Keeping TFs MISB no longer the best investment?

[Sky Shadow]

Has anyone got anything AFA'd and noticed its started yellowing after being graded? Would this occur?

Unfortunately it can - even though the items are supposedly UV shielded, the reaction that is photodegradation can still occur.

[1orion2many]

Well there's a complete waste of money then

[5FDP]

Well there's a complete waste of money then

Agreed. I never thought that AFA grading was worth the money anyway. I have bought cases off of them - for US$20 each, only because I have run out of room in my display cabinet and it's the only way I can avoid them becoming dusty. The cases have a sliding bottom (unlike the graded ones) so the toy can be removed whenever you like.

[griffin]

I think the plastic can still progressively yellow, due to it's exposures (light, chemicals, smoke, humidity, contact with other plastics) before it is protected by the UV cases. It'll slow the process, but I'm thinking that if the plastic has started deteriorating before it is encased, it could well continue to yellow as the plastic bonds continue to break down.
I think AFA grading is only a protective measure if you do it as soon as the toy is released.

[Skullcruncher]

Unfortunately it can - even though the items are supposedly UV shielded, the reaction that is photodegradation can still occur.

Rats well thats some to look out for all the AFA collectors out there!