posted on October 28, 2000 11:02:47 PM
I collect old paper items, mostly magazines. Is there any particular way they should be stored? Is temperature an isse?
Also, I move occasionally due to my work and was wondering if you knew of a good and safe way to have valuable paper items moved with the least risk of damage.
posted on October 29, 2000 12:33:07 AM
Cool, dark, and dry works for me.
Someone will no doubt tout acid free backer boards and mylar bags- but the truth of it is that if you've got thousands of magazines, or tens of thousands, it's just not practical to individually protect each- especially given the market for used magazines.
I stack them in cardboard boxes, with some newspaper at the top, and seal 'em. Moisture is the worst enemy- if you're not in a dry climate, and you've got them in a single enclosed room or garage, consider a dehumidifier to keep the moisture content down. There are acid free boxes made for the more valuable stuff.
Rats are also a danger if you're storing in a garage.
posted on October 29, 2000 02:57:24 AM
Wood eationg insects are also a worry if you store things out in a garage or in a basement. Mothbals and boric acid powder seem to keep most things away. Using a big plastic bag as a liner in the boxes also.
posted on October 29, 2000 04:27:27 AM
Those rugged and sturdy luggage sets from the 1940's work for me. They are airtight..and lots of times have cedar or mothball items (lingering odors) from the seniors who owned them. I have about 8 around my house tucked away in all sorts of places. They are attractive, and come in all manor of styles and colors and make cool accents to my rooms.
