1/28/2015

A Look At Comic Book Storage

By Janine Hughes


Anyone who collects comics you probably get excited when you find rare valuable books. Many people enjoy buying and keeping popular comics until the increase in value. To protect your collection it is important to practice proper comic book storage. Some collections may be valued at several thousand dollars so it is very important that you learn to properly store your collection.

Folks who are comic collectors take pride in their most popular and valuable books. These are the collectors who go to auctions and various trade shows to look for treasures. Those who own large collections will often display them at convention. Books that slightly worn and have been correctly stored will have a high value. Learning how to store books to ensure limited damage through the years is important.

The most important thing collectors need to properly store their comics is a controlled environment. The area in which you store your books must maintain a specific temperature. If you rent a storage unit it is important to make certain it is temperature controlled. Controlled air keeps your books safe from moisture that will cause mildew and mold.

A basement or attic is an inappropriate storage place since the temperature can vary drastically. A closet in your home can be a suitable place to store your comic books because temperatures are often appropriate and there is no sunlight. Of course if you live in a climate that is hot, and you do not have air conditioning, you may not want to attempt storing your prized possessions in your home.

Storing books to display them is best done in an upright position. Keeping the books upright will keep them from bending and the pages from becoming warped. Clear sleeves can be used to protect the books from getting dusty. Storing too many books on one shelf causes crowding that in turn can damage the comics. If you choose not to put your comics on display they can be stored in acid free cardboard boxes.

The boxes are mad of acid free cardboard and designed specifically for the storage of comics. They are available in short or long sizes. Short storage boxes can hold as many as 100 comics. The long storage boxes will accommodate three times as many as the short bx. You can search the internet for providers and compare prices.

Most collectors are not just interested in storing their comic books properly to preserve the value. When the collection is correctly preserved you can be sure that their readability is protected. You may intend to pass on the collection to family members. When properly preserved you are guaranteed their value will increase and they will not be damaged so that you can enjoy them in years to come.

Making sure your books are cared for properly will keep them from becoming damaged. No matter if you are going to keep your comics, take them to auction, or display at a trade show, it is vital to store them correctly. When you correctly preserve the collection its readability and value will be maintained.




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