First post, by evanretro
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If you're looking to store your retro cards I highly recommend this scheme:
I was inspired by this post: Re: Lets all share tips of how we organize our collection of retro computer stuff :) My only improvement, really, was finding stackable bins of the right sizes where you can see the labels on boxes.
For regular cards:
- 6" x 12" (or 10") 4mil pink antistatic bags for cards (Ebay, or you can order 1000 at a time from industrial supply places)
- Clear Intellivision video game box protectors (https://retroprotection.com/product/intellivi … -box-protector/)
- Really Useful Boxes small vinyl record bins (https://www.containerstore.com/s/office/craft … ductId=11005722)
The game protector boxes fit perfectly in the small bins and fit most ISA and PCI cards from the late 80s through the early 90s. I labeled the card box ends with a label maker.
For motherboards or full length cards:
- 12" x 18" 4mil pink antistatic bags for motherboards (same)
- Really Useful Boxes large vinyl record bins (https://www.containerstore.com/s/office/craft … ductId=11006360)
For full length single slot cards, like early sound cards or video cards, I put two game protector boxes together and it works ok. They can go lengthwise in a small bin or horizontally in a large bin. For motherboards and double slot cards like 00s video cards, I wrap them in an anti-static bag and stack them in the bins. The 4mil is sturdy and offers protection from scratches and components getting stuck on each other, and you can still see the contents.
