2010 World Cup Poster Sale - Limited Time Only!!!

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The upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa will provide you with yet another perfect opportunity to start or further expand your World Cup poster collections. This is especially important since vintage world cup posters can easily reach four, five or six digits with the passage of time.

If you want examples, then do a simple search on the Internet to find out just how much retro world cup pieces currently fetch in online auctions. Those posters, however, will only be worth something if you can manage to keep your rugby posters in pristine condition. After all, nobody will purchase a vintage poster for a thousand dollars if it is ruined by sunlight, fluorescent light or acidic decay.

So without further ado, here are a few tips to help you do just that:

Check the authenticity of your poster

There are many official reprints of older retro posters up for sale, and they do turn up a pretty penny with the passage of time. The problem with these new prints, however, is that they age less profitably than their original counterparts.

If you are looking for the original prints, then make sure to check the poster’s number and identification before you buy a poster. If the seller does not know what this is about, then you are most likely dealing with reprints or worse - absolute fakes.

Use acid-free sleeves for storing posters

If you prefer to keep your FIFA posters kept out of harm’s way, then make sure to use acid-free sleeves to protect them from long-term corrosion. These sleeves must also have one side open, as this prevents moisture from getting trapped.

Do not forget to roll the posters as well. This will prevent any creases from damaging the pictures while allowing you to minimize the space they eat. Just make sure to roll with the picture inside so that it does not inadvertently get exposed if ever light gets to it.

Use UV and acid resistant frames for displaying posters

If you have a particular vintage soccer poster from the early days of the World Cup, then you might want to consider investing in frames that have UV resistant glass and acid-free backing.

These frames are easily available in online specialty shops, or from your local arts and crafts stores. Remember, however, that these frames will not be able to fully protect poster pictures if they are exposed to direct sunlight. The UV resistant glass will be able to resist fluorescent light and indirect light, but not direct sunlight

Do not attempt to repair the poster yourself

Were you able to order a or rare FIFA poster from the 50’s or 60’s for a cheap price, but have a few tears and rips to deal with? Then seek the advice of a professional instead of breaking out the adhesive tape and trying to do things yourself.

This is especially important for older pieces, as any signs of ‘first aid’ repairs will greatly reduce the value of any vintage poster. Professionals spend years learning their trade, which is why you must bring it to them if you want your pieces to maintain their value over time.

Have your posters backed with linen

If you bring a poster to a professional, then you may want to consider having them backed with linen. This greatly increases their longevity and resale value, especially if the posters are damaged in places.

Just remember, however, that linen backing is not cheap and that a FIFA poster in perfect condition will still fetch a higher price than one with linen backing.

Keep these tips in mind, and that 2010 FIFA World Cup posters you have your eye one may be worth many, many times its original price in the future!