Jay Wolf Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 We have an older gentleman donating a model car collection to our Library. It is 100 + cars of all scales for 2 inch to 12 inches.Can any of you give me any idea about where to purchase a display case to house such a collection. It would need to be secure as we plan on displaying it out in a public area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 I guess the standard answer today is to look on eBay. Are you looking for a free standing or wall mounted case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphicar BUYER Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Jay - Franklin mint offers some decent cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Ikea would be an inexpensive source with lots of options. Their modular systems often have optional locks for security, or could be retrofitted. I'm not sure how "secure" you'll need, and the "safety glass" most of their systems use might not be strong enough but could be replaced with plexiglass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thomaskenney Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 if you want quality displays, check out:www.Guenschel.comcheers, tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Wolf Posted July 13, 2005 Author Share Posted July 13, 2005 Buying off EBay is not easy for a State Agency.Glass would be fine , we just need to keep honest people honest.Would like to fine a free standing large display case to house entire collection. Maybe 8-10 feet long no restriction on height.Don't have a lot to spend need to get it for under $2K under $1K would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave@Moon Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Buying off EBay is not easy for a State Agency. </div></div> Ikea is an inexpensive European furniture store chain with about 25 retail outlets in the U.S. The nearest one to you is probably the Schaumburg, IL store in suburban Chicago. They also sell through their catalog (with, as I recall, very reasonable delivery charges). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Niezabitowski Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 As I recall, There is an IKEA in the Philadelphia area, I think where the Turnpike NE extension crosses the main turnpike. Conshohoken maybe? We went past it on the way to Lansdale from center city a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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