# How do you protect your cards from humidity? **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [September 29, 2017, 10:51pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045 "2017-09-29T22:51:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![spinch](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/spinch/32/794_2.png) [@spinch](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/spinch)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2017, 10:51pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/1 "2017-09-29T22:51:36Z")
It recently came to my attention that quite a few of my graded card’s PSA labels have wrinkled due to moisture. Is this reversible at all? I didn’t realise that this was a thing. I thought once a card’s in a PSA case it’s protected forever. So how does everyone store their cards? I have some expensive ones in a plastic container too. Is this alright (I’m in the process of getting silica packets)? At the end of the day I want these cards to last forever so looking at the best ways to store them. Oh and anyone with experience using a display case would be great as I believe humidity built up whilst they were in there. Thanks, Alex ---
**Author:** ![hypernova](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/hypernova/32/68957_2.png) [@hypernova](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/hypernova)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/2 "2017-09-29T23:01:15Z")
I use silica packets, a ton of them. ---
**Author:** ![spinch](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/spinch/32/794_2.png) [@spinch](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/spinch)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2017, 11:20pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/3 "2017-09-29T23:20:30Z")
> [@hypernova](#): > > I use silica packets, a ton of them. So do you have the cards in a container with the silica packets in them? Or just in the room/storage place? ---
**Author:** ![tem4elf](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/tem4elf/32/2614_2.png) [@tem4elf](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/tem4elf)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2017, 11:34pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/4 "2017-09-29T23:34:25Z")
Correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think that’s from moisture because I’ve had cards come back already like that. ---
**Author:** ![hypernova](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/hypernova/32/68957_2.png) [@hypernova](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/hypernova)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2017, 11:35pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/5 "2017-09-29T23:35:39Z")
> [@spinch](#): > > > [@hypernova](#): > > > > I use silica packets, a ton of them. > > So do you have the cards in a container with the silica packets in them? Or just in the room/storage place? The cards are kept in a container which also contains silica packets. ---
**Author:** ![spinch](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/spinch/32/794_2.png) [@spinch](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/spinch)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2017, 11:42pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/6 "2017-09-29T23:42:42Z")
> [@tem4elf](#): > > Correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think that’s from moisture because I’ve had cards come back already like that. Nah I bought some off of Gary too. Looked back at the photos and the labels looked perfect but now they are a bit crinkled. I’ll post a photo so you can see what I mean. I’ve only had the Alakazam for a few weeks so it could be worse. But you can see in the magneton it’s a little worse as I’ve had it for longer. ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170929/13780f52dfe04f29d6b885f375d1189e.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170929/900cfea9dea4a0d9decf8d2265f7a2e3.jpg) ![](https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170929/7a85c8b2a57b7e49440b0766e28cbaf0.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![chinameowthsunflower](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/chinameowthsunflower/32/244_2.png) [@chinameowthsunflower](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/chinameowthsunflower)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2017, 11:47pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/7 "2017-09-29T23:47:26Z")
I also thought this was normal cause I see labels on ebay like this. Never thought much of it. Kind of concerned now lol. ---
**Author:** ![smpratte](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/smpratte/32/79511_2.png) [@smpratte](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/smpratte)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2017, 11:57pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/8 "2017-09-29T23:57:26Z")
That is completely normal. I have received Illustrators directly from psa with a slightly crinkled label. ---
**Author:** ![jakew1992](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/jakew1992/32/762_2.png) [@jakew1992](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/jakew1992)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2017, 12:04am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/9 "2017-09-30T00:04:11Z")
Can this affect the cards even when there encased? Like can they crinkle like the psa sign has? ---
**Author:** ![spinch](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/spinch/32/794_2.png) [@spinch](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/spinch)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2017, 12:05am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/10 "2017-09-30T00:05:14Z")
> [@smpratte](#): > > That is completely normal. I have received Illustrators directly from psa with a slightly crinkled label. I think it’s getting worse though. When I got these cards the labels weren’t crinkled but now most of them are. For example I bought most of my psa 9 jungle/fossil holos straight from a seller who cracked the box. Check the photos in my thread here as @milhouse was the one who alerted me to this… plus I was comparing photos from when I got the cards to now and there is definitely a difference. Is there anything else it could be? Spinch’s Collection- Old School WOTC Cards + More [r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share\_fid=109702&share\_tid=8724&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefour%2Eproboards%2Ecom%2Fthread%2F8724&share\_type=t](https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_fid=109702&share_tid=8724&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefour%2Eproboards%2Ecom%2Fthread%2F8724&share_type=t) ---
**Author:** ![pfm](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/pfm/32/254328_2.png) [@pfm](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/pfm)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2017, 1:22am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/11 "2017-09-30T01:22:57Z")
Even if the wrinkles are not from humidity it doesn’t hurt to be cautious. If you keep the cards in a sealed environment, silica packs should do the job. Otherwise look into getting a dehumidifier to remove moisture from the whole room. ---
**Author:** ![KingPokemon](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/kingpokemon/32/283_2.png) [@KingPokemon](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/KingPokemon)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2017, 2:27am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/12 "2017-09-30T02:27:05Z")
Move to Vegas baby:) ---
**Author:** ![poke-geri](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/poke-geri/32/273_2.png) [@poke-geri](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/poke-geri)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2017, 11:01am UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/13 "2017-09-30T11:01:48Z")
I am using silica packets of course but can moisture really harm a card that is encased in a PSA case? ---
**Author:** ![churlocker](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/churlocker/32/100762_2.png) [@churlocker](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/churlocker)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2017, 1:18pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/14 "2017-09-30T13:18:08Z")
It’s probably chemtrails. ---
**Author:** ![ssjc](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/ssjc/32/756_2.png) [@ssjc](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ssjc)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2017, 2:58pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/15 "2017-09-30T14:58:50Z")
> [@churlocker](#): > > It’s probably chemtrails. ![](https://media.giphy.com/media/3oEjI789af0AVurF60/giphy.gif) ---
**Author:** ![melcher](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/melcher/32/474_2.png) [@melcher](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/melcher)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2017, 6:32pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/16 "2017-09-30T18:32:14Z")
Anyone know if PSA cases are waterproof? … this sounds like a great video for my youtube… TESTING NOW, will be back with the results lol. ---
**Author:** ![genosha](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/genosha/32/40439_2.png) [@genosha](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/genosha)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2017, 6:35pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/17 "2017-09-30T18:35:06Z")
> [@KingPokemon](#): > > Move to Vegas baby:) I would love too, but… 1. Immigrating while between jobs doesn’t work 2. Me no speaky American 3. I have to stay away from things that make me wanna gamble again ---
**Author:** ![kkthxbai](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/kkthxbai/32/329_2.png) [@kkthxbai](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/kkthxbai)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2017, 6:38pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/18 "2017-09-30T18:38:19Z")
> [@melcher](#): > > Anyone know if PSA cases are waterproof? … this sounds like a great video for my youtube… TESTING NOW, will be back with the results lol. Next video… Will it blend? Next video… 1000 degree knife vs PSA case. ![](http://3m3cna178rlp1rclw43v482p.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/images/willitblend.jpg) ![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dmhSACEjuPY/maxresdefault.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![ssjc](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/ssjc/32/756_2.png) [@ssjc](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/ssjc)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2017, 6:39pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/19 "2017-09-30T18:39:01Z")
> [@melcher](#): > > Anyone know if PSA cases are waterproof? … this sounds like a great video for my youtube… TESTING NOW, will be back with the results lol. I watched a video a couple months back where a guy was in a flood, and he had 3 psa graded cards and he came home to them being completely fine. He even cracked one and showed how it was completely dry. Now I dont reccommend dunking your cards under the sink haha. ---
**Author:** ![kkthxbai](https://efour.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/www.elitefourum.com/kkthxbai/32/329_2.png) [@kkthxbai](https://www.elitefourum.com/u/kkthxbai)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2017, 6:40pm UTC](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045/20 "2017-09-30T18:40:13Z")
Actually, seriously guys, i am considering adding a water feature and small garden near part of my collection. Do you think this would be a bad idea? next to cards or sealed goods? maybe some ants /bugs will crawl in, i am unsure… probably should use fake plants. [Next page](https://www.elitefourum.com/t/how-do-you-protect-your-cards-from-humidity/18045.md?page=2)