Hey, what do y'all think is the best way to store my now semi-vast collection of discs? I was stacking them on top of each other, but then got a few orange crates and have been putting them in sideways. Does it matter, or will it affect them in any way? They are in a heated area (basement with a woodstove that heats the whole house).

Thanks in advance for any kind words of wisdom.

From "The Complete Book of Frisbee" by Victor Malafronte - "Do not stack your discs one on top of the other. This will cause warpage and scratches, especially for discs that have any kind of decoration, such as a foil hot stamp or a paper label. In addition, always try to store your discs in a plastic bag. If they are to be stored in a cardboard box, circular tube, or on a rack, pack them loosely and keep them in a vertical position....For long term storage try to store your collectibles in a cool, dry place."
I would try to get your discs far away from that stove. For my true collectibles (not open for trade or throwing) I put them in Ziploc with a piece of paper towel over the stamp. This keeps the stamp from sticking to the plastic. I'm well over 300 and adding every day :D Good luck :cool:

From a recent issue of the Marshall Street Ask Torque newsletter:


<font color="red">Dear Torque, I've heard different things from different people in regard to storing discs. What do you and Marshall Street recommend? Vertical, horizontal, in bags, any temperature concerns, etc?

RA </font>



<font color="blue">Hello RA,

Just so you know, I love these simple questions that result in way too much research. I asked some manufacturers what they would recommend.</font>

<ul type="square"> Discraft: We suggest storing discs in a cool place and keep them flat. Heat and being stored vertically on their edges would cause them to warp over time. Gateway: I recommend storing your discs vertically, in boxes that are the right size. The plastic will shift or distort only if pressure is applied or if they are not stacked right on top of each other. Stacking discs horizontally one on top of each other is the worst way to store discs. Innova: Store discs on a flat surface and stacked perfectly straight. Better than that, stacked perfectly straight in a cardboard box. Better than that, they should be stacked in a temperature controlled environment as large temperature changes can cause flight plates to get sucked down. Discs stacked on end tend to sag and bend over time. [/list]

<font color="blue">While that may not answer your question, it does explain why you have heard different opinions. I personally would recommend short stacking them. Stacks of less than 10 in a temperature controlled room should keep your discs safe over time.

Sincerely,

Torque Novitski, Marshall Street </font>