What is the best way to protect your autographs?

[DSUgirl2012]

Especially the ones that are on computer paper or index cards? I now have mine in a binder but do you think lamenating them would be a good idea, because I do not want them ripping? Thanks!!!

[alyssalikewhoaa]

i would keep then in plastic sleeves and not laminate them because i just dont think its a good idea, haha.
if you keep then in acid free sleeves, it should protech them enough

[DSUgirl2012]

Oh ok im not sure if mine are acid free sleeves but they are good quality from Staples. Thanks

[Selise]

you can go to a Wal-Mart or another type store and get an acid and PVC free photo album for your index cards. I have about 25 photo albums with index cards and they're fine. Kohl's also has the albums.

Don't laminate them - that will destroy value.

[DSUgirl2012]

ok thank you so much! Thats why I was re thinking about lamenating cause it will destroy the value!

[lizane]

Hi DSUgirl2012! ;)

The best way to store your autographs is to keep them away from sunlight or heat and in a plastic (acid-free) display file/photo album. {thumb2} I myself have autographs on magazine paper and regular print-out paper, and I store them like this. They look great that way and are very safe! And yes, as others said, laminating not only decrease the value but could also damage the autograph.

Regards!
zanne

[DSUgirl2012]

Thank you so much! This is all very helpful!!

[miley cyrus fan]

the majority of photos/index cards i got signed are either all framed or top loaded(some are on my wall some arent), as long as the items are not in direct sunglight then nothing would happen to the autos.the other stuff like baseballs are in protective cubes and all on display.