Could you resist?

[StarDragon]

That's why I keep away from MIB/MOC G1 ponies. I have a lot more self control now than when I first started collecting, though.

[xkelpiex]

I used to think I would HAVE to open it, but I am finding I have the urge to have a pony MOC. I would, of course, buy the same pony loose to play with. But, Quackers MOC looks pretty rad!

[moonflower]

I'm not sure how finding 2 MIB would make opening something rare more acceptable...I found 2 MOC babies and kept them for a while, but eventually decided to just sell them. I got money and only spent a small portion of it to buy those ponies loose, and a MIB collector got two more things for their collection. All around, everyone was happy.

Of course you are right and most likely I would not really do that! Best thing to do is swap for a loose one as you say.

[mlp4me]

Awhile ago I got a pony bride and the box came with her, both loose. I made a new back card and put her back in the box. I can totally resist de-boxing ponies... I'd like more loose boxes just so I can box them back up!

[Einhornbaby]

I would never open a G1, unless the box/card was in terrible shape.

same here I have several MOC / MIB G1 hanging on my wall. All untouched. I dont have a problem with that

[Scarab]

I really like being able to fix my ponies. Give them a bath if dirty and fix their hair. If I ever stumble across a G1 MOC/MIB I would probably keep it for a while just to bask in it's rare glory and then sell it to someone who would keep it MOC/MIB.

Though I'm getting the 25 year anniversary Rainbow Ponies as a late present. Them I will keep in their boxes and also search for the loose ones. The Rainbow Ponies-set is one of my absolute favourite sets.

[moonflower]

The 2 MOC G1s I have I also have loose (NSS North Star and Italy Posey).
Even any G3s and G4s I get I also keep in there boxes - I just can't bear to open them! I don't get any joy out of taking a pony out of it's box like some people seem to. ^^

[KiwiSquirtBottle]

I'd have to trade it for one that was already open. Not because I would open them, but because I have a child at home who gets in to everything. It'd be horrid if he popped it open. -.-

[mlpfan]

i could resist, considering what mib brings

[Icicle]

I'd open it, I've already done that (MIB Posey who's card was horrible). I've always liked opening toys and displaying them, pretty much all there is to that.

[mercynova]

Uhh. Yes. I would be able to.
It upsets me when people open G1s. They should sell them to me instead! I have about 30 G1s moc and mib and I would never want to open them, I just think they look awesome and neat with their pretty artwork!

[Buttersketch]

I'd be tempted to open it, MIB/MOC ponies make me a bit sad. If it was a rare pony, I'd probably sell it to someone who would leave her in all her MIB mintiness, but if it was a relatively common pony, I just might open it. >.>

[KarentheUnicorn]

I don't really collect MIB ponies and I could very easily resist opening a MIB G1.

I think It would be kinda foolish to open a MIB G1 pony when you could sell it and buy a great condition out of box G1 pony or a few great condition G1 ponies. Just seems like a waste and It just doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to do it.

However I really don't give a ponyfeather what someone else does with they're ponies. If people want to waste a lot of money to buy a MIB G1 and then go open it then have at it. I just think it would be better to use some logic about MIB G1 ponies.

[Sokkis]

I would not open a MIB, but I wouldn't keep it for myself either. I'd sell it and use the money for loose ponies

This!
And it's pretty hard to tell if the pony is actually mint inside the package, sometimes they come with surprises... Sunfading, cancer on the card side etc.
Maybe if I would get a really damaged MIB/MOC, and I really mean DAMAGED, then maybe... But I'll leave them to those collectors who really appreciate them.

[ButtercreamDream]

I've got a couple of MIBs.  All are still in box, and I would sell them before opening them, except for Moonstone.  Her card got water damaged when my room flooded, about 10 years ago, and I was worried that she would get mouldy.  I figured she was common enough that I could de-box her to save her.  She was $10 from ebay in the early 2000s, so I didn't feel too bad about it.  I have to admit, that new-pony smell brought back a lot of good memories *sigh*.