People buy these things all the time, and honestly, I kinda get it. I mean, Burberry is Burberry. Even an empty box from them just screams “fancy,” ya know? Plus, some of ’em are *really* nice. Sturdy, good looking… perfect for storing stuff. Maybe not *shoes* necessarily (unless you’re REALLY into organization), but like, scarves, jewelry, important papers… you name it.
And then there’s the “discreet packaging” angle. Now *that’s* something I find interesting. Think about it: you’re buying, essentially, a fancy empty box. Do you *really* want your mailman judging your life choices? Maybe you’re using it for something a little… *ahem*… personal. Or maybe you just don’t want your neighbors to know you’re obsessed with high-end cardboard. I mean, no judgment here, but discretion is key, right?
I saw one listing that said “Shipped with USPS Ground Advantage.” Ground Advantage. That sounds… very… *grounded*. (Sorry, couldn’t resist!) Anyway, it implies they’re not exactly rushing to get you your empty shoe box. Which, like, is fair enough, I guess. It’s just a box.
But here’s where it gets a little confusing, at least to me. Some of these listings are for “used” boxes. Used! Like, someone actually *wore* the Burberry shoes that came in the box? And now they’re selling the *empty* box? The world is a strange place, y’all. I mean, I kinda get the dust bags being sold WITH the box, because those are actually useful, but the *box* itself being used? Hmm.
The thing is, prices vary WILDLY. You could be paying peanuts for a slightly crumpled one, or like, a small fortune for one that’s supposedly brand new in its original packaging. Personally, I’d go for the cheaper one. I mean, it’s just a box, right? Unless you’re planning on reselling it as “vintage Burberry packaging,” which… please don’t. That’s just tacky.
