moral question

[obcbobd]

For me, if it's the entire box bottom I'd keep as is. But if its already been cut to a panel of just the three cards, then I say finish the job and cut em.

[4815162342]

Here's another vote for DON'T CUT!

[David W]

just put together another set already cut up.

[novakjr]

Cutting up the panels is somewhat of a disturbing idea to me...I'd say, sell the complete panel set, and put together a set of singles. You'd probably make a few bucks in the process.

[camlov2]

Originally Posted by obcbobd

For me, if it's the entire box bottom I'd keep as is. But if its already been cut to a panel of just the three cards, then I say finish the job and cut em.

I believe the cards were on the side of the box and were only a strip of three to start with.

[steve B]

Originally Posted by camlov2

I believe the cards were on the side of the box and were only a strip of three to start with.

Nope, on the bottom, with info usually above and below. Most boxes were strips of three. The exceptions are the small boxes- yodels? That didn't have room for anything other than the cards, and cupcakes which had an irregular panel of 3. They also came in the cupacke and twinkie 2 packs as single cards with either a little panel above and below-cupcakes. Or a more square panel, thecard with 3 really wide borders. There are back diferences between them too.

Personally I'd leave the panels as panels, and find a nice set of singles. Like others have said you'll probably end up with a bit of extra hobby money too.

I've considered trying for a set of complete boxes, but it takes up a load of room. So I've got the whole assortment.

Steve B

[ls7plus]

My vote is absolutely do not cut them up--they're like a collector car, that's only original once!!!

Larry

[CubsFanCurt]

Keep them uncut!