Post by andycole on Nov 12, 2009 12:08:56 GMT 2
Hi all
While watching the video of the Melbourne meet up and seeing some of the games stored in plastic bags, it dawned on me that I have access to knowledge and products that can do the best possible job of conserving the games and boxes. Why I didn't think of this before, I don't know.
The company I work for bought another company a couple of years ago, and they specialise in conservation materials. They sell all sorts of boxes, bags, other packaging materials and machines to museums, libraries, even royal palaces! I asked one of the staff what was the best way to store these games. Here's what she said:
Boxed games:
The best way to store these to protect the boxes is inside a plastic box, the sort that you store food in. These are airtight so they stop anything likely to damage the box from getting to it. The plastic is also 'inert' so it doesn't do any damage to the box whilst in contact with it. The only caveat is that if there are extreme temperature changes, for example, if the games are stored in a garage or attic, then condensation could be an issue. In that case, then acid free tissue (which we sell) could be used around the game box as a barrier. This would prevent the condensation from getting to the box.
In addition, a product called 'corrosion intercept' which we also sell, could be used to wrap or package the game, either inside or separate from the carboard box. This product is designed to protect metal items from any particles that cause rust or other damage.
Loose games:
Enclosing the game in a corrosion intercept bag is the best way of making sure that nothing gets to the game to damage the electronics. We sell all sorts of sizes of these bags, with plastic seals so it's easy to get to your games. You can check out info on the product here.
The products I've mentioned can be bought on the internet or from most conservation suppliers. The plastic boxes from your local supermarket!
I hope that this is of help to some people.
Andy
While watching the video of the Melbourne meet up and seeing some of the games stored in plastic bags, it dawned on me that I have access to knowledge and products that can do the best possible job of conserving the games and boxes. Why I didn't think of this before, I don't know.
The company I work for bought another company a couple of years ago, and they specialise in conservation materials. They sell all sorts of boxes, bags, other packaging materials and machines to museums, libraries, even royal palaces! I asked one of the staff what was the best way to store these games. Here's what she said:
Boxed games:
The best way to store these to protect the boxes is inside a plastic box, the sort that you store food in. These are airtight so they stop anything likely to damage the box from getting to it. The plastic is also 'inert' so it doesn't do any damage to the box whilst in contact with it. The only caveat is that if there are extreme temperature changes, for example, if the games are stored in a garage or attic, then condensation could be an issue. In that case, then acid free tissue (which we sell) could be used around the game box as a barrier. This would prevent the condensation from getting to the box.
In addition, a product called 'corrosion intercept' which we also sell, could be used to wrap or package the game, either inside or separate from the carboard box. This product is designed to protect metal items from any particles that cause rust or other damage.
Loose games:
Enclosing the game in a corrosion intercept bag is the best way of making sure that nothing gets to the game to damage the electronics. We sell all sorts of sizes of these bags, with plastic seals so it's easy to get to your games. You can check out info on the product here.
The products I've mentioned can be bought on the internet or from most conservation suppliers. The plastic boxes from your local supermarket!
I hope that this is of help to some people.
Andy