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Posted By: <b>Henry Eshelman</b><p>How does everyone here display/protect M101-2's since they dont grade?<br><br>Thanks, Henry Eshelman<br /><br />Website:www.freewebs.com/vintagebaseball

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>GAI grades them. They put them in a large top loader and seal the top with their strip. There's one on ebay right now, a Matty, graded "Authentic".

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Posted By: <b>Zach Rice</b><p>Sorry, but the GAI holders look completely horrible. They are too big, ugly, and bend. I'd use a large toploader or frame it.

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Posted By: <b>Steve M.</b><p>you can do just as well framing them or putting them in a top loader yourself. I store mine in a large photo album. (and no I don't have a Jackson available)

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Posted By: <b>Mike Peich</b><p>Hi Henry,<br />I ordered an M.J. Roop archival three-ring folder for my 101-2s. They fit well, and the folder is a convenient way to view the cards--much better than top-loaders. If you don't know about them, their website is: www.mjroop.com. <br /><br />I agree with Zach on the GAI holders--they could double as license-plate holders! Come to think of it, it would be cool having Joe Jackson on the front of my car! <br /><br />Cheers, Mike

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Posted By: <b>warshawlaw</b><p>I've been using binders by Unikeep. They are 100% polypro construction (no metals) which is archival too, and about 1/4 of the cost of the similar MJRoop product. You can store them flat or standing. <br /><br />www.unikeep.com

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Posted By: <b>andy becker</b><p>or you can use what they use for comic books. a hard piece of cardboard with a plastic sleeve taped shut. they look nice that way too.

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Posted By: <b>Josh K.</b><p>I dont believe that GAI is currently grading m101-2s - regardless they are hideous looking slabs (I used to own one that was slabbed). I frame mine (using conservation glass and mats) and hang them up:<br /><br /><img src="http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e211/jkrasner2/DSC01079_edited-21Small.jpg"><img src="http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e211/jkrasner2/DSC01076_edited-1Small.jpg">

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Posted By: <b>Henry Eshelman</b><p>Those look awesome. At this point im done with the GAI slabs and im probably gona start framing them like above. Thanks for all responses<br><br>Thanks, Henry Eshelman<br /><br />Website:www.freewebs.com/vintagebaseball

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Posted By: <b>Bruce Babcock</b><p>I have a couple (Cobb & Cobb greets Wagner) framed in matching frames very much like Josh does although I don't have photos available right now.

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Posted By: <b>steve f</b><p>I was required to purchase both an LOA and a COA, around 80 bucks I believe.<br /><br /><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1156454668.JPG"><img src="http://www.network54.com/Realm/tmp/1156454688.JPG"> <br /><br />Oh, frame with UV glass added a good chunk to it.

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Posted By: <b>Henry Eshelman</b><p>Can you purchase UV glass at most framing stores and does it completely prevent fading or just help?<br><br>Thanks, Henry Eshelman<br /><br />Website:www.freewebs.com/vintagebaseball

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Posted By: <b>steve f</b><p>Henry,<br /><br />The craft chain AC Moore had it. The glass had to be cut to fit. There is a frame guy in the back of the store here. I think it was about $25. <br /><br />After some research, I don't trust any UV safe claims and keep all vintage away from all direct or indirect sunlight at all times.

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Posted By: <b>John S</b><p>I store mine in the oversized top-loaders. For the ones that I display I simply made high resolution scans of the originals.

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Posted By: <b>Josh K.</b><p>I think conservation glass will do a sufficient job of keeping your m101-2s from fading. The Jackson (and some others aside), I just dont think they are worth enough to be that concerned if 3% of the UV light gets through. Museums use this glass on much more valuable artwork than M101-2s, so make your own judgments. Here is a good explanation of the various glasses available:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.creativeframingvirginia.com/uvglass.html#CC" target="_new" rel="nofollow">http://www.creativeframingvirginia.com/uvglass.html#CC</a>

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Posted By: <b>Joe D.</b><p>why do I check into this site.... only to see such cool looking stuff - that I am not yet collecting?<br /><br />my collection is already going in too many directions for my wallet...<br />and now I am tempted to add another road.<br /><br />I am not sure N54 is my friend <img src="/images/happy.gif" height=14 width=14>