As part of an large insurance repair we are having Moonbase redecorated everywhere.
It means that my collection needs boxing up to protect it whilst furniture gets moved.
Have you ever boxed up your prize possessions readers? Did it go smoothly? Did you eventually get everything out again?
My entire collection has been in boxes for over a year. The plan was to move house. That plan is now scrapped as it seems to be impossible, so we are staying put and improving. I am slowly creating a new display space and unwrapping my stuff. I'm not convinced that the bubble wrap hasn't done more harm than good!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that Kev. You must be disappointed.
DeleteA bit, but looking at quite a few houses made us appreciate this one more! We bought it new 26 years ago and it still looks pretty good. We'll just have to make it work for us!
DeleteIf anyone can make it work you can Kev! Get scratchbiulding!
DeleteI am currently assembling Ikea display units!
DeleteDisplays! Keep us posted!
DeleteWill do.
DeleteOld collections were packed and shipped to the US over time and in numerous trunks. Some items are still in trunks. In spite of display space coming available that is full whereas the huge pile of boxes of other collections fill closets, an attic and a garage.
ReplyDeleteWhile some collections were reduced, others grew. The problem with collecting is it becomes a hoard!
It is hard to stop collecting Terran. I am meant to be reducing what I have whilst we are boxing up but beyond a few books I am finding it impossible!
DeleteHave had much thought on this subject Woodsy. A year of unemployment gave opportunity by necessity to properly dig out and sell the majority of a 40 year collection. Painful and tedious at first, rediscovering treasures I hadn’t seen in years...had even duplicated, not mindful of already having! Cold reality that I’d be leaving a mess for our kids to deal with, set in. This purge taught me to focus/appreciate the ‘special’ retained items. Of course I’ve relapsed and bought more since (blame Wotan) but it’s refreshing to have a smaller, physically more accessible collection and be a bit more selective and aware of my tendency. As Terranova47 points out, it becomes a hoard...I am aware that I am a toy fan/collector who easily slips into hoarding.
ReplyDeleteWise words Charles. I worry about the huge hoard in our attic especially if one if 'us' pegs it. One day I will tackle the thing in the attic. For now I'm boxing up the contents of cupboards so we can actually move them. Chucking stuff is proving a big wrench for me. I found an old oil painting I did, damaged by water years ago. My Missus says it has to go. Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
DeleteUnfortunately, I have had a lot of experience moving house over the years. Currently, a lot of my things are inaccessible in a storage locker. Go for smaller boxes, such as those used for A4 photocopy paper, or wine boxes (12 bottle size) for heavy items such as books and magazines. Picking them up will not stain your back. Larger boxes are OK for lighter items. However, avoid very large boxes, as everything on the bottom with be crushed by whatever is on top. They are also difficult to pick up and handle. Mark the boxes, so you have some idea what each contains. Use plenty of sellotape on the bottom of the boxes, so they do not all apart. I would advise getting a hand-held tape dispenser. I have used one of these at work, and they are much better than struggling with loose rolls of tape. This is one case where big and heavy duty beats light and flimsy. It is worth the extra cost.
ReplyDeleteGood advise Paul and you now your stuff, I know. I have, as you say, for A4 paper boxes as there's a plentiful supply of them at the skool I work at. Big enough to fit old toys in but small enough to carry up the steps to the attic! Oddly enough I used to have one of those tape dispensers when I was a full time Ebayer in the Noughties. No idea where it went. I probably sold it on Ebay!
DeleteIt is clearly time to buy another, to replace the missing one. This is one of those items that makes you wonder how you could have lived without it all those years.
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