Tips for Storing a Sports Memorabilia Collection

EL PASO, Texas - June 4, 2013 - PRLog -- Contact: Cait Blanton

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Tips for Storing a Sports Memorabilia Collection

EL PASO, TEXAS – June 3, 2013 - Collectors of sports memorabilia often have very strong emotional attachments to their items due to the time, effort and money that are invested in building and maintaining such a collection.  Sports memorabilia is often irreplaceable, so any damage due to improper care can majorly decrease the value of your collection.

In order to keep your sports memorabilia in tip top shape, it is important to research and locate an El Paso self storage facility with the appropriate storage features. After finding El Paso storage units with an environment that will best maintain the condition of your items, be sure to consider the following storage tips:

·         Display Cases. Items, such as commemorative helmets, bats, balls and other sports gear should be kept in UV protected display cases. The UV protection prevents your items from fading, yellowing and collecting dust. Placing your items in display cases also make things easier to pack, stack and store in El Paso mini self storage, and reduces the risk of damage.

·         Shadowboxes. Paper items, such as tickets, programs and photographs are very susceptible to damage, so they should be stored in a way that will protect them from any wear and tear. One of the best ways to store fragile paper memorabilia is by placing it in shadowboxes with UV protection. Shadowboxes allow you to easily display each item, making it easy to locate when packed away in El Paso storage units.

·         Plastic Sleeves. Another option for storing paper items in El Paso mini self storage are plastic sleeves or bags, which protect from any rips, tears and fading. Items, such as tickets, magazines and trading cards should be placed into plastic sleeves, and then stored in acid-free storage boxes specifically made for collectible items.

By taking the proper precautions, such as those listed above, you will keep your precious sports memorabilia in the very best condition possible.

Not only is packaging important, but where you choose to store your sports memorabilia is also a key factor in maintaining your collection. It is best to keep your collectibles in a clean, secure El Paso self storage facility to avoid exposure to the many hazards that exist in the home, such as food, water, pets, kids or smoke. At Armour Self Storage, an El Paso affordable storage facility with two convenient locations, we offer high security for the storage of valuable sports memorabilia. Our El Paso self storage facility has a computerized gate system, video monitoring and onsite resident managers, which will give you peace of mind knowing that your items are being well looked after. For more information on our El Paso storage units, please call Armour Self Storage at one of our two locations, East: 915-593-0595 or West: 915-833-3949, or contact us online (http://armourselfstorage.com/locations/el-paso-tx/) to reserve a space at our El Paso storage facility today.

For more information on Armour Self Storage, please visit the company’s website, at www.armourselfstorage.com.

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