Phillipp:
I am a collector not a dealer and i don't have quite as much stuff to store
as some of the other MoPoers...but I, too, think that this system looks
great...PROVIDED one could use the Bags Unlimited mylar bags for hanging
(closer to the actual size of the poster), and the appropriate acid-free
backing. I don't think this cabinet will hold 1250 hanging posters with
backing though.
The video demonstration makes it look as though the "hanger strip" could be
glued to the top end of the Bags Unlimited bag, creating the desired storage
with low chance of sagging. I can't help but wonder how the system will work
with linen-backed posters, though.
I'm with you on the quest to find a way to store my posters prudently while
still being able to pull them out for a look now and then. At present, my
storage is nowhere near this good, but I do keep my linenbacked posters flat
to the extent possible. Even so, no matter how they are stored or what
condition they are in, i drag out every item I own and look at it (just for
the pleasure of it) several times a year. that's why i bought the stuff.
Now, if you bought the stuff for investment purposes, you might be less
cavalier about storing, handling, viewing, etc. But I want to enjoy my
collection, so I do, while taking reasonable precautions to protect its
value. i figure some pieces will go up in value and some will go down due to
the vagaries of the market anyway, so what the heck.
i can't help but think that in the long run my collection will ultimately
increase in value over time (taken as a whole) and that its highly unlikey
that i'll ever be dealing in almost perfect posters anyway. I just take
extra precautions against vermin and fading. and I keep them in a place that
isn't too hot, too cold or too humid.
So anyway, my opinion (which should count a little less than some others) is
that this system seems to be a low-risk investment to me, and i am also
considering buying it...but not till next year.
thanks for drawing it to our attention and for starting a very interesting
'thread'
Richard
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Subject: Re: [MOPO] New Poster Filing and Viewing Cabinet
Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:02:48 EDT
Thank you very much for your reply everyone that replied and commented. The
real question is do poster start sagging? What about the mylar and backing
from Unlimited? These posters will go sagging as well...am I missing
something?
I guess this means that all these items being sold by Unlimited are
dangerous
for collectors. Why would you ever buy these backings and expensive mylar
and then the poster will be sagging? It does appear that the ultimate is
storing flat but I still do not believe that the poster will be
sagging....the
paper will adjust....we are not talking about 50 years of storage....this
system
will allow you to look at your posters much more easily than being
flat....I
am getting confused....I know Ron borst which I met at the Star Trek
Christies preview auction review in LA has many very expensive items on
the wall in
plastic, like in a poster shop....sort of so he can look at them and save
space...these posters did not go down at all....I have seen them...what do
you
think everyone? Does the backing and mylar will be sagging down the paper
and I
believe this is a great system....it keeps it closed down pretty well and
then if you want to look at them...it opens up big time....so you can look
at
your treasures....maybe it is really better to keep your posters on
digital
images and have the original posters buried away...but I believe nothing
is
better than see them in the original form....
Please let me know yoru thoughts and ideas.
Thanks
Philipp
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