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Topic: Protecting My Collection
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mensclub10@aol.com
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posted 01-30-2003 11:58 AM
   
If sure this has been discussed already but I'm fairly new to our group. I currently have my autographed 8 x 10 photos in hard plastic 8 x 10 holders (the kind you drop it in one end) and then I slip it in a clear plastic three hole sleeve. I then keep them in a three ring large binder. Are the hard plastic holders safe. They do protect them from any damage(bending etc.)Hope I explained myself clearly.Thanks! Dave |
nasamad
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From: Essex, UK
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 01-30-2003 01:34 PM
Hi Dave, I think it has been discussed before on the forum, so a search for " archival" may help you. The general opinion seems to be that you need to ensure your storage system is "acid free" and of archival quality. This includes any paper backings that your photo's may sit on, your plastic wallets, and your folder itself. Also keep the items out of sunlight as much as possible. If I need to display something, I try to get the item scanned and display a hi-res (300dpi) copy, or make sure you have UV protective (plexi)glass over them. Thats about all I can remember about the previous threads I'm afraid, however a search will probably help you understand more. Happy collecting......Adam http://www.adboo.com
(now the proud owner of a Apollo 11 acrylic, yahoo !!!) |
uzzi69
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From: Richmond, IN USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 01-30-2003 06:33 PM
I have kept all of my autographed photos and lithos in toploaders, or clear hard plastic sleeves for years and have never had a problem... The toploaders are usually available at sports memorabilia stores.The only thing you might watch is the gold or silver ink autos....they have a tendency to stick if it is a fresh autograph, or if the photo is subjected to heat. The same goes for the plastic sleeves, if they come in direct contact with the photo. Just make sure fresh autos are absolutely dry before placing them in the toploader. Regards, Bill uzzi69 |
nasamad
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posted 01-30-2003 06:53 PM
Your right Bill, I have acid free archival quality sleeves and I noticed one of my silver signed pics had started to stick to it ! It now has a sheet of acid free paper over the front of the image (can.t see it now, but I can always look at a copy !) Best.......Adam |
mensclub10@aol.com
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posted 01-30-2003 07:31 PM
Thanks everyone. I will to be carefull when it comes to newly signed items, esp. those thst are signed in paint pen. The hard plastic holders do give my photos are very sturdy safeguard. There's practically no way they can get bent. I wish all sellers would use them when shipping their items out. I recently received a bent autographed photo in the mail and I'm trying to get the bend out. (right down the middle) I have maybe 30 pounds of weight safely sitting on top of the photo. Any other ideas you could suggest would be appreciated. Dave |
overniagara
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posted 01-30-2003 10:38 PM
Hello,
I use the acid-free top loaders and have them in 3 ring binders. One thing I want to suggest: Store the binders so the rings are at the top and the pictures hang down, suspended. In this way, you'll never have pictures with indentations caused by the rings. It works great!
Andrew Messer |
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