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Originally Posted by Exhibitman
By the coast in Cali, high moisture, so high and corrosive that there are special construction guidelines for things like flashings and waterproofing materials. What the OP should do (we all should) is get some commercial silica dessicant packets and seed them throughout storage bins and boxes.
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Good advice. I likewise put desiccant packets in my safes, safety deposit boxes and storage boxes. I learned the lesson from a fellow collector who keep items for 20+ years in a cool, dry basement in a fireproof safe and still had serious problems. Its a small price to pay. Two greatest enemies of ephemera:
sunlight and
moisture!!
There are many great, inexpensive marine grade (used on boats) gel packs available. Here's a pic of a fine, cheap product, available on ebay for $9. In areas of relatively low humidity, they can last 5 years.