Storing your Cards in a Safe : Questions...

[ethicsprof]

2 large safes at office along with alarm system. all cards are slabbed.
no problems.


best,
barry

[DixieBaseball]

Thanks for the comments... It appears no one has a moisture controller, except me. I have a 1,500 lb jewelers safe and have a moisture control in it, but not sure I need the moisture control. It is more for dampness/humidity as opposed to something getting wet. I was told that the dampness or lack of free air can create different humidity in the safe, thus possibly curling a raw card, etc.... Not sure I buy into that, but really wanted to know if anyone uses the moisture controllers... All this moisture controller looks like is a 12 inch stick with a wire running from it and plugged into the wall. Small hole drilled in back bottom of safe.... The stick is hot, and puts off heat to level the humidity in the safe. I think I am more concerned with this stick catching fire in my safe than it actually protecting the temp/humidity in the safe.... A lot of overthinking here, but really want to know if anyone has a legitimate reason why they would have a moisture control stick in their safe...

Thanks -

[Matthew H]

I wouldn't want anything hot near my cards.

[Jim VB]

Originally Posted by Matthew H

I wouldn't want anything hot near my cards.

Well, then that would rule out the states of Texas and Arizona. (A little chill here today. I don't think it got above 95.)

[Myachelydra]

I have plug-in dehumidifier (its about 4" x 6" x 2") that hangs in my gun-safe. Its been great thus far. When the desiccant on the inside is saturated I take it out, plug it into the wall, and in about 24 hours it ready to use again. Its good for about a month at a time.

Most of my collection has been moved to a couple safety deposit boxes however. When I go for a "visit" I pick up a bag of those disposable desiccant sacs and change them.

[rpearlberg]

I'm looking for a way to store some autographed baseballs and was thinking about getting a waterproof/fireproof safe...

Good idea?
Bad idea?

[g_vezina_c55]

I keep my cards in a 1000 pounds commercial safe. fire proof and burglary proof. I open the door each day or two and i never have any moisture problem and i have my safe since long time.

[rpearlberg]

Originally Posted by g_vezina_c55

I keep my cards in a 1000 pounds commercial safe. fire proof and burglary proof. I open the door each day or two and i never have any moisture problem and i have my safe since long time.

Ok, this would be for baseballs, and I probably wouldn't open it everyday, but could make a point to open it every few weeks if needed...

[g_vezina_c55]

I look at my collection almost each days.... so the safe is open for arround 30 minutes each day....

sometime i will not open it for 2 or 3 days but it is verry rare

I really enjoy looking my colllection