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Are you a collector? If so, you are probably used to being told that you are a packrat. There is a tendency for collections to be viewed as clutter, and many people find them frustrating—especially household members who do not collect. Collecting can be a real joy, though. You can collect anything under the sun, but common collections include coins, trading cards, comic books, figurines, dolls, plush toys, models, and miniatures. Why collect? For most collectors, it is all about loving something and learning as much as possible about it. A collection can be a source of great happiness and pride.

Collections don’t have to be a source of clutter. Sometimes collections grow spontaneously, though, and when they do, there is a tendency for them to spill out of control. Taking time to organize your cluttered home and develop a system for storing your collectibles honors your collection and helps to free up space (perhaps for more collectibles!). You will no longer be viewed as a packrat if you choose to clean up your clutter. You will also have a lot more fun showing off your collection to people who are interested in what you have. It will be easier to find specific items, and your collection is important, so it deserves the best.

What can you use to store your collections? It depends largely on what you collect. Some items have specific organizational tools already developed for them. For example, coin collections can be organized into coin books. Other collectibles may require shelf space (like figurines or statues). If you want to display your items, you may want nice wooden shelves, but if you are storing items on shelves in your basement, basic chrome wire shelving may be sufficient. For many collectibles however (comic books, trading cards, and so on), plastic organizational bins or plastic organizing drawers may offer a simple, affordable solution.

Plastic is a great material for storage bins because it protects your valuable collectibles from the elements. Sealed plastic containers lock out moisture and mold, and are great if you need to put your collection somewhere out of the way like an attic or basement where you may not have ideal climate control. Oftentimes collections are too large to be stored in bedrooms, living rooms, and other central locations in the house.

Getting collections organized takes some time and forethought, since every collection requires a different approach. Once you figure out the most logical way to house your collections to display and protect them, you can start purchasing organizational supplies. This is a great time to sit down and catalog your collection and create an inventory list. The inventory list can help you to find items later. You will also find it easier to catalog and store incoming items when you have a convenient organizational system in place. And once you do, nobody will ever call you a packrat again or tell you to remove your collection because it is cluttering the house!