Mattel Barbie French Lady vintage bad box

French Lady Barbie Collector Edition Mattel vintage 1996. 16707 Possibly never out of box but I'm not the original owner so I don't know. Her box has been taped in several places so I couldn't tell if she was ever out or not.  Usually in such cases I open and look but I didn't this one. The taping on the box, a price sticker and general shelfwear are present and if you are a collector that this stuff matters to you then I would like you be aware.  I collect as well however this doesn't matter to me but it does to some and I understand  that.