Storing Cards in a Fireproof Safe

[CharleyBrown]

Originally Posted by Leon

I am generally with Adam, in post 23 on this one.
I have a 1200 lb jewelers, fireproof safe but if the plastic gets too hot inside the slabs could still melt. When I had a bigger (more valuable) collection I had a bank safe deposit box. I doubt moisture seeps through good slabs, as in humidity, unless there is something extraordinary going on. (being submerged )

Leon,

Did you take any measures to protect your cards from the extraordinary in the safe deposit box? Poly bags?

[Bigdaddy]

I don't keep cards in my gun safe, but I do have two different reusable desiccants in it. One is a can that you can put in the oven to recharge (a couple of hours at a low temperature) and the other plugs into the wall to recharge. I assume that there is some type of resistance heater contained in the package.

They seem to do pretty well.

[Exhibitman]

Kyle, you are assuming you are home when a break-in occurs, you can get to your gun, you can use your gun successfully, and you are not going to get caught in a hostage situation or one in which you place your family in a cross-fire. I assume the opposite and plan for that scenario. If someone gets in under those circumstances, I would rather have them take whatever it is and get the hell out of the house as quickly and quietly as possible. That's why I keep the good stuff in the bank and buy insurance. Someone wants my 1981 Donruss set, don't trip on the way out...

[Leon]

Originally Posted by CharleyBrown

Leon,

Did you take any measures to protect your cards from the extraordinary in the safe deposit box? Poly bags?

No. The few bank safe deposit boxes I use, and have used, are very "safe" looking. I guess you can never be too safe but it has never been an issue...