Newbie question on displaying cards

[99wgretzky99]

I was wondering if you fine individuals could give suggestions on displaying hockey cards. To be more specific, what are my options for displaying a 20-30 card complete set in a glass picture frame without visiting the custom frame shop?

I've seen a 10 card picture frame at my LCS but would love to display more than that.

Any help and ideas would be greatly appreciated.

:beer:

 

[Mack]

Check out shadow boxes from Micheals craft store.

 

[c_bass22]

Check out pennzoni display on ebay they have 30 and also 50 cards display frame

http://www.pennzonidisplay.com/carddisplaycases.aspx

 

[99wgretzky99]

Thank you Mack and c_bass. Much appreciated. The eBay link looks most practical unless michaels has something similar.

 

[gobuffalo2331]

Thank you Mack and c_bass. Much appreciated. The eBay link looks most practical unless michaels has something similar.

Michaels does have cheap sports cards frames that hold twenty cards that slide in and out. I spent like $25 a piece on the frames and they hang on the wall nicely.

 

[99wgretzky99]

Michaels does have cheap sports cards frames that hold twenty cards that slide in and out. I spent like $25 a piece on the frames and they hang on the wall nicely.

Actually that sounds perfect. I'm looking to display (2) 20 card sets. Any pics?

 

[sdpdesign]

There is film that u can apply to the glass that can protect cards from harmful light. Not sure if there is a retail version of this but i have called upon a company to apply some to windows in a museum setting on a building. This could help retain value, luster, & autographs for PC & displayed set. If anyone has any info on this, it would help not just this collection but many others'.

 

[gobuffalo2331]

Actually that sounds perfect. I'm looking to display (2) 20 card sets. Any pics?

Yes I will take some pics now and post them up when I get a chance this evening. Look for coupons at Michaels, they usually have a flyer at the door where you can take 25% off or more of your purchase. Thats how I got mine, I bought three frames for like $60 or less I believe.

 

[wyomnwild]

This case was purchased at Michaels for $12.00 with a half off coupon. I did have to pay for the cut matt, which was about $8.00 I think. The frame opens like a suitcase and connects like a hinge. It came with cotton batting and the cards are in screw downs.

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[foley2k]

Michaels has a sale on at my location (toronto area) where all frames and displays are buy 1 get the other of equal or lesser value free. So if your going with Michaels, go there fast sale ends in a week.

 

[Krusin]

If your handy with tools you can build your own. Here's a few examples of frames I've built over the years for my sets.
f.y.i. Pro-Mold makes 2 types of UV Mag holders (the 2 types have a different degree of UV protection). I know from experience that on card auto's do & will fade over time, not sure I would trust any holder for long time exposure, thus I only display my game used sets & singles.

 

[99wgretzky99]

Beautiful work, krusin. They look perfect.

Thanks again fellas, I'm definitely gonna swing by Michaels but make sure I have my coupon first

 

[gobuffalo2331]

Here's what I bought from Michaels, they look great displayed

 

[99wgretzky99]

Thanks for sharing, gobuffalo. I think they look great. Do they only fit regular stock cards or can they hold (ITG style) memorabilia cards? Thanks again.

 

[foley2k]

I just checked in your area for Michaels, they have the same sale as what I have here. You can pick up 2 of those display cases for the price of 1. Sale ends Aug 1st. I am heading back in a few days to pick up a couple more frames for some signed memorbilia projects I want to try.

 

[99wgretzky99]

Right on foley, i'm off to michaels today then.

Cheers everyone.

 

[chefjason]

Im more of a DIY, heres what I did with my 99 card Autofacts set

 

[99wgretzky99]

Great work, chefjason :beer:

Believe me if I could make something like that I would LOL.