Normally, they pack them up into wardrobe boxes that stand about 4 feet tall. This was the first time ever that my stash has been almost totally unpacked and placed out in plain sight. I was amazed at what I had. A lot of stuff. I started donating items to my club's raffle for the regional show. I've donated some to the club to send to troops overseas, I've given some to guys online deparately looking for an elusive kit.
BTW, there are still guys online who see my stash and reply, "you call that a stash, you should see my collection." Funny, these "one up men" never seem to post photos of their mythical stashes that dwarf mine.