Storing comics in a Storage Unit16138
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I have nearly 50 short boxes, and am considering putting them into storage to free up space in the house. Does anyone have experience with comics in storage units? Obviously I'd use a climate controlled building, but wondering if you stored the boxes conspicuously, such as labeling them "old clothes"  |
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| Just pay your rent. There's the Storage Wars guy that made hundreds of thousands of dollars from a collection he found. It's a famous one, I wish I could remember the name, but their pedigree shows up from time to time on Heritage and this chucklehead just bought the unit at auction from some poor sad sack that died or something and the bill didn't get paid ... God I wish that would have been me ... I think that guy paid like a grand or less for the unit. Bastard. |
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stanley_1883 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I would say it depends on the place. Been to both types as a buyer, find a nice place, so you can stay and sort/arrange as needed. | ||
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Quote:Originally Posted by earthprime You can get good storage units that are INDOORS vs outdoors, climate and moisture controlled etc. I recently opened a unit that had been sealed for 15 years and it was in a lot, not an indoor facility, and the amount of dust and grime that gets in there over time is insane. Just insane. Door hadn't been opened in since hurricane Katrina and there was 2 inches of fuzzy grimy grunge that had wafted in through various cracks over the years. BUT while tables, chairs, etc. were all disgusting, my boxes of books & magazines, CD's, LP's, tapes, comics, etc. were all untouched and pristine. Why? Because I stored all my papers, books, etc. in sealed boxes wrapped in warehouse-quality plastic film about 1/4" thick on all boxes. It keeps everything out, pretty much. Pain to unwrap years later but use a box cutter and it's worth it.  As for storage places, look for the good ones ones that advertise those features, advertise in Antique show circulars or web sites and also that they are set up to store your minks, furs, wedding dresses, etc. because they have stringent humidity controls, are air-tight for pests and etc. moisture, etc. |
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Quote:Originally Posted by dfoster43 Don’t kill the dream. Could happen to us at a garage sale. |
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Studley_Dudley private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I have an indoor unit that has a good security system. I store the boxes (not the actual valuable stuff) with a mix of other stuff to create a "hide in plain sight" effect. Just research and tour the space before getting a unit. And yes, make sure to pay the rent. | ||
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| Make sure it’s one that has cameras / security. More at the interior of the building than exterior (more secure and for temp)- You want to make sure they keep a constant temp in it that is safe for the comics- know the difference between climate controlled and temperature controlled- most facilities have a wide range of temperature they allow that may not suffice for long term storage- https://www.storageunits.com/climate-controlled-storage-units/ Depending on your location this could be an issue- maybe somewhere like Colorado not as bad as Deep South / Florida etc- coastal areas- Make sure you put a hygrometer to measure your temp so you know you aren’t in danger of rusty staples and other humidity related damage- check it periodically- Put desiccant / silica packets inside and change them out every 3-6 months (depending on your area and moisture they see inside)- Other than that I’d say don’t do it. Too much you don’t have control of and your collection is potentially a good distance away from you- I would get a well insulated storage building (on your property if possible) heated and cooled you could check on and keep tabs on any time of the day- or better if add on to the house (but understand the cost might not allow)- but first option is close to paying storage and actually cheaper long term (pay off storage building on your own property)- I’ve got maybe 10 long boxes 15 short boxes and keep them in my house- but won’t be long I’ll need to look into other options! Good luck! |
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| You'll want to check your personal property coverage section in your home or rental insurance policy. That's the part of your policy that covers items when they are and aren't physically located in your home. I'd call my agent and talk to him/her about it to find out what the policy will cover and what it won't. Find out what dollar total it covers too. Also, chat about what you'll need to do to document that whatever you are storing in the unit was there if you have an issue. You can put blue plastic tarps like the ones you find at Harbor Freight to keep eyes off your stuff and it keeps out water if the roof has an issue. You can pick-up 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" foot ones for 3.00. Make sure you store all the boxes off the floor either on a pallet or shelving. |
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 To answer your question, no, this is not where the comics go to die.
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MutantMania private msg quote post Address this user | |
| I have a 10' x 10' indoor climate controlled storage unit where I keep the majority of my collectible items. I only have what I am currently selling in the garage. Unfortunately I don't have a choice on where to store the bulk of my stuff. I'm pretty sure that even someone that doesn't collect comics can tell what those comic boxes are full of  |
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| I would never store my comics in a storage unit. | ||
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radd76 private msg quote post Address this user | |
| @Gaard totally agree- But if you had to I’d take precautions and try to only do it short term- Also the suggestions of keeping tarp over them and pallets / off the ground is very good too- Remember a fire on an opposite corner is going to activate sprinkler system- So at least some chance of saving your collection if they’re covered and off the ground |
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To answer your question, no, this is not where the comics go to die.
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MutantMania private msg quote post Address this user | |
| At one point when I was going through some rough times I had actually thought of auctioning off my entire storage unit. Luckily I was talked out of it. I have been thinning it down and selling the last few years but still haven't really made a big dent. |
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| I've kept mine and my other collectables in a climate controlled unit for the past 16 years. Just don't have the room at the house. You have to have a pass code to get in the gate and a key to the particular hallway the locker is in. Good location and reputable place. It stays at a pretty constant temperature no matter what time of year I go in. I've never had an issue. |
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