Maintain Autograph Mint Condition

Autograph collecting can be a lucrative and enjoyable hobby. The degree of profitability depends upon the condition of the pieces. If memorabilia begins to fade or is damaged, the value is lowered. Therefore caring and storing your autograph collection correctly is incredibly important. If you do not plan to promote or sell your collection you should still be concerned with the condition of you collection, elongating the life of your collection will allow you to enjoy it longer. Below are a few suggestions on how to help your autograph collection survive longer.

Store your collection in large picture binders. This will secure your treasures and protect them from potential harms. Using this system will also help to keep the autographs organized. The plastic picture pockets allow for easy access and also function as protect cover. After a binder has been filled do not stack the binders, the pressure could damage the autographs. Keep the binders in a cool and dry area away from warmth and moisture.

If you choose to store your autographs separately, use individual plastic picture covers in large separate envelopes. File the envelopes loosely, upright inside a dry, cool cabinet.

However, if you would like to display your autographs, be sure to frame them. When framing autographs use a heavy mat board, this will ensure that the autograph is not touching the glass. Also, keep the frame from direct sunlight. The sunlight can distort or fade the autograph.

Many collections include more than just autographed pictures. Sports fans frequently have signed clothing items and sports memorabilia, such as baseballs or footballs. If you want to maintain the merchandise do not wash or dry clean the clothing items. The signatures could be lost. Clothing should be hung on padded wooden hangers and in garment bags. All sports memorabilia should be kept in protective cases and consistently inflated.

Some collectors choose to show their signed clothing, if you choose to do this take it to an expert framer. It is important that the autograph not touch the glass and needs to be kept away from direct sunshine.

If you are able to keep your collection in an excellent condition the collection will bring you increased value, and allow you to enjoy the pieces longer.

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