No they don't come in a box, they don't show a box and I wasn't expecting a box. However, I built this simple coaster from 3/4 leftovers in about 30 minutes. The shanks are very large, but if you always put them in a 3-jaw chuck, who cares. The size of the bit is indicated either on the head or on the shaft of the bit. I assume they come from different stores in China. 1.50 a piece is a lot. I have paid 25.00 for a beat by Freud in the past, hope this helps.