Dumb Question from a newbie???

[mintcollector]

Forgive me, but I am new here. I have searched for this answer, but have yet to find it anywhere on the boards. I have a fairly high monetary collection of CGC comics and I currently store them in a climate controlled storage unit sealed in protective poly bags, then in cardboard boxes produced by the various manufacturers that have obtained a license to produce such containers.

 

My question is this: Is it safe to store CGC comics in a climate controlled storage area for a long term period? Keep in mind that climate controlled can be somewhat misleading as I lease the space from a company that also rents outside storage, so all that inside storage really is, is a shed like container inside a air controlled bigger shed like container.

 

Also, should I be sealing these comics inside the ply bags, or give them room to "breathe?" (I.e. store them with out poly bags that fully seal?

 

Hopefully you can help me out?

 

Thanks!

 

[jimjum12]

Cool, dark, with low humidity is the desirable condition.You want no prolonged exposure to U.V. light ( no flourescent light ) and some air circulation is OK. The CGC case is designed to provide adequate protection as they are...the polybags are for preventing scratches to the case, purely aesthetic.GOD BLESS...and welcome.

 

-jimbo(a friend of jesus) (thumbs u

[PokerKid]

The more stable the climate the better, but your option seems like a good one at a reasonable cost.

 

Welcome to the boards.

[towards2112]

I have a fairly high monetary collection of CGC comics

 

Your bank - safe deposit box if you are that concerned.

If it's a $1k book or under, it's in the gun safe, above that

and it disappears into my favorite financial institution.