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Title: How should I store my cards?
Post by: loldudex2 on October 03, 2011, 09:12:18 PM: For the past year I have been storing my playing cards in a dark, dry, drawer. Is there any better way how I could / should store them.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Evan on October 03, 2011, 09:14:56 PM: I have mine set up on this:http://www.target.com/p/STORAGE-MEDIA-STORAGE-TOWER/-/A-13574909

I Highly recommend it. It looks nice and fits a lot of decks!
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: loldudex2 on October 03, 2011, 09:17:42 PM: Quote from: ezstreet1997 on October 03, 2011, 09:14:56 PM
I have mine set up on this:http://www.target.com/p/STORAGE-MEDIA-STORAGE-TOWER/-/A-13574909

I Highly recommend it. It looks nice and fits a lot of decks!

ONLY $25! THAT'S INSANE! THANKS!
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Curt on October 03, 2011, 09:19:26 PM: UC has a thread about the exact same thing, take a look, maybe the posts there can help you out. Their talking about how humidity can effect cards.

http://www.unitedcardists.net/uc/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4951

Here is how I display mine. If you have not seen on the Aether Facebook page already.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/296067_10150319113843647_706958646_8051471_55624418_n.jpg)
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: loldudex2 on October 03, 2011, 09:26:33 PM: Quote from: Curt on October 03, 2011, 09:19:26 PM
UC has a thread about the exact same thing, take a look, maybe the posts there can help you out. Their talking about how humidity can effect cards.

http://www.unitedcardists.net/uc/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4951

Here is how I display mine. If you have not seen on the Aether Facebook page already.

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/296067_10150319113843647_706958646_8051471_55624418_n.jpg)

Where can I buy that?
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Curt on October 03, 2011, 09:31:09 PM: Those frames are called shadow frames, frames with depth. I buy them at a craft store, then add the individual shelves with trim that is bought at a hardware store. All in all they cost approximately $30 to make.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: xela on October 03, 2011, 09:34:19 PM: I've already said how much I like your display on Facebook, Curt. Imagine a whole wall filled with those shelves!

I store mine in a bookshelf I modified. When I get around to editing my long-as-sin video for my updated collection you'll see it.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Evan on October 03, 2011, 09:36:50 PM: Quote from: loldudex2 on October 03, 2011, 09:17:42 PM
ONLY $25! THAT'S INSANE! THANKS!
No problem! Enjoy!
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Curt on October 03, 2011, 09:44:27 PM: I am looking forward to seeing your set up alex, the shelves you were talking about sounded pretty interesting. And yes, that is my goal to have the frames span across my wall, would look pretty nice.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: john on October 03, 2011, 09:47:43 PM: My cards ATM are messed up im boxes on a bookshelves... i should probably get to organizing that but im lazy.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: sinsandman on October 03, 2011, 10:20:04 PM: Curt your display is by far the best I have seen...I need to get that going for myself as well
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Curt on October 03, 2011, 10:22:48 PM: Quote from: sinsandman on October 03, 2011, 10:20:04 PM
Curt your display is by far the best I have seen...I need to get that going for myself as well

Thanks, greatly appreciated. :)
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: lirancohen96 on October 03, 2011, 10:28:56 PM: Did you make those shelves or buy em?
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Curt on October 03, 2011, 10:31:22 PM: Quote from: Curt on October 03, 2011, 09:31:09 PM
Those frames are called shadow frames, frames with depth. I buy them at a craft store, then add the individual shelves with trim that is bought at a hardware store. All in all they cost approximately $30 to make.

This is what I posted above.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: John B. on October 04, 2011, 10:17:53 AM: so i have a question. right now i have a plasitic cabinet with drawers i have the cards i use in and a cardboard box for the ones i am not opening. on a scale from 1-10 (1 really bad way 10 really good way) where would you rate this?
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Curt on October 04, 2011, 01:12:39 PM: I am not going to rate it on a scale from 1-10 but I will tell you what I think. It's honestly not going to matter if you have decks inside a wooden or plastic drawer, or in a cardboard box. As long as where you are storing the decks is does not have a separate range of humidity from the rest of your house, it is not going to matter whether they are touching plastic, wood or cardboard. Change in humidity is the only thing that is going to warp decks, so just keep them in a neutral environment.

I have mine if frames simply because I like how it displays them, not because it has some ability to make keep them in pristine condition, although since they are in view at all times it makes it easier to remove dust and such. But I don't allows sun to shine through onto them in the morning, might be a bit overprotective but what ever.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: John B. on October 04, 2011, 04:43:42 PM: okay thank you
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Gunshy1 on October 06, 2011, 12:06:27 AM: i really like the shadow frame idea!! i think i may have to copy that!
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Curt on October 06, 2011, 12:22:21 AM: Quote from: Gunshy1 on October 06, 2011, 12:06:27 AM
i really like the shadow frame idea!! i think i may have to copy that!

Go right ahead! If you have any questions, feel free to pm me and I will try my best to answer them.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: John B. on October 06, 2011, 12:56:41 AM: yea im thinking of asking one of friends who do carpentry if they can make one. waiting to get more decks though.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: phantom1412 on October 06, 2011, 03:46:27 AM: Anywhere cold and dry.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Evan on October 06, 2011, 02:59:03 PM: Your lucky you have a friend that does that. He can make you a custom one!
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: loldudex2 on October 06, 2011, 04:55:08 PM: My Dad was a woodshop teacher for 35 years. One of these days we will make a shelf/ wooden brick boxes.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Evan on October 06, 2011, 05:28:28 PM: Nice!

Good luck! :)
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: RF on October 09, 2011, 12:53:24 PM: I store my cards in a case that holds a bit more than 50 cards, I got some cases where I store them ;)
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Paul Carpenter on November 02, 2011, 08:28:11 PM: Bringing this topic back with a question. I've heard that for cards you are going to use, it's very important to store them flat, instead of up on end. True? I live in Florida, pretty humid and can definitely tell the difference on the muggy days with how the cards handle but wasn't sure if I could keep them up on end like books. (cuz I'm a visual guy and they just look better that way :)
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: CBJ on November 02, 2011, 08:41:45 PM: I'll most likely be getting something built... But I use shoe boxes.

And...

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/298861_136082933152794_100002532642947_220919_2389354_n.jpg)

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/293386_136082956486125_100002532642947_220920_5873913_n.jpg)

(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/301529_136082986486122_100002532642947_220921_6330858_n.jpg)

And a metal brief case

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/294212_136082886486132_100002532642947_220917_3494581_n.jpg)

I really need a display cabinet

CBJ
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: loldudex2 on November 02, 2011, 08:44:41 PM: You really know how to make people jealous. How long have you been collecting?
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: CBJ on November 02, 2011, 08:52:31 PM: I've been collecting for almost 3 years.

That display box was a gift from my wife for Christmas.
I only owned 3-4 decks, and my wife had my friend build that display, and she purchased those 24 decks for it.

She's amazing.

and now my collection has grown to this...

(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/294256_136077659819988_100002532642947_220882_5733744_n.jpg)

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185260_136077686486652_100002532642947_220883_27632_n.jpg)
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: loldudex2 on November 02, 2011, 08:54:39 PM: That's awesome. I wish I had a wife that would do that...but first I need to graduate the 10th grade.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: CBJ on November 02, 2011, 08:56:14 PM: I'll post more photos soon. My collection has grown since these photos.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: dmbaggs on November 02, 2011, 10:16:35 PM: Wow! firstly, all of those collections/cases people have showcased are awesome!

I was thinking about building a custom case (similar to a cabinet) to store my cards in. The benefit of this is that I could pick the dimensions for the shelving and the overall size of the cabinet. I think this would make for the best storage for my cards, while also keeping them in a nice order. This is still a rough idea in my head. Since I don't often do projects such as this I still need to work out the plans and whatnot. Has anybody else ever tackled a project like this? If so any tips or trick I should keep in mind?

Thanks!
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: CBJ on November 02, 2011, 10:58:28 PM: Quote from: brown_baggs on November 02, 2011, 10:16:35 PM
Wow! firstly, all of those collections/cases people have showcased are awesome!

I was thinking about building a custom case (similar to a cabinet) to store my cards in. The benefit of this is that I could pick the dimensions for the shelving and the overall size of the cabinet. I think this would make for the best storage for my cards, while also keeping them in a nice order. This is still a rough idea in my head. Since I don't often do projects such as this I still need to work out the plans and whatnot. Has anybody else ever tackled a project like this? If so any tips or trick I should keep in mind?

Thanks!

do you mean something like this..?

(http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb369/vasta41/DSCF0737.jpg)

(http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb369/vasta41/DSCF0738.jpg)

Or you might get some ideas from this thread on UC
http://www.unitedcardists.net/uc/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=82

CBJ
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: dmbaggs on November 02, 2011, 11:16:42 PM: Thats not exactly what I was talking about, but those are snazzy looking!

I'm thinking more of a storage unit, similar to a cabinet within a house. Just an idea I'm toying with and I thought throwing it out there might a good idea.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Curt on November 02, 2011, 11:18:00 PM: Those pictures that CBJ just posted were the inspiration for me building my own frames. I am jealous of the construction of those frames, they look very solid compared to what I own. Not to say mine will fall apart a a moments notice, but I feel I am definitely lacking in some of the craftsmanship area. Hopefully on my next frame, which I am starting to need quite desperately, I will have more time to devote to creating what I feel is a solid and well crafted frame.

Quote from: brown_baggs on November 02, 2011, 11:16:42 PM
Thats not exactly what I was talking about, but those are snazzy looking!

I'm thinking more of a storage unit, similar to a cabinet within a house. Just an idea I'm toying with and I thought throwing it out there might a good idea.

I think Alex had plans for a bookshelf type unit where you would reverse the shelves themselves so that it would create a lip at the bottom and then tilt them forward at an angle to display
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: John B. on November 02, 2011, 11:18:35 PM: all i can say is amazing, really cant wait till i own my place and can do something like this.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: CBJ on November 02, 2011, 11:22:37 PM: Quote from: Curt on November 02, 2011, 11:18:00 PM
Those pictures that CBJ just posted were the inspiration for me building my own frames. I am jealous of the construction of those frames, they look very solid compared to what I own. Not to say mine will fall apart a a moments notice, but I feel I am definitely lacking in some of the craftsmanship area. Hopefully on my next frame, which I am starting to need quite desperately, I will have more time to devote to creating what I feel is a solid and well crafted frame.

Yeah those displays from Vasta is really what I want for my poker area downstairs.
I need to find a way to get these built for me! I would still do 12 decks across, but I would most likely go 1 row higher... to match the height of the framed uncuts

CBJ
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Billywiz on November 02, 2011, 11:29:08 PM: CBJ that's awesome,great collection and beautiful displays...well done sir.

Billy.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: CBJ on November 02, 2011, 11:31:23 PM: Quote from: Billywiz on November 02, 2011, 11:29:08 PM
CBJ that's awesome,great collection and beautiful displays...well done sir.

Billy.

Thanks Billy... but the big black displays are not mine. I hope to have some built for me before the year is over
I have the display box with the glass in it.

CBJ
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: phantom1412 on November 03, 2011, 08:37:42 AM: wow, that's really awesome.
You have tons of decks, and very nice display for those.
Just curious, do you collect uncuts as well?
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Siegismyname on November 03, 2011, 08:46:46 AM: Quote from: CBJ on November 02, 2011, 08:41:45 PM
I'll most likely be getting something built... But I use shoe boxes.

And...

(http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/298861_136082933152794_100002532642947_220919_2389354_n.jpg)

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/293386_136082956486125_100002532642947_220920_5873913_n.jpg)

(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/301529_136082986486122_100002532642947_220921_6330858_n.jpg)

And a metal brief case

(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/294212_136082886486132_100002532642947_220917_3494581_n.jpg)

I really need a display cabinet

CBJ
cbj, where did you get the prototype decks for the david blaine trick deck series?
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: CBJ on November 03, 2011, 10:38:35 AM: I purchased them off of Ebay quite a while back.

There was a guy on UC who had 4 sets, but I'm not sure what he did with them.
http://www.unitedcardists.net/uc/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3531

They are very hard to find. Just like this deck...
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: loldudex2 on November 03, 2011, 11:38:27 AM: Do you know where I can buy that deck?
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: CBJ on November 03, 2011, 11:46:27 AM: Quote from: loldudex2 on November 03, 2011, 11:38:27 AM
Do you know where I can buy that deck?

I wish. I still can't find a sealed one. These were handed out to employees and dignitaries at the commemorative opening on the new plant.

This opened one went on Ebay recently

http://www.ebay.com/itm/260863925241?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Good luck

CBJ
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: loldudex2 on November 03, 2011, 11:49:18 AM: Do you have a sealed one?
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: CBJ on November 03, 2011, 01:01:06 PM: No I don't have this deck opened or sealed.

I've been searching for quite a while. I would only purchase a sealed one.

Anyone have one?? lol

CBJ
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: xZEROx on November 03, 2011, 05:08:12 PM: i've gotten a set of the DB prototypes from that guy a while ago, and i'm also the one who won the bid for the grand opening deck.

i think that guy mentioned that it was the last set that he'll let go, at least for a long while.
as for the grand opening, it doesn't have a seal, so only the cellophane was taken away. didn't mind it being opened because the deck is so hard to come buy, have it being not for sale to the public. also, i've been collecting vintage decks so opened decks isn't too much of a concern to me when it comes to rare decks.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Overflight on December 08, 2011, 02:58:08 PM: Since I'm new to this, my collection is still in its infancy (4 decks). I've been storing them in a rather...unconventional box that I happened to have lying around (picture taken from Internet):

http://0.tqn.com/d/playstation/1/0/A/C/IMG_4879.JPG

Of course, it has rather limited space thus isn't viable for the long term. I'll figure something out eventually.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Don Boyer on December 08, 2011, 03:58:12 PM: I read this before, and it's useful for caring for any playing card collection, not just Jerry's:

http://hwcdn.net/u7n2x8t6/cds/JerrysNugget/jerrys_nugget_card_care_guide.pdf
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: poisonpuppet on December 08, 2011, 04:57:23 PM: Curt, that is absolutely amazing. Do you have any idea where I can get something like this where it fits so nicely??
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Curt on December 08, 2011, 05:09:42 PM: Quote from: poisonpuppet on December 08, 2011, 04:57:23 PM
Curt, that is absolutely amazing. Do you have any idea where I can get something like this where it fits so nicely??

The frames were purchased at an arts and crafts store called "Michael's". If you don't happen to have that exact store around then I would suggest going to what ever local craft store you might have. The frames are called "shadow frames", the are basically picture frames with depth so you can put thick objects in them. They tend to come with a glass front but I just remove them so I can add and move decks in the frames.

After I have the frame, I then go to a hardware store and pick up some MDF (medium density fiberboard) trim that I can cut down to size and glue/nail into place. Then I spray paint everything black. Hope this helps, if you have anymore questions feel free to PM me.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: KPopFever605 on December 08, 2011, 08:46:51 PM: @overflight - If I'd were you I'd use something mentioned above, a shoebox, and slowly upgrade the case as your collection raises. I have a little piece of "furniture" that I use to store my cards,
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Don Boyer on December 08, 2011, 11:37:13 PM: Quote from: xmetal on November 02, 2011, 08:28:11 PM
Bringing this topic back with a question. I've heard that for cards you are going to use, it's very important to store them flat, instead of up on end. True? I live in Florida, pretty humid and can definitely tell the difference on the muggy days with how the cards handle but wasn't sure if I could keep them up on end like books. (cuz I'm a visual guy and they just look better that way :)

Try using Aladdins - they're made for hot, humid climates. I used to live in Fort Lauderdale, back in '89/'90.

Also invest in a deck press and some fanning powder. Tannen's has them reasonably priced.

Quote from: Overflight on December 08, 2011, 02:58:08 PM
Since I'm new to this, my collection is still in its infancy (4 decks). I've been storing them in a rather...unconventional box that I happened to have lying around (picture taken from Internet):

http://0.tqn.com/d/playstation/1/0/A/C/IMG_4879.JPG (http://0.tqn.com/d/playstation/1/0/A/C/IMG_4879.JPG)

Of course, it has rather limited space thus isn't viable for the long term. I'll figure something out eventually.

Nice box, but not terribly practical!

I started with a single briefcase, with an expandable bottom. Upgraded to two briefcases, the new one being larger and sturdier. Then I was using both briefcases. Now, I'm up to a small bookcase, with the briefcase for hauling trick decks and regular decks for solitaire to work. It has a nice drawer near the center for hiding the "special" decks and oversized goodies.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: austin on December 08, 2011, 11:39:39 PM: BTW, Where do you buy a deck press at?
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: CBJ on December 08, 2011, 11:49:30 PM: A guy just posted this on the Ellusionist FB page..

Nice... (click for larger pic)
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: austin on December 08, 2011, 11:51:53 PM: Quote from: CBJ on December 08, 2011, 11:49:30 PM
A guy just posted this on the Ellusionist FB page..

Nice... (click for larger pic)

Ik I just saw that to. That is an awesome setup!
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Don Boyer on December 09, 2011, 12:25:33 AM: Quote from: austin on December 08, 2011, 11:39:39 PM
BTW, Where do you buy a deck press at?

You did read the part of the message that said to check out Tannen's, right? ;)

www.tannens.com

Quote from: austin on December 08, 2011, 11:51:53 PM
Quote from: CBJ on December 08, 2011, 11:49:30 PM
A guy just posted this on the Ellusionist FB page..

Nice... (click for larger pic)

Ik I just saw that to. That is an awesome setup!

If I did something like that, my girlfriend would kick me out! One bedroom apartment, three residents (her, her younger son, me). Crowded a little, but very cozy. She supports my habit - er, I mean "hobby" - but worries over the slightest little thing I bring into the apartment for fear we won't be able to move anymore.

She worries a lot... :)
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: dee1orean on December 09, 2011, 01:41:33 AM: I've been on the look out for cassette tape shelving units. no luck so far so it's plastic storage boxes at the mo LOL!
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: loldudex2 on December 09, 2011, 06:21:44 AM: This may seem really strange, but I just found out the the bottom of "Velveta" cheese boxes fit cards perfectly without givin the decks a cheesy smell.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Jin Jian on December 09, 2011, 09:38:50 AM: where can i get the box where you put the deck ?? the pic by sieg i guess at the top of this page
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Don Boyer on December 09, 2011, 11:43:55 AM: Ask him. I see a nice shadow frame of sorts, or is it just a lidded wooden box? There's a briefcase there as well, with padding as if for camera gear. I wish I could find the good ones (at a reasonable price) that have the pluck-out foam for custom shapes. I had an awesome one for my old GameBoy collection, held the machine, a boatload of carts and a few accessories...
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Jin Jian on December 09, 2011, 11:51:43 AM: the one i think that curt did hanging on the wall idea was prefect it was very nice but i cant i can only put them in the box
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: cdub on December 09, 2011, 11:11:14 PM: For storage I'm currently using boxes similar to this. 400 count cardboard storage box (http://www.amazon.com/BCW-Count--Corrugated-Cardboard-Storage/dp/B000K3XQ8U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323489967&sr=8-1). Just about any place that sells collectable card singles (M:tG, Pokemon) should have something similar.
I can get 9 or 10 decks, in their boxes, in a 400ct box. Cheap and dirty storage.
Some of these displays are making me drool. I have to look into getting a shadow box for my nicer stuff.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Don Boyer on December 10, 2011, 02:35:56 AM: I really, really do love the shadow boxes, but the limited wall space and limited storage space in each box makes them less practical for me. Not to mention my girlfriend would truly want to kill me.

I did see a beautiful display case in a furniture store that's got me drooling a bit. Wood-framed glass doors and sides in a case that's a little taller than me and about a yard wide (just short of a meter for the metrically-inclined). But as gorgeous as that is, I don't think it would be as capacious as the bookcase I'm using now. More attractive, perhaps, but not as many cubic inches/meters/cubits/whatevers...
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: moonexe on December 21, 2011, 04:05:37 PM: I was considering this:
http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1095
Watertight, pressure valve and all, expensive decks would be safe in there ::) and it's easy to carry, too. With the dimensions given on the site, I could fit 54 decks(6x3x3).
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Joshua Robinson on December 21, 2011, 05:05:20 PM: i sorta have my own shadow frame, its just a wooden carry tray which i have added shelves into to hold my cards, but i need to put in like a sheet of plexi-glass with hinges because when it is upright most of my decks fall out, anyone can give me advice about it?

here is a pic:
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: moonexe on December 21, 2011, 05:07:19 PM: Maybe you could add triangle pieces to the back so it stands at an angle, then the decks wouldnt fall anymore...
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Joshua Robinson on December 21, 2011, 05:15:32 PM: yeah, that could work, but i want to eventually mount it on the wall
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: moonexe on December 21, 2011, 05:18:01 PM: You can get both this way ::)
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Joshua Robinson on December 21, 2011, 05:37:50 PM: you smart a** , i shall try that!!! thanks
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: zaganh on December 21, 2011, 07:00:40 PM: i took a wood draw and lined the bottom with more wood and then cut up a colectors addition game to make it lif down and slot back in so the cards are behind see thorugh plastic it look so awesome ill put a pic up after i add the fultons to it =D
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: CBJ on December 21, 2011, 07:30:00 PM: Until I get a display built, I store my cards in a metal case & some gift boxes I purchased.

Here are the gift boxes I purchased from the dollar store for $2 each. There are VERY rigid. You can see from the photos that they hold 51 decks perfectly in the bottom, and another 18 on top (leaving a bit of space) for a total of 69 decks per box! Not bad for 2 bucks.

They stack perfectly.

(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0116Small.jpg)

(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0117Small.jpg)

(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0107Small-1.jpg)

(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0108Small-1.jpg)

(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0109Small.jpg)

(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0112Small.jpg)

(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0113Small.jpg)

(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/IMG_0115Small.jpg)

And the metal case holds exactly 100 decks...

(http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/1rideout/Playing%20Cards/DSCF2038Large.jpg?t=1317985492)

CBJ
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Lushbob on December 21, 2011, 07:47:54 PM: Gosh, I'm so jealous. xD Pictures like that are what inspire me to keep collecting!
I'm currently just keeping my cards in a shoe box in my room; my family would murder me if I put up a display case anywhere but in my room, and that's already packed full of stuff, including most of the walls. But once my collection gets a little too much for just a shoe box, I'll certainly consider getting some kind of framed display case or something of the sort.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Joshua Robinson on December 21, 2011, 07:51:05 PM: very nice CBJ, i want to get one of those metal cases but i dont know where to find them in australia
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Knobz1 on December 21, 2011, 08:14:22 PM: My parents bought me a cabinet that I wanted for Christmas. It only came in white though. So, I'm currently sanding it down and gonna paint it black. Once its painted I will then assemble it and I am also gonna install LED Puck lights inside the cabinet for lighting. The shelving inside the cabinet is glass which I thought would look nice with the lights inside. I plan on storing all my cards, magic dvd's, books, and AIP bottles inside. Hopefully it will look really sharp when I'm done. I will post pics when its finished. ;)
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Joshua Robinson on December 21, 2011, 08:27:37 PM: you better humanoid, because it shall look awesome
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Lushbob on December 21, 2011, 08:29:10 PM: Quote from: Knobz1 on December 21, 2011, 08:14:22 PM
My parents bought me a cabinet that I wanted for Christmas. It only came in white though. So, I'm currently sanding it down and gonna paint it black. Once its painted I will then assemble it and I am also gonna install LED Puck lights inside the cabinet for lighting. The shelving inside the cabinet is glass which I thought would look nice with the lights inside. I plan on storing all my cards, magic dvd's, books, and AIP bottles inside. Hopefully it will look really sharp when I'm done. I will post pics when its finished. ;)
Wow! That sounds like it will look really great when it's finished! I look forward to seeing pictures!
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Derek on December 22, 2011, 11:58:51 PM: Just took a quick pic of some of my collection. I got these at Target a few years ago.. Red and black ( my fav colors ) and it's suede. Really nice and fits the decks perfectly, I was surprised! i have another box too, and have about 20 decks on the way.. It fits about 3-4 decks down and 4 on each side. 2 Layers.

(http://i44.tinypic.com/2pds2.jpg)
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: phantom1412 on December 23, 2011, 12:49:25 AM: WoW!
That's awesome.
I gotta find some nice suitcase for my decks.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: zaganh on December 23, 2011, 01:11:03 AM: i store mine like this on the bookshelf the clear plastice just folds neatly over the back and covers the front to protect the cards http://twitpic.com/7wsy8q
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: dmbaggs on December 23, 2011, 06:25:33 PM: I've been storing my cards in fiestaware boxes. They are pretty sturdy and hold a good amount of cards. (I'll edit this post later with pictures!!). I'm hoping to get a bookshelf or showcase one of these days. I think they look great on a shelf.

Sidenote: probably the coolest picture I've seen of cards on shelving (not framed) is the Buck twins collection. It's pretty inspiring for new collectors. I know that fueled me for a while haha
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: phantom1412 on December 24, 2011, 12:01:52 AM: Quote from: brown_baggs on December 23, 2011, 06:25:33 PM
I've been storing my cards in fiestaware boxes. They are pretty sturdy and hold a good amount of cards. (I'll edit this post later with pictures!!). I'm hoping to get a bookshelf or showcase one of these days. I think they look great on a shelf.

Sidenote: probably the coolest picture I've seen of cards on shelving (not framed) is the Buck twins collection. It's pretty inspiring for new collectors. I know that fueled me for a while haha

Could you show us that picture, please?
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: zaganh on December 25, 2011, 03:03:54 AM: Quote from: phantom1412 on December 24, 2011, 12:01:52 AM
Quote from: brown_baggs on December 23, 2011, 06:25:33 PM
I've been storing my cards in fiestaware boxes. They are pretty sturdy and hold a good amount of cards. (I'll edit this post later with pictures!!). I'm hoping to get a bookshelf or showcase one of these days. I think they look great on a shelf.

Sidenote: probably the coolest picture I've seen of cards on shelving (not framed) is the Buck twins collection. It's pretty inspiring for new collectors. I know that fueled me for a while haha

Could you show us that picture, please?

you want the pic of the buck twin colection ?
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: moonexe on December 25, 2011, 03:30:45 AM: That's a lot of cards, and expensive ones, but what about variety? It's easy to buy 30 of the same deck, but show me you have at least one of every deck worth owning and THEN I'll be impressed... That's the Buck twins, really?
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: zaganh on December 25, 2011, 03:39:00 AM: Quote from: Moon.exe on December 25, 2011, 03:30:45 AM
That's a lot of cards, and expensive ones, but what about variety? It's easy to buy 30 of the same deck, but show me you have at least one of every deck worth owning and THEN I'll be impressed... That's the Buck twins, really?

yep thats the buck twins heres a video of him in getting decks from it skip to 2 minutes he gets two decks of jerrys from there to bet in a card game looks like its in there kitchin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vil1XhzE1VA&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vil1XhzE1VA&feature=related)
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: moonexe on December 25, 2011, 03:51:25 AM: Yeah, there sure is a lot of expensive stuff in there, but it's obviously not meant to be a pretty display ::)
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: zaganh on December 25, 2011, 03:54:48 AM: haha i bet thats just one of there displays there probebrly have shelves like that everywhere :P
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: dmbaggs on December 25, 2011, 05:48:54 AM: That was a cool little video! I didn't realize that their collection was in cupboard under a island in a kitchen (or what looks to be a kitchen)!! That's actually pretty amusing. I agree that there is a lot of multiples in their collection, but it is one crazy collection none the less. Also that picture is out of date so who knows what it looks like now!

It's been a busy last couple of days prepping for christmas, but I will be putting up a picture of how I store my cards and a Picture of my collection sometime soon!!

Happy Holidays All and Merry Christmas
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: dmbaggs on December 28, 2011, 05:26:58 PM: So I finally got time to take pictures of how I store my cards, sorry it took so long!

So the first picture is just the box that I keep them in. I start by putting the cards in sideways standing up and then I put cards face down on top of those cards on the bottom. You can see the bottom layer in the 2nd picture and then the top layer in the 3rd. It's nothing special, but it works really well. The boxes are nice and sturdy and they hold a good amount of cards (55 or so). I don't put brick boxes in any of the three fiestaware boxes I have, instead I keep those separate since they don't fit well with the box.

It's not bad for now but I'm looking to get a bookshelf so I can display my cards better. Let me know what you think or if you have any questions!!
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Jin Jian on December 28, 2011, 11:22:21 PM: i saw a video showing his collection a huge collection i was very impress here the link there are 2 part http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS_3VPVL4Dc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g07D_YHhQzY&feature=related he has alot of jerry's nugget
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: dmbaggs on December 30, 2011, 02:57:56 AM: An awesome picture I found on a playing card tumblr page! It looks awesome!! Nice rows, nicely organized, and sweet pullout drawers. I would kill for something like that!
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: moonexe on December 30, 2011, 03:52:59 AM: Quote from: hawjinjian on December 28, 2011, 11:22:21 PM
i saw a video showing his collection a huge collection i was very impress here the link there are 2 part http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS_3VPVL4Dc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS_3VPVL4Dc)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g07D_YHhQzY&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g07D_YHhQzY&feature=related) he has alot of jerry's nugget
So... Many... Cards... :o

And I'd lvoe to have this drawer. ::)
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Lara Krystle "Lane" on January 29, 2012, 07:53:41 PM: Love the displays, shelves and boxes!
Anyway I live in a country where typhoons are a yearly thing. My concerns about having a card collection is on how to keep them safe. We've all seen the video of the guy in southern Philippines whose collection got totaled in Typhoon Sendong. I experienced a similar thing. a few of my decks and my laptop (which was my life) "passed away" when the ceiling in my room collapsed during a very rainy day (not necessarily a typhoon) while I was away. It was devastating of course. Also I know a few more people who have had this similar experience.
From what I have read so far. I now know that we have too keep them in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.

Its nice to have all those neat displays. But in your opinion, what measures will you take to make sure that your collection stays safe, given if you lived where I do. :P
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: moonexe on January 29, 2012, 07:59:02 PM: That's colorful! ;D
You could keep your decks in watertight cases like Pelican cases. They're a bit expensive, but if I had to live with the constant risk of my decks being destroyed, I would like the extra safety.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Lara Krystle "Lane" on January 29, 2012, 08:49:13 PM: Quote from: Moon.exe on January 29, 2012, 07:59:02 PM
That's colorful! ;D
You could keep your decks in watertight cases like Pelican cases. They're a bit expensive, but if I had to live with the constant risk of my decks being destroyed, I would like the extra safety.

yeap very colorful! hahaha hard to quote though.

But yeah.

Pelican Cases?

*googles*

(http://www.shutterpoint.com/photos/S/902313-Pelican-on-cage_view.jpg)

? :o ?

Oooh okay You mean the ones they use for photography. :P

(http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lltzgnHi5F1qzib3wo1_400.jpg)

Not Bad! Yeah I'll definitely start to invest in those. Water tight! Shockproof! <3 it!
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: moonexe on January 29, 2012, 08:53:32 PM: I see Google has humor. ;D

Yup, the same as photographers use, but they don't have to be as big if you're only starting, you can always get more later.
I posted a link to a specific model a while ago, either in this thread or one of the many duplicates. I'll try to find it.

Edit: Here it is. http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1095 (http://www.pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1095)
If I remember correctly, it can accomodate around 40-50 decks. Looking back on it, a collection grows pretty fast, and that might not be large enough to be worth it over time, but there's plenty of other models to choose from.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Lara Krystle "Lane" on January 29, 2012, 09:01:51 PM: Mucho me gusta! These are really convenient for travel too I think since I tend to travel back and forth from China and the Philippines. This is GREAT! Now I wonder if we have any outlets here or in Beijing. will search for it or something similar. :) I'm pretty sure there are a lot of competitors of this brand. THANKS!!!!!!!
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: moonexe on January 29, 2012, 09:08:09 PM: If you get something from a competitor, make sure it really is watertight, you wouldn't want water to slip in and get to your precious cards! ;)

I don't really travel at the moment but I know I'll have to move in a year or so, so a transport-friendly solution is indeed very nice. Though I still wish I could have an epic display like some of the guys around here... But that will come later.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Don Boyer on January 30, 2012, 02:04:50 AM: I've heard nothing but good things about Pelican cases. Removable pluck-foam inserts, watertight, durable shell... There's a few models that would function well as luggage, complete with wheels and retractable handle.

I'd be wary of competing brands, personally. You can get a huge Pelican case for a not-too-expensive price, easily large enough to house most people's collections.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: z1g on June 18, 2012, 11:43:14 AM: Some creative ideas... really like them. Love the wooden display box CBJ has. I have some big wooden cigar boxes lying around might see how they would go in there. Curts shelves are amazing looking.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: DidoDido on June 18, 2012, 11:13:49 PM: I got some pics of my storage cases . enjoy
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Aaron on June 18, 2012, 11:25:46 PM: what are the decks in the 2nd picture?
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: DidoDido on June 19, 2012, 12:30:21 AM: racer (gold edges) blue& red
1984 olympics Blue &red
1996 Olympics Gold & green
New fan back 1980`s red & blue
etc
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Don Boyer on June 19, 2012, 02:13:58 AM: Quote from: cji1321 on June 18, 2012, 11:13:49 PM
I got some pics of my storage cases . enjoy

What kind of cases are they, and how much do they cost? They look awesome.

I had been using a briefcase at one time to house practically my entire collection of cards and magic. After getting tired of lugging around something so heavy, I wised up. The suitcase now holds magic props, while the collection sits on shelves and I carry a camcorder case with a capacity for up to thirty-six decks. And a few small magic props, as well. If I grab that box, I've got everything I need for rounds of short sets - I use it in the hospital all the time. That's when I fill it to capacity, because I give away decks when I perform.

I am hoping to find something sturdier, though. The handle's already snapped off (it was chromed plastic instead of metal). I'm also considering something soft-sided, or at least with better rounded corners.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: DidoDido on June 19, 2012, 02:56:33 AM: Quote from: Don Boyer on June 19, 2012, 02:13:58 AM
Quote from: cji1321 on June 18, 2012, 11:13:49 PM
I got some pics of my storage cases . enjoy

What kind of cases are they, and how much do they cost? They look awesome.

I had been using a briefcase at one time to house practically my entire collection of cards and magic. After getting tired of lugging around something so heavy, I wised up. The suitcase now holds magic props, while the collection sits on shelves and I carry a camcorder case with a capacity for up to thirty-six decks. And a few small magic props, as well. If I grab that box, I've got everything I need for rounds of short sets - I use it in the hospital all the time. That's when I fill it to capacity, because I give away decks when I perform.

I am hoping to find something sturdier, though. The handle's already snapped off (it was chromed plastic instead of metal). I'm also considering something soft-sided, or at least with better rounded corners.

hey don

U can simply modify those sponges, one sponge block is one deck thick :)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALUMINIUM-FRAME-HARD-CASE-for-DIGITAL-CAMERA-CAMCORDER-ZE-HC18-WITH-FOAM-/190691119223?pt=US_Camera_Cases_Bags&hash=item2c66139077#
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: NathanCanadas on June 19, 2012, 11:07:45 AM: I will post a video of my storage later today or tomorrow. Just FYI.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Don Boyer on June 20, 2012, 12:01:09 AM: Quote from: DidoDido on June 19, 2012, 02:56:33 AM

hey don

U can simply modify those sponges, one sponge block is one deck thick :)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALUMINIUM-FRAME-HARD-CASE-for-DIGITAL-CAMERA-CAMCORDER-ZE-HC18-WITH-FOAM-/190691119223?pt=US_Camera_Cases_Bags&hash=item2c66139077# (http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALUMINIUM-FRAME-HARD-CASE-for-DIGITAL-CAMERA-CAMCORDER-ZE-HC18-WITH-FOAM-/190691119223?pt=US_Camera_Cases_Bags&hash=item2c66139077#)

I know about foamcore cases - I used to have an excellent one for my old Gameboy, held all the carts and accessories. I'd be willing to wager that the case you linked to me is from the same manufacturer as my little case - the handle is the exact same shape and looks like chromed plastic more than metal.

Those are great cases, but hard cases do have a drawback - they're hard! You can bang into someone or scratch a wall if you stand too close. A soft-shelled case with inner walls would be nice.

I'm considering getting trading card boxes to store the "bulk" supply - the extra decks that are now starting to clog my shelving unit. They looked awesome in that photo when filled with decks, and one large box can hold a LOT. I could line it with a plastic bag for added protection, I think.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Anthony on October 22, 2013, 11:20:33 AM: 1st off, Don I wasn't sure if you guys prefer resurrecting really old threads or just starting new ones, so I'm going with Resurrection for the moment.

So aside from displaying decks I was considering these for storage. A bit pricey but the drawers are the perfect size and it's furniture not a cardboard box. I was thinking of putting them right below my displays on the same wall. (Minus the casters, I'm thinking of replacing them with some small feet)

What do you think?
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Don Boyer on October 22, 2013, 09:27:40 PM: Quote from: Sparkz on October 22, 2013, 11:20:33 AM
1st off, Don I wasn't sure if you guys prefer resurrecting really old threads or just starting new ones, so I'm going with Resurrection for the moment.

So aside from displaying decks I was considering these for storage. A bit pricey but the drawers are the perfect size and it's furniture not a cardboard box. I was thinking of putting them right below my displays on the same wall. (Minus the casters, I'm thinking of replacing them with some small feet)

What do you think?

How pricey is pricey? The drawers I found are the right size and cheap, relatively speaking. One standard-height drawer holds 45 decks and they're stackable to whatever height you want. The decks are stored on their edges, allowing you to see all 45 decks when you remove the drawer from the unit. The drawers have stops in them to prevent them from sliding all the way out by accident, but the plastic is flexible, allowing you to easily bypass the stops and remove a drawer intentionally.

The drawers can be stacked as high or low as you wish, and are the right size to be placed on a deck or other furniture. They can stack low as a desk drawer unit or high as a piece of furniture in its own right.

I've also thought that some mechanic's chests would be nice as well as secure, providing some protection in case of a small disaster (though not really from water). But I imagine they're royally expensive by comparison.

You're right about removing the casters. A deck of cards may seem light, but a pile of decks gets heavy fast and casters aren't meant for handling a great deal of dead weight.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Anthony on October 22, 2013, 11:03:16 PM: Quote
How pricey is pricey?

Well these are from Ikea, $119.00. If I did my math right you should be able to fit 132 decks per drawer (On there side, 6 across x 22 deep) making that 792 decks per unit. It has drawer stops and made of press board with veneer. It measures approx. 26H x 26W x 18D.

I still kind of like them because while it's veneer, it looks more like furniture and not storage bins.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Don Boyer on October 23, 2013, 01:07:06 AM: Quote from: Sparkz on October 22, 2013, 11:03:16 PM
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How pricey is pricey?

Well these are from Ikea, $119.00. If I did my math right you should be able to fit 132 decks per drawer (On there side, 6 across x 22 deep) making that 792 decks per unit. It has drawer stops and made of press board with veneer. It measures approx. 26H x 26W x 18D.

I still kind of like them because while it's veneer, it looks more like furniture and not storage bins.

That's true.

Did you notice in the photo that the top three drawers are less tall than the bottom three? You'll want to insure the skinny drawers can still hold properly-stacked decks.

If I went with all regular-size drawers in my units, there'd be twelve, each with 45 decks, total of 540. It is much less "furniture-y", true enough, but it also occupies a much smaller footprint and is taller - two units side-by-side would roughly equal the square footage of that unit, adding up to 1,080 decks.

But there's no denying that my wife would be far more pleased if my units looked more like furniture, less like storage!

Just make sure of one thing. I previously stored a lot of decks - about a gross - in a dresser drawer. A gross is 144, barely more than one of your drawers can hold. It wasn't meant to take the weight and eventually collapsed, destroying the framework in the dresser and resulting in it being trashed and replaced and the decks being moved elsewhere. Check out just how much weight the drawers can actually support before reaching the breaking point - you wouldn't want to place more than perhaps half of that weight in any one drawer. The weight will be more distributed over a larger area, to be sure, but it may be lacking adequate support in the center to manage the "sag" that can occur, especially when the drawer's bottom sags enough to come out of the slots in the drawer's walls that hold it in place. If the support along the drawer bottom is minimal, consider reinforcing it with some straps and wood slats - the strap gets screwed in at the back and front of the bottom of the drawer into the framework and the slats fill the gap between the straps and the drawer bottom, creating a supporting structure underneath.

I was able to eliminate that problem using the plastic storage drawers. Technically, each drawer is an independent construct and they're stacked into sets to create larger units. Each individual drawer is physically capable of supporting the full weight of the contents inside and the plastic used is a bit softer, with a bit more "give" than rigid wood furniture. There's just the right amount of flexibility to the units when stacked that they can even sway a bit without breaking, which they do when I'm shifting them, but when stacked and stationary, they're supported and strong enough so they don't sway or even budge all that much when fully loaded.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Anthony on October 23, 2013, 01:26:49 AM: Quote
But there's no denying that my wife would be far more pleased if my units looked more like furniture, less like storage!
Well Don, this is one of the reasons I'm looking at this option, lol

You have some great points, and yes I noticed the difference in drawer size, I still need to go look at these things to be sure. But you right about the weight issue. I want to see how these drawers move, are they on rails, etc...

Still have some homework to do on them. Thanks for the input ;)
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Don Boyer on October 23, 2013, 01:41:53 AM: Quote from: Sparkz on October 23, 2013, 01:26:49 AM
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But there's no denying that my wife would be far more pleased if my units looked more like furniture, less like storage!
Well Don, this is one of the reasons I'm looking at this option, lol

You have some great points, and yes I noticed the difference in drawer size, I still need to go look at these things to be sure. But you right about the weight issue. I want to see how these drawers move, are they on rails, etc...

Still have some homework to do on them. Thanks for the input ;)

Here's a thought - I seem to recall that architects will often store blueprints unrolled and flat in long drawers very similar to that cabinet. I also seem to recall that many of them are made of metal. THAT should easily defeat any weight issues as well as being a little more furniture-like than my setup. It would just be a matter of just how furniture-like they are, whether the drawers are deep enough and just how much they cost...

I just had an interesting idea... Anything can be made "furniture-like" if you put it INSIDE a piece of furniture... Perhaps I could find a cabinet or an armoire without shelves that's just big enough to hold my storage drawers! I can't imagine my wife being upset with that, right?
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Anthony on October 23, 2013, 01:46:49 AM: Quote
I just had an interesting idea... Anything can be made "furniture-like" if you put it INSIDE a piece of furniture... Perhaps I could find a cabinet or an armoire without shelves that's just big enough to hold my storage drawers! I can't imagine my wife being upset with that, right?
I find no flaw in that logic......but that's me, wives, well, I'm sure I don't have to tell you that their a completely different animal, lol
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: kdklown on October 23, 2013, 01:56:34 AM: Quote from: Don Boyer on October 23, 2013, 01:41:53 AM
Quote from: Sparkz on October 23, 2013, 01:26:49 AM
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But there's no denying that my wife would be far more pleased if my units looked more like furniture, less like storage!
Well Don, this is one of the reasons I'm looking at this option, lol

You have some great points, and yes I noticed the difference in drawer size, I still need to go look at these things to be sure. But you right about the weight issue. I want to see how these drawers move, are they on rails, etc...

Still have some homework to do on them. Thanks for the input ;)

Here's a thought - I seem to recall that architects will often store blueprints unrolled and flat in long drawers very similar to that cabinet. I also seem to recall that many of them are made of metal. THAT should easily defeat any weight issues as well as being a little more furniture-like than my setup. It would just be a matter of just how furniture-like they are, whether the drawers are deep enough and just how much they cost...

I just had an interesting idea... Anything can be made "furniture-like" if you put it INSIDE a piece of furniture... Perhaps I could find a cabinet or an armoire without shelves that's just big enough to hold my storage drawers! I can't imagine my wife being upset with that, right?

Bingo Don! I've been working really hard trying to hammer this storage bit out. I've got a ton of decks that I don't need to display. I think the nicest two ways i've resigned myself to are...

#1 An antique card catalog cabinet. Such as you would see in a library. These can be beautiful pieces of furniture and are basically designed for the purpose I want them to carry out.

#2 A vintage blueprint or architects cabinet. A four or five drawer model fitted with a glass or wood top would be perfect coffee table size, be a cool vintage piece of furniture and store a lot of decks laying flat.

Problem I've encountered is these two options are hard to find and thus expensive. New (non vintage) models of option #2 are readily available but still quite pricey.

As it is I will continue to visit local antique dealers and let them know to keep their eyes open for these items for me.
Title: Re: How should I store my cards?
Post by: Don Boyer on October 23, 2013, 06:02:55 AM: Quote from: kdklown on October 23, 2013, 01:56:34 AM

Bingo Don! I've been working really hard trying to hammer this storage bit out. I've got a ton of decks that I don't need to display. I think the nicest two ways i've resigned myself to are...

#1 An antique card catalog cabinet. Such as you would see in a library. These can be beautiful pieces of furniture and are basically designed for the purpose I want them to carry out.

#2 A vintage blueprint or architects cabinet. A four or five drawer model fitted with a glass or wood top would be perfect coffee table size, be a cool vintage piece of furniture and store a lot of decks laying flat.

Problem I've encountered is these two options are hard to find and thus expensive. New (non vintage) models of option #2 are readily available but still quite pricey.

As it is I will continue to visit local antique dealers and let them know to keep their eyes open for these items for me.

As schools, universities, libraries, etc. upgrade to the digital age, they do tend to get rid of the old card catalog drawers. I wouldn't call them purpose-built to the task - they do have that spindle running lengthwise down the center of the bottom for holding the cards in place - but I imagine they can be altered without too much difficulty. The problem, however, is that I don't imagine there's too many libraries of any kind left in the US that haven't already upgraded to digital cataloging of their inventory.

I know some collectors get a hold of these REALLY, REALLY nice old drawer units with glass on all sides and glass drawers - beautiful and functional - but I think those are antiques as well and thus difficult to find/afford.

I say find a decent cabinet that you can put drawers into if you can't find something purpose built. Plastic drawers are cheap and the cabinet can be as simple and cheap as an Ikea DIY kit or as elaborate as a fancy hand-carved antique armoire from the 17th century - whatever your decorating sense and budget both can agree upon. Even a chest placed on its side or an old steamer trunk would suffice if the dimensions are big enough. Find the right chest and you can even have it double as a coffee table...

I really need to discuss that idea with my wife...she might actually like it.