Collectible Care Guide | How to Protect Comics, TCG, and Collectibles

Preserve. Protect. Display with Pride.

Whether you’re collecting comics, trading cards, or rare memorabilia, proper care makes all the difference. At AdriansResale, we treat every item like it’s heading into orbit - protected from every bump, crease, and fingerprint the universe can throw at it.

Here’s how to keep your treasures in collector-grade condition for years to come.

🦸 1. Comic Book Care

📦 Storage

  • Always bag and board your comics using acid-free backing boards and Mylar or polypropylene sleeves.
  • Store comics upright (never stacked flat) in a short or long comic box with snug dividers.
  • Keep them in a cool, dry place, ideally between 65–75°F with low humidity.
  • Avoid basements or attics - fluctuating temperatures cause warping and yellowing.

🚚 Transport

  • Use Gemini mailers or rigid comic mailers with inner protection (Like bubble mailers with a cardboard insert).
  • Never place comics directly against bubble wrap or tape - always sandwich between cardboard.
  • Label fragile shipments clearly when mailing or moving.

🌙 Display

  • Use UV-protected frames or sleeves if hanging comics.
  • Keep displays away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
  • Rotate your displayed comics every few months to reduce light exposure on any single issue.

🃏 2. Trading Card Care

📦 Storage

  • Use penny sleeves + top loaders or semi-rigids for individual cards.
  • For larger collections, store in binders with side-loading, acid-free pages.
  • Keep cards upright and avoid overstuffing binder sleeves.

🚚 Transport

  • Always use team bags, deck boxes and Binders to prevent shifting.
  • For high-value cards, ship in graded card sleeves or magnetic holders inside a padded mailer.
  • Avoid rubber bands - they’ll bend or mark edges.

🌙 Display

  • Use acrylic display cases for graded or rare cards.
  • Keep displays in climate-controlled rooms, away from direct sunlight or humidity.

🪙 3. General Collectibles

📦 Storage

  • For figures, models, and memorabilia, keep original packaging when possible - it maintains long-term value.
  • Use dust-free shelves or sealed cases for loose items.
  • Clean gently with microfiber cloths only - never chemicals or alcohol-based cleaners.

🚚 Transport

  • Wrap items individually in bubble wrap, foam sheets or tight box
  • Fill gaps in boxes with packing paper to prevent shifting during travel.
  • Double-box fragile pieces if shipping across long distances.

🌙 Display

  • Use LED lighting instead of fluorescent bulbs (which emit UV).
  • Place figures on stable, level shelves with stands for balance.
  • Keep display cases sealed or cleaned regularly to avoid dust buildup.

🧤 4. Long-Term Preservation Tips

  • Avoid touching surfaces with bare hands - use cotton gloves for high-value items.
  • Check on stored collections every few months to catch early signs of humidity or mold.
  • Invest in silica gel packs or a small dehumidifier for storage areas.
  • Label and catalog your collection digitally - it makes insurance and tracking easier.

🌌 Our Promise

Every comic, card, and collectible we ship from AdriansResale follows these same standards.

We pack, protect, and store with precision - because we’re collectors, too.

Collect smart. Protect forever. Collect Beyond the Stars.