slab-storage-and-display-discipline

name	slab-storage-and-display-discipline
description	Use when storing or displaying graded slabs. Heat, UV, and pressure are the slab killers.

Slab Storage and Display Discipline

Slabs need controlled environment. Target 65-72°F, 35-50% humidity, no UV, no stack pressure. Display via acrylic or rotating slab cases.

Storage parameters

Optimal storage:

• Temperature: 65-72°F (avoid heating/AC vents)
• Humidity: 35-50% RH
• Light: no direct sun, UV-protective cases
• Pressure: no stacking, no leaning
• Container: foam-padded slab boxes or Pelican cases

Display options

1. Magnetic acrylic stands (low protection, easy access)
2. UV-protective acrylic cases (long-term display)
3. Rotating slab display cases (museum-style)
4. Floor-mounted slab walls (high-end collector aesthetic)
5. Safe deposit box (max protection, no display)

Long-term failure modes

• UV exposure: laminate yellowing over 5+ years
• Heat: slab warp at 90°F+ sustained
• Pressure: micro-cracks at corner stress points
• Humidity: foggy interior, paper warping
• Drop damage: cracked holder, value loss 30-80%

Where this fits in the X3 empire

Customer support FAQ for graded card receipt.