Stamps Galore on Storing Unmounted Stamps

Storing Unmounted Stamps-My recommendation

First, make a catalog of your collection of stamps and number the pages.

Second, using die storage sheets (I sell 10 mil 8 1/2" x 11" Vinyl sheets, but acetate can be used), adhere your rubber dies to the storage sheets with the method of your choice (I prefer vinyl cling and sell it)and number the pages. Cut 1/4" from the die storage sheet and insert it into a full page sleeve protector. Number each of these consecutively, 1-?.

Third, writing on each catalog page, mark the die storage sheet page location of each image. Repeat this procedure until all images in your catalog have the location marked.

Fourth, as you acquire more images, stamp the images in your catalog, put the dies on storage sheets and write the page number of the die storage sheet beside the image in the catalog.

These die storage sheets which have been placed in sleeve protectors can be stored in binders, boxes, etc.; however, I store mine in a wooden paper sorter and recommend that method. My rubber dies are on cushion and static cling and I can put 6 storage sheets/sleeve protectors in each of the 24 slots.

If you have questions, feel free to email me at info@stampsgalore.com.

Hope this is helpful.
Margaret

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