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05-27-2014, 06:50 AM

#41

linda faye

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Keeping the boxes for a short period is a good idea. After the 'short period', I am told by exterminators that they should be discarded because little critters like to eat the glue from the boxes.

05-27-2014, 07:51 AM

#42

maminstl

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I keep them for a bit, but then out they go. Do not like clutter (as I sit in my sewing room where it looks like a fabric bomb has been detonated)

05-27-2014, 08:59 AM

#43

Quilt Fan

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I moved twice last year and was glad the box was saved with the foam packing. You can always use it as a place for something else on a temporary basis. Never can depend on how others may handle the machine and I could not do it myself.

05-27-2014, 09:24 AM

#44

RedGarnet222

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I recycle my boxes after they are of no more use. I have taken them apart and reversed the lettering to the inside to use them as mailing boxes too. It works great!

I do have a couple boxes in the rafters of the garage that need to be tossed. That is to me the best place to store them.

05-27-2014, 09:30 AM

#45

winia

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Quote:

Originally Posted by quiltingcandy

When I bought my Janome 6600, my dealer said they would give me a full value trade in within 6 months but only if I had the box. I kept the box, even though I loved my machine. Once it was past the time I pitched the box. I have a tendency to keep boxes only until I am sure I want to keep it. We used to keep them forever - but decided they were just a fire hazard and have gotten rid of them since.

I do the same thing. Keep the box until the return date has expired and sometimes as much as six months.

05-27-2014, 09:44 AM

#46

MarleneC

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I keep the boxes for my machines. When we moved I put the machines in the boxes and protected them while transporting them in the car. That was a 175 mile move--across town I wouldn't have bothered.

05-27-2014, 12:15 PM

#47

Vera39760

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When I bought my long arm the box had a message on it to keep the box in case of needing repairs. I have a large walk in attic so no problem. DH stored some tools for putting machine together in the boxes.

05-27-2014, 06:02 PM

#48

ccthomas

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I keep the box, plastic, ... and as was highly recommended by the local dealer My machine had to be shipped back with all parts, etc; the box was so useful.

05-28-2014, 08:18 AM

#49

sylviasmom

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All my sewing machine has carry cases. However I do keep the cardboard box. It's a good size to use when I sorting fabric to use for a project. I have a basket, but is full of odd bits of batting. Currently sorting scraps and strips to use in a braided rug runner.

05-29-2014, 05:11 AM

#50

KwiltyKahy

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I have kept the boxes because we tend to move alot. However, they are always taking up space and periodically I consider getting rid of them. Haven't yet, maybe tomorrow.