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Post by stainlessb on Nov 21, 2019 1:29:28 GMT
Anybody ever consider using a catalogue rack for holding stock cards? Seems like it might be a viable way to organize a fair amount of stock in an easily accessible location? Binders are fine but you pull them out, open them and it seems one binder takes up about as much surface space as a catalogue rack- small ones (14") start with 6 1" 3-ring sections. For those who don't know what these are, they are common at auto parts counters (or used to be... most are now pretty much digital as the cost toprint catalogues with constant needs for updating has become prohibitive) I'm about to try and re-organize my stamp area/room and well...just a thought sadly I think we just threw out a bunch of these not too long ago at work...  |
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Post by philatelia on Nov 21, 2019 3:52:27 GMT
What an interesting idea. I think I’ve seen dealers at shows use something similar. Here is a pic of what I think he is talking about:  image upload |
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Post by stainlessb on Nov 21, 2019 14:35:24 GMT
yep, that's it!
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Post by Jerry B on Nov 21, 2019 15:04:03 GMT
Hi Having worked part time in a stamp store, I have to say that a display rack ("catalog rack") can fill up quite quickly. Also, they take up a bit of "real estate" and one "clamp" cannot hold all that many stock cards. Personally, I think one would better off with binders that have D-rings (easier turning of heavy stock cards). BTW: They are actually called TariFolds. Here are a couple of resources: Subway Stamp Shop Staples Office SupplyNeedless to say they are way more expensive than a good binder. Note, that one can purchase a lot of stamps with the difference in cost  Jerry B |
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Post by stainlessb on Nov 21, 2019 16:21:24 GMT
I used these at work for years until everyone stopped printing price books, so I am aware of footprint. In my case, shelf space is limited and currently I have binders and albums under my desk which is not real practical 9and they periodically get kicked by my size 14's... I'm going to poke around in our warehouse to see if maybe they didn't get tossed (a long shot)
the dilemma of limited space
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Post by Jerry B on Nov 21, 2019 19:48:02 GMT
Hi Stan
In Mainframe computer rooms we had these tarifolds holding essential User manuals.
One can always get "cheap" bookcases, that one assembles, at big-box stores like Wal-Mart. However, if you have a small room, that may not be an option.
Jerry B
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Post by brightonpete on Nov 21, 2019 21:29:50 GMT
I recall this things as well. But they didn't hold the pages flat. As long as you don't mind stamps with a lend in them, I guess they are OK. Personally, I hated the things!
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Post by stainlessb on Nov 21, 2019 22:18:51 GMT
I'd forgotten about the curved page lie....
must build bigger house....
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Post by Jerry B on Nov 21, 2019 23:29:05 GMT
Hi Stan
Actually, with heavy stiff Hagner type pages there is no "bending" (curved page lie??). However, they don't lie flat as a binder would.
A friend built a "stamp room" in his basement, complete with environment control. I don't know how he got it in the basement, but, he also had a large water free fireproof safe.
That's one solution to extra room, but not cheap, especially with environment control.
Jerry B
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Post by stainlessb on Nov 21, 2019 23:37:21 GMT
crawl space but no basement... probably need to get rid of some guitars and amps.... most don't get used very often...and they do take up space
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Post by gmot on Nov 22, 2019 0:13:36 GMT
Last year I had the same problem of not enough space for my growing collection. So I turned a clothes closet into my stamp shelves, worked out perfectly. Took out the bifold doors/clothes rod, some cutting & painting, and very pleased with result. (Of course, it's grown again since then, so maybe I need to repeat the project!).
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Post by gatodiablo on Nov 22, 2019 0:27:53 GMT
probably need to get rid of some guitars and amps.... most don't get used very often...and they do take up space Heh, I've got the same problem! The only problem is, I can't stop making more! |
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Post by philatelia on Nov 22, 2019 0:28:21 GMT
Wow that is just lovely - really tidy and nice decorative touches - I’m impressed, dude!
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Post by stainlessb on Nov 22, 2019 1:25:56 GMT
gmot nice! unfortunately I occupy what was once called the "den" or "family room" so no closet.... gatodiablo you are a luthier???
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Post by gatodiablo on Nov 22, 2019 8:41:11 GMT
stainlessb - I wouldn't call myself that, at least not yet. I have built some guitars and a handful of tube amplifiers, though. When I get back from my trip in April, I have a couple of acoustics on the bench I want to finish.
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Post by mikeclevenger on Nov 24, 2019 11:54:14 GMT
I have two of the catalogue racks that you speak of. I used to use them when I was an antique dealer. The biggest problem with them is pages folding over. It seems pages always get bent, or folded over, when using them. I have them in a plastic tub, somewhere in my storage unit. I have old advertising material in them, which is still in them I am sure.
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Post by angore on Nov 24, 2019 13:28:32 GMT
Does this mean that under high heat, there is no condensation inside the safe?
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Post by Jerry B on Nov 24, 2019 16:57:11 GMT
Hi angore
I am not sure how the water free fireproof safes work. However, I was told that there would be no stamp damage. Maybe there is some kind of silica gel that absorbs the condensation. That is the only thing I can think of.
Jerry B
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