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Storing and preserving old carts
kingjohn3:
Aside from UGC's or other cases, is there a preferred way to store and preserve old game cartridges? I'm assuming that keeping them out of sunlight, dont get them wet, dont feed them after midnight are all of the common ways to do it but I was thinking about those game protector boxes or bags. Should we try to keep them as airtight as possible? What do you guys think?
Marcus_CA:
Away from humidity and sunlight.
Mick Dundee:
f you really wanted to try to keep them super safe you could baggie the carts before putting them in cases. When new they were baggied anyway. Just make sure you get the right type of plastic.
Dreamcast99:
you can get FREE small flat rate boxes that fit boxed games very well.
I have my new in box games wrapped in bubble wrap inside of these.
Ideally you'll use them for shipping too so the usps can make a little something off them too.
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SNES/GENESIS Style
Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box
SKU: O-SMALL-FRB: In Stock
5-3/8" x 8-5/8" x 1-5/8" Pack of 25 Boxes
Minimum order: 1
Maximum order: 20
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DVD Style:
Priority Mail DVD Box
SKU: ODVDS
7-9/16" x 5-7/16" x 5/8"
Pack of 25 Priority Mail DVD Box
Availability: Usually ships in 1 business day
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just search for the box on www.usps.com and its within the first 5 results.
These are free, and FREE delivery. 100% free to your door.
I do some e-bay sales as a hobby, these boxes save so much time and effort!
kingjohn3:
The main thing, i guess, is keeping the moisture out. I thought about simply taping the ends up so no air could get in and they would still look good being displayed loose. I wonder how the box protectors look for loose games. Anyone know?