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Anything worth collecting is worth protecting and organizing. You have invested time, money and resources in building your political memorabilia collection. Spending a little time learning how to store your items correctly, will help you maintain the value of your collection and help provide you with many years of enjoyment in the future.

Learning how to protect and organize your collection is part common sense and part preparation. It’s equally important that you select storage methods that allow you to enjoy and share your collection with others. I’m often startled how many collectors do such a great job of “protecting” their collections that they have no opportunity to enjoy the items because they are not accessible and, to take a clue from the late Johnny Carson, are “hermetically sealed.”

A rule of thumb I often suggest, is to picture this. If someone came over to see your collection, how long would it take to find a particular item and show it to the person. If it takes you more than a couple of minutes to locate the item and display it, then it’s too long.

The basics of preservation:

As I shared earlier, protecting your investment is part common sense. For instance, you must store the items in a well ventilated room, away from such things as smoke, humidity moisture, sunlight and children. Also, whenever possible, avoid areas with major fluctuations in temperature which can cause the items to expand and retract and cause damage to your items. For instance, it is generally suggested that you avoid storing items in such areas as attics, basements or garages.

When searching for supplies in which you store your items, always look for archival quality products whenever possible. “Archival” is a non-technical term used to describe materials that is designed to last for a  long period of time with minimal effect on the stored item. Needless to say no single preservation method will keep the item in perfect condition forever,  but choosing archival quality products will increase the longevity of the item significantly – thus maintaining the value of your collection.

 The most common approach to archival quality products is using materials that are acid-free. Items that contain acids or certain chemicals, can interact with your items, particularly paper items, over a long period of time and slowly eat away at your collection.  Look for non-PVC materials.

We are often asked if collector should clean items prior to storage. Certainly, brushing dust and dirt off most items is fine, but that’s generally where we draw the line without thorough research. As an example, collectors often are torn between cleaning medals and coins and removing oxidation, and normal changes in color. Collectors are often lured by manufacturers of coin and medal cleaner and the promise made that the mixtures will return the normal brilliance to these items. Our experience is that, when not in the hands of a professional, it is common that the result is uneven and removes the natural patina of the coin or medal.

Therefore, it is strongly recommended that any treatments or repairs be performed by a professional. If you do attempt it on your own, please understand that you do so at your own risk. Generally, collectors understand that most older items have some obvious aging. For instance, recently we had the opportunity to purchase a paper item from days of Abraham Lincoln. We turned down the opportunity to purchase the item because it’s almost perfect condition raised questions as to its authenticity.

Our Top 8 Suggestions When Storing Items:

 As experienced and knowledgeable dealers in political memorabilia, Lori and Steve Ferber have been provding helping collectors acquire and preserve unique and interesting political memorabilia items for over 35 years. They operate a popular collectibles website at www.loriferber.com.

Many consider stamp collecting as a fun activity not only for older people but also for kids. It provides a person the pleasure of collecting different types of stamps that he may find in ordinary binders or through his received mail. Some people consider it an exciting hobby. For a beginner, he may be fond of compiling different kind of stamps from his album until he realizes that he could specialize in collecting the these stamps.It is indeed a fun hobby because a person may enjoy and learn different kinds of information from collecting stamps. A stamp features everything that may come into every person's mind from places, persons, sports, historical events, cars, and many more. He may find it rewarding in the future for having enough compilations and albums where he may display and exhibit his collection. He may also realize that he may profit from these items. There are special stamps that may feature an important event or a person. The price value of these special stamps can be expensive depending on their rarity and the limited versions of the releases. They can be similar to other commodities where a collector may find a dealer that can provide the possible price value of a particular stamp. A better option for him to profit more from his collection is to find stamp collectors that may show interest in some stamps that he may also be possibly collecting. He may advertise his collection in newspapers and magazines that conduct special advertisements for rare and special stamps. He may also make use of the Internet in joining auction sales for his stamps. He may also be ensured of an updated value of the stamp by comparing the offered value from current advertisements from the Internet. The price value can vary depending on the production and supply of the item. The increasing number of collectors that specializes from those rare stamps and limited edition stamps may motivate him to be more competitive in finding these items. There is also an increase on the price value because of this high demand.Nevertheless, they are more than just earning and profiting. Most stamp collectors consider it as a fun hobby. He may never compare the pleasure he feels every time he find those stamps that interested him. There could be many reasons why people collect stamps. In addition, one good reason they may answer is that it is fun and can give satisfaction of accomplishing something. It is also helps a person to be informed on different things. Most of these items feature insights about the landmarks and history of a country. This is one reason why it very popular and famous among other collections. A person can never get over the enthusiasm of learning and discovering new things. If he would like to pursue this hobby of being a stamp collector, here are some few things to keep in mind.1.  He should know what things that interest him. He may start finding for collections that can have special meanings or importance to him. He may have the option of choosing from simple stamps that he may receive from mail and postcards from binders.2.  He may join clubs and gatherings to interact with people. He might be able to meet people that are collecting items as well. He may ask the person that may have some collections related to these stamps. In this case, he may be able to trade some of his stamps in replace of that particular stamp.3.  He needs to make sure that he knows how to maximize his time in places where he travels. He may find places that he can possibly find stamps with the theme that he collects.4.  He may access some sites in the Internet that can provide information on where and how to look for rare and special stamps. 5.  He may continue doing this hobby for as long as he is having fun. There are many topics and themes to choose from. A collector will not be limited on a certain topic. A stamp collector should always remember to take importance of the things that makes him fulfilled and pleased. He should take proper care to these kinds of items. Stamps are very sensitive. They are only pieces of paper but they have significant value and importance.

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