Display cases

[damnyouebay]

Sorry, if I posted this in the wrong section.

Anyone have tips on display cases? I was looking at the Ikea Detolf (or something like that), but it looks to have a little too much space between each glass plate.

[Kwando]

Detolfs will probably be your best bet..great value for what you get and the space in between ca be solved by getting some risers..clear cups, or something else to prop up some cars. Some people put in extra shelves but that's pretty risky to me.

[StratosWRC]

In fact, I bought extra shelves off another collector here and installing them right now using 3/16" wire rope clips which can be found at hardware stores. Klingsbo from IKEA is better but is twice the price and only fits 3 more models. It's also much more difficult to install extra shelves on that.

[[KRAFTIG]]

Another option is Ikea Billy cases or custom route

[Mac47]

The IKEA Stockholm is also an interesting possibility, though not as affordable as Detolf or Billy.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90239733/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[damnyouebay]

Thanks for the tips, gents!

Kwando, what do you mean by risers? I looked on ebay and found some stepped acrylic stuff, but it seems its all just a fraction too small for 1:18 cars.

[[KRAFTIG]]

The IKEA Stockholm is also an interesting possibility, though not as affordable as Detolf or Billy.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90239733/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I like it!

[[KRAFTIG]]

Thanks for the tips, gents!

Kwando, what do you mean by risers? I looked on ebay and found some stepped acrylic stuff, but it seems its all just a fraction too small for 1:18 cars.

Like so:

[damnyouebay]

Thanks, [KRAFTIG] (that means powerful in my language btw, lol) those are really cool, gonne grab a few. I was thinking more of using the extra height of the compartments in the Detolf though, like steps. Maybe I will have to unleash my inner DIY.

[[KRAFTIG]]

Ha ha I know. It was a gift from an ex in the form of personalized license plate. The word struck with me ever since

[the1]

I always wondered what happened to Bertby? They looked amazing and kept the dust away. I am still trying to get some as they regularly come up on ebay, but shipping is a pain due to its glass parts.

[[KRAFTIG]]

Bertby cabinets have been discontinued here in North America for last 3-4 years. I thought they were still available in Europe, no?

[the1]

The last time I saw it in their local catalogue was back in 2010 I believe. I am curious if they are indeed still available in any European countries.

[[KRAFTIG]]

So we might have a worldwide ban here I think collector's around the world should unite here and sign a petition for IKEA to place the Bertby back into production

[the1]

I wonder if it will have the same fate as the late PLEASE FIRE CHRIS BANGLE petition.