Display help??

buck724 · Sep 9, 2013

Hey guys,

So I've been collecting cards and sports memorabilia for a long time now and I think it's time to start showing it off in display. Therefore, I would like to ask for your opinions and experience on how to display cards, bats, and baseballs please! Jerseys too (so if you know any excellent framers please let me know!!!)

pictures welcomed and appreciated!! Thanks, and cheers!!!

ASTROBURN · Sep 9, 2013

This was my favorite way to frame a basic 8x10. One of my best friends worked at one of those mall frame shops and did this for his Griffeys. Well, I saw it and had to have one done for my Bagwells. So, he said to give him some cards I would want framed, and voila!

Side note - the second card down on the left is also autographed.

ASTROBURN · Sep 9, 2013

I also always liked this frame. Got this for two bucks at the flea market, and loaded it with the 2005 Topps Total Astros team set. I dont know where you can find one for retail anymore, but its a nice way to show off individual cards.

When I first got it I loaded it with 97 studio cards of my fav players. That looked sharp.

buck724 · Sep 9, 2013

That looks sharp with the frames! Thank you!

Laxcat · Sep 9, 2013

ASTROBURN said:
I also always liked this frame. Got this for two bucks at the flea market, and loaded it with the 2005 Topps Total Astros team set. I dont know where you can find one for retail anymore, but its a nice way to show off individual cards.

When I first got it I loaded it with 97 studio cards of my fav players. That looked sharp.

I have seen a few frames like that at Goodwill. It's the best place for frames.

ASTROBURN · Sep 9, 2013

Laxcat said:
I have seen a few frames like that at Goodwill. It's the best place for frames.

Well, not so much the frame, but the sheet of glass that looks like a baseball field.

buck724 · Sep 9, 2013

Thanks guys!

Laxcat · Sep 10, 2013

ASTROBURN said:
Well, not so much the frame, but the sheet of glass that looks like a baseball field.

Yep.

GriffeyFan · Sep 10, 2013

The Griffey jersey I framed myself.I went to Michael's with a slew of coupons and got the "jersey shadowbox" for $40 after said and done.It's not quite as nice as the Chipper,which is a high quality job..but it works.As far as 8x10's..check thrift stores,ebay,even craigslist.Post pics with what ya come up with!

dacardcollector55 · Sep 10, 2013

Thats a sweet frame wish I could get one of those

INstead of the Astros you should make like a team of the decade frame. 2000-2010 Lf: Barry Bonds Cf: Ken Griffey Rf: Ichiro 3B: Chipper Jones SS: Derek Jeter 2B: Ian Kinsler, Chase Utley, Craig Biggio, Jeff KEnt or Orlando Hudson 1B: Alber Pujos SP: Johan Santana, Curt Shilling, Andy Pettit, Roy Halladay , etc. Catcher: Jorge Posada Manager: Joe Torre or Terry Francona CP: MAriona Rivera Hoped I could give you a new updated frame

buck724 · Sep 10, 2013

GriffeyFan said:
The Griffey jersey I framed myself.I went to Michael's with a slew of coupons and got the "jersey shadowbox" for $40 after said and done.It's not quite as nice as the Chipper,which is a high quality job..but it works.As far as 8x10's..check thrift stores,ebay,even craigslist.Post pics with what ya come up with!

Love the middle display!!

magicpapa · Sep 10, 2013

Someone say "Curio" ??? .......................... hehe *(Autos are all tucked away safely in my photobucket)*

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James52411 · Sep 10, 2013

The baseball field frame is an item I picked up at Walmart when I was a kid about 20 plus years ago.

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buck724 · Sep 10, 2013

magicpapa said:
Someone say "Curio" ??? .......................... hehe *(Autos are all tucked away safely in my photobucket)*

Updated

(PRE FCB)

I love your idea to display cards!

James52411 · Sep 10, 2013

Nice, affodable cabinet:

DETOLF Glass-door cabinet - black-brown - IKEA

Some lighting that you can turn on and off with a remote control takes it to the next level:

Amazon.com: Lightmates LED Wireless Puck Lights with Remote & Batteries - 6 Pack: Home Improvement

buck724 · Sep 10, 2013

James52411 said:
Nice, affodable cabinet:

DETOLF Glass-door cabinet - black-brown - IKEA

Some lighting that you can turn on and off with a remote control takes it to the next level:

Amazon.com: Lightmates LED Wireless Puck Lights with Remote & Batteries - 6 Pack: Home Improvement

Thank you very much! I like the size of it too for the corner. Thank you!

ASTROBURN · Sep 10, 2013

dacardcollector55 said:
Thats a sweet frame wish I could get one of those INstead of the Astros you should make like a team of the decade frame. 2000-2010 Lf: Barry Bonds Cf: Ken Griffey Rf: Ichiro 3B: Chipper Jones SS: Derek Jeter 2B: Ian Kinsler, Chase Utley, Craig Biggio, Jeff KEnt or Orlando Hudson 1B: Alber Pujos SP: Johan Santana, Curt Shilling, Andy Pettit, Roy Halladay , etc. Catcher: Jorge Posada Manager: Joe Torre or Terry Francona CP: MAriona Rivera Hoped I could give you a new updated frame

Actually, im not even using it right now. Its under the bed along with the other things i dont have room to hang up. (We moved last year to a much smaller place)

another idea for 8x10s could be this. I found this long frame at michaels. I laid a background of fabric, and placed my autographed Trivium photos in it. Turned out pretty good, and looks better to me than individual 8x10 frames.

alexs64 · Sep 10, 2013

Andre Ethier Personal Collection - How I display the nicer ones - YouTube

buck724 · Sep 10, 2013

alexs64 said:
Andre Ethier Personal Collection - How I display the nicer ones - YouTube

Definitely like the idea of those picture shelves from Ikea! Were they spendy at all?

alexs64 · Sep 10, 2013

buck724 said:
Definitely like the idea of those picture shelves from Ikea! Were they spendy at all?

Not at all less that $10 ea if I recall.

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