收藏和展示技巧
Rare and antique collectibles can be valuable — make sure you're protecting them and storing them properly.
收藏品, 感伤的财产, keepsakes and items of artistic value generally can be damaged if special precautions aren't taken. Storing, displaying and protecting your items and collections is important. Making sure your possessions increase or retain their value over time is equally important.
通常，收藏品的价值基于:
- 罕见. If t在这里 is a scarcity of the item in the marketplace and t在这里 is a demand for it, 收藏品可能更有价值.
- 条件. 条件越好，价值越高.
- 真实性. 原作比复制品更有价值.
- 年龄. 有些物品越旧越值钱.
妥善存放收藏品
The proper handling and storage of collectibles can help maintain your collection's integrity and value. Here are a few tips for some popular types of collectible items.
- 书籍、文件和漫画书. 旧版书籍, documents and vintage comic books should be stored at a consistent temperature (70⁰ Fahrenheit or below) and away from direct sunlight to prevent the paper from becoming brittle and moldy. Plastic protector sleeves may also be used to protect individual comic books. These should be obtained from a firm specializing in archival supplies.
- 复古的标志和小雕像. Vintage metallic signs and figurines should be stored in a cool, dry place to prevent rust.
- 邮票及卡片. Stamps and sports or other collectible cards should be stored in a space with good air circulation to prevent mold. 除湿机可以帮助减少霉菌的生长.
- 罕见的硬币. 罕见的硬币 (except pure gold) can deteriorate, tarnish and corrode in damp environments. A low-humidity environment and constant temperature can help protect coins. 如果一枚硬币没有封装在它自己的展示盒里, 将它们单独存放在聚酯塑料支架中. 联系 your coin dealer for the best way to store your collection.
- 旧材料和旧衣服. Old clothing items of all sorts should be stored in a sealed container in a safe area to avoid dust and be at risk of insect or pest damage.
存放物品时要小心 车库, 阁楼, 地下室 或在 洪水泛滥 潮湿的地方可能会损坏你的物品. Consider protecting items in sealable plastic bins and storing them well above ground level. 贵重物品应存放在无酸纸中.
收藏品存放不当
Improper storage methods and adverse environmental conditions can cause long-term damage to your collection, 直接影响其价值. 有些人选择使用环境控制 存储单元 作为一个安全的地方来保护自己的财产. Some reasons items are damaged when not stored properly include:
- Extreme dryness that causes organic materials to harden and become brittle.
- 过多的水分会生锈和腐蚀金属物品, and attract fungus to objects with organic components such as paper items or cotton / fabric items.
- 温度变化会导致物体开裂和变形.
- 过多的阳光会使照片和文件褪色.
- 通风不良会招来霉菌和害虫.
显示技术
这里有一些展示物品的建议.
- Heavy items should be displayed upright, not stacked on top of each other, to prevent warping.
- Displayed objects should be kept in a smoke-free environment. 烟渣会弄脏收藏品.
- Displayed items should be kept away from direct exposure to sunlight. Heat and UV rays can damage books and other paper-based objects. You can display paper items, like photographs, in UV-protective glass.
- 收藏品 should be displayed out of the reach of pets and small children.
If you live in an area of the country that is prone to earthquakes, consider using earthquake putty to hold display items more firmly in place. 除了, consider investing in a home security system to not only protect your collection, 还有你的家人.
一定要保留你的 妥善估价和投保的收藏品.
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