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12-05-2006, 03:26 PM #1
Displaying Auto Cards
I am thinking of building a wood/glass display cabinet for my autograph cards in my basement.
My question is - would exposing the sigs to the sunlight/houselights make them start to fade. I have noticed that some Ebay auto auctions mention fading on older cards. Examples that I have seen are an Emmitt Classic, a Steve Young Classic - both from the mid 90s.
How do you prevent fading? Are there other options? It seems a shame to have the cards in a shoe box or a binder!
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12-06-2006, 04:03 PM #2
Nobody has any input or suggestions on this matter?
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12-06-2006, 04:08 PM #3
the sun light will fade the sig and picture on the card/photo. Not sure if it will harm the cards, but if you are building a display case, maybe you can look into flourescent lighting. i think it's a great idea, but i just don't know what kind of lighting is best for the sig/card. sorry i couldn't be more help
brad
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12-06-2006, 05:30 PM #4
I'm pretty sure that if you're worried about fading you should keep them stored somewhere without light. Just set up your display to have a light switch or something maybe?
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12-06-2006, 07:51 PM #5
The cards and autos will be damaged if they are exposed to direct light of any kind.
Also, if you keep the cards out of extreme weather (cold, hot, wet, dry) they will last longer as well
I keep mine in 9-pocket pages, in a binder, in my room. SO far, it seems to be good
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12-06-2006, 10:36 PM #6
I'll try to find an article relating to this...It talked about UV protective glass, ink types, lighting sources, etc..
Redundant..the best/safest bet is No Light, climate neutral, stored in wood or cardboard box, in single screw or magnetic holders.
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12-07-2006, 04:47 AM #7
The comment on UV protective glass gave me flashbacks to 1992 when Fleer had a TV ad campaign for their '92 Ultra set and boasted its "UV coating." Does anyone know whether such a coating (or any of the other high-tech finishes on cards made in the last 10 or so years) in fact gives the card its own intrinsic protection against fading? There could be an extent to which this is primarily an older card issue.
Autographs, however, are another story. I seriously doubt that today's auto inserts are signed with high-tech fade-resistant Sharpie ink. Or are they? :)
Peter G.
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