would you pay more for a figure that had it's box

[Kapryiath]

This post is aimed at people who display there masterpiece figures out of there boxes but keep the boxes.

I recentely had the option between buying a loose mp-05g for $125 USD or buying a sealed mp05-g for $160 USD.

I imediately dismissed the loose option in favor of the sealed based om the fact that figures tend to be worth more during re sale if they have there box . This got me wondering why do we as collectors value the presence of the box during secons hand transactions even though we display the figure loose?

Is it simply the idea that a collector that keeps the boxes is more likely to take more care of there items ?
Or is it just because its more satisfying to have a 100% complete figure including packaging ( I'd like to think this is my reasoning fpr preferring boxed toys)

Enlighten me , what makes you prefer a boxed toy even if your going to display it loose?

[kurdt_the_goat]

I like to keep boxes for a few reasons - if they have a nice design, to keep accessories in a place i'll remember, and for the few times i have to transport pricier figures or figures that could get damaged easily if not in a fitting plastic prison

That said, i don't think i would pay the extra amount you did, perhaps my limit would be something like $10 extra, or if there was some question as to the nature of the loose toy (knockoff or factory reject etc)

[GoktimusPrime]

I've purchased all of my MPs MISB. Never bought a loose MP before (I rarely buy loose toys period ). I've chucked out most of the Hasbro boxes but kept the Takara ones, although I'm starting to run out of space for those too... might have to start flattening Takara boxes in the near future.

[xlojnr]

I think that 2nd hand sales which include a good condition box are more valuable to potential buyers because it means that the product is closer to "as new" than just the figure by itself.

If it comes with the original packaging and all of the instructions the secondary buyer has had the full experience of receiving the product as new - but for a price below buying a brand new version at a similar time.

[Sky Shadow]

I like to buy sealed toys so I know they're new. Any flaws are production errors or my fault, not someone else's. Then I throw out the boxes - it's not worth wasting my space with boxes just in case I resell them. I keep G1 and G2 packaging - anything newer is just landfill and recycling. If I had a choice between a loose mint toy with stickers unapplied then I'd prefer that than a second-hand one with all its packaging.

[GoktimusPrime]

I like to buy sealed toys so I know they're new. Any flaws are production errors or my fault, not someone else's.

Excellent points. If it's a production fault, then you should be able to seek recompense (e.g. product exchange, refund, replacement part). My MP-1 Convoy was missing one small panel and my MP Rumble came with two of the same-side piledriver; in both cases, Takara(TOMY) sent me replacement parts. I've had a few local bought TFs that I was able to easily bring back to the store for a refund or exchange (e.g. my Generations Drift came w/ two of the same-side fists).

But another thing is, there are typically no loose versions of the toy available on the secondary market when I buy my toys anyway. With the sole exception of Red Alert, all of my Japanese Masterpieces were pre-ordered. All of my Hasbro MPs were purchased new from Toys R Us. Another advantage with purchasing toys new is that you don't risk inadvertently picking up a counterfeit; while there may be obvious tell-tale signs, it's just one less hassle to worry about. I've handled a counterfeit MP Alert IRL; the quality is rubbish. Although getting a MISB MP Alert off the secondary market ended up costing me ≈$100 (incl. postage; about double what it would've cost me had I pre-ordered it), I was willing to pay the price to get a new-condition legitimate MP Alert off the secondary market (and besides, even if Hasbro were to release this toy locally in future, it would cost $100 at TRU anyway #AURRP ).

[Trent]

I like to buy sealed toys so I know they're new. Any flaws are production errors or my fault, not someone else's. Then I throw out the boxes - it's not worth wasting my space with boxes just in case I resell them. I keep G1 and G2 packaging - anything newer is just landfill and recycling. If I had a choice between a loose mint toy with stickers unapplied then I'd prefer that than a second-hand one with all its packaging.

I only keep Takara Masterpiece boxes. The rest get chucked except for a select few. If I kept all the boxes, my collection would be a quarter the size it is today.

[drifand]

Specific to the question. Yes, I pay more for a figure in box,
I also pay a bit more if it never been opened.
I pay less if the figure is loose but complete.
I also pay even less if there are condition issues.

Exception to vintage toys where you don't have a say, you want it, you pay for it.

Do I like to keep boxes? Yes they are nice for some.
No if they are card.

Do I keep my toys misb? No for me as it defeats the purpose of owning a toy.
I will gladly open a $2,000 toy if I bought one.
I know I get to enjoy the toy.
If I have extra money though, I keep misb as a second back up.

Transformers masterpieces are not of that value to be misb IMO as they are constantly reissued. With the exception like the green and Eva prime which btw are not transformers related. Those would be the only few that I feel have exclusiveness .

I don't find displaying boxes have any meaning. But that's me. As I don't see it any different than going to a toy shop.
Mind you, I was a very known collector in Singapore , and I have seen very different collectors. Some may go Wow, solid collection and some will brush you off because they are not in boxes. Either way, is what makes you happy.
To be honest, other than mp1 all other masterpiece didn't feel like a masterpiece anymore . As there isn't metal involved as much. I did accepted that masterpiece line is what it is now but it was a slight let down of what I thought it was going to be. A direct challenge to the gokin for transformers , this was where Binaltech was and absolute premium toy

Oh here's an interesting one that wasn't asked.

If you could purchase all your future masterpieces brand new without their boxes at $50 less for each figure, will you buy it?

Chances for me, is a yes. I don't buy to keep my collection in boxes.

Money equals more opportunity to own other pieces if I can save.

[crankcase76]

I have kept the boxes for all of my MP's as well as the rest of my collection. Except for some of my earlier collecting. G1 have no packaging exept for some i have acquired in the last few years. But it is space consuming that most of my collection is boxed but in the end if I was to sell some of it at least they do have the original boxes.