Originally Posted by Reynolds

I'd like to post a box I wasn't able to get - some years ago I went to a LBS to see some vintage steel frames and noticed a NOS C-Record seatpost on its box in a shelf. Asked about it, the price was OK, bought it. The owner took the seatpost from the shelf and gave it to me.
Me: I'll take the box too.
Owner: The price was for the seatpost, the box is not included.
Me: OK, how much for the box?
Owner: the box IS NOT for sale!!