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My comic book storage journey from cardboard boxes to a real system
Back in high school, I kept my collection in old shoeboxes and grocery store boxes. They were free, but they fell apart fast and my books got bent corners. I remember a specific Amazing Spider-Man #300 that got a nasty crease because the box bottom gave out. About three years ago, after moving to a new apartment, I decided to get serious. I saved up and bought a bunch of BCW plastic short boxes and some proper backing boards. It cost me around $200 total, but now everything is safe, organized, and I can actually find a specific issue in under a minute. What's your system for keeping a collection in good shape?
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blake79225d ago
Ugh, my buddy's cat peed on his entire Uncanny X-Men run in a cardboard box.
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graceowens25d ago
Totally get the upgrade from cardboard. Saw a video once where a guy's whole long box just disintegrated in the rain during a move, nightmare fuel. Your move to the plastic bins is smart, they last forever. That Spider-Man story hurts, those books deserve better. Solid systems just make enjoying the hobby way less stressful.
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I switched to those heavy duty Sterilite bins after a basement leak got to my short boxes. @graceowens is right, they really do last forever. I even put a couple silica gel packs in each one to keep the moisture out. It's peace of mind for my older books.
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aaron_adams25d ago
Honestly the silica gel is genius, I never thought about fighting the humidity inside the bin itself.
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