debox or not?

[invaderhorizongreen]

Well  I got this for Christmas the box has heavy soot damage from a house fire, but the back of the card is perfect.  Should I debox this gal, as I suspect it has little value.

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[ponycake]

I wouldn't... but that's me. I think the boxed ones are more special even if they are in rough shape. I have 4 sparkle ponies MOC barely hanging on and all crumpled up. I still like them better that way than loose and just the same as all the other loose ones.

[Leave a Whisper]

It's entirely up to you. I'd crack that sucker open but that's just me.

[Taffeta]

Well  I got this for Christmas the box has heavy soot damage from a house fire, but the back of the card is perfect.  Should I debox this gal, as I suspect it has little value.

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Every pony deboxed is one less G1 MIB. Everyone has their own opinion about this, but I personally wouldn't debox any G1 pony still in packaging because there are so few left. Ultimately it's your pony so your decision, but I would take time to think about it carefully. Once done it can't be undone.

[Taxel]

If its fire damaged in any way, I'd debox carefully and save the box (but keep it away from ponies). A smoky, sooty box could damage the pony and then what good did it do letting the pony stay? Of course she could be completely fine, but I'm personally not big on risking things when it comes to damaged boxes. I prioritize the pony instead of prioritizing damaged cardboard.


If you don't want to debox because someone might love her, which is totally possible, you could see if anyone is interested in a trade. Someone might be willing to trade you the deboxed pony for her.

[kestral_kitsune]

I'd debox it since its been fire-damaged but keep the part of the package that is still in decent condition, but yeah keep it away from the ponies.
 and I'd simply debox to make sure the pony doesn't have smoke damage to her hair

[tulagirl]

Yay debox and save box.  Whoo hooo

[invaderhorizongreen]

I was leaning towards removing the pony but keeping the box. `

[ladybastilla]

I'm all for g1 preservation, but if there is a risk of this hurting the pony I agree with those saying debox carefully, check the pony and preserve the backcard if possible. Preservation should not come at the cost of an actual pony's well-being.

[Leave a Whisper]

If its fire damaged in any way, I'd debox carefully and save the box (but keep it away from ponies). A smoky, sooty box could damage the pony and then what good did it do letting the pony stay? Of course she could be completely fine, but I'm personally not big on risking things when it comes to damaged boxes. I prioritize the pony instead of prioritizing damaged cardboard.


If you don't want to debox because someone might love her, which is totally possible, you could see if anyone is interested in a trade. Someone might be willing to trade you the deboxed pony for her.

Sound advice.

[FarDreamer]

It doesn't look that bad to me, but if it's bothering you and you don't want to debox her, you could try cleaning it up a bit.

http://www.mlppreservationproject.com/accessories.html#Packaging

[Mermaid]

I wouldn't debox her. There is always a collector who would buy/trade for her to keep it mib.

[Clipper]

keep her in the box and trade or purchase a loose one.

[Einhornbaby]

Well  I got this for Christmas the box has heavy soot damage from a house fire, but the back of the card is perfect.  Should I debox this gal, as I suspect it has little value.

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Every pony deboxed is one less G1 MIB. Everyone has their own opinion about this, but I personally wouldn't debox any G1 pony still in packaging because there are so few left. Ultimately it's your pony so your decision, but I would take time to think about it carefully. Once done it can't be undone.

Im with that 100%

[Gingerbread]

Keep her in box and trade for her loose or somepony else you want