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How to display an empty wax box?

leadoff4leadoff4 Posts: 2,392 ✭
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Actually it's an empty '74 wax box that's been opened and had all the side perforations torn loose. I'm trying to fill it with foam pellets, etc. to get it to hold shape. I think I'm going to have to tape the sides down even though I hate to. This is my first empty wax box to display... advice needed.

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  • BunchOBullBunchOBull Posts: 6,188 ✭✭✭
    I'd cut a solid piece of styrofoam to the inner dimensions of the box.

    If tape must be used, try double-sided tape on the inside, tacking the box to the styrofoam.

    Edited to add: A sheetrock handsaw cuts firm styrofoam blocks neatly.
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  • jeffcbayjeffcbay Posts: 8,951 ✭✭✭✭
    If it were mine I would cut a block of Styrofoam to fit inside the box, and wrap it in cellophane (like BBCE does with their boxes). I know there are a few guys on here that display boxes. Good luck!

    EDIT: I type slow... image
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,490 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The alternative is to flatten it and frame it.

    mike
    Mike
  • HoofHeartedHoofHearted Posts: 2,537 ✭✭
    Great suggestions. I never thought of displaying boxes. I don't have many ('81 and '84 Donruss, '83 Topps, et al) and they're stored all together in a bigger box totally out of sight. Why not enjoy them?!! I just bought a nice shelf at an antique store today that would display some boxes really well -- along with some cards that came out of the box(??!). I'll have to play with that idea.

    Thanks!
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  • jmoran19jmoran19 Posts: 1,626 ✭✭✭
    here's how i display mine, also have 1969 - 1973 FB boxes

    image

    Current obsession, all things Topps 1969 - 1972

  • PSASAPPSASAP Posts: 2,284 ✭✭✭
    Nice rack! Hope this doesn't get censored. image
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,490 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Great suggestions. I never thought of displaying boxes. I don't have many ('81 and '84 Donruss, '83 Topps, et al) and they're stored all together in a bigger box totally out of sight. Why not enjoy them?!! I just bought a nice shelf at an antique store today that would display some boxes really well -- along with some cards that came out of the box(??!). I'll have to play with that idea.

    Thanks! >>

    I was just looking at some ideas on the net Mike.

    I was considering a small store display cabinet (w/lights) - will probably go local at a dealer of these type items - a nice used one will be fine.

    I don't collect boxes - but I do have this one - got from Mark Murphy back around 1993. It's in really nice shape.

    image

    I got it because of #7.

    mike
    Mike
  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,691 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd cut something for the inside to keeps it's shape...

    By the way jmoran19, that's a nice display...Donato
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  • GriffinsGriffins Posts: 6,076 ✭✭✭
    Just stick it on a shelf!
    image

    Seriously, get a block of styrofoam and then some heat shrink cello envelopes. You put it in the envelope and turn a blow dryer on it.

    Always looking for Topps Salesman Samples, pre '51 unopened packs, E90-2, E91a, N690 Kalamazoo Bats, and T204 Square Frame Ramly's

  • HoofHeartedHoofHearted Posts: 2,537 ✭✭


    << <i>Just stick it on a shelf!

    Seriously, get a block of styrofoam and then some heat shrink cello envelopes. You put it in the envelope and turn a blow dryer on it. >>



    Wow, made to order. Sweet things!

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  • HoofHeartedHoofHearted Posts: 2,537 ✭✭


    << <i>I was just looking at some ideas on the net Mike.

    I was considering a small store display cabinet (w/lights) - will probably go local at a dealer of these type items - a nice used one will be fine.

    I don't collect boxes - but I do have this one - got from Mark Murphy back around 1993. It's in really nice shape.

    I got it because of #7.

    mike >>



    Good lighting always makes a nice display look great. I'm sure you'd have to have the right kind of lighting, too, right so things don't fade over time?

    What year is that Topps box w/#7 on it?? That's a nice display piece -- great pickup!
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  • YogiBerraFanYogiBerraFan Posts: 2,390 ✭✭


    << <i>Just stick it on a shelf!
    image

    Seriously, get a block of styrofoam and then some heat shrink cello envelopes. You put it in the envelope and turn a blow dryer on it. >>



    That is one great photo image
  • CarsonPalmerCarsonPalmer Posts: 387 ✭
    very cool griffins!
    who dey!



    looking for 1964 topps baseball psa graded 7+
  • MDCardsMDCards Posts: 85
    I never get tired of seeing that shot of Griffens wax collection. Congrats.
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,490 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I was just looking at some ideas on the net Mike.

    I was considering a small store display cabinet (w/lights) - will probably go local at a dealer of these type items - a nice used one will be fine.

    I don't collect boxes - but I do have this one - got from Mark Murphy back around 1993. It's in really nice shape.

    I got it because of #7.

    mike >>



    Good lighting always makes a nice display look great. I'm sure you'd have to have the right kind of lighting, too, right so things don't fade over time?

    What year is that Topps box w/#7 on it?? [/v]That's a nice display piece -- great pickup! >>

    68T Mike.

    Thanx also.
    mike
    Mike
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