Collecting and Storage

[hbomb]

What's the best way to store Atari 2600 games in their original boxes? I've got archival plastic bags, but should I be using anything to eliminate possible moisture that could accumulate inside the bag? My house stays pretty cool, but Florida is a humid place.

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[fire!fire!]

I live in Florida! Yes weird we can get mold on leather shoes in the closet! Gotta love it. BTW it is raining here today, tomorrow, Christmas. Glad the Atari is an indoor sport.

Anyhow - I keep my boxed games on a bookcase, and my carts, too. Right on the middle shelf. We run the A/C a lot in the winter because it can be 28 degrees today and 60 tomorrow. I would never, ever put them in a storage unit or attic. Mine are in my living room where I can look at them fondly.

[Charlesaway]

What's the best way to store Atari 2600 games in their original boxes? I've got archival plastic bags, but should I be using anything to eliminate possible moisture that could accumulate inside the bag? My house stays pretty cool, but Florida is a humid place.

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

 

You could always try those dessicant packages. You can buy them on a bunch of sites, like this one:

 

http://www.silicagelpackets.com/

 

Fairly inexpensive. You can get around 100 for about $15. Or you can buy more... The site even seems to have a $10 off $30 or more purchase using Google Checkout.

[+Wonder007]

What's the best way to store Atari 2600 games in their original boxes? I've got archival plastic bags, but should I be using anything to eliminate possible moisture that could accumulate inside the bag? My house stays pretty cool, but Florida is a humid place.

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

 

You could always try those dessicant packages. You can buy them on a bunch of sites, like this one:

 

http://www.silicagelpackets.com/

 

Fairly inexpensive. You can get around 100 for about $15. Or you can buy more... The site even seems to have a $10 off $30 or more purchase using Google Checkout.

 

Which plastic bag would be good for Atari 2600 carts??? How about Atari 2600 boxes? These packages look very good and durable.

Edited December 25, 2006 by Wonder007