As the sort of person who opens things carefully and keeps boxes for all sorts of things I buy incase I want to sell it on later, I think I'd need more proof that it is truly unused. Just saying it was "opened to verify contents only" and not actually being able to see much of the contents wouldn't have me convinced. :)
Yes. Taking another closer look at those pics, specifically the chipping around the edges of the artwork at the bottom left corner of the STTNG and the leg bolt holes of the NGG I would hazard a guess that both have been taken out of their boxes at least once, if not stood up on their legs!
