Scorecard Storage Question

[skooter]

I've recently been getting a few scorecards from the 1940s and 50s. I'm currently keeping them in 1 pocket Ultra Pro sheets , but was wondering if any other collectors has any better ideas? Do the Ultra Pro sheets cause any harm to the scorecards? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by skooter

I've recently been getting a few scorecards from the 1940s and 50s. I'm currently keeping them in 1 pocket Ultra Pro sheets , but was wondering if any other collectors has any better ideas? Do the Ultra Pro sheets cause any harm to the scorecards? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi Louis,
This is not my specialty, but I believe that you are safe with Ultra Pro sheets. In my collection I use scorecard and magazine top loaders and store them in bins.

I'm curious as to others chime in. Happy holidays!

[ibuysportsephemera]

My 10k+ publications are all stored in acid free mag or comic bags with acid free backing boards. I lay some of the better items down in plastic storage bins (mostly for easier access). The majority are in white magazine size storage boxes. Also, invest in removable tape, you will not be sorry. I will try to post pictures later.

Jeff

[thecatspajamas]

Magazine bags are probably the cheapest option while providing good protection. The backing boards are optional, mainly for rigidity. If you're storing them upright (as in magazine boxes), you'll want to make sure that either the box is full or you have backing boards or something to keep them from "slumping" resulting in creases at the spine and/or curling over the years. Flat storage is best for long-term, but may cause difficulties depending on your set-up.

The comment regarding removable tape is a good one too if you're going to be taking them in and out of the bags. Over time, most tapes tend to bond rather well with the plastic of the bags, resulting in stretching or tearing when you try to get them open. Often I find it's easier to just slit the tape and re-tape afterwards.

You can find magazine bags, boards and boxes at most well-stocked comic shops, or through online retailers like BCW.

All that said though, there's nothing wrong with using Ultra Pro pages to store them in, and if you've got them in binders that you flip through on occasion, that may actually be preferable to individually bagging them.

Just my 2 cents...

[kneerat]

I'm a fan of the 8x10" top loaders. A little more exensive than magazine bags, but sturdy and keeps your scorecards safe.

[ibuysportsephemera]

Originally Posted by kneerat

I'm a fan of the 8x10" top loaders. A little more exensive than magazine bags, but sturdy and keeps your scorecards safe.

Just be careful with these. The plastic edges are more rigid and when sliding a 1940's or 50's thinner paper program in, it can catch.

Jeff

[kaddyshack]

Louis, I use Mylar products from Bill Cole enterprises. They have assorted sizes. I also
use acid free card for backing. They sell it also. To me, this is the best long term storage
solution.

[Leon]

I have quite a few items larger than cards including some lower end scorecards. For most things I have been using toploaders with the item in a penny sleeve. Recently I acquired some 9 x 11 archival, acid free ""plastic" pages to put letters, invoices, letterheads etc... in. I want to be able to flip through them instead of having a stack of the toploaders to juggle. I might still use a toploader for any higher end items as I think they give a bit better protection than the myler pages alone.

I should add that the acid free cardboard backings sound good too.