I like the box if I can get it, but some people like apartment dwellers in cities do not have the storage for lots of boxes. Your case is different (misrepresented quality). I agree that I rarely have problems with the quality of a used item that comes in the original box. Sign of a careful owner. I bought some Sitech cables that were suppose to have the attractive boxes they came in, but didn't. I like the cables, so whatever. Some companies like Conrad Johnson will will sell you a new box and foam inserts. I brought my amp there once for a checkup in the original box that was still OK. They gave it back to me in a new box!
Original Box VS No Box...does it matter?
I purchased an older CD player off of Audiogon to use as a transport. The ad said it had the original box and remote. When I called about the unit, I was told it was in near mint shape. However, when it arrived it was not in the original box and did not have a remote. The unit worked but looked like it had never been cleaned. The drawer also was stuck. They did find the remote but said they had lost the box.
I place a higher value on a unit with the original box -- I always feel like the unit was probably taken better care of and it does make for better shipping. The owner of the store said the only reason people worry about the box is for shipping. He also said they packed it as well as if it had been the original box (however, it was not double boxed).
Bottom line after three weeks the unit has malfunctioned 50% to 75% of the time and will not read the disc. Am I way off base about being upset about the false advertising (original box)? Thanks for your input.
I place a higher value on a unit with the original box -- I always feel like the unit was probably taken better care of and it does make for better shipping. The owner of the store said the only reason people worry about the box is for shipping. He also said they packed it as well as if it had been the original box (however, it was not double boxed).
Bottom line after three weeks the unit has malfunctioned 50% to 75% of the time and will not read the disc. Am I way off base about being upset about the false advertising (original box)? Thanks for your input.
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