Collecting sports memorabilia has always been very popular. Savvy collectors as well as little kids are always looking for unique ways to show off their collections. Baseball collectors especially love to show off their memorabilia, but at the same time they are concerned about protecting them as well. This is where a good baseball display case comes in handy.
What to look for in baseball display cases.
There are many different types of baseball display cases. Before buying a display case for your baseball items, it is important that the display case meets important criteria. Here is a list of different types of baseball display cases and what to look for when purchasing one.
Single Ball Cube
There many types of single baseball display cases. The cheapest ones are made out of acrylic and cost about $6. They do not come with a display holder. These may come with UV protection which is a good idea. You can also find single ball cubes with a baseball holder enclosed in the case itself or with the case on top of the holder. The holder is usually made out of wood and gives your prize possession a classy look. This type of baseball holder can cost about $13 – $15.
Multiple Glass Acrylic Display Case
There are also glass and acrylic display cases where you can showcase multiple numbers of baseballs. Usually they hold anywhere from 2-5 baseballs. These display cases can be elegantly designed and are perfect for your “really special” baseballs.
Multiple Baseball Display Case
These cases are for the hard core collectors. You can find these types of cases in many different ball carrying sizes. The cases themselves come in different styles as well. Most multiple ball display cases are wall mountable and have a glass or plexi glass door. The finer cases are made with solid hard wood and usually comes with a felt background to create a beautiful display. When mounting this type of display case, be sure to use heavy duty wall hangers. Depending on the size of the display case, a multiple baseball display case will usually cost between $50 – $100.
Baseball bat display cases
The first thing you need to decide before purchasing a bat display case, is how many bats you will be displaying. If this is for a collection of bats, ask yourself if you will be collecting a lot of bats. If so, then obviously a larger display case is necessary. If you just want to display one bat, you have a choice of it being mountable or not. The stand alone cases are usually made of glass or acrylic and are laid on a wooden holder. The most popular woods for display cases and holders are wood (oak, cherry and mahogany), acrylic and glass.
There are many ways to display your baseball and bat collections. If you are into baseball cards, there are even baseball card display cases to show off your favorite players in. When looking for a baseball display case, there are a few choices to be made, but you now have the information to make that choice.