Tips for collectible storage and display

Collectibles, sentimental possessions, 如果不采取特别的预防措施，纪念品和具有艺术价值的物品通常会被损坏. 储存、展示和保护你的物品和收藏品是很重要的. 确保你的财产随着时间的推移而增值或保值也同样重要.

Typically, collectibles are valued based on:

• Rarity. 如果市场上有稀缺的物品，并且有需求, the collectible is more likely to be valuable.
• Condition. The better the condition, the higher the value.
• Authenticity. An original is worth more than a replica.
• Age. Some items tend to increase in value the older they are.

Proper storage for collectibles

妥善处理和储存收藏品有助于保持收藏品的完整性和价值. 这里有一些关于一些流行的收藏品的建议.

• Books, documents and comic books. Old edition books, 文件和老式漫画书应存放在一致的温度下(70华氏度或以下)，并远离阳光直射，以防止纸张变脆和发霉. 塑料保护套也可用于保护单个漫画书. 这些应该从专门从事档案用品的公司获得.
• Vintage signs and figurines. 复古的金属标牌和小雕像应该存放在阴凉干燥的地方，以防生锈.
• Stamps and cards. 邮票和运动或其他收藏品卡应存放在空气流通良好的空间，以防止发霉. A dehumidifier may help curtail the growth of mildew.
• Rare coins. 稀有硬币(纯金除外)在潮湿的环境中会变质、失去光泽和腐蚀. 低湿度和恒温的环境有助于保护硬币. If a coin isn't encapsulated in its own presentation case, store it individually in a Mylar plastic holder. 联系你的钱币经销商最好的方式来储存你的收藏.
• Vintage material and old clothing. 所有类型的旧衣物都应该存放在一个密封的容器中，在一个安全的地方，以避免灰尘和昆虫或害虫的危害.

Be cautious when storing items in the garage, attic, basement or in flood-prone areas as moisture may damage your items. 考虑把物品放在可密封的塑料箱里，并把它们储存在离地面很远的地方. Objects of value should be stored in acid-free paper.

Improper storage for collectibles

不适当的储存方法和不利的环境条件会对您的收藏造成长期损害, directly affecting its value. Some people choose to use environmentally controlled storage units as a safe place to protect possessions. 物品因存放不当而损坏的原因包括:

• 极度干燥，导致有机物质变硬变脆.
• Excessive moisture can rust and corrode metallic items, 并将真菌吸引到含有有机成分的物品上，如纸质物品或棉/织物物品.
• Temperature changes can cause objects to crack and warp.
• Too much sunlight can fade photos and documents.
• Poor ventilation can attract mold and pests.

Display techniques

Here are a few suggestions for displaying items.

• 重的物品应该直立摆放，不要堆叠在一起，以防翘曲.
• 展出物品应保持在无烟环境中. Smoke residue can stain collectibles.
• 展品应避免直接暴露在阳光下. 热量和紫外线会损坏书籍和其他纸质物品. 你可以用防紫外线玻璃来展示纸质物品，比如照片.
• 收藏品应该放在宠物和小孩够不到的地方.

如果你住在地震多发的地区, 考虑使用防震腻子将展示物品更牢固地固定在适当的位置. In addition, 考虑投资一个家庭安全系统，不仅可以保护你的收藏品, but also your family.

Be sure to keep your collectibles properly appraised and insured.

Your State Farm® agent can help you assess and determine what may fit your needs.