Selling PowerMac G5 without original disk?

Simplified:
Just moved - disks are packed away somewhere - need to sell computer - have a TIGER install DVD
How much value do you think would be lost by me not having the original install disks?
My plan is to do a clean install of TIGER on the computer.
The only thing they would not get is the hardware test disk.
Your thoughts?
D.

CRUD!
I have spent all week looking in boxes for my original disks and/or my retail TIGER disk to no avail.
So...
Should I...
1 - Buy original disks
2 - Buy Tiger retail
3 - Buy Leopard retail
My plan is to clear the hard drives (a 250 and a 500) and install the OS before I sell it.
Is this what you guys have done before selling yours or do you keep all your apps on it. I guess if I did that I could sell it without the OS disks.
Your thoughts are appreciated as always.
Dwaine

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