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Post by canadianphilatelist on Nov 18, 2015 15:25:25 GMT
I will be moving to Saudi Arabia shortly for a new job but unfortunately my stamps will not be following me there. They will go into storage which is where my concerns lie.
While I can be sure the storage will be dry, I have concerns that it will suffer through the winter and summer months.
How cold is too cold for stamps? How hot is too hot for stamps?
And as an off-topic question: What about the effects of temperature on ephemera in general?
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Post by Admin on Nov 18, 2015 15:55:36 GMT
I will be moving to Saudi Arabia shortly for a new job but unfortunately my stamps will not be following me there. They will go into storage which is where my concerns lie.
While I can be sure the storage will be dry, I have concerns that it will suffer through the winter and summer months.
How cold is too cold for stamps? How hot is too hot for stamps?
And as an off-topic question: What about the effects of temperature on ephemera in general?
Have you looked into indoor storage with climate control. I know there are companies that store office documents and records. Here is one that offer long-term storage for material that does not need easy access www.filebank.ca/services/records-storage-document-management/inactive-file-services/For your house hold stuff regular storage would be fine, but I would pay a little extra for your collection. I guess you wont be making to many philatic purchases while your away, just use what your stamp budjet would be and use that towards safe storage. Your in Toronto with the high humidity during the summer and the extreme cold it could be a breeding ground for just about anything. Your mint might get gum damage. Just think of the 100% humidity on a 40c hot day and your stamps are in a sweat box  . You need to factor what was store in the unit before, I seen some of them shows and you need a full hazmat suit before entering. |
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Post by tomiseksj on Nov 18, 2015 16:28:00 GMT
Absent being able to leave them in the care of a relative or close friend, I agree with Jack that a climate-controlled storage option would be best. Here are some long-term storage tips from Mystic. |
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Post by rod222 on Nov 18, 2015 19:54:55 GMT
Australia
Western Australia, South West
Stamp Room 330cm ceilings (11ft)
Yearly fluctuations
Inside 15° - 24° c (59-75f)
Outside -1° to 40° (104f)
Inside roof cavity (iron roof) summer 56°c (138f) (exploded the thermometer)
Stamps enjoy all round good cond, (dry heat) only downside winter plays havoc with the hinges, curl badly.
Yesterday terrible bushfires just south of us, at 1 stage travelling at near 100 kph. (15,000 sheep / livestock lost)
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Post by canadianphilatelist on Nov 19, 2015 0:01:09 GMT
Thanks for everyone's advice.
That's crazy Rod. Hope the bushfire is under control now.
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Nov 19, 2015 0:58:24 GMT
CP Perhaps a friend or relative could store and safe guard your stamps ? If you lived closer I would stamp sit for sure.A closet shelf in an air conditioned/heated closet would suit your needs.Above all stay safe and be street smart.Stay aware of all around yourself if it don't look right go with your gut.
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Post by rod222 on Nov 19, 2015 1:58:43 GMT
Thanks for everyone's advice. That's crazy Rod. Hope the bushfire is under control now. No CP, still out of control. It's just terrible, we have lost 4 young lives, a farmer, backpackers from, Norway, Gt Brit, and Germany. It's hard to comprehend how fast these fires move with high wind. |
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Post by Jerry B on Nov 19, 2015 9:40:44 GMT
Hi canadianphilatelist
Something people miss as the environment gets the most attention. However, fire prevention is most critical for stamps. Make sure that the place you use for storage uses some type of gas to put out any fire and not water.
Jerry B
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Post by scb on Nov 19, 2015 14:53:55 GMT
Let's say that as long as you move within +40 and -40 celsius degrees, the temperature itself is not a major problem to paper.
But I would be very worried about what temperature changes do to (air and object) humidity levels. Having consistent conditions would be best.
Speaking with 'attick experience' (about 50 celsius degrees in hot summer days, and -40 celsius during coldest winter nights)...
Normal household items and clothes have no issues as long as you seal everything properly. The biggest issues I've had have all been related to mice, ants and dust getting into wrong places (again, pack properly).
Tech stuff is something I would not place in 'cold storage'. Though they will likely survive a good number of years, both heat and cold (as well as changes) will decrease/consume their life-expectancy big time.
-k-
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Post by jimjung on Nov 21, 2015 15:15:02 GMT
Although very tough to find, best place to put them is in a large size Bank Safety Deposit Box. These will be tempurature/humidity controlled year around. Try to get a larger sized bank branch.
They are hard to find because they are very popular so you may need to go to suburban areas to find a new bank branch with vacant boxes. The cost is a monthly charge that can be deducted from your Canadian Income Tax. Unless you are completely detaching yourself from Canada, you are unfortunately still liable to pay Canadian Income Tax. Keep your receipts. Have payments auto-deducted from your account.
If you can't find a large size, I would recommend taking your best stamps and packing them into a small size album/book and putting that into a Medium or Small sized Bank Safety Deposit Box. These are much cheaper and easier to find, about $30 CDN a month.
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