Save sewing machine box?
 

Is there a reason to save the original box my sewing machine came in? I’ve had it for years and it takes up a lot of room.

Thanks,
Elise

If your machine needs to be sent back to the manufacturer for repair , it will need to be in its original box. If you don’t have it, they will charge $65 to make one for you. It’s up to you if you want to store it.

I don't know if there is a reason to save it but I still have mine as well. At least it's in the attic and not affecting my day to day life. I suppose it will remain there until some unknown year in the future that we actually clear out some the stuff in the attic that really needs to go!

That depends on the dealer. For years I kept all boxes, that adds up. Then when I got my Babylock I was told that wasn't needed. So I threw them away. When I had to send my Sashiko back, I was asked about the box and I told them I was told that I didn't need to keep them. She said it was ok and they found a box and sent it back for me. I have several big machines and it would take up so much space to save all of the boxes.

this is up to the dealer, not a standard set rule

Or if you ever sell your machine. Anytime a machine needs to be shipped it needs the orginal box to protects it. The packing (styrofoam) is made specifically to protect the machine and keep it from moving.

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!!!!"

Personally if one word is all caps I don't think of it as shouting but just emphasizing that word, but if all are, then it kind of assails my eyes. LOL (Now, that's all caps) Now back to the original thoughts: Unfortunately I didn't save the styrofoam so I guess I may as well ditch the box, EXCEPT that it is full of scraps that I dumped in there when we moved. Happy quilting Still Sew N.

I've always kept my machine boxes as you never know if you'll need it in the future. I keep mine up in the rafters in my front garage so its out of the house but close enough if I need it. I sold one of my embroidery machines as I decided to downsize after moving from Florida to Iowa. I wasn't using it much anyway. Had it since 2005 so having the original box came in handy. I didn't have to ship it as I made arrangements with the buyer to meet at an open area during one of my "road trips" to the "big city". Also sold one of my sergers and having its box came in handy as it was shipped and having all the stuffings inside kept it much safer while moving thru the mail service. I just feel better buying and/or selling a machine if it comes in its original box. That way I know its the original machine.

I agree with you on the shouting thing. For my Viking I have the styrofoam for the arm because the carrying bag is made so that you can put the styro in it and it holds the arm safe and secure. Along with hoops if needed. I don't have a lot of space plus we have field mice so I try not to give them extra places to live. I will keep them if I need them to store something in but I try not to store in boxes.

I keep my boxes even though they take up a lot of room. When I take a machine for servicing, I load it into its box. I figure the styrofoam protects it on the ride over.

on an added note, the machine that I sent to Babylock, the box they shipped it back in was way better than the one I bought it in. That machine would have to have been dropped out of an airplane to have broken. I've never seen such a better protected machine, ever.

I completely agree. One word in caps is not shouting. It is a completely acceptable form of emphasis on the net, and it helps the reader to understand the writer's thoughts.

I also save my boxes, not only for sewing machines but for appliances like TV's. Now those are big boxes!

I also saved the box, (and other boxes) but I don't save the packing or styrofoam. However, I break all the boxes down. If I need it to return/send back I just re-tape it. All boxes get stored in the closet built under the stairs leading to lower level. Closet was originally designed as a tornado shelter...only used it once in 20+ years!!

I have kept mine too...just in case.

When I bought my Janome my dealer said I could trade up my machine for full value up to 6 months post purchase if I had the box and all the packing. My Viking dealer said it didn't matter to him so I let him keep the box and just took my machine home (he kept the trade in value for a year). I save boxes if I am going to store something in it. Otherwise to me they are bug hotels and fire hazards.

The only boxes I keep are the ones for small appliances that I have purchased. Since I don't use them on a regular basis, I store them in a box on a shelf in my pantry. It's easier to stack them and all the parts for each one are stored with them.

I kept mine which came in very useful when moving house and when sent away for servicing. The box lives under the stairs when not in use.

you could flatten it and store it. then if needed, open it up and tape all openings well. every time I get rid of a box, i need it!

I saved mine for the repair shipping reason. Out in the garage out of sight, just gathering dust!

I agree also, but that is not how it's handled on this site, unfortunately. I have had multiple conversations with one of the mods to no avail.

I have 8 machines and only one came with a box, which I was told to keep and I have. It's up in the attic above the garage somewhere, collecting dust and spider carcasses. Most of the machines I have were purchased second hand. I did buy my brand-spankin new Innova just this month and it did not come with a box, but you won't catch me complaining!! :D

I used to save the boxes, but after 30 years and multiple machines, I never had to use one of them so I quit. If I have to send one back and the dealer can't pack and send it for me, I'm finding a new dealer.

Keep all of my boxes. I know I will sell my many machines at some point, or my daughter will. All of my boxes are in the attic.

I kept mine for the life of the warranty after that I went ahead & got rid of the box and started taking the machine to the local sewing shop for service. If it needs to go further ( back to manufacturer) the shop takes care of shipping it so I don’t have to worry about it

Another reason for keeping boxes is moving. If you ever move, they come in handy for protecting your machines, tv, etc. I don't keep every box but my machines and TV's yes.

I've kept my boxes. Was good to have them when we moved.

I have had 2 bad experiences with machines being shipped without the original boxes. One was professionally packed for hundreds of dollars by a professional packing company. It was a high end machine and heavy. They chose to not use the box and packing styrofoam but rather use their own box and packing material. The machine was a mess when it arrived. It totaled the machine. They were responsible, but getting them to pay was a nightmare. The other machine appeared to arrive okay. The packing box was not damaged, but the machine inside could still move due to it's weight. The shaft inside the machine had come out of the side of the machine. An easier fix, but the sale did not happen. If you may ever sell a machine and need to ship, save yourself some heartache and save your box and just as importantly the styrofoam. I also take pictures when I unpack a machine. I worked at a sewing machine dealer and we did not keep boxes or packing material.

My Janome Dealer emphasized saving the original box. I still have the big box.

What? Sewing machines come with boxes? All of my machines were 2nd hand... I was just pleased that they came with a hard case, or a dust cover. Perhaps someday I'll get a new machine. I have a feeling the 3 I have will outlast me, though.

I just bought a used machine that comes with a frame and quilt motion set up. They are all in their own boxes and it makes it nice, not to have to sort everything out. I do have all my machine boxes as well.

I have always kept my boxes in which Pfaff and Husqvarna Viking machines came in, simple because their serial numbers are on the outside of the box, and if Viking or Pfaff gives your dealer the go ahead to give you a new replacement machine for whatever reason, the company wants the bad machine sent back in it's original box. Luckily I have a storage area on another property.