I've had some inkjet photos for 10 years now, and haven't had a problem with those.. so far

Real photographs should last at least your lifetime. If u frame them keep them in a room without windows if possible. Inkjet photos are garbage and fade out and get green and pink tint to them over time or in sunlight so buy real photos.

Thanks for the response, definately be making a spacer or framing in acid free pockets.

Framing them is okay, just make sure you have a 'spacer' put in between the photo and the glass, or overtime the photo will stick to the glass from moisture and it will be ruined.

RYAN J.

Is it really a bad thing to frame your autographs? I am quite new to collecting and I have framed two of my TTM successes and one IP. They are out of direct sunlight and well looked after. Could doing this damage my collection in a major way? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

As long as my autographs last for the majority of my life I'm happy. What happens after that isn't much concern since I bet my eventual kids will think it's all crap and junk it anyway.

Keep them out of any direct lighting and from moisture (like basements). If you want to display...put them behind something thats UV protected.

Paper will dry out and become more brittle over time...just handle with care.

Icena wrote:I have autographs from the 30's that are still in great condition. Just keep them well protected, and any fading will be minimal.

I have a few from the 1800's that still look great. Keeping them out of the sunlight is the biggest thing.

I have autographs from the 30's that are still in great condition. Just keep them well protected, and any fading will be minimal.

Always. No matter how well you keep them, sometimes ink will fade overtime and the paper quality will go thinner. That's why you always put them away from sunlight. I was recommended not to frame them because it does cause minor damage (advice from a nyc dealer) - not just autographs but also animation cels.