Storing Cards in a Fireproof Safe

[KMayUSA6060]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

really? What well-regulated militia do you belong to? Or did you mean you just like guns?

My rank is "Citizen" in the "United States of America".

And I like guns.


Any input on my question?

[arcadekrazy]

Don't forget to consider water - fire and heat are important considerations, but smoke and water normally do more damage than the actual fire. So whichever safe you consider, please look into its ability to keep water from seeping in.

[KMayUSA6060]

Originally Posted by arcadekrazy

Don't forget to consider water - fire and heat are important considerations, but smoke and water normally do more damage than the actual fire. So whichever safe you consider, please look into its ability to keep water from seeping in.

1 step ahead of ya. This is what I have.

http://www.sentrysafe.com/Products/4...tion_Fire_Safe

[RobertC]

About 25 years ago, I purchased a large, HEAVY Browning gun safe. The door is actually a little loose when locked to allow air to circulate. It has a seal which melts at a certain temperature and seals the door air-tight (although I really don't know how you would get it open after a fire). In 25 years of collecting high end .44 magnum handguns, I have never had any issues with moisture or rust. Now the top is filled with firearms and the bottom with cards. The only problem I had was moving it to my new house.

[rommesc]

I use silica desiccant packs and humidity indicator cards within my waterproof safe.

[KMayUSA6060]

Originally Posted by rommesc

I use silica desiccant packs and humidity indicator cards within my waterproof safe.

Where is your safe stored? Basement or a more temperature-controlled area of your house?

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by rommesc

I use silica desiccant packs and humidity indicator cards within my waterproof safe.

Where can one buy these locally? At a hardware store?

[rommesc]

Originally Posted by mechanicalman

Where can one buy these locally? At a hardware store?

Hi Sam,
Not aware of a local source for humidity indicators. Very small desiccant packs may be available at shoe stores. I prefer the larger size desiccant pouches and bought them on eBay, similar to this offering: https://goo.gl/TPvU23

PM sent on amount of desiccant.

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by rommesc

Hi Sam,
Not aware of a local source for humidity indicators. Very small desiccant packs may be available at shoe stores. I prefer the larger size desiccant pouches and bought them on eBay, similar to this offering: https://goo.gl/TPvU23

Thank you for your response.

All of my cards in the safe are slabbed. Has anyone ever had an issue with moisture penetrating a slab?