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Old 10-16-2010, 10:43 AM
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Default Storing Scorecards

I have recently picked up a few old scorecards (like this 1891 American Association scorecard of a game between Louisville and Cincinnati), and am wondering how other collectors store their scorecards, especially the (usually) small 19th century ones.

Several of mine have come in a hard plastic sleeve. Do you leave them in such a sleeve? Do you have another way of protecting them? Finally, do you have any other storage tips?

Thanks!
Charles

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Old 10-21-2010, 09:23 AM
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Sorry to double post, but I would really appreciate everyone's thoughts.

I know that there was a thread about storing cards in the other section of the forum, but it would be great to hear from scorecard collectors, since these objects come with slightly different issues.

Thanks,
Charles
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Old 10-21-2010, 03:34 PM
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Comic book sleeves, backing boards and storage boxes. They are perfect.

Doug
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Old 10-21-2010, 07:29 PM
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I use 4 mil thick mylar sleeves for the vast majority of my collection...from movie posters down to game tickets. Unlike most bags (which will yellow or wrinkle over the years), the mylars are inert and will last a lifetime. I buy mine from E. Gerber Products but they're available from multiple sources. Worth the investment for these scorecards, IMHO.
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Old 10-22-2010, 09:25 AM
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Yes, for a scorecard like that one I'd go for Mylar. It's a bit more money than bags and backing boards or large toploaders, but for really nice stuff it's the best thing to use. If you're concerned about bending, the mylar sleeves will often fit inside the large toploaders.

For less expensive items I usually use the comic or magazine bags and backing boards. They're mostly ok these days, with no acid issues. properly stored there won't be a problem for a decent amount of time. I've got stuff in bags and boards that are about 20 years old and they're just fine.

Light exposure will cause problems with the comic bags, but nothing major for short exposures.

Make sure the mylar is the archival type D
http://cool.conservation-us.org/byor.../an13-507.html
Most archival supply shops carry the right stuff.

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Old 10-23-2010, 02:30 PM
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Thank you for your responses! And thanks for listing a trustworthy company and a website about mylar.

I'm going to check out a few websites and get the proper materials.

As a fairly new collector, I really appreciate the help!

Cheers!
Charles
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