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Pony Talk => Pony Corral => Topic started by: applejackSA on June 14, 2020, 09:33:49 AM

Title: Question about storage
Post by: applejackSA on June 14, 2020, 09:33:49 AM

Hi all!

I PROMISE I used the search function before asking this, but it didn't yield any results.

My collection is too large for the room it is in. Therefore, I need to put some of my ponies into storage elsewhere in the house: either in cardboard boxes or plastic totes.

Can anyone share some tips and recommendations as to what the best way is to store ponies safely?

I want to focus on rotating my collection every few months, so I need to pack a few away so I can appreciate the rest a bit more!

Thank you  :)

Title: Re: Question about storage
Post by: starstrider on June 15, 2020, 06:17:39 AM

I personally prefer storing my ponies in shallow storage bins so that my ponies are standing. That way their hair doesn't get messed up and their bodies won't warp. I know a lot of people store their ponies in individual ziplock bags, but I've never found the need to this myself.

Title: Re: Question about storage
Post by: MyLittleMillennial on June 15, 2020, 07:22:21 AM

I just asked this too! :) Sorry for the double thread everyone.

Personally I would recommend against storing them in ziplock bags. Some types of ponies are known for off-gassing that turns the plastic sticky when kept in a sealed environment. I stored toys in ziplocs for years and many things became mysteriously sticky over time. Now I keep my ponies wrapped in acid-free tissue paper.

Would love to hear everyone's thoughts on containers!

Title: Re: Question about storage
Post by: banditpony on June 15, 2020, 08:29:30 AM

The way I would do it is...

-keep them in an area where the temperature and humidity are controlled.

- whatever container i put them in, make sure it's breathable. it also doesn't hurt to toss in silica packets or something else that pulls out moisture in a tight spot

- wrap each pony carefully in white acid free tissue paper, so no ponies will touch each other or the container.

Title: Re: Question about storage
Post by: lovesbabysquirmy on June 15, 2020, 08:29:43 AM

Sometimes it is hard to use the Search function since the site is so big LOL 

I will look around and see if I can find some of the other threads re: storing your collection

Title: Re: Question about storage
Post by: Safflower on June 15, 2020, 09:45:04 AM

Yeah, searching here is very hard, lol. I always just do a google search and put "site:mlparena.com" at the end so google only searches on the arena. Using that I found these threads:
[.] (http://mlparena.com/index.php?topic=385686.0)
[.] (http://mlparena.com/index.php?topic=297396.0)
[.] (http://mlparena.com/index.php?topic=397306.0)
[.] (http://mlparena.com/index.php/topic,398851.0.html) (this is the one MyLittleMillenial started recently)

Title: Re: Question about storage
Post by: applejackSA on June 22, 2020, 03:55:33 AM

Thank you so much for the advice so far everyone. I really appreciate it.

Title: Re: Question about storage
Post by: kingluke on June 22, 2020, 04:05:48 AM

I like to store them with those sillicone pads. It absorbs moisture (I think).
Does anybody know where to get them btw?