#1141087 - 04/03/06 11:14 PM
Re: Important information about storing comic books in fire proof/resistant safe
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CW
The Post-man always rings twice. Uhm... ring ring?
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I would be interested in seeing information on staple alloys or the amount of impurities for certain years. I thought I heard something about staple rust being prevalent on Amazing Spider-man #129's. It was published the same year as the IH 182. Perhaps there were poor quality staples used that year?(High in Iron)
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#1141088 - 04/04/06 12:32 AM
Re: Important information about storing comic books in fire proof/resistant safe
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FFB
At long last I feel regular.
TOTAL NEWBIE
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what about metal filing cabinets?????????????????
Tracy Heft said in his article that metal filing cabinets are an ideal storage medium.
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#1141089 - 04/04/06 03:31 AM
Re: Important information about storing comic books in fire proof/resistant safe
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tth2
"I blame it on the low quality of the newbies that are joining the boards."
--And with one swoop tth2 become the community crotchety old man. Damn kids today.
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what about metal filing cabinets?????????????????
Tracy Heft said in his article that metal filing cabinets are an ideal storage medium.
They seemed to have worked just fine for the White Mountains. 
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#1141091 - 04/04/06 09:25 AM
Re: Important information about storing comic books in fire proof/resistant safe
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Team America
If I just sell the car, I can up my bid...
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You can take that to the bank!!! 
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#1141092 - 04/04/06 09:48 AM
Re: Important information about storing comic books in fire proof/resistant safe
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newerthannew
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what about metal filing cabinets?????????????????
Tracy Heft said in his article that metal filing cabinets are an ideal storage medium.
Uh, Scott
That is not quite what I wrote. What I wrote was:
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One option is metal, either in the form of shelving or in the form of boxes, safes or vaults. However, metal has it's own set of problems that the devoted collector should be conscious of. For starters, unprotected metal surfaces are susceptible to rust in the presence of moisture. For this reason all metallic surfaces need to be coated with a moisture resistant barrier. While most metal products used in the home or office are enamelled, regular wear and tear can result in the exposure of the enamelled surface to the ambient atmospheric conditions.
I ended the article by writing:
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I think that using a metallic container is not as simple as finding a box that fits, putting your comics in and then sealing the collection away forever. There are several factors to consider (as mentioned above) and the final decision is ultimately influenced by financial ability. As Gary (Carter) mentioned, additives (such as lubricants and grease) and the potential for rusting makes choosing a metallic container debatable, but if the container adequately supports the comics (which should be in mylars, anyway) and a suitable environment can be created and maintained in order to ensure the preservation of the comics being stored, there should be no foreseeable problem.
Thanks
Tracey Heft
www.eclipsepaper.com
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#1141093 - 04/04/06 10:47 AM
Re: Important information about storing comic books in fire proof/resistant safe
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Team America
If I just sell the car, I can up my bid...
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Sorry Tracey, but if that is what FFB says you said, then that's what you said.
Please go back and check your sources. You've got to be wrong.
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#1141094 - 04/04/06 01:14 PM
Re: Important information about storing comic books in fire proof/resistant safe
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FFB
At long last I feel regular.
TOTAL NEWBIE
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Nice try, Tracey, but like Team America says, if I say you said it, you said it and there's no point in you trying to say any different.
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what about metal filing cabinets?????????????????
Tracy Heft said in his article that metal filing cabinets are an ideal storage medium.
Uh, Scott
That is not quite what I wrote. What I wrote was:
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One option is metal, either in the form of shelving or in the form of boxes, safes or vaults. However, metal has it's own set of problems that the devoted collector should be conscious of. For starters, unprotected metal surfaces are susceptible to rust in the presence of moisture. For this reason all metallic surfaces need to be coated with a moisture resistant barrier. While most metal products used in the home or office are enamelled, regular wear and tear can result in the exposure of the enamelled surface to the ambient atmospheric conditions.
I ended the article by writing:
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I think that using a metallic container is not as simple as finding a box that fits, putting your comics in and then sealing the collection away forever. There are several factors to consider (as mentioned above) and the final decision is ultimately influenced by financial ability. As Gary (Carter) mentioned, additives (such as lubricants and grease) and the potential for rusting makes choosing a metallic container debatable, but if the container adequately supports the comics (which should be in mylars, anyway) and a suitable environment can be created and maintained in order to ensure the preservation of the comics being stored, there should be no foreseeable problem.
Thanks
Tracey Heft
www.eclipsepaper.com
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#1141095 - 04/04/06 01:23 PM
Re: Important information about storing comic books in fire proof/resistant safe
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Burntboy
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Nice try, Tracey, but like Team America says, if I say you said it, you said it and there's no point in you trying to say any different.
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what about metal filing cabinets?????????????????
Tracy Heft said in his article that metal filing cabinets are an ideal storage medium.
Uh, Scott
That is not quite what I wrote. What I wrote was:
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One option is metal, either in the form of shelving or in the form of boxes, safes or vaults. However, metal has it's own set of problems that the devoted collector should be conscious of. For starters, unprotected metal surfaces are susceptible to rust in the presence of moisture. For this reason all metallic surfaces need to be coated with a moisture resistant barrier. While most metal products used in the home or office are enamelled, regular wear and tear can result in the exposure of the enamelled surface to the ambient atmospheric conditions.
I ended the article by writing:
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I think that using a metallic container is not as simple as finding a box that fits, putting your comics in and then sealing the collection away forever. There are several factors to consider (as mentioned above) and the final decision is ultimately influenced by financial ability. As Gary (Carter) mentioned, additives (such as lubricants and grease) and the potential for rusting makes choosing a metallic container debatable, but if the container adequately supports the comics (which should be in mylars, anyway) and a suitable environment can be created and maintained in order to ensure the preservation of the comics being stored, there should be no foreseeable problem.
Thanks
Tracey Heft
www.eclipsepaper.com
i like the kinder, gentler, Scott......................... 
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#1141096 - 04/04/06 02:04 PM
Re: Important information about storing comic books in fire proof/resistant safe
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skybolt
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