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Old 03-17-2012, 08:38 AM
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What is the conventional wisdom on this? Mine came from the PO in a plastic sleeve and folded twice to fit.

1. Keep it there, it's fine?
2. Unfold it and seal it in laminate plastic?
3. Unfold it and keep it in a larger plastic sleeve unsealed?
4. Send it to the National Archives for proper preservation?
5. Other good idea?

Not trying to be a concours guy, just want to make sure I take the best care of this important document.

Thanks.
Old 03-17-2012, 08:42 AM
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Make copies to insure the original never gets damaged... Put the orginal in a plastic sleeve in a binder is fine IMHO.
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Laminate it.
Old 03-17-2012, 01:55 PM
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I have a three ring binder for my car, and keep the title and bill of sale in there, in a plastic page saver, with the service records and other documents.

If I had the original window sticker, I would have that in a page saver, in the binder.

I don't think it matters if anyone is a concours guy or not, but the fact is that many buyers want records.
Old 03-17-2012, 03:44 PM
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Make a color copy of the original, then plastic laminate the copy. Keep the original like you have it now.
Old 03-17-2012, 05:38 PM
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A three ring binder clear sleeve page is where my original sticker resides amongst the complete set of maintenance records.
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Another option is to frame it and display it over the fireplace. Or perhaps it could be used as a centerpiece to a 993 shrine if you have mucho free time
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I got too much junk in the car, so I'll be tossing my original sticker tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by goofballdeluxe
Another option is to frame it and display it over the fireplace. Or perhaps it could be used as a centerpiece to a 993 shrine if you have mucho free time
That's what I did with mine!
Old 03-17-2012, 09:52 PM
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Truth be told, I maintain a binder only as a token gesture to anality, as I wash my car only twice a year.

But I really wish I had my car's window sticker...
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Mines been folded up in quarters inside the leather manual case for the last 16 years. Still looks like I just pulled it off the window.
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Mine's in the same binderclip where I keep maintenance records - folded in clear plastic sleeve - I think it's good enough for preserving it.
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Originally Posted by goofballdeluxe
Another option is to frame it and display it over the fireplace. Or perhaps it could be used as a centerpiece to a 993 shrine if you have mucho free time
Yes, and be sure to use acid free matting and paper!



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