Storing Stamps for extended Period of Time-Help Needed

[farain]

As I will be moving to Thailand This Saturday for my PHd Studies and will be staying their for 05 Years. It is not possible for me to take all my stamps with me as of now. I will be taking my active interests with me but want to store remaining stamps here in Pakistan. Best Option is to store them in glassine envelops and store them in a cotton box. Just wandering if I have to take any additional measures to protect them while I am away.

[Admin Bear]

if at all possible i would suggest finding a way to seal each album in some form of plastic, air tight container or bag with one of those moister preventative packs in with each one.

this may be over kill but it would ensure that you will not have climate damage.

[Perfs14]

I don't know if you have them over there, but I always thought that if I was in the same predicament as yours I would use one of those vacuum seal storage bags that you can buy to store clothes and that you can evacuate using a vacuum cleaner.

Like this one:

[farain]

Thanks for the advise perf got your pint

[troutdude]

good advice with the dessicant package, and ssealing it up, i would also recommend storing the stamp album upright, like a book in a bookshelf, rather than lying flat. good luck with your studies!

tony