I do keep my boxes. They are in the attic in the garage wrapped in plastic. When it comes time for service, I pack it in the original box. When I sold one of my machines, the buyer was tickled pink it came in the original box. My last purchased machine came with instructions to keep the box. None of my machines have come easy for me and I always remember the thrill when I pick up my new machine in that box!! I would have loved to capitalize that word box, but I've been scolded before from moderators who says that is considered shouting. Well, yes, I am just that excited that I could shout when I purchase a machine and it comes to me in that "box!!!!"