Hi everyone,

 

I'm moving to a new house in a couple months, and looking for a more efficient way to store my collection.  Right now i have most items in the brown cardboard boxes they were shipped in, but I'd really prefer to have them displayed in their Lego boxes - I really like the look that people's collections have.  All those Lego boxes, so cool!

 

No basement.  Right now I have an attic with a full height ceiling, moving to a house with an abbreviated attic - ceiling maybe 4-5 feet at highest point.  

 

Anyone in a similar situation, or have a clever though on a way to store? 

 

Thanks!

 

TNB

got any spare bedrooms to use?  where in the US are you?  probably be worried about heat/cold if storing in the attic ...

None of my sets are stored "naked" in unprotected boxes. All mine are in black bin liners (in case a roof tile slips!) and then put in sturdy boxes with sheets of foam or bubble wrap in between with set number on the outside and then stacked about 2-3 high with long-haul sets at the back. I stack no higher as the bottom box will squash over time. They are only in the attic as there's just too much even for the largest spare room. However, sets I intend to open are in my spare room. I did have a spare apartment that's now rented out.

Unfortunately don't have a spare bedroom, that would be ideal. I have a few in plastic bins that I've picked up along the way but mostly stored on cardboard with bubble wrap etc. I'm in North Carolina, so I don't worry about cold too much, although heat could be an issue.

The other thing for me about storing in cardboard is that it takes up a lot more room. I'd love to be able to store "naked" and break down all the boxes. Space is definitely a concern.

TNB

Edited November 2, 201411 yr by Trains 'n boats

How about put one of each set on display and the rest in storage? The smallest size locker shouldn't be too expensive per month where you are right? If it's a smaller house maybe you could store some of your extra furniture there as well.