How do you store/display your sets

[BBB]

Originally Posted by ajjohnsonsoxfan

I like to see my cards out on display instead of locking them away in a safe or bank deposit box. You can buy excellent display cases on ebay for around $100. I've mounted my whole CJ set on my office walls.

I have the mini version. 12 cards only. The snap mechanism for closing is annoying to work with. I wanted to get the bigger one, but was afraid to put that much $ on my wall haha. I rotate them out of my bolted down fireproof safe. Best of both worlds. On a day when I don't expect to leave house or have folks over I allow the big ones to go in (33 Ruth and gehrigs). But in general try to keep it under $1000 on wall at any given time. I am obviously a bit paranoid. So I even went the extra distance and mounted it to be earthquake proof. Even put an inflatable box filler in my safe for same reason (keep the stacks from ever falling).

I had previously stashed them all in my safe round the clock but had the reckoning that I was collecting something I rarely interacted with. Which seemed foolish . Not that anything about collecting is logical haha


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[The-Cardfather]

Hello all.

I will try to make my point here without sounding too cynical.

While I agree that the wall mounted displays, as well as the bookcases of clearly-labeled binders looks great. And what's the point of having a collection if you can't see/enjoy it.
But the reality of life is that there are a lot of unscrupulous people out there. If someone peeks inside your window, or a contractor is in your home to make a repair, or perhaps a well-meaning relative had one drink too many and tells someone he just met inside a bar about your "impressive" collection; you (and your collection) become vulnerable.

If you must display your collection for all to see, I would strongly recommend getting insurance - just in case (and for peace of mind).

[Huck]

Pricey but well made.

http://www.homeplateheroes.com/Homep...play-Case.html

[Leon]

I have a lot of inexpensive stuff in several display shelves in my office. For expensive stuff I have used scans on the net and a safe deposit box which I used to go visit fairly often, to see them in person.

Originally Posted by The Cardfather

Hello all.

I will try to make my point here without sounding too cynical.

While I agree that the wall mounted displays, as well as the bookcases of clearly-labeled binders looks great. And what's the point of having a collection if you can't see/enjoy it.
But the reality of life is that there are a lot of unscrupulous people out there. If someone peeks inside your window, or a contractor is in your home to make a repair, or perhaps a well-meaning relative had one drink too many and tells someone he just met inside a bar about your "impressive" collection; you (and your collection) become vulnerable.

If you must display your collection for all to see, I would strongly recommend getting insurance - just in case (and for peace of mind).

[Leon]

I have a lot of inexpensive stuff on several display shelves in my office. For expensive stuff I have used scans on the net and a safe deposit box which I used to go visit fairly often, to see them in person.

Originally Posted by The Cardfather

Hello all.

I will try to make my point here without sounding too cynical.

While I agree that the wall mounted displays, as well as the bookcases of clearly-labeled binders looks great. And what's the point of having a collection if you can't see/enjoy it.
But the reality of life is that there are a lot of unscrupulous people out there. If someone peeks inside your window, or a contractor is in your home to make a repair, or perhaps a well-meaning relative had one drink too many and tells someone he just met inside a bar about your "impressive" collection; you (and your collection) become vulnerable.

If you must display your collection for all to see, I would strongly recommend getting insurance - just in case (and for peace of mind).

[68setcollector]

I have mine in the box that I made

[irv]

Originally Posted by 68setcollector

I have mine in the box that I made

Nice, and nice cards too!

[DBesse27]

Great stowage box.

[almostdone]

I made this display case for my Red Heart set when I completed it last year. Check out some of the other custom displays I've made in my photo album.
Drew

[lug-nut]

Agreed. Some displays are very nice and some people have the right set up in their home to display them. But for me, no cards on display, only my balls. uhhh, baseballs. All cards are in a locked firebox bolted to the foundation next to my gun safe in a closet of the house that has an alarm with armed response....all insured thanks to a member who demanded i insure my stuff before i sell it to him.

Originally Posted by The Cardfather

Hello all.

I will try to make my point here without sounding too cynical.

While I agree that the wall mounted displays, as well as the bookcases of clearly-labeled binders looks great. And what's the point of having a collection if you can't see/enjoy it.
But the reality of life is that there are a lot of unscrupulous people out there. If someone peeks inside your window, or a contractor is in your home to make a repair, or perhaps a well-meaning relative had one drink too many and tells someone he just met inside a bar about your "impressive" collection; you (and your collection) become vulnerable.

If you must display your collection for all to see, I would strongly recommend getting insurance - just in case (and for peace of mind).

[1880nonsports]

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[joeadcock]

Originally Posted by 1880nonsports

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Nice