brandon Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I did basically the same as above even with renters insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeOiler12 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Awesome thread -- I really like some of the discussion on topics that affect us all. As a subset of storage ideas, how are people "displaying" part or all of their collections? Anyone doing anything cool beyond framed jerseys, hanging them on hangers pinned to a wall, etc? Whether we have 1 jersey in our collection or dozens of them, there is an aesthetic element to them where we want to look at them, show them off, etc, so it would seem cooler to let them be seen rather than just keeping them in closets, boxes or garment bags. Someone recently posted a link to the guy who had some pretty incredible glass cases built into the walls of his mancave and likely cost some big bucks to do, but is anyone doing anything unique? I always get intrigued by the way the NHL store in NYC puts full uniforms on mannequins, but not sure if that would translate to a house as opposed to a retail store like them. BTW, BobbyP6565 -- amazing collection you have man. It looks like MEI Gray's warehouse! How many shirts do you have in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I actually have a 2003 Devils jersey with the Stanley Cup patch signed by the whole team, and I haven't found a good way to display it in my office yet. I had a HUGE shadowbox frame that just looked ridiculous, then I folded it so just the signed crest showed in a 15" x 15" shadowbox frame. I'd love to get it done professionally but that's so expensive. I am looking at a frame that's only 1 1/2 inches thick now, thinking I may try that one next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krendelev Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I have that also to cover my jerseys and my guitars and amps. I have a detailed list of what I own with serial numbers for the guitars and amps. In my case, I have a 'personal articles' policy on my homeowners that covers my jerseys, as well as all my gameworn/game-used stuff - I also have spreadsheets detailing everything, with values, etc. and tons of pics for back-up - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyp6565 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Awesome thread -- I really like some of the discussion on topics that affect us all. BTW, BobbyP6565 -- amazing collection you have man. It looks like MEI Gray's warehouse! How many shirts do you have in there? Thanks - I've been collecting for a long time - here's the current count - NHL - 136 gameworn hockey jerseys 320 authentic or authentically-lettered replica NHL jerseys including at least two for every team in existence since the late 80's & at least one of every 3rd jersey going back to the inception of the program in 1995. 456 total NHL, 85% of which are fighters/enforcers/goons Plus - 1 gameworn football jersey - Nic Clemons Redskins 172 authentic NFL jerseys, including at least one per team 53 authentic & authentically-lettered replica baseball jerseys 8 authentic basketball jerseys 2 authentic soccer jerseys 692 grand total jerseys in the closet I don't display any of my jerseys - helps keep them dust-free, plus my basement is full of sticks, gloves, helmets and auto'd pics of most of the goons in the closet (plus many for which I do not yet have a gameworn jersey) - also most of one wall is football and hockey McFarlanes going back to their first set in the late 90's - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girouxsalem Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 ^holy s*** at those figurines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser416 Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Insurance galore. Outstanding collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Red Wings Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 I don't know why but seeing those photos invokes memories of when I watched The 40 Year Old Virgin...holy crap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Next One Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Wow, can't believe you have all those McFarlanes. I thought I had a lot, it's nothing compared to yours! And all those sticks, crazy stuff! I thought home insurance would cover your jerseys, just gotta let them know of what you have so they have a record of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtucker Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Is it true that hanging the jerseys individually in large plastic bags is a bad idea ? . I don´t have them like that, but today i saw some yellow spots on unworn jerseys ! I also have alot of baseball jerseys, just notiched the mesh under the arms of those unworn Majestic coolbase jerseys have yellowed, no smole or pets !............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00xtremeninja Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 I keep mine hung up in my closet in our spare room, no bags on them. so far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyp6565 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Mine have their own dedicated walk-in closet - gamers as well as authentics/replicas. No issues with yellowing - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00xtremeninja Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 ................that's a lot of effing jerseys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Every time I see that I am in awe. Not at your jerseys, at your closet space. You must be single or have an awesome wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyp6565 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 Married 19 years - her jewelry case is quite full - she wants for little, plus she has her hobbies as well. Its all a negotiation - I got this walk-in and the mancave/basement when we had our house built - she got the rest of the house to do with as she pleases.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Share Posted January 25, 2014 You're still the man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Next One Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 You should have your own section in the HHOF here in Toronto to display your collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrathofAchilles Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 So my collection is still rather small, (only 4 so far), but I have quickly found I'm not quite sure how to "protect" or "store" a jersey especially if I'm adding more and more soon.I mean I'm not collecting to put into shadowboxes or frames, (unless they're signed etc), I wear my authentics. But when not worn do you guys just place them like regular clothing on a hanger in the closet? Or do you put a plastic cover, (like from a cleaners), over it to protect from dust and the like?Thanks for any feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyersFan376 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 I myself have my most frequently worn jerseys on display on my walls covered by the cleaner plastic ponchos-- as far as the more collectible or unused jerseys i have most of those in my closet hung in garment/suit bags I haven't run into any issues with either method but i am concerned about possible yellowing or other negative effects from the plastic, but i'm not sure of the likelihood of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyp6565 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Mine are kept in their own dedicated walk-in closet I had put in specifically for them when we had our house built. Fourteen years of being in there, no dust, no yellowing - authentics and authentically-lettered replicas down one side, double-hung, and gamers down the other on face-outs, plus a few gamers displayed from hooks cascading from the top section of the authentics/replicas (removed when first pic was taken) - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMLFAN Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Mine are just hung on the one side of my walk in closet. Nothing fancy. One day when the wife fills her walk in and starts encroaching on mine then they will have to move somewhere else. Once I finish my basement I will be buying a garmet rack and will put them on that in my man cave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrathofAchilles Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 Dear God that is an impressive collection. Good to know about the no dust/no yellowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsportsdudex Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I still can't get over how amazing your collection is. I get jealous everytime I see your closet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyp6565 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Thanks man - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choyboy Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 i need some of those clear garment bags.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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