Shipping in the product box

[tthodgepodge]

Do any of you ship large items that are in their original boxes, IN their original boxes?

For example

https://www.ebay.com/itm/314256861658?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ssqdkq-gtd-&sss...

Is it taboo to just send this thing in it's box if it sells?

[stainlessenginecovers · Accepted solution]

Do you think that box or the item inside can withstand being thrown off the 2nd Floor Balcony onto the asphalt parking lot below? 

Best to get a box or make a box that is at least 1" larger all around and then protect that space with 'bubble wrap'. 

[kensgiftshop]

Those retail boxes are not strong enough to ship.

You need to ship it inside another box if you want it to arrive in one piece.

[aproudparent2010]

You need to ship it inside another box, those are just retail boxes and they are not meant for shipping

[richard1rst]

Absolutely positively NEVER !!!!!

In addition to the strength comments made above what if the buyer is getting it as a gift for someone. How happy will they be to get it all plastered with a shipping label to say nothing of dings, dirt and dents. I see a Red Donut on your horizon. On top of that I would immediately return it as Not as Described on your dime.

Something about penny wise and pound foolish comes mind.

(Yes this one is used and may not be a gift item but still.....)

[rudy2828]

Double box it for sure.

[ms.rodriguez*]

NO.  Always box your item. It could be a gift too.  Why announce it to everyone that sees the box. Plus I am sure that those boxes are not strong enough to ship that way. They arrived to the store INSIDE another box.