nodakdame Tue Dec 08, 2009 8:42 pm
I really like the idea of not having to figure out where the boxes should go. But on the other hand, I've moved 3 times since starting collecting seriously, once from Michigan to New Jersey, so for those, the boxes come in very handy as a way to keep the dolls safe in transit.
One of the ideas for box storage I had came out of a suggestion from my cousin. She suggested putting a narrow table between my sofa and the wall to give me more display space. I ended up getting 3 shallow bookcases from Ikea that together are the same width as the couch. The added benefit is that the shelves hold lots of boxes and are hidden from view. Unfortunately, I have way more boxes than fit there!! LOL. When I lived in Michigan it was easy as I had a large unfinished basement as storage. Now I live in a small 1 bedroom apartment in NJ so storage is a challenge.
Like the others, I hate having to deal with the boxes, but I can't bring myself to throw them out, so it is rather freeing to get a doll without a box.