card in bank safe deposit box

[itjclarke]

Does anyone have a specific recommendation for these? I need to buy some ASAP since I've got some cards (ones that don't fit in SDB) in a semi humid/moist storage locker. Looks like there's lots choices on Amazon.

[byrone]

It's tough being a collector and worrying about our valuables. Realizing that all our "stuff" is temporary often helps keep me grounded as far as collecting is concerned. These wise words often come to mind.

Matthew Chapter 6

19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; 21 for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

I keep some of my items in a safe...not at all fond of having possessions lost/stolen/damaged, but I try to keep in mind that at the end of the day, it's "stuff".

[itjclarke]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

Does anyone have a specific recommendation for these? I need to buy some ASAP since I've got some cards (ones that don't fit in SDB) in a semi humid/moist storage locker. Looks like there's lots choices on Amazon.

Feel sort of silly bumping my own question, but will be travelling as of tomorrow for most of the next 6 weeks and would love to order some of these and stick them in my storage unit & SDB when back home at the end of the week, prior to the big travel. It looked like at least 2-3 are using them. I had never really considered using, but am cringing knowing that my storage unit is not climate controlled and cards/balls have been there for over a year.

[Texxxx]

Originally Posted by itjclarke

Feel sort of silly bumping my own question, but will be travelling as of tomorrow for most of the next 6 weeks and would love to order some of these and stick them in my storage unit & SDB when back home at the end of the week, prior to the big travel. It looked like at least 2-3 are using them. I had never really considered using, but am cringing knowing that my storage unit is not climate controlled and cards/balls have been there for over a year.

There are a lot of options out there. I would use something like this. They will let you know when they are saturated and need regenerated.
http://www.cannonsafe.com/silica-gel-dehumidifier.html

[Theo_450]

Kept ours in a gun safe for many years. A passive desiccant is OK, but if you have one you can plug in, or at least recharge, or dry out with electricity, it is much better.

Remington makes one that you can plug into an outlet to recharge for ~ $25. Depending on conditions, I recommend you check/recharge them every 30-60 days if not more frequently.

[deadballfreaK]

I guess I'm stupid, but I live near St. Louis. Hot and humid. Usually hell on earth (not this year). Never did anything about humidity. I've been collecting for 50 years and still have most of them from back then. Never had a card damaged by humidity. I think you guys are paranoid.

[Theo_450]

Originally Posted by deadballfreaK

I guess I'm stupid, but I live near St. Louis. Hot and humid. Usually hell on earth (not this year). Never did anything about humidity. I've been collecting for 50 years and still have most of them from back then. Never had a card damaged by humidity. I think you guys are paranoid.

Hotlanta may be SLIGHTLY more humid than SL. Just sayin'.

[deadballfreaK]

Might be, but 90% is pretty bad,