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The value of autographs and memorabilia is sometimes more personal and intrinsic than financial. We know how important it is to you to have a physical reminder of a meeting with a famous athlete or other celebrity. Whether you view it as an investment that will increase in value over time or simply as a decoration for your living room or office cubicle, we understand its significance, especially a signed one.

A signature is like a fingerprint; it is unique to the person who signed it and is used to verify the artist's or famous person's identity. Restoring a signature would be like changing someone's fingerprint, making it less reliable as identification. For this reason, signature restoration is not common, as it would reduce the value of the signature.

You can do several things to help preserve autographs, which our specialist framing team will review considering the memorabilia's vulnerabilities and the autographs or signatures it carries.

Place It in a Frame or Case

These storage options help you to protect and preserve your favourite sports memorabilia. It is a clear, tough, durable film that you can apply to your items to help keep them in good condition.

A frame or case protects a signed item from the natural UV rays and Sunshine, which can affect the item's colours and cause the signature to fade and disappear.

When displaying a shirt, it is best to pin it rather than glue it. An acid-free mount will protect the shirt and help it last without losing quality.

Keep That Frame or Case Mounted

Once you’ve stored them in a sealed container, it's important to keep your framed items on walls or in other protected areas where they won't be exposed to moisture or dampness. Moisture can cause mould and rot, ruining the item's value, appearance, and signature. In the worst case, the moisture can eat away at the frame and ruin everything.

Another thing mounted memorabilia do is show off your stuff! It's not just about keeping them as an investment and hoping they go up in value, but also enjoying them with friends, family, or fellow fans!

Elevation Also Protects from the Sun

Natural sunlight and UV rays can damage and fade a signed item, making it less valuable. Don't place your item in direct sunlight, opposite windows, or conservatories to protect it. Use UV-protected glass if possible. If those tools are not within your budget, drapes or curtains over or before the memorabilia do just fine!

Stop Moving It Regularly Even If It’s Mounted, Sealed, and Secured

We all love to show off memorabilia, but we must exercise restraint. By that, we mean don't handle it too much, even if it’s already mounted, sealed, and secured! Our skin has natural secretions that can damage the item or fade the signature over time. This is especially true for programmes with foxed edges, thumbprints, smears, and weathered shirts.

This step takes a bit of planning. Find the ideal place and keep it there all the time.

Conclusion

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