Decided on a new way to store my comics...

Rufusharley · Post by **Rufusharley** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 2:24 am

...I got a "Sterilite 45 Gal." container and found that 3 short boxes, or 2 long boxes fit in them nicely. Im not sure about stacking as the lid is not to strong, and (especially with 2 long boxes) the container is very heavy. But i wanted to put my comics in something that would protect them incase of a small house flood or a ceiling water pipe break. And there is still room to put other things in there. :

<img src=http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m235 ... agebox.jpg width=500></img>

<img src=http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m235 ... gebox2.jpg width=500></img>

They are about $12 at walmart. (i'll only have to get about 3 more

) And they've got wheels on one side of the bottom.

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 2:29 am

They look a bit funny but you'll have the last laugh if there is a water leakage

Rufusharley · Post by **Rufusharley** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 2:34 am

cobra_commander wrote:They look a bit funny but you'll have the last laugh if there is a water leakage

Yeah... maybe if i went to a store that specalized in containers i could find something that fits a little better. But i think this will do the job for me.

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 2:39 am

Rufusharley wrote:
cobra_commander wrote:They look a bit funny but you'll have the last laugh if there is a water leakage
Yeah... maybe if i went to a store that specalized in containers i could find something that fits a little better. But i think this will do the job for me.

Its safety first really. I have a whole bunch of comics in Australia still and they're in my mum's garage. There's been water leakages there before, do I know if my comics are ok or not? No.

MedicAR · Post by **MedicAR** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 2:16 pm

I couldn't put my entire collection in them, but I could see it as a good system for my high-end/special books. The "flood-proof" factor is good, and in case of a fire, it would be relatively quick and easy to find.

Schmakt · Post by **Schmakt** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:35 pm

that's definitely a great idea for water... I'm not overly concerned with water coming down on my books, but potentially flooding and coming up. I have all the boxes stored on rolling metal shelves that are six inches off the ground tho. Should help in case of small floods.

If I ever end up having to do a basement store thing, I'm definitely remembering this idea.

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:02 pm

I've always kicked around the idea of making and patenting a vinyl plastic style comic storage boxes (ala a Rubbermaid container but for comics).(c) John B. Comerford

And now that I've put this idea on a public forum in "print" none of you can steal the idea. (c) John B. Comerford

IMJ · Post by **IMJ** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:06 pm

Double Post... Whups

Elveen · Post by **Elveen** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 3:12 pm

IMJ wrote:Double Post... Whups

...there it is."

or is it......

...I did it again."

californiajeff · Post by **californiajeff** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:18 pm

It will provide some protection. If the level of the flood waters go above the top of the container your comics will be gone. If you can store them high up or on the 2nd floor that would be best. I would never recommend putting comics in a basement. Basements can be damp areas and could attract mold. You don't want any mold on your comics.

iccarus · Post by **iccarus** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:44 pm

Interesting idea. I'll have to remember that if I'm every forced to move my collection into an area where there's the off chance of a flood.

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:06 am

I blame all comics haters for global warming, and in turn the increased risk of floods destroying fans collections across the world. *SQUEE*.

Cool idea. High up on a shelf dude, and watch your back. No injuries!

Brother J · Post by **Brother J** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 7:56 am

Rufusharley wrote:
<img src=http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m235 ... gebox2.jpg width=500></img>

That box on the right looks like a few of the long boxes I have that I've probably had for 15-20 years. Boy, they get nasty after a while. Especially because in my parents' house they have wood heat, so that really helped to turn everything nice and yellow.

Rufusharley · Post by **Rufusharley** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:54 am

yep, that's my origional long box i've had since the early 90's. I had it taped up for a long time. When my first apartment was broken into i discovered that the crooks pulled one corner up, ripping the tape and bending the lid, but i guess they weren't out for comics that day. The thievin' b@st@rds.

californiajeff · Post by **californiajeff** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 1:52 am

Brother J wrote:
Rufusharley wrote:
<img src=http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m235 ... gebox2.jpg width=500></img>

That box on the right looks like a few of the long boxes I have that I've probably had for 15-20 years. Boy, they get nasty after a while. Especially because in my parents' house they have wood heat, so that really helped to turn everything nice and yellow.

That's why you need acid free boxes. More expensive in the beginning but worth it in the long run. While I haven't had them for 20 years, I can vouch for having them for about 10 years. I even had them stored for a few years in 120 degree Arizona heat and no discoloration of the boxes.

Rufusharley · Post by **Rufusharley** » Mon Mar 26, 2007 2:03 am

Interesting. Never heard about acid free boxes. Is it something normal LCS's would have?

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 10:57 am

Rufusharley wrote:Interesting. Never heard about acid free boxes. Is it something normal LCS's would have?

Post pics pls CaliforniaJeff

depluto · Post by **depluto** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:02 am

I stored a bunch of comics in a Rubbermaid container and stuck them in my uninsulated Florida (humid) attic for several years. When I brought them down to have a look every comic was in perfect condition. Those things work pretty damn well.

cshepard81 · Post by **cshepard81** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 12:54 pm

For CGC comics, I've seen Rubbermaid and Tupperware containers used before. Never thought about putting boxes inside them before though.

Speaking of storage options, this is by far the best setup I've seen before:

[Not a plug as much as giving credit where it's due]I sent a message to the owner, toystime4got, asking where he got them, and he said he had them specially built and is in the process of having them copyrighted. I hope one day they'll be available to purchase. He said his cabinets pictured hold about 160 long boxes.

Rufusharley · Post by **Rufusharley** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 1:20 pm

Those are nice wood and glass doors.

I'm still trying to find a plastic container that would snugly fit 2 short boxes. So there's no wasted space inside and you could stack them on top of each other. And an over the edge lid so falling water wouldn't get inside.

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 1:34 pm

I want cabinets like those. Now. Does someone mind asking my better half for me, as I am a coward?

mavros · Post by **mavros** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 1:45 pm

palls15 wrote:
Speaking of storage options, this is by far the best setup I've seen before:

[Not a plug as much as giving credit where it's due]I sent a message to the owner, toystime4got, asking where he got them, and he said he had them specially built and is in the process of having them copyrighted. I hope one day they'll be available to purchase. He said his cabinets pictured hold about 160 long boxes.

I thought that was a store!

I saw a similar set up in a store in Toronto... I want to say Silver Snail but I can't remember... they have a mural on the face of the building with a bunch of characters (Spectre is one of characters).

The back issues were set up the exact same way... not made with wood, but similar pull drawers...

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Tue Mar 27, 2007 2:18 pm

leonmallett wrote:I want cabinets like those. Now. Does someone mind asking my better half for me, as I am a coward?

You're on your own there pal.......

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 2:01 am

Daniel Jackson wrote:
leonmallett wrote:I want cabinets like those. Now. Does someone mind asking my better half for me, as I am a coward?
You're on your own there pal.......

You ask for a little help...

Rufusharley · Post by **Rufusharley** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 3:11 am

leonmallett wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:
leonmallett wrote:I want cabinets like those. Now. Does someone mind asking my better half for me, as I am a coward?
You're on your own there pal.......
You ask fof a little help...

Here...give me the phone..."Mrs. mallett, can leon have cabinets like these? No? ...o.k."

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