NEW MEMBER building HOF auto collection (NOW 206/300)

[JimStinson]

Be careful on the type of lighting as LIGHT is an autographs worst enemy, I'm no expert on lighting so might be good to ask what type is best for autograph displays
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Buying and Selling Autographs for over three decades
jim@stinsonsports.com

[isaac2004]

Originally Posted by JimStinson

Be careful on the type of lighting as LIGHT is an autographs worst enemy, I'm no expert on lighting so might be good to ask what type is best for autograph displays
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Buying and Selling Autographs for over three decades
jim@stinsonsports.com

I concur with Jim here, if those are high watt bulbs (which I think they may be), your autos will look bad in a few years. I recommend you look at museum lighting, I have a friend who uses these guys

http://www.pegasuslighting.com

[whyconform]

Yea, I agree. The collection was in boxes for the 2-3 years. I only recently placed them into shelves as I wanted to enjoy them more. The lights are rarely on. Only if company is over or whatever. Cases are also situated in that they never see sunlight, and all windows nearby are shaded, so I'm pretty good. My bed is nearby, and no way in hell would I be able to sleep w/ those lights on lol

[mr2686]

The good news is LED lights do not give off UV rays, however, any light high wattage or otherwise will take it's toll eventually. A dimmer kept on low for the LED lighting will help alot but it sounds like you're already doing the right thing by not having the lights on very often.