The Importance of Storing Your Comic Book Collection
When it comes to a valuable comic book collection, there are lots of different ways you can store it. Comic book storage comes in several forms.
One of the most important things to remember is to keep them in specially made containers designed specifically for storing comic books or paper. That means anything you use for cardboard or paper storage (ie, comic books) should be lignin-free and acid-free. If you use plastic storage, it should be PVC-free.
You should also store your collection away from direct light, preferably in a climate controlled environment. The average attic is not the place for things like this!
There are many different items available for storing comic books. For most comics, plastic sleeves as well as acid-free resealable bags are perfect. For especially valuable comics, you should consider plastic boxes made especially for this purpose. If there are any adhesives involved in sealing these bags, you must make absolutely sure that the tape doesn't touch the books.
Where do you find plastic comic book boxes? Usually in shops that sell collectibles, or shops that sell storage and organizational containers. Alternatively, you can now find Mylar comic book sleeves that have treated cardboard backing boards, which add a little structure to the container.
So, once you have all your more valuable books tucked away in their special containers, it's about time to figure out how to store the rest of the collection. You'll find that there are lots of different kinds of boxes that you can buy in comic book stores or online. They come in two different sizes. The short ones will holds about 100 books, while the longer ones can hold up to 300.
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. With organized comic book storage, you'll be able to find any issue you want quickly and easily, either to read or to sell.
Have a lot of comic books laying around? Visit Comic Book Prices and check out our sections on Comic Book Values and Comic Book Grading to find out what your collection is worth!
Published November 25th, 2007
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