How do you store/display your sets

[tuckr1]

I am about 35 cards away from completing my 1954 Topps set and I was wondering how do you guys store and/or display your sets??

Thanks Tucker

[jonvancouver]

I'm in a similar boat with my 55 Topps set so I'm very interested to see what the responses are.
I suspect I'll be keeping all the commons in Top Loaders and then figure out a way to display the bigger $ HOFers.
This question has been on my mind for a while!
Jonathan Schwartz

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

I like to see my cards out on display instead of locking them away in a safe or bank deposit box. You can buy excellent display cases on ebay for around $100. I've mounted my whole CJ set on my office walls.

[tuckr1]

Looks nice, brand??

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

I like to see my cards out on display instead of locking them away in a safe or bank deposit box. You can buy excellent display cases on ebay for around $100. I've mounted my whole CJ set on my office walls.

[ajjohnsonsoxfan]

These are the best for the $. Pennzoni

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Baseball-Car...DMwXiUqXnUvXkA

[Joshwesley]

I bought a fire proof wall safe ($150.00) and am installing in my bedroom...

You hang a picture over it...

Pretty cool... Not displayed, but it keeps them at home with me and not at the bank in safe deposit!

Awesome CJ display!

[The Nasty Nati]

Agreed. I don't get the point of buying beautiful vintage cards and then just throwing them in a safe or box and look at them once in a blue moon.

[Tripredacus]

The only complete sets I currently have are modern ones and they are in binders. I do have some cards that are slabbed or in one-touch, and they are cool but I prefer cards that I can put into pages.

[Vintagevault13]

All of my vintage sets are in binders. They are mid-grade and present well in pages. Because they are mid-grade, Corners aren't an issue for me. I know there are other methods that provide more protection (I have gone back and forth many times between toploaders and binders), but I really enjoy looking at my cards. I view my cards as a collection not an investment so I don't worry too much about protection. They are going to my kids when I pass on so maybe they will enjoy them as much as I do. I do feel, however, that nice binders and pages do provide good protection if they are stored and handled properly.


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[vintagetoppsguy]

Originally Posted by The Nasty Nati

Agreed. I don't get the point of buying beautiful vintage cards and then just throwing them in a safe or box and look at them once in a blue moon.

• UV Damage
• Fire
• Theft

I can think of a lot of reasons I would rather store my cards in my safe. To each their own though, it's all just a matter of personal preference.

[dabigyankeeman]

I store everything in sheets in binders. When I was a set collector, my sets were sorted by TEAM within these binders, not numerical order.

[LuckyLarry]

[Jason]

Binders and cardboard hobby boxes for me.

[glchen]

Raw sets in penny holder / Card Saver 1 into BCW Super Vault Storage Box
Graded cards into BCW Super Vault Storage Box

Higher value graded cards into PSA boxes (that PSA uses when they send you back your submission). For standard size, I think each one can fit around 15 cards, so I have 4-5 boxes which I group by my first 15 favorites, then next 15, and so forth. Graded postcard and 5x7 card sizes also go into those PSA boxes which they use to return your submissions. Graded 7x9 and 8x12 just go into those boxes that Beckett uses to return your submissions.

[irv]

Originally Posted by [B

LuckyLarry[/B];1514467]

Fitting name!

Very Nice collection!

[darkhorse9]

I like easy access to my collection...

[Hot Springs Bathers]

Mark- I was hoping you would join in, that photo is outstanding! I am working in that direction.

[irv]

Originally Posted by darkhorse9

i like easy access to my collection...

wow!

[deadballfreaK]

99% raw and in binders.

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by deadballfreaK

99% raw and in binders.

Looks great.

[Dpeck100]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/36-Graded-Ba...gAAOSwHnFVtpkV


I have six of these on the wall in black and they look great. PSA graded cards fit perfect in them. SGC cards will fit as well but I would measure them out first from side to side as the case is a little bigger then PSA and you might not be able to fit 9 across or perhaps part of the side cards would be blocked.

[BBB]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

I like to see my cards out on display instead of locking them away in a safe or bank deposit box. You can buy excellent display cases on ebay for around $100. I've mounted my whole CJ set on my office walls.

I have the mini version. 12 cards only. The snap mechanism for closing is annoying to work with. I wanted to get the bigger one, but was afraid to put that much $ on my wall haha. I rotate them out of my bolted down fireproof safe. Best of both worlds. On a day when I don't expect to leave house or have folks over I allow the big ones to go in (33 Ruth and gehrigs). But in general try to keep it under $1000 on wall at any given time. I am obviously a bit paranoid. So I even went the extra distance and mounted it to be earthquake proof. Even put an inflatable box filler in my safe for same reason (keep the stacks from ever falling).

I had previously stashed them all in my safe round the clock but had the reckoning that I was collecting something I rarely interacted with. Which seemed foolish . Not that anything about collecting is logical haha


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[The-Cardfather]

Hello all.

I will try to make my point here without sounding too cynical.

While I agree that the wall mounted displays, as well as the bookcases of clearly-labeled binders looks great. And what's the point of having a collection if you can't see/enjoy it.
But the reality of life is that there are a lot of unscrupulous people out there. If someone peeks inside your window, or a contractor is in your home to make a repair, or perhaps a well-meaning relative had one drink too many and tells someone he just met inside a bar about your "impressive" collection; you (and your collection) become vulnerable.

If you must display your collection for all to see, I would strongly recommend getting insurance - just in case (and for peace of mind).

[Huck]

Pricey but well made.

http://www.homeplateheroes.com/Homep...play-Case.html

[Leon]

I have a lot of inexpensive stuff in several display shelves in my office. For expensive stuff I have used scans on the net and a safe deposit box which I used to go visit fairly often, to see them in person.

Originally Posted by The Cardfather

Hello all.

I will try to make my point here without sounding too cynical.

While I agree that the wall mounted displays, as well as the bookcases of clearly-labeled binders looks great. And what's the point of having a collection if you can't see/enjoy it.
But the reality of life is that there are a lot of unscrupulous people out there. If someone peeks inside your window, or a contractor is in your home to make a repair, or perhaps a well-meaning relative had one drink too many and tells someone he just met inside a bar about your "impressive" collection; you (and your collection) become vulnerable.

If you must display your collection for all to see, I would strongly recommend getting insurance - just in case (and for peace of mind).

[Leon]

I have a lot of inexpensive stuff on several display shelves in my office. For expensive stuff I have used scans on the net and a safe deposit box which I used to go visit fairly often, to see them in person.

Originally Posted by The Cardfather

Hello all.

I will try to make my point here without sounding too cynical.

While I agree that the wall mounted displays, as well as the bookcases of clearly-labeled binders looks great. And what's the point of having a collection if you can't see/enjoy it.
But the reality of life is that there are a lot of unscrupulous people out there. If someone peeks inside your window, or a contractor is in your home to make a repair, or perhaps a well-meaning relative had one drink too many and tells someone he just met inside a bar about your "impressive" collection; you (and your collection) become vulnerable.

If you must display your collection for all to see, I would strongly recommend getting insurance - just in case (and for peace of mind).

[68setcollector]

I have mine in the box that I made

[irv]

Originally Posted by 68setcollector

I have mine in the box that I made

Nice, and nice cards too!

[DBesse27]

Great stowage box.

[almostdone]

I made this display case for my Red Heart set when I completed it last year. Check out some of the other custom displays I've made in my photo album.
Drew

[shernan30]

Nice Red Heart set Drew!!


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[Snapolit1]

Woke up Saturday to a malfunctioning boiler and water cascading from the second floor all the way back down to the basement. Water coming through the ceilings. Scared the crap out of me but cards are on shelves on the other side of the house. Wake up call. Need to do something. Also get very concerned when workers are in the house. Time for a safe I think. Hate the idea of a safe deposit box where I need to go to bank to see my rare ones.

[deltaarnet]

Here's my first attempt at a PSA storage box. Holds 100 at 30 degree angle. Really bad idea, too big and the sliding top is a pain. Right now it holds my Killebrew collection.

[Joshchisox08]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

I like to see my cards out on display instead of locking them away in a safe or bank deposit box. You can buy excellent display cases on ebay for around $100. I've mounted my whole CJ set on my office walls.

Similar to what I have at home. Thought I'm going to need a lot more cases

[fbrockel]

Shoe boxes and rubber bands the way God intended.

Just kidding

Binders and sleeves.

Thanks

Frank

[JustCollectVP]

My raw sets are in pages/binders, partial sets and singles are in CardSavers in multi-row storage boxes. Graded sets cards are in Roop boxes and my partial graded sets and singles are in custom Pelican cases. Much of the more valuable material has been photographed, cataloged and stored in safe deposit.

Additionally, I have a bunch of stuff haphazardly stored throughout the man-cave, home safe and in the "closet."

I wish I could be as organized as some, but my OCD is superseded by my ADD...

[edjs]

I connect them to my bicycle with a clothes pin so that they go "clack, clack, clack" in the spokes.

[mikemb]

My sets are in sheets and binders.

Sets from 1965 on up are arranged by teams, with my favorite teams first and the ones I like the least at the end. The exception is never put two teams one after the other that have the same color pattern (such as 65 Topps Yankees and Pirates). The first "team" is world series cards, league leaders etc. Each team usually has the team card first, manager second and star players in the center square. Also have a wrapper displayed on the first page.

My 63 and 64 Topps sets are arranges numerically.

[midmo]

Originally Posted by darkhorse9

I like easy access to my collection...

Very nice. This photo just made me realize that I couldn't identify most 90's-now sets if you put a gun to my head.

[vintagesportscollector]

Picked up at an estate sale today this Library Bureau. Couldn't pass it up for $60 to use for card storage. Great for storing cards in top loaders, but this one my actually be too big for my room. 20 drawers that can hold over 5,000 cards.

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[dabigyankeeman]

Originally Posted by mikemb

My sets are in sheets and binders.

Sets from 1965 on up are arranged by teams, with my favorite teams first and the ones I like the least at the end. The exception is never put two teams one after the other that have the same color pattern (such as 65 Topps Yankees and Pirates). The first "team" is world series cards, league leaders etc. Each team usually has the team card first, manager second and star players in the center square. Also have a wrapper displayed on the first page.

My 63 and 64 Topps sets are arranges numerically.

You and I think similar. I keep all my cards by year, and by team, and do watch for colors and things. I start my team with the team card, then the manager, then any coaches cards, then the players with the stars first, then semi-stars, then commons, and then after that any special cards of that team such as In Action, Multiple Player cards, etc.

Now that I dont do sets anymore and specialize by a city (New York) i keep all my like teams together and sort them by year by the way i just said above.

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

I have reread this thread and others until my eyes are about crossed trying to find some info I saw someone mention in an older thread, but I just can't seem to find it. Those of you who have purchased Pennzoni graded card cases, do they accommodate SGC holders? I always see PSA cards pictured on their site. SGC holders being a bit wider I was wondering if any of you have any experience with SGC slabs and Pennzoni cases? Thanks.

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[kmac32]

Originally Posted by vintagebaseballcardguy

I have reread this thread and others until my eyes are about crossed trying to find some info I saw someone mention in an older thread, but I just can't seem to find it. Those of you who have purchased Pennzoni graded card cases, do they accommodate SGC holders? I always see PSA cards pictured on their site. SGC holders being a bit wider I was wondering if any of you have any experience with SGC slabs and Pennzoni cases? Thanks.

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The 30 card deep cases work quite well. The 36 card horizontal deep cases will fit 36 SGC cards with a slight overlap on each row but fit 32 cards quite nicely. The answer to your question is a qualified yes. It depends on how many cards you are trying to display.

On the 36 card deep cases, if you have mixed SGC and PSA cards, you can fit 36 cards just by having one PSA card per row and you will have no overlap. I do not however suggest the non deep cases as the cards can lean. Forward.

Kmac

[lug-nut]

Agreed. Some displays are very nice and some people have the right set up in their home to display them. But for me, no cards on display, only my balls. uhhh, baseballs. All cards are in a locked firebox bolted to the foundation next to my gun safe in a closet of the house that has an alarm with armed response....all insured thanks to a member who demanded i insure my stuff before i sell it to him.

Originally Posted by The Cardfather

Hello all.

I will try to make my point here without sounding too cynical.

While I agree that the wall mounted displays, as well as the bookcases of clearly-labeled binders looks great. And what's the point of having a collection if you can't see/enjoy it.
But the reality of life is that there are a lot of unscrupulous people out there. If someone peeks inside your window, or a contractor is in your home to make a repair, or perhaps a well-meaning relative had one drink too many and tells someone he just met inside a bar about your "impressive" collection; you (and your collection) become vulnerable.

If you must display your collection for all to see, I would strongly recommend getting insurance - just in case (and for peace of mind).

[1880nonsports]

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[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by kmac32

The 30 card deep cases work quite well. The 36 card horizontal deep cases will fit 36 SGC cards with a slight overlap on each row but fit 32 cards quite nicely. The answer to your question is a qualified yes. It depends on how many cards you are trying to display.

On the 36 card deep cases, if you have mixed SGC and PSA cards, you can fit 36 cards just by having one PSA card per row and you will have no overlap. I do not however suggest the non deep cases as the cards can lean. Forward.

Kmac

Thank you. That is what I wanted to know.

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[Leon]

Originally Posted by vintagesportscollector

Picked up at an estate sale today this Library Bureau. Couldn't pass it up for $60 to use for card storage. Great for storing cards in top loaders, but this one my actually be too big for my room. 20 drawers that can hold over 5,000 cards.

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I have seen quite a few of those type files. They remind me of grade school and the dewey decimal system of looking up books from card files.

[pokerplyr80]

Originally Posted by The Nasty Nati

Agreed. I don't get the point of buying beautiful vintage cards and then just throwing them in a safe or box and look at them once in a blue moon.

I agree with that in principle, but as I had a break in shortly after I got back into the hobby I keep most of my higher value cards in the bank. I'd love to look at them every day but that doesn't outweigh the risk of losing them. Plus it makes those occasional trips to the bank more fun.

[vintagesportscollector]

Originally Posted by Leon

I have seen quite a few of those type files. They remind me of grade school and the dewey decimal system of looking up books from card files.

Yup, that's exactly what is was last used for. When I got it it was still full of library cards. The cabinet is from 1903, and I believe it was last used in 1991 - which is about when computers had replaced most of these in libraries.

In addition to being very useful, it is a great looking piece - solid oak, detailed on all sides, and very heavy and sturdy.

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[vintagesportscollector]

A view of front...

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