How much does Lego box condition affect resale value?

former-member · 2012-12-21T18:13:38.000Z

Mod edit after merging threads. ============= original post. pins79 said: I'm a collector first and foremost, as I collect Hot Toys, Sideshow statues, Transformers, etc in addition to LEGO. As a collector, I'm pretty picky about box condition and I'm assuming our potential LEGO buyers may also be quite picky. Therefore, when I purchase LEGO sets in person, I like to pick out the nicest boxes available. Obviously, it is not possible to check box condition when ordering online. I'm getting some of the packages from my double VIP orders and I can't help but get annoyed by the condition of some of these boxes. All boxes are sealed obviously, and none are absolutely crushed or mangled, but 4 or 5 came with deep creases down the center of the boxes and other flaws. I'm wondering if I'm just overly selective here, or if others feel the same. So, 1. What do you consider as acceptable box wear when ordering the big exclusive sets (FB, GE, HH, R2 D2, etc)? 2. How often do you return stuff to S/**** and have they ever given you any issues? ============= There is a republic frigate at my local store and its $50, but the box is beaten up. almost like someone sat on the thing. How much does it matter for the condition of the box? is it worth getting you think?