Monster T206 Desk

[steve B]

If they're under there for years there will probably be some damage. Usually keeping the card from touching the glass is a good idea.

Light will be a problem. A few years will definetly cause fading. In a frame there are a few types of UV blocking glass, but I don't think those would hold up well on a desk.

Maybe a piece of thin Uv blocking plastic, an acid free mat with cutouts for each one, and a layer of acid free paper? That could work, and would allow a creative layout for the display.
If you can't stand looking at the empty spaces you could always pick up a set of reprints and replace them with real ones as you get them.

Steve B

[Bridwell]

Congrats on starting a collection. That Davis pose is one of my favorite poses in the whole set! I've collected about 15 different backs with that pose on the front.

Regarding the desk, you will likely do some damage. There will be a little friction and that could cause wear. Also the potential of fading the colors in sunlight or a halygon lamp. For a collection on a desk, I'd recommend you collect in lower grade such as Good or VG. Perhaps even a little back damage. The wear on the cards becomes part of the decoration of your desk, and looks authentically antique. And your cost will be very low.

Anything above VG I'd put in a plastic sleeve, at least.

[jp1216]

Problem with only displaying the fronts - the more you collect T206, the more you'll want to display the backs.... Good Luck.

[barrysloate]

Over time you would likely ruin the cards. The fronts would stick to the glass and that would be a disaster. You can purchase a roll of mylar plastic, and if you put the cards between the mylar it will likely preserve them. But they may still fade over time. Overall, not a good idea. If you prefer them raw keep them in a binder with good quality pages...again, mylar is best.

[FrankWakefield]

What about getting 2 sheets of uv glass cut to fit the desk? Get them to finish the edges (they grind them a bit and I think a light oil is put on there to get that green look). Then, put the cards you gather between the sheets of glass. Even if the cards did eventually stick to the glass, a bit of water would quickly and harmlessly release the cards...

The cards would be easier to enjoy if they're on the desk, as opposed to in a binder, or in a safe, or safety deposit box, or slabs...

[brianp-beme]

An example of exposure to light:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1933-GOUDEY-...item336da3a8ee

Of course this card was tacked to a wall and most likely exposed to direct sunlight, but over time without taking some preventative measures my guess is that you will have some fading due to light exposure. By the way, the strip of red at the bottom of the card in the link is what the card's background should look like.

Just trying to scare you a little.

Brian

[nebboy]

Cards, paper or pictures can stick to the glass if exposed to moister, thats the main reason for mating items. Also the cards could stick to the varnish of the old desk over time.

Good luck with the Monster!