How quickly can sunlight discolor a toy or package? |
03-26-2006, 10:15 PM
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#1 | | Decepticon Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 119 | How quickly can sunlight discolor a toy or package?
So there's this auction on you-know-where for a MIB piece I've been trying to track down for a while. Everything looks really good. Not perfect, but really good. One potential problem: The seller took the item and the package OUTSIDE in direct sunlight (not to mention an unknown temperature) to photograph it. I'm not sure whether or not to be concerned. I doubt it could have been outdoors/exposed to sunlight for very long, but at the same time...??
Anyone have any thoughts or experience with this?
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03-26-2006, 10:57 PM
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#2 | | @deathformer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,037 Location: Monmouth County, NJ Collection Count: 800-ish | I seriously doubt 5 minutes for a photo is going to do anything. Unless it's as humid as a sauna out there it should be fine.
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03-26-2006, 11:02 PM
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#3 | | ITADAKIMASU! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 26,233 Location: Alexandria, VA Collection Count: I've stopped counting | From what I've heard, the figure has to be in direct sunlight for quite a few hours before experiencing discoloration later... Could be wrong though... | |
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03-26-2006, 11:14 PM
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#4 | | Lets the balls touch. Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 7,366 Location: State of Independance Collection Count: 944 News Credits: 2 | I would ask the seller how long he had them out in the sun, and where he normally stores the items.
I believe if its left in a room with lots of direct sunlight, I would think you would see some discoloration after a week or two ... depending on temperature and how sunny the days were.
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03-27-2006, 12:36 AM
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#5 | | Bringer of Doom! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,866 Location: Collingswood, New Jersey. Collection Count: Over 1000 | is it just direct sunlight? What about just light coming in the window, but not direct rays? 
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03-27-2006, 12:56 AM
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#6 | | Consulting your needs Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 5,691 Location: Earth Collection Count: 15 | I dont think five minutes makes much of a difference personally. I've left TFs in a bright room for months with no problem.  | |
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03-27-2006, 02:46 AM
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#7 | | Yo Gabba Gabba! Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 23,380 Location: louisville Collection Count: +alot | You're fine. There's people that's taken their figs to the park in the sun to take some cool outdoor pics. They're figs hav'nt went through any changes. 
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