Displaying Graded Cards Without Fading

Ayyds

Hey all,

I am looking for a way to display my PSA graded cards. I was thinking something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033RZCPK/?coliid=I3OLOGEAMSUN3N&colid=2M1KO33FDY3YZ&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

But I am concerned about fading. Will they be okay in something like this, or is there a better option?

Thank you in advance.

lilmule

You want to make sure you get the right glass or Plexy. There are some out there that is UV protected, it does costs a lot more but at least you feel more confident that your cards will not fade. Most all the hang up displays you see on amazon or anywhere else they use a cheap glass so be careful if you have valuable cards or be careful where you hang them up in the house, away from the windows or the glare from the window.

jay0791

UV protection is a must
I am not sure just what level of protection you are getting when it says uv protected.
This company selling on ebay claims to cut out 98% and others are usually less
https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Basketball-Baseball-Football-Sport-Card-Display-Case-98-UV-Lockable/302333855959?hash=item46648088d7&var&_trkparms=ispr=1&enc=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&checksum=302333855959fff901c07b2f4d27a83ea26a5716a7e7

dad2cl3

I buy from https:// www.psaframes.com and include an additional $10 per frame for UV protection.

Ayyds

@jay0791 said:
UV protection is a must
I am not sure just what level of protection you are getting when it says uv protected.
This company selling on ebay claims to cut out 98% and others are usually less
https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Basketball-Baseball-Football-Sport-Card-Display-Case-98-UV-Lockable/302333855959?hash=item46648088d7&var&_trkparms=ispr=1&enc=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&checksum=302333855959fff901c07b2f4d27a83ea26a5716a7e7

That’s pretty cheap and looks nice too. Can anyone vouch for this company?

Ayyds

@lilmule said:
You want to make sure you get the right glass or Plexy. There are some out there that is UV protected, it does costs a lot more but at least you feel more confident that your cards will not fade. Most all the hang up displays you see on amazon or anywhere else they use a cheap glass so be careful if you have valuable cards or be careful where you hang them up in the house, away from the windows or the glare from the window.

So one like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Graded-Collectible-Display-Cabinet-Lockable/dp/B0026QK30S/ref=gp_aw_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EBHDVB4AK00AHCSRPTR6

And then just hang it somewhere where it’s not directly across a window?

jay0791

I am not necessarily recommending this case.
Just my point is UV protection. This one at least claims a high #.

Buy the highest quality uv case you can afford.

lilmule

Whey I buy glass or plexy for my display cabinets or frames I usually get it from this place:

https://www.arttoframe.com

lilmule

There are different types. One is UV protected and the other is UV protected glare resistant which is a type of Museum glass.

CommemKing

Why aren't PSA slabs UV protected? I think one touch mag holders are.

lilmule

I would think the costs has a lot to do with it. Even though the prices for grading keeps on going up, if they put on the layer of UV protection I think the grading would be through the roof. JMO

hyperchipper09

As dark a room as possible, i.e virtually no sunlight.
No fluorescent lighting.
Use low watt bulbs or a lamp or 2.
Rotate the cards you are displaying if possible every 5-7 days.
Never had card or comic book fading issues myself in 30 years of doing it this way.
Mileage may vary, again just something that's worked for me.

CommemKing

If Ultra Pro can have UV protection in a $3 holder why would this cost so much for PSA?