NeverOpened treats packaging as evidence. The goal is to preserve information before making an irreversible change.
Control the environment
Avoid direct sun, high heat, damp storage, rapid swings and pest exposure. The goal is stability, not laboratory perfection.
Support the package
Do not let heavy boxes crush lighter ones. Use inert supports and sleeves appropriate to the material rather than tight wrapping that creates pressure.
Watch hidden chemistry
Batteries, foam, rubber, adhesives and magnetic media can deteriorate while packaging remains visually intact. “Never opened” does not mean “never changing.”
Document before moving
Photograph all sides and existing wear before reorganizing an estate or long-stored collection. Provenance includes the context in which the object was found.
For high-value material, category-specific references and qualified specialists matter more than generic internet checklists.