

[IndyCovaHart]

You should def keep a new jack in the box at all times unless your board

 

[ithinktheymad]

About 3.50 years.

 

[HI SCOTT NEWMAN]

I keep my boxes from Amazon for my cat. @HI SCOTT NEWMAN

​

 

[Shawn91111]

30 seconds after I open it. I hate clutter, and things like a box I can always get down the road if need be.

 

[UL]

depends on the item

a few days/week/or till the warranty finishes

 

[Cubo de Sangre]

No longer than the warranty, if that. Unless boxes add to the resale/collector value.