Help on a ball holder...

[tlwise12]

Looking for some help with finding the best autographed baseball holder! I'd definitely like to consider autograph protection, ball protection, the look of the holder, and the cost!

Any information will be helpful!

Note: ball will be fairly expensive so a case is a big deal for me!


Thanks
Travis
tlwise12@aol.com

[Comiskey]

I am in need of a really good ball holder too! I recently purchased a auto Ruth ball that is the cornerstone of my collection and would really love an opinion on the best holder/protection I can provide it.

I look forward to everybody's response!

Jeff

[william_9]

Short of having a custom case made, this is probably the best one on the market for display.

http://www.steinersports.com/basebal...s-display-case

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by william_9

Short of having a custom case made, this is probably the best one on the market for display.

http://www.steinersports.com/basebal...s-display-case

I absolutely agree with William on this one. These Steiner glass cases are very nice and do a great job of presenting a vintage ball.

BTW, it should be mentioned that keeping the ball out of direct sunlight and UV rays is the best way to protect your prized possesion. Handle it carefully and infrequently as the oils in your hand can cause toning. Use white gloves or carefully hold the ball only on stitching. I always have employed the stitching method with my collection.

I hope this helps!

[yanks12025]

Got a quick question: Does anyone know whether heat hurts signed baseballs. Because i have my team signed ball in a cube displayed in my room and it gets hot sometimes and i've always wondered whether the heat does anything. The ball is in a plastic holder, still in its box and in a steiner case. Thanks

[gashouse34]

Originally Posted by yanks12025

Got a quick question: Does anyone know whether heat hurts signed baseballs. Because i have my team signed ball in a cube displayed in my room and it gets hot sometimes and i've always wondered whether the heat does anything. The ball is in a plastic holder, still in its box and in a steiner case. Thanks

Heat, Light and Air...3 things we need to survive that you do not want your autographs exposed to. It really depends how hot your room gets; mostly it would be your extreme temperatures that would be harmful such as storing them in an attic.

[yanks12025]

Originally Posted by gashousegang_1

Heat, Light and Air...3 things we need to survive that you do not want your autographs exposed to. It really depends how hot your room gets; mostly it would be your extreme temperatures that would be harmful such as storing them in an attic.

I would say around mid 80's(live in NY). Where would a good place be to put a valuable signed baseball to protect against air and heat.. Thanks

[william_9]

If you've got the money to buy top shelf items you should really invest in a climate control system. The ideal conditions are between 65-70 degrees fahrenheit with relative humidity around 55%, year round. Use incandescent or low watt halogen for your lighting and rotate your display items in and out of storage so they aren't exposed all the time.

If you're on a modest budget, an AC unit combined with a dehumidifier for the summer, and a humidifier for the winter are all cheap fixes. You can buy a thermometer and hygrometer pretty cheap. Pull the blinds and keep the lights low. Simple things like pushing your displays deep into a book case will help shield it from a ceiling fixture, etc.