Hostess Boxes

[JollyElm]

(Non-expert opinion here) It seems to me it would all depend on the adhesive involved. Since it started out as a flat piece that was 'inflated' to become a box, it should return to its original form without any damage or decrease in value. But if sections are glued together, that adds a whole different element to it, because you would in effect be 'ruining' it by separating those parts. Certainly something to think about.

[steve B]

Most have a bit of glue, but it usually comes apart easily.

Some have simple tuck in flaps.

Over the years I've tried to keep some of my food issue boxes as intact boxes, but I think most people would prefer them flat.

What I've seen done with the boxes packs of other cards came in is using a block of styrofoam or similar cut to just fit in the box. Then it's put in plastic like a comic book bag.
That may be difficult with Hostess, since many had a tear open flap that wasn't the entire box top. So fitting a support in would be trickier.

[Jim65]

Originally Posted by steve B

What I've seen done with the boxes packs of other cards came in is using a block of styrofoam or similar cut to just fit in the box. Then it's put in plastic like a comic book bag.
That may be difficult with Hostess, since many had a tear open flap that wasn't the entire box top. So fitting a support in would be trickier.

I've done this before, cut the Styrofoam in 1/3s and put each piece in and slide to each end, then slide the middle piece in.

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by Jim65

I've done this before, cut the Styrofoam in 1/3s and put each piece in and slide to each end, then slide the middle piece in.

Thanks guys. I like the idea of having a couple on display. I've picked up 10 boxes (all intact). I'll need to disassemble the rest for storage. I think my next search is going to be for large toploaders.

[steve B]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

Thanks guys. I like the idea of having a couple on display. I've picked up 10 boxes (all intact). I'll need to disassemble the rest for storage. I think my next search is going to be for large toploaders.

I use magazine size bags and backing boards, like for comic books but bigger.
They're much cheaper than toploaders.