Copy Paste Group Boxes

I have copied and pasted groups in the past from one panel to another. It seems to be hit and miss. Sometimes it works fine other times it throws a "Item has already been added. Key in dictionary: 'dbe1b2e7-63c1-465a-ac31-20d4931bebad' Key being added: 'dbe1b2e7-63c1-465a-ac31-20d4931bebad'" type error. I can go remove the created custom control records (which I wouldn't imagine should be there since they are still native GUIDs) however then my properties for parent and position disappear. Help?