MrGold Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 What's the best way, to protect lego sets, being stacked on top of each other? Can I use foam, in-between sets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcarin Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 There is no need ... i never put anything inbetween they just need to be in HARD box and not be able to move much if anything at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinP Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 What's the best way, to protect lego sets, being stacked on top of each other? Can I use foam, in-between sets? I would put Lego sets on some type of shelf so you could have little to no stacking. If you have too much weight on a certain box, it could damage it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGold Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Cool, thanks! Polybags can be placed into a tub, on top of each other, no problem right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartikis Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 In my experience most people dont care if the boxes have a few minor scratches or even dents as long as its SEALED and they know 100% of the pieces are there they dont care. Very few epople actually display the box, they might fold it flat and keep it in a closet but rarely will someone display it with the sat, same goes with instructions, nice to have but if its a bit beat up no one really cares. I have considered other tpyes of protection though, including puttign all of my sets in large zip lock bags. I store some of my sets in the basement and i always have this fear of my basement flooding and ruining all my sets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@rtisan Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Cool, thanks! Polybags can be placed into a tub, on top of each other, no problem right? That exactly what I do! They were all wrinkled enough when I bought them, and I have about 35-40. As far as boxes go, I have a couple 8 foot selves in a spare room. They are full, and have also packed a few plastic tubs full of sets. Wish my Lego was the only thing in that room, but it isn`t. Now I need another option. For you and myself, I`d suggest multi-level plastic shelves. You can get them for about $25 from Costco. Less floor space, more wall space for you sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadowsk1 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 As long as they are in a generally temperature controlled space they should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Polybags can be placed into a tub, on top of each other, no problem right?I use deep Sterilite plastic drawers for the various polybags. They can stack pretty high, are really great for holding a ton of those Collectable Minifigures mystery bags, and very easy to clean up or replace if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGold Posted August 28, 2013 Author Share Posted August 28, 2013 I have padded some small clear boxes, and put them in a cupboard, i'v checked the walls and no sign of, moisture, or anything, should all be good. What are your views on, cupboard storage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StompingFreak Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I find shelving stacks work really well. here a picture or 3 of one of my store rooms. Stomping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shudameister Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I find shelving stacks work really well. here a picture or 3 of one of my store rooms. Stomping I see someone has some Doctor Who sets... I wish I had them. I am currently just using a closet storage shelves. My collection is way less than 50 boxes. I have them wrapped up in the bags they come in just to prevent being overly dusty and such. For opened sets, I use plastic bags and label the set number. I then use a Expanding File to keep all the directions in one place safely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymc4677 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I see someone has some Doctor Who sets... I wish I had them. I am currently just using a closet storage shelves. My collection is way less than 50 boxes. I have them wrapped up in the bags they come in just to prevent being overly dusty and such. For opened sets, I use plastic bags and label the set number. I then use a Expanding File to keep all the directions in one place safely. great idea on the expanding file. I will pick up a couple the next time I am out. I am tired of always digging through a huge bin of instruction books trying to find one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StompingFreak Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I see someone has some Doctor Who sets... I wish I had them. I am currently just using a closet storage shelves. My collection is way less than 50 boxes. I have them wrapped up in the bags they come in just to prevent being overly dusty and such. For opened sets, I use plastic bags and label the set number. I then use a Expanding File to keep all the directions in one place safely. To be honest, The Who sets were a good seller. But the bricks are poor, the Tardis set falls to bits the moment you go near it. Shame Lego didn't get the job. Stomping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coneil21 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I mostly store my sets on shelves but I have wrapped a few up for protection and stored them under the bed in our guest room. Yesterday at Target I came across these bed risers. Pretty silly looking but its just the guest room and now I can fit twice as many sets under there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoNotInsertIntoMouth Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Shelves for any normal investment sets, wrapped in trash bags. For the exclusive serious money sets, I go ahead and shipping-box them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinP Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Shelves for any normal investment sets, wrapped in trash bags. For the exclusive serious money sets, I go ahead and shipping-box them up. Putting them in a shipping box for storage. That is a great idea, and the set is ready to be sent out after it is bought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGold Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Guys, thank you so much for your efforts! Love the pics! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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