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Posted By: Anson
I'm not sure how well cards hold up in SGC or GAI holders in a fire, but I'm guessing not very well. While I'm not planning on having a major fire anytime soon, has anyone found a nice fireproof container to store their cards in? |
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Posted By: Todd Schultz
I'd like to know as well. Also, assuming a safe could prevent combustion, would it still allow sufficent heat to melt plastic slabs/holders/sleeves and smoke to discolor the cards? |
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Posted By: barrysloate
The key is that a safe could theoretically get so hot that the plastic inside could melt. But that's assuming a fire were to last for a few hours, which is highly unlikely. Most fires are put out in a half hour or less, and I don't think they would get hot enough. How about the water used to put out the fire? Could that get into a safe? Often a fire is minor but the water used to extinguish it is devastating. |
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Posted By: Anson
I know there are fireproof materials out there that could be used to make something. I remember seeing the material used for space shuttle tiles that would work nicely. At an 1/4 inch thick, you could put your hand on one side and a lit blow torch on the other safely. |
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Posted By: MikeB
I recently bought a large safe. Approximately 800 lbs. The problem is that most safes are rated for 1200 degrees for 30-90 minutes. This is about the same as the small safes you can buy at Target. In a fire, the inside of the safe should not exceed 375 degrees. I was told that paper burns at 405 degrees. However I believe that the plastic cases would laminate your cards at 375. There are safes rated at much higher numbers, but they are very pricey. I have put a small safe in the large safe, hoping that the combination will keep the slabbed cards safe. |
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Posted By: MikeB
Almost forgot. As Mr. Sloate stated, the water used could be a problem, but should not be if the safe is not standing in water. Most safes are not water proof, but are water resistant. |
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Posted By: Brian Daniels
contrary to what has been posted thus far-you want to buy a safe with |
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Posted By: warshawlaw
1. Rent a good sized safe deposit box (or several at different locations) and store a chunk of your collection there. That way if there is a fire at your house, you aren't completely SOL. I store the "heart" of my collection at the bank where it is safe from any calamity to befall my home. |
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Posted By: Darren J Duet
I use a gun safe that I purchased from Academy Sports, it's both fireproof and water resistant. |
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Posted By: tbob
I followed all 3 of your ideas a year ago and am glad I did. Gives some peace of mind... |
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Posted By: Cobby33
If our cards are in tombs (graded) or plastic screwdowns, is the need to de-moisturize the safe as critical as if the cards are "bare?" Just curious- thanks! |
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Posted By: Jason
just don't store your collection in your garage! |
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Posted By: Josh K.
I have decided to glue space shuttle tiles on each side of my slabs to fireproof my cards. Since I can no longer view my cards, Ive hand sketched the picture on each tile. |
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Posted By: Jason
in getting them to stay on, please get in touch with NASA and teach them the proper technique!!! |
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Posted By: jay behrens
Paper burns at 451 degrees. All reason I remember this is becuase of the book, Farenhiet 451 |
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Posted By: Cobby33
If cards are stored as graded or in screwdowns, is the need to keep the safe dry (via use of dessicants), as important as nekkid cards being stored? |
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Posted By: Zach S.
FYI... dessicant is used to REMOVE moisture. You cannot add moisture to the air using dessicant. |
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