Chips warping?

[Raisdem80]

I bought a few wooden chip display cases off ebay and now knowing more and having a lot more chips i'm worried about warping. Here is a pic of the type of case. Should I look for a better way to display my chips? Do I need to worry about these warping? thank you for input.

[abby99]

Originally Posted by Raisdem80

I bought a few wooden chip display cases off ebay and now knowing more and having a lot more chips i'm worried about warping. Here is a pic of the type of case. Should I look for a better way to display my chips? Do I need to worry about these warping? thank you for input.

Unless your chips are subject to high heat and possibly high humidity, warping shouldn't be an issue. Don't hang your display cabinet where it gets direct sunlight, strong indirect sunlight, or fluorescent light in order to avoid fading.

Nice case! Is this one of the cases that has UV protection?

[AlbinoDragon]

The only reason chips would warp is if they are exposed to heat.

Unless you have the case parked next to a heater vent (or against a wall that you know gets hot with afternoon sun), you're OK.

I have roughly 200 collectible chips, some rather expensive, in AirTites and in display boxes similar to yours. Been that way for a couple years now and I see nothing wrong with any of the chips (they all cam out of the box and AirTites in the last few months for re-scanning).


The only thing I would suggest is to make sure the chips don't get any direct sunlight through a window. The windows of the house and the case will help keep the UV light at bay, but won't stop it entirely. UV light is bad news for artwork and chips. I remember seeing a pic/scan of a chip that had it's colors faded considerably on one side almost certainly due to UV exposure.


Other than that, keep 'em in the case where you can enjoy them on a regular basis!


(BTW, my cases are from the ebay seller grandpajon and I really like them)


[EDIT] Marsha! You beat me to the punch!!!

[Raisdem80]

Yes they are UV protectant. and sold by sfdisplay on ebay. Thanks for your input. They are in my billiard room and look at them at least once a day,lol. While im at it here is pic of other case for your enjoyment. I have little over 300 chips now but only have 2 cases up for display so far

Thanks for your help

[abby99]

Originally Posted by Raisdem80

Yes they are UV protectant. and sold by sfdisplay on ebay. Thanks for your input. They are in my billiard room and look at them at least once a day,lol. While im at it here is pic of other case for your enjoyment. I have little over 300 chips now but only have 2 cases up for display so far

Thanks for your help

Oh, those are nice display cases, and as you confirmed, the glass does have UV protection. Excellent choice!