M101-2 display/storage methods

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Posted By: Henry Eshelman

How does everyone here display/protect M101-2's since they dont grade?

Thanks, Henry Eshelman

Website:www.freewebs.com/vintagebaseball

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Posted By: Steve M.

GAI grades them. They put them in a large top loader and seal the top with their strip. There's one on ebay right now, a Matty, graded "Authentic".

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Posted By: Zach Rice

Sorry, but the GAI holders look completely horrible. They are too big, ugly, and bend. I'd use a large toploader or frame it.

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Posted By: Steve M.

you can do just as well framing them or putting them in a top loader yourself. I store mine in a large photo album. (and no I don't have a Jackson available)

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Posted By: Mike Peich

Hi Henry,
I ordered an M.J. Roop archival three-ring folder for my 101-2s. They fit well, and the folder is a convenient way to view the cards--much better than top-loaders. If you don't know about them, their website is: www.mjroop.com.

I agree with Zach on the GAI holders--they could double as license-plate holders! Come to think of it, it would be cool having Joe Jackson on the front of my car!

Cheers, Mike

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Posted By: warshawlaw

I've been using binders by Unikeep. They are 100% polypro construction (no metals) which is archival too, and about 1/4 of the cost of the similar MJRoop product. You can store them flat or standing.

www.unikeep.com

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Posted By: andy becker

or you can use what they use for comic books. a hard piece of cardboard with a plastic sleeve taped shut. they look nice that way too.

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Posted By: Josh K.

I dont believe that GAI is currently grading m101-2s - regardless they are hideous looking slabs (I used to own one that was slabbed). I frame mine (using conservation glass and mats) and hang them up:

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Posted By: Henry Eshelman

Those look awesome. At this point im done with the GAI slabs and im probably gona start framing them like above. Thanks for all responses

Thanks, Henry Eshelman

Website:www.freewebs.com/vintagebaseball

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Posted By: Bruce Babcock

I have a couple (Cobb & Cobb greets Wagner) framed in matching frames very much like Josh does although I don't have photos available right now.

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Posted By: steve f

I was required to purchase both an LOA and a COA, around 80 bucks I believe.



Oh, frame with UV glass added a good chunk to it.

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Posted By: Henry Eshelman

Can you purchase UV glass at most framing stores and does it completely prevent fading or just help?

Thanks, Henry Eshelman

Website:www.freewebs.com/vintagebaseball

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Posted By: steve f

Henry,

The craft chain AC Moore had it. The glass had to be cut to fit. There is a frame guy in the back of the store here. I think it was about $25.

After some research, I don't trust any UV safe claims and keep all vintage away from all direct or indirect sunlight at all times.

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Posted By: John S

I store mine in the oversized top-loaders. For the ones that I display I simply made high resolution scans of the originals.

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Posted By: Josh K.

I think conservation glass will do a sufficient job of keeping your m101-2s from fading. The Jackson (and some others aside), I just dont think they are worth enough to be that concerned if 3% of the UV light gets through. Museums use this glass on much more valuable artwork than M101-2s, so make your own judgments. Here is a good explanation of the various glasses available:

http://www.creativeframingvirginia.com/uvglass.html#CC

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Posted By: Joe D.

why do I check into this site.... only to see such cool looking stuff - that I am not yet collecting?

my collection is already going in too many directions for my wallet...
and now I am tempted to add another road.

I am not sure N54 is my friend