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1925pirates1925pirates Posts: 50
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I know at least a few of you have awesome displays for your cards and memorabilia, care to share some pix??? I'm going to put together a vintage Pittsburgh Steelers display later this year and I'm trying to get some good ideas.

Thanks!
Paul.

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  • FavreFan1971FavreFan1971 Posts: 3,103 ✭✭✭
    I am redoing a room in the basement. give 4-6 weeks for pics
  • JasP24JasP24 Posts: 4,645 ✭✭✭
    Here's my den/game room...

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  • BigDaddyBowmanBigDaddyBowman Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭
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  • perkdogperkdog Posts: 30,589 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just unbelievable. image
  • DavemriDavemri Posts: 2,011 ✭✭✭
    Do you guys have any "worries" about light fading the cards? I would assume they are not near any UV light?

    Dave

    FINISHED 12/8/2008!!!
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  • JasP24JasP24 Posts: 4,645 ✭✭✭
    Sun never shines on mine...lol

    My HOFers are now located in a large gun safe (much like yours Dave, thats where I actually got the idea..lol)...the case on the wall is now full of Jax Jaguars rookies..All PSA 10s...But I had the HOFer in that case for 3-4 years. Never in direct UV light, and never had any fade issues.

    When I lived in Hawaii, I had a few cards displayed using small individual card stands. A couple would get direct sunlight during the day, and yes they did fade. These were 80s Topps cardstock.

    Jason
    I'm here to question, not to inspire or build up. To live how I want, as I see fit,
    according to my values and my needs. Nothing holds dominion over me, I stand alone as the ruler of my life.
  • BigDaddyBowmanBigDaddyBowman Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Do you guys have any "worries" about light fading the cards? I would assume they are not near any UV light?

    Dave >>






    The room has 2 windows....I keep the drapes closed 24-7. We have 3 lamps in the room..none hit the cases directly. I have had cards in the cases for several years, and have not noticed any damage. Does worry me though.
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  • lamontcarterlamontcarter Posts: 748 ✭✭✭
    Guys
    Who makes those displays you use for your graded cards. Are they Pennzoni cases?

    Thanks.

    Scott
  • AlanAllenAlanAllen Posts: 1,530 ✭✭✭
    Great stuff guys! Timely thread for me, as I've just started making cases for my card room. Here's one I made for my brother out of Bocote with Ash accents. The back is faux leather.

    Joe

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  • djspanndjspann Posts: 541 ✭
    Awesome fireplace!
  • mj23kg21mj23kg21 Posts: 134 ✭✭
    Here are a couple of my display cases. I apologize for how bad the pictures are. I enjoy seeing all of the displays.


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    Always looking to buy old Minnesota Twins and Vikings memorabilia like Nodders, Photo Pennants, and Photo Buttons.
  • AlanAllenAlanAllen Posts: 1,530 ✭✭✭
    Regarding light damage and glass, I've done just a little bit of research but here's what I've found from various sites:

    Regular glass only blocks about half (47%) of UV-A. Glass does block UV-B effectively (100%).

    You can mitigate UV at the source, or at the point of concern. It might be cheaper, depending on your lights, to put these on your fixtures instead of a huge sheet on your case.

    There are at least 8 different types of glass available: standard glass, non-glare glass, standard UV glass, non-glare UV glass, standard acrylic, non-glare acrylic, standard UV acrylic, and non-glare UV acrylic. For some reason, prices are difficult to find online. All the sites I've found say to call for a quote or go to a local framing shop.

    Here's a site that details some of the UV glass options on the market.

    These guys seem to have a wide range of products. Their dealer locater is under contruction, and no prices are to be found on their site.

    Only one site I found actually has prices. If I'm reading this correctly, for the top of the line "museum glass," you're looking at about $100 for a 32"x40" sheet.

    Has anyone else done research into this? I'd love to learn more.

    Joe
    No such details will spoil my plans...
  • Ravens124Ravens124 Posts: 105 ✭
    Nice pics guys! Very cool! image


    1952 Topps Collector.

  • alnavmanalnavman Posts: 4,129 ✭✭✭
    can't supply any photos but I have three display cases that I purchased from a card store when it closed in my basement. These are six feet long and about four foot high. I have my starting lineups, autographed baseballs and other items including old trophies from my bowling and softball days...also my kids are using it for their trophies from sports as they are getting older.....I just pulled all of the pictures and posters off the walls since I'm in the process of remodeling my basement and when all is done I'll borrow my nephews digital camera and snap some shots....
  • rustywillyrustywilly Posts: 130 ✭✭
    Beautiful rooms everyone!

    I'm afraid to keep any memorabilia at home. So, the web is all I have to display:

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  • bluemarlinbluemarlin Posts: 627 ✭✭✭
    Jasp, Couldn't help but drool a little over your cards, Very sweet image

    Jake
  • qualitycardsqualitycards Posts: 2,811 ✭✭✭
    Mark your Hall Of Fame card display is awesome image
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  • MeferMefer Posts: 1,156 ✭✭✭
    Great pictures all and thanks for sharing! I love to see the displays of others.
  • SportsItUpCardsSportsItUpCards Posts: 2,547
    I think displaying your cards in the light will only damage them, so thats why I think the best way of displaying your cards is the PSA Set Registry! image

    You get to look at them anytime you want, without damaging them, and you also get to share them with other collectors, which I think is a big part of collecting.

    Giovanni
  • BrooklynbumsfanBrooklynbumsfan Posts: 7
    I am very impressed with the manner how you have displayed and mounted the PSA graded cards. I want to do the same.
    Would you be willing to share with me the construction of the display?
    Thank you,
    Andy Linder
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    Andrew Linder
  • IMeddieIMeddie Posts: 111
    mj23kg21


    Nice Hartland statues!
  • rustywillyrustywilly Posts: 130 ✭✭
    Thanks Jay image - much appreciated.
    Mark Tylicki
    Denver, CO.
    RustyWilly's HOF Portrait Collection
    and
    Cards for Sale
  • mj23kg21mj23kg21 Posts: 134 ✭✭
    IMeddie,

    Thanks!
    Always looking to buy old Minnesota Twins and Vikings memorabilia like Nodders, Photo Pennants, and Photo Buttons.
  • theczartheczar Posts: 1,590 ✭✭
    people that dedicate shrines to sports memorobilia always remind me of this guy. a gun safe or safe deposit box seems a lot smarter.

    Remember him?
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