Playing Card Collection Displays (?)

[Anthony]

That is an awesome display Sparkz, I'll have to look into finding those frames with the hinged glass cover. That is originally what I was looking for when built my displays but I couldn't find any at the time so I'll have to look again. I really like the idea of using pvc for the shelves.

Thanks Curt, they work out well and the PVC is easy to work with. This was the smallest one they had 11x14, ran like $12....they do have 20x24 (Poster Size) also.

[Curt]

Here is a new 1 or 2 deck wall display I made from a box that game with a flask set I was given last year.

[kdklown]

Very sharp looking Curt!

[Don Boyer]

That's a mighty vintage-lookin' deck you got there, Curt!  Care to dish? 

[speedyy400]

I am looking forward to the day where I have enough decks to require display cases. I have all of my decks sitting in a cigar box. It is certainly doing the job. I do have a number of decks ordered though so I think I may be maxing out that box. I am currently working on making a DJ Booth for my fraternity so I can't wait to actually be putting display cases together for my collection in the near future. The sense of satisfaction after you finish the case and see your collection sitting there must be unbelievable.
When scrolling through these pages of displays, people have some awesome displays. It is awesome to see how many people are taking pride in their collections. I especially admire your collection kdklown. I hope maybe one day I can make something look as nice as yours =D

[Don Boyer]

I am looking forward to the day where I have enough decks to require display cases. I have all of my decks sitting in a cigar box. It is certainly doing the job. I do have a number of decks ordered though so I think I may be maxing out that box. I am currently working on making a DJ Booth for my fraternity so I can't wait to actually be putting display cases together for my collection in the near future. The sense of satisfaction after you finish the case and see your collection sitting there must be unbelievable.
When scrolling through these pages of displays, people have some awesome displays. It is awesome to see how many people are taking pride in their collections. I especially admire your collection kdklown. I hope maybe one day I can make something look as nice as yours =D

Actually, the real fun is when you're PAST that point 'cause you have too many decks to hang on your wall without looking like a playing card dealership.  I launched past that point over a thousand decks ago...    And don't get me started on uncut sheets!

[Curt]

That's a mighty vintage-lookin' deck you got there, Curt!  Care to dish? 

That is the deck I purchased from Jonathan Rock, about a year ago. He put a thicker plastic covering on it to protect the tuck/seal. The deck has a class A tax stamp, placing it's printing date roughly between 1919-1924, it's the pride of my small vintage collection ( which is something that I hope to expand over the next year or so ).

Very sharp looking Curt!

Thanks mate, I am happy with how it looks as well.

[speedyy400]

I am looking forward to the day where I have enough decks to require display cases. I have all of my decks sitting in a cigar box. It is certainly doing the job. I do have a number of decks ordered though so I think I may be maxing out that box. I am currently working on making a DJ Booth for my fraternity so I can't wait to actually be putting display cases together for my collection in the near future. The sense of satisfaction after you finish the case and see your collection sitting there must be unbelievable.
When scrolling through these pages of displays, people have some awesome displays. It is awesome to see how many people are taking pride in their collections. I especially admire your collection kdklown. I hope maybe one day I can make something look as nice as yours =D

Actually, the real fun is when you're PAST that point 'cause you have too many decks to hang on your wall without looking like a playing card dealership.  I launched past that point over a thousand decks ago...    And don't get me started on uncut sheets!

Do you seriously have over a thousand decks? I couldn't even imagine attempting to store them all, let alone display them in a room at once. That must be some collection of stuff!

[Anthony]

Very nice Curt and an even nicer item to display in it    I hope to eventually have a few vintage decks in my collection.....got nothin but time 

[John B.]

My house looks like USPCC blew up inside. Decks all over add cards on the wall. You can be anywhere in my place and not see playing cards.

[CBJ]

So a friend and I have been working on deck displays for my collection. 4 in total, all identical.
They hold 84 decks each if the decks are facing out, and 350 decks each if they are stored an their side (see pics).
There's a groove along the shelf that the decks sit in.
These still need some more sanding, and will be painted black.

What do you guys think?































CBJ

[Anthony]

That's fantastic CBJ, can't wait to see the finished product. I wish I had the right tools to make a custom display.

[kdklown]

They look great CBJ.  I'm leaning towards doing something like that floor to ceiling.  My displays have become cluttered looking.  I've taken to "bookcasing" decks on top of the long cases.  I'm not happy with the layout anymore.  Thanks for the comment Speedy.  Here's one of the more recent pictures.  There's an overhaul coming soon. 

[Don Boyer]

Do you seriously have over a thousand decks? I couldn't even imagine attempting to store them all, let alone display them in a room at once. That must be some collection of stuff!

On my last count, it was over 1,700 decks.  My collecting has slowed a lot recently - saving to buy a car.

So a friend and I have been working on deck displays for my collection. 4 in total, all identical.
They hold 84 decks each if the decks are facing out, and 350 decks each if they are stored an their side (see pics).
There's a groove along the shelf that the decks sit in.
These still need some more sanding, and will be painted black.

What do you guys think?

Jay, they're really good.  I'd suggest displaying some turned to their side, some faced out, like you would in a bookstore.  You're going to want some high-strength anchors - loading 84 decks shouldn't be much of an issue, but it's a strain for me to lift a box containing only 125 decks, so imagine the weight of 350 hanging from one box on the wall...  A support framework might even be a good way to go, with some steel L-bars on a wooden frame and legs that reach the floor.

[PrincessTrouble]

I have my wall done, finally.

[Don Boyer]

I have my wall done, finally.

Now that looks very nice.

[Anthony]

I have my wall done, finally.

Fantastic wall Princess 

[52plusjoker]

I have my wall done, finally.

That is some impressive - looks terrific!

[PrincessTrouble]

I have more decks, so I now I need to find more wall space. 

[aldazar]

Very nice displays, shadow boxes do seem to work real well. My display project is still in the works, I have a 5' x 6' space of bare wall next to my desk reserved for it. Originally planned for my Zippo collection, now I'm trying to design something to display both my lighters and decks.

I made a very small lighter display early on using a hinged frame from Micheal's, again very inexpensive with their sales and coupons. I also used a piece of PVC 1/4 round for the "Shelves", a couple bucks at your local hardware store and spray painted black. The thickness of a deck is very close to that of a lighter so this should work well. I'm sorry that the pic has lighters in the display rather than decks, but I got my 1st 2 decks yesterday, lol

Very simple, just thought I would share for anyone looking for ideas.



...to be continued.

Amazing looking! I'm gonna have to get something like that done in my place... If I ever have enough wall space... Hong Kong is rough!