You know, this thread being pinned to the top of the active forum is a mystery to me. The answer after 10 responses, much less 150+ responses, is there are a few inexpensive items supposed to come with the guitar, but only 1 in 3 customers actually receive them. Epiphone does a good job providing all this, and the dealers throw it out if they get the chance. Of the expected items (poster, cable, sticker, key) the truss-rod key has real utility, as is a pick guard if one was provided as optional.