OT(ish) - Top Loader Question

[egbeachley]

[QUOTE=steve B; The penny sleeves had shrunk a bit. But there was no fading at all, and no other damage. The proof of this was a 1991 topps that was halway into a penny sleeve. Severe fading outside the sleeve, no fading inside the sleeve.
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Steve, can you add a scan to this thread? I'm very interested in how the toploader and penny sleeve protected the card from direct sunlight. As far as I know they aren't manufactured with UV protection.

[steve B]

Unfortunately I didn't take any pics or do any scans. The rearranging stuff was a bit rushed, making room for putting some of the collection into the attic and moving the rest into a different room to clear a room for Our new daughter.

I'm nearly 100% positive I didn't save the card either, Nor do I know just why I had a 91 Topps common in a sleeve The sleeves and pages got binned for sure.

I have begun a deliberate experiment today, various holders etc. It may take some time to get results....But I'll check in a few months and see what's going on with them. And I'll do pictures at sort of regular intervals.
I'm expecting to see the red fading quite soon, that always seems to be the first to go.

Steve