jlm5419

I kept the box from my embroidery/sewing machine, and am really glad I did. Recently when I was having trouble with the machine, I was told I'd have to mail it to Utah for service. As it turned out, my DH fixed the problem with the machine. If at all possible I recommend keeping the box. You never know, you may decide to move someday and the box will come in handy.

lynnie

I was talked into keeping it in case i needed to ship back to the manufacturer. the box, they say is $25.00
I have 3 boxes in my attic right now

SittingPretty

I used to move around a lot, and could never throw out a box - "might need it for moving." Now, I keep a few and pitch the rest. Too much clutter. Usually, my husband and I go thru them once and year and start purging. Can't say I've ever missed one I tossed.

lclang

If there is any chance at all that you might have to ship for repairs (or any other reason), keep the box. These are sturdy boxes with lots of Styrofoam padding and they will protect your machine. If you have to pay to have it properly boxed for shipment it will cost you an arm and a leg.

Kathryn Garcia

It is so easy these days just to go to a shipping shop and buy a box if needed.

solstice3

mine is out of sight in the attic. If you have a place, store it.. or you can decorate it and store fabric in it :-)

katesnanna

I have boxes for the last three Janomes I bought. Think I'll get an extra shelf put up in the garage as they have gotten bigger with each new machine.
Thanks scrapinmema.

SusanSusan33

Funny topic because I was just looking at the BIG box for my Janome 6600 came in. It takes up a good bit of space in my garage. I only bought it in Novomeber so I think I'll pack it up in the attic. Better safe than sorry...

Marysewfun

If usually keep most boxes until I am satisfied it works okay, etc. If it is a good sturdy box, I will use it to store other stuff in, otherwise I will cut off the panels that have sale or shipping info on them (like Amazon, Walmart) or special info about the machine and toss (recycle the rest). Otherwise we would need another house just for boxes and has been said, they can become a fire hazard. :-)

Marysewfun

Belfrybat

I'm with Mdaniels and Marysewfun -- I only keep boxes for high-end purchases. So I have the Janome 8900 and Brother 1500 boxes, but I tossed the box for the Brother cs6000 after 3 months. The same with the new printer I purchased a few months ago -- the box is now gone.