Sealed vs Open

[Queen of Mudcrabs]

Originally Posted by Gemini-Phoenix

Also, one other thing I don't understand, is some people remove the contents and then discard the outer cardboard packaging and inserts of the CE! Eg, remove the Codex Edition and throw away the fantastic artwork box it came in!

The box is part of the CE too. It is like buying a hot dog and then throw away the bread xD
I rarely throw away the plastic bags that holds smaller parts. I throw away the plastic wrap around the box and maybe shrink wrap that can't be re-used. I even kept those metal strings that keeps the Sam Fisher-figurine in place