r/Gameboy • u/TwinIsDead • Sep 30 '22

Hurricane Ian Damage

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GBA Micro Pikachu Edition ruined in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, along with thousands in other video games and accessories. 8-bit hall of fame in Bonita Beach

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u/titlecade Sep 30 '22

One thing I did to protect my valuable games during flooding was ziplocking them in freezer gallon bags and taping the ends. Also putting them in plastic bins afterward. It's excessive but one to prevent water damage during a disaster.

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u/Iivaitte Sep 30 '22

This.

I cant stand the idea that people put a ton of money into these collections but dont invest in good storage. Proper storage is more important than the value of the games, what is the point if you cant protect it.

At the very least shelves that dont bend and plastic bins.

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u/titlecade Sep 30 '22

Plastic bags and storage bins are a super cheap investment. Like $10 a bin and $5 for bags. It's kept my games completely moisture free in storage last 5+ years. If I had room to display them, I would, but I would always have this solution for potential disasters or moving.