MOST CAN'T AFFORD ARMED GUARDS.

Last week I attended the Gem City Comic Con in Dayton, Ohio. I always meet up with a follow collector who I used to work with.

I've known him for 15 years but never knew where he lived. We were talking at the show and discovered his property actually is close to my mom's house. I was at my mom's house the next day and

called him to see if I could stop by. Before I knew it he was walking over with about $14,000 dollars in key comics in his hands. Af 15, Jim 83 etc. I quickly suggested we look at them over at his house. When we arrived his collection was strung out over his front room and dining room. His front door was open and anyone could walk up on his porch and see it.

He said he normally has them put up but was rebagging and boarding his comics. Everywhere I looked was a key book from Silver to Modern age. I then talked to him about being more secure with his collection. He did listen to me and got a security system installed by a security company this week. He also is going to get insurance on his collection and fireproof storage for key books. He said he had thought about insurance but that was about it. I also mentioned acid free backing boards and mylar as he was using poly bags and cardboard. I guess I'm writing this to see what other measures are out there.

Most comic collectors I've met are on the bright side and should have some great ideas.

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