Moving collectibles—whether across town or across the country—is one of the highest-risk moments in a collection’s life. Most breakage, warping, cracking, bending, and discoloration happens not during display, but during handling, packing, vibration, temperature shifts, and rushed moving decisions. Museum professionals, conservators, and appraisers use strict protocols because even a single mistake can permanently reduce value.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 127 — How to Properly Store Collectibles During Moves & Transportation gives you the complete professional workflow for preparing, packing, stabilizing, and transporting valuable items during short or long-distance moves. You’ll learn exactly which materials to use (and which to avoid), how to handle fragile categories, when climate control is mandatory, and how to prevent the most common forms of move-related damage.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Prepare items for vibration, shifting, pressure, and impact during transit
Choose museum-safe materials that prevent chemical reactions and surface damage
Secure fragile pieces such as glass, porcelain, pottery, and articulated collectibles
Package coins, cards, comics, and paper properly to avoid bending, abrasion, and moisture issues
Stabilize framed art, canvases, and prints for both short and long-distance moves
Protect leather, textiles, and organic materials from temperature and humidity shock
Avoid the most common mistakes that cause cracking, warping, ink transfer, and breakage
Determine when climate-controlled or professional fine-art transport is necessary
Label, inventory, and organize boxes to prevent loss, stacking pressure, and handling errors
Protect high-value items from theft, mishandling, and insurance issues during relocation
Volume 127 delivers the same structured moving methodology used by appraisers, conservators, museums, and fine-art handlers—ensuring your collection arrives safely and maintains its full value.
Digital Download — PDF • 9 Pages • Instant Access
Moving collectibles—whether across town or across the country—is one of the highest-risk moments in a collection’s life. Most breakage, warping, cracking, bending, and discoloration happens not during display, but during handling, packing, vibration, temperature shifts, and rushed moving decisions. Museum professionals, conservators, and appraisers use strict protocols because even a single mistake can permanently reduce value.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 127 — How to Properly Store Collectibles During Moves & Transportation gives you the complete professional workflow for preparing, packing, stabilizing, and transporting valuable items during short or long-distance moves. You’ll learn exactly which materials to use (and which to avoid), how to handle fragile categories, when climate control is mandatory, and how to prevent the most common forms of move-related damage.
Inside, you’ll learn how experts:
Prepare items for vibration, shifting, pressure, and impact during transit
Choose museum-safe materials that prevent chemical reactions and surface damage
Secure fragile pieces such as glass, porcelain, pottery, and articulated collectibles
Package coins, cards, comics, and paper properly to avoid bending, abrasion, and moisture issues
Stabilize framed art, canvases, and prints for both short and long-distance moves
Protect leather, textiles, and organic materials from temperature and humidity shock
Avoid the most common mistakes that cause cracking, warping, ink transfer, and breakage
Determine when climate-controlled or professional fine-art transport is necessary
Label, inventory, and organize boxes to prevent loss, stacking pressure, and handling errors
Protect high-value items from theft, mishandling, and insurance issues during relocation
Volume 127 delivers the same structured moving methodology used by appraisers, conservators, museums, and fine-art handlers—ensuring your collection arrives safely and maintains its full value.
Digital Download — PDF • 9 Pages • Instant Access
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