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Don't Skimp on Storing Your Comic Book Collection
If you have a valuable comic book collection, there are several ways to store it. Comic book storage is really quite versatile. The thing to keep in mind, first and foremost, is to store them in containers that were made specifically for this purpose. You want to preserve the paper. Any paper or cardboard storage products should be acid-free and lignin-free, and plastic storage devices should be PVC-free.
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Additionally, make sure that your collection is stored out of direct light, in a climate controlled environment. Please don't put your comic books up in your attic or shed! There are many different items available for storing comic books. Most comic books will be perfectly find slipped inside individual plastic sleeves or acid-free resealable bags. If your comic is especially valuable and special, though, you might want to consider a plastic box made especially for comic book storage. If you're going to seal these bags or sleeves with an adhesive, make certain that the adhesive never touches the comics themselves. These boxes are available in collectibles shops and stores that specialize in storage containers. Alternatively, you can now find Mylar comic book sleeves that have treated cardboard backing boards, which add a little structure to the container. Now then, assuming you've stored all your most valuable books in individual containers, it's time to consider how to store the rest of your collection. There are many boxes you can buy online or at comic book shops, and they generally come in two sizes - short ones hold about 100 books, and the longer ones hold about 300 comic books. But there's more to storing your comic books than just protecting them from damage. You also need to give some thought about how you want to organize them. It's most common to organize them by comic book title, then in chronological order based on publication date. Whether you want to read them in the future or sell them, you'll be able to quickly and easily find any comic book you want in an organized comic book storage system.
Resource: Have a lot of comic books laying around?
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