How do you store/display your sets

[mikemb]

Originally Posted by JTysver

I like to tape my T206 Wagner on the bathroom window so the world can see it.
This way I know it gets plenty of sunlight to keep the colors bright, it gets plenty of moisture to keep the cards supple and the tape is just a way of securing it since I hardly doubt a burglar is going to rob anything from the bathroom.
I make sure also, that I tape all of my most valuable cards to my windows so the world can see them. I have my 52 near mint Mantle and my Cracker Jack Joe Jackson taped on my bedroom window and the living room window in that order.

I put mine up on the walls with push pins. Color code the pin color to the card.
Oversized cards, such as 52 Topps, I use small nails or even a staple gun.

[irv]

Originally Posted by mikemb

I put mine up on the walls with push pins. Color code the pin color to the card.
Oversized cards, such as 52 Topps, I use small nails or even a staple gun.

I find the Industrial, air driven staplers work the best. No need to worry about them falling out then!

[mikemb]

I have 2 questions on sets in binders.

First, do you put 2 cards in each slot, front to back so only the fronts shows or 1 card put slot, front and back shows? Originally, I put 2 per slot to save space and money. But, over the last few years have gotten new sheets and redid with 1 card per slot.

Second question - Do you put the card in a penny sleeve and then in the slot or no sleeve at all.

[irv]

Originally Posted by mikemb

I have 2 questions on sets in binders.

First, do you put 2 cards in each slot, front to back so only the fronts shows or 1 card put slot, front and back shows? Originally, I put 2 per slot to save space and money. But, over the last few years have gotten new sheets and redid with 1 card per slot.

Second question - Do you put the card in a penny sleeve and then in the slot or no sleeve at all.

Personally, depending on the rarity/expense of the cards, I'd only put one card per sleeve in as to not cause damage to the first card you put in.

If they are a junk wax collection, then that's a different story.
The card sleeves, imo, can't hurt and will help avoid catching an edge or having to forcefully put the cards in the pockets like I have experienced at times.

[dabigyankeeman]

Originally Posted by mikemb

I have 2 questions on sets in binders.

First, do you put 2 cards in each slot, front to back so only the fronts shows or 1 card put slot, front and back shows? Originally, I put 2 per slot to save space and money. But, over the last few years have gotten new sheets and redid with 1 card per slot.

Second question - Do you put the card in a penny sleeve and then in the slot or no sleeve at all.

I have ALL my cards in sleeves with NO penny sleeve and BACK TO BACK. Most people like to see the backs and/or think this is dangerous, but this is what i have done for 35+ years, it works for me.

[Cozumeleno]

Originally Posted by mikemb

I have 2 questions on sets in binders.

First, do you put 2 cards in each slot, front to back so only the fronts shows or 1 card put slot, front and back shows? Originally, I put 2 per slot to save space and money. But, over the last few years have gotten new sheets and redid with 1 card per slot.

Second question - Do you put the card in a penny sleeve and then in the slot or no sleeve at all.

I don't personally use sleeves or do the back-to-back thing.

[Thromdog]

When it comes to storing cards, I think of security. It should be the priority......period.

I attain that security be hiding my collection through my house.

Hide them under my bed

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I have some hidden in my shoes. Some shoes are better for hiding than others.....

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And hide them in places that people don't use like my bidet. I mean, this is America......we don't do bidets. Clean buttholes are for Communists.

U-S-A

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If anyone needs hiding advice, PM me. My hiding spots are so good I haven't seen my Home Run Baker card since Columbus Day 2014.

[ocjack]

I used to store my collection in the middle of the room under a sheet and with a chair on top for extra security.