original box

[əˈrɪdʒənəl bɑːks]
nounpl: original boxes
caixa original
1. The original packaging or container in which a product was first sold or shipped by the manufacturer
The collectible action figure is worth more if it comes in the original box.
A figura de ação colecionável vale mais se vier na caixa original.
2. The authentic, unaltered container that accompanied a product at the time of purchase from the manufacturer
Electronics retain their resale value better when kept in the original box.
Eletrônicos mantêm melhor seu valor de revenda quando guardados na caixa original.
This term is particularly important in e-commerce, collectibles markets, and electronics resale in both Brazil and the USA. Items in original boxes command premium prices, especially in vintage and collectible markets. In Brazil, 'caixa original' is a key descriptor in classified ads and online marketplaces like OLX and Mercado Livre.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
original packagingfactory boxmanufacturer's boxretail boxOEM box
Antonyms / Antônimos
aftermarket boxreplacement boxgeneric box

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caixa original
Most common term used in Brazil for original manufacturer packaging
São Paulo
caixa original
Standard usage in commercial and retail contexts
Portugal
caixa original
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'embalagem original' for broader packaging context
General American English
original box
Common in e-commerce, collectibles, and electronics markets

Related Words

packagingunboxedretail packagingcollectible conditionbox condition

Related Idioms & Phrases

in original box - describing items in pristine, unopened condition
come in the original box - to be shipped or sold with factory packaging intact
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