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01-17-2008, 03:01 PM #1
How do you display your collections?
I have noticed that many of the display cases made for baseballs, etc. are of good quality but not necessarily conducive to displaying larger collections. I have a number of custom framed jerseys, etc. I am very curious as to how other members display their collections. I have a room in the basement with my collection but am looking for good ideas for cases, etc. that others have used for displays. (other than framing) I am wondering how you guys display your collections or if you know of any companies that sell larger displays or custom display cases. Thanks!
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01-17-2008, 03:23 PM #2
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Re: How do you display your collections?
dcgreg I am glad you brought this up because I have been trying to decide the same thing myself. How do you displpay multiple Jerseys in a small space/room with out taking up more space from the display itself.
Here is my answer and I will be testing it out shortly.
I am going to try to go to a glass place and see if I can have a custom built display where I can show several jerseys in it. I figure if you go direct to the source it would most like be a bit cheaper then having one custom made by a display case retailer. I have inquired many reputable display case sellers about this and I get all the same answer "We can make it for you...........(Followed by) it will cost you this much$$$$$"
So I figured go direct to the source and see what happens.
I will get back to you on this.
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01-17-2008, 03:37 PM #3
Re: How do you display your collections?
Are you looking to display just jerseys or other equipment too?
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My Game Used Collection:
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01-17-2008, 08:34 PM #4
Re: How do you display your collections?
Looking to display jerseys, baseballs, basketballs,footballs, helmets, cleats, etc. I would appreciate any and all input. Thanks!
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01-17-2008, 08:52 PM #5
Re: How do you display your collections?
Alright... I've been thinking of this for a while.. has anyone tried this? Using a Gun Cabinet to display stuff? I'm not trying to be funny. I thought this may be cheaper than a specialty cabinet, and fit GU bats.. I've been trying to look into this, and there are a lot of different arrangements you can buy. You could use half of it for bats, the other half for jerseys or whatever. Has anyone tried this?
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01-17-2008, 09:00 PM #6
Re: How do you display your collections?
Regards,
Joel S.
joelsabi @ gmail.com
Wanted: Alex Rodriguez Game Used Items and other unique artifacts, 1992 thru 1998 only. From High School to Early Mariners.
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01-17-2008, 09:05 PM #7
Re: How do you display your collections?
You can get one at a local gun store, or they have a large variety of them at local gun shows, that saves you shipping vs. online. I'd imagine you can get them used, but I haven't looked into that. Costs vary. With all the bells (interior lighting, Solid Oak, large size, etc) I think they get around 1,500 and up. I've seen decent ones for $500. I believe you'd get the best deal at a gun show though. A good thing is that they pretty much all lock, and some have locking drawers/ storage, which would be good for COA's and stuff your not displaying at the time.
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01-17-2008, 09:06 PM #8
Re: How do you display your collections?
i saw a display of 6 jersey that conserved as much space as possible. 3 torso on the ground next to each other and three more torso on rods that were just above the other 3 torsos. dont know where to get torsos on rods tho.
http://www.websterdisplays.com/torsoforms.aspxRegards,
Joel S.
joelsabi @ gmail.com
Wanted: Alex Rodriguez Game Used Items and other unique artifacts, 1992 thru 1998 only. From High School to Early Mariners.
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01-17-2008, 10:35 PM #9
Re: How do you display your collections?
This is a problem I am starting to face, with the collection ever growing it makes it a challenge to find new ways to display everything. The old bookshelves just aren't cutting it anymore for me.
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01-18-2008, 09:12 AM #10
Re: How do you display your collections?
There has to be some custom cabinet makers out there or high-end collectors that display their items. Have any of you worked with a company that has nice (large) free-standing cases?
When I bought my home, we converted what was a small basketball court in the basement (app. 15x25 with 20 ft. ceilings) and I put a ring of framed jerseys around the top on the wall (not quite complete). The problem for me is I am running out of lower wall space and want to replace an air-hockey table (app 7 ft. long x 4 ft. wide) with a free-standing case, ideally something somewhat modern to hold a mix of equipment and potentially jerseys.