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Topic: Long term storage of cards
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dkrush3995
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posted October 21, 2013 09:05 AM
      
If this is in the wrong area then I apologize.I currently keep cards in a variety of places, but the higher end items I keep in sleeves in binders. I am going to have a daughter soon and knowing this is going to take up much of my time for the next few years I am trying to figure out how to store these long term. Should I take the more expensive items out of the binders and put them into long boxes with my commons/uncommons? I was not certain if the plastic of the sleeves/binders might harm the cards long term. I have heard of this being the case with comics. Thanks for any info.
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psrex
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posted October 21, 2013 09:23 AM
If you're using PVC-free sleeves and binder pages then you should be fine with storing your cards sleeved in binders. If you're not using PVC-free sleeves and pages then make the change now. Monster binders are not PVC free, which is why the can smell really strong.If you're keeping your cards long-term as a sort of investment then you might also look at getting some insurance on them. You can see this thread on insurance: http://www.mtgthesource.com/forums/showthread.php?25581-Insuring-your-Collection As a side note, if you are protecting your cards in a fire-proof safe, then the cards should not be stored in sleeves. A possible fire will still get the cards and safe hot, and while they shouldn't catch fire, the sleeves or pages might melt.
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Pail42
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posted October 21, 2013 10:35 AM
Regarding the fireproof safe idea, we put our passports in our and took them out for a trip maybe 6 months later. The entire contents of the safe were musty and damp. Best I can figure there was quite a bit of moisture in the passports from our trip to Thailand and Hong Kong earlier in the year.Apparently this is a very common problem people run into with fire safes. Since then I keep a bag of rice and a bag of silica crystals(cat litter) in there and haven't noticed any more moisture problems.
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JayC
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posted October 23, 2013 09:22 AM
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Originally posted by Pail42:
Regarding the fireproof safe idea, we put our passports in our and took them out for a trip maybe 6 months later. The entire contents of the safe were musty and damp. Best I can figure there was quite a bit of moisture in the passports from our trip to Thailand and Hong Kong earlier in the year.Apparently this is a very common problem people run into with fire safes. Since then I keep a bag of rice and a bag of silica crystals(cat litter) in there and haven't noticed any more moisture problems.
Thank you for this point, it's a very sound one. Appreciate your input.
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oneofchaos
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posted October 23, 2013 10:18 AM
What binders for more expensive stuff is PVC free?
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psrex
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posted October 23, 2013 11:04 AM
Ultra-Pro pages are all PVC-free. I don't know about other brands.
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dkrush3995
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posted October 23, 2013 11:53 AM
I appreciate the ideas and the info on the Non-PVC binders/plastics. I have a safe currently, but it is a little full at the moment. Not sure what the wife would say if I attempted to put cards in there. But, I have been considering getting insurance on my cards, comics, statues, etc. so I appreciate that idea. Plus, the link is greatly appreciated.
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oneofchaos
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posted October 23, 2013 12:43 PM
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Originally posted by dkrush3995:
I appreciate the ideas and the info on the Non-PVC binders/plastics. I have a safe currently, but it is a little full at the moment. Not sure what the wife would say if I attempted to put cards in there. But, I have been considering getting insurance on my cards, comics, statues, etc. so I appreciate that idea. Plus, the link is greatly appreciated.
I'm looking into the state farm insurance on collectibles. I'll let you know how it goes.
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Drexus
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posted October 23, 2013 12:58 PM
What does PVC do to the cards?
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psrex
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posted October 23, 2013 01:22 PM
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Originally posted by Drexus:
What does PVC do to the cards?
The chief problem is discoloration/yellowing of the cards.
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oneofchaos
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posted October 23, 2013 04:53 PM
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Originally posted by psrex:
The chief problem is discoloration/yellowing of the cards.
It can't be an issue if you put them in sleeves then in the PVC right?
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