You do realize the "VALUE" of an outer original shipping box is a "percieved value" . A value established by collectors. I.E. ....us.
IF someday the outer shipping box is no longer is "valued" it might as well be a beanie baby.
To be of current "value" a replacement "box" will need to have printed Lionel on it the items mfg# 6-?????, all the size info , "made in China" printing as well as shipped to: and shipped from: information.
WE place an unrealistic value on cardboard that is intended to protect the value of the contents of the box.
Perfect packaging is NOT going to make up for "only test run", or "hardly used".
It will not offset zinc rot , paint fade, rubs and scratches incurred by original packaging, broken or defective electronics, or missing parts.
DOES IT RUN AND WORK AS MANUFACTURED, is what's really important and in the long run is where the real value lies.
Many here can attest to receiving brand new product that fails to perform "right out of the box"
Buy it, run it, enjoy it.....that's the value
Take care of it, keep the "black, purple, or orange " box in decent condition, if you can. If you decide to resell it, forget about the "old brown box".
Make a new secure shipping box. Get it to the new owner so they can enjoy the real value.
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