Storing Mosaic Booklets?

[tranemonk]

How do you guys store these? I purchased a vinyl box a long time ago and have about 50-60 sets/booklets but I don't think my setup is good for long term care. I know the booklets are valuable. Thanks, 

[JSngry]

I just keep them in the box.

[jlhoots]

3 minutes ago, JSngry said:

I just keep them in the box.

Me too.

[ghost of miles]

Me three.

[JSngry]

Are we doing it wrong?

[Daniel A]

1 hour ago, tranemonk said:

How do you guys store these? I purchased a vinyl box a long time ago and have about 50-60 sets/booklets but I don't think my setup is good for long term care. I know the booklets are valuable. Thanks, 

What could happen in the long term? Are you referring to our lifetime or even longer? If the objective is that they should remain possible to read, it seems as if it would be sufficient to keep them in each box. 

[jazzbo]

I keep the boxes in my storage unit, and the booklets in a deep bookcase I have in my listening area.

[tranemonk]

The boxes take up a ton of space.....I'm mainly trying to preserve them as long as possible without wasting space. This is what I tried to do but I'm not happy with it. 

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Edited January 10, 2022 by tranemonk

[JSngry]

If that's what you're doing, I'd at least protect them in some LP-size bags.

[tranemonk]

Since I don't collect LPs I don't have/know what those are... Any suggestions? 

[JSngry]

Something like this:

available from many outlets, I like Bags Unlimited myself: https://www.bagsunlimited.com/category/1400/lp-brecord-jacketb-sleeves-clear

 

[gmonahan]

1 hour ago, jazzbo said:

I keep the boxes in my storage unit, and the booklets in a deep bookcase I have in my listening area.

Ditto.

 

 

gregmo

[tranemonk]

2 hours ago, JSngry said:

Something like this:

available from many outlets, I like Bags Unlimited myself: https://www.bagsunlimited.com/category/1400/lp-brecord-jacketb-sleeves-clear

 

Thanks... I'm going to have to look into this...

[Brad]

Keep my booklets in their original boxes. I have others (for which I don’t have sets) stored in the bottom half of a Mosaic box. 

[Ken Dryden]

One thing to watch is humidity in the room where you store Mosaic booklets. I had my mine with my other music in an air conditioned basement in our first house yet mildew appeared on the booklets. In our second house I added both a dehumidifier and had a Mitsubishi air/heat unit installed, running both to control the humidity. It looks like I may have to do that once more in our current home, as the library is over the garage.

Edited January 12, 2022 by Ken Dryden

[Bluesnik]

On 1/9/2022 at 8:35 PM, tranemonk said:

How do you guys store these?

I always keep them in the boxes.

[Ken Dryden]

Fortunately I don’t have to use a storage unit, but I woul be careful using one to store anything of value. Unless it is an indoor unit with, heat, air and security, it is far too easy for someone to cut a lock and empty a unit. I had a co-worker whose unit suffered that gate.

[jazzbo]

My unit is climate controlled and secure. More climate controlled than my house! I've had no issue for over six years.

Edited March 30, 2022 by jazzbo

[jk666]

I keep mine in the Mosaic boxes and make sure I go through them during the summer to make sure there's no mildew on them.

 

[sidewinder]

3 hours ago, jk666 said:

I keep mine in the Mosaic boxes and make sure I go through them during the summer to make sure there's no mildew on them.

 

That’s a regular check every Spring. Boxes and booklets. Fortunately it wipes off easily.

[JSngry]

I keep extras on hand to feed the cats. Keeps them away from the main ones.