[behindthemask]

Most figures are packaged in a combination of plastic and carboard, sometimes the packaging is basic info and some sort of reference picture. In some cases there's detailed artwork that to "moc collectors" enhances the value. Given any item kept mint with package mint that is no longer made is always worth more then a loose toy. But now a days toys have to many parts and options ie Hot Toys/ TF, that make you ask yourself "open or not to open". I know myself lately buying MU figures the artwork is great, but I live in a 1 bedroom apt and have no room to keep packaging... so given new and old toys how much is packaging add $$ wise when you consider buying a toy at a store,online, yardsale etc. Would you pay extra because the item is moc,or comes with backing? Personally if the packaging is damaged and price is reduced and the figure itself is good shape I'd go that route, but I'm I'm dropping 60-100+ say on a Galactus set then yeh I'd hangon to the packaging or not open it