Keep away from humidity and high temps Place in a dry place...use silica gel packs to help Do not use any sort of tape near stamps! Place in zip lock bag when shipping to prevent any water damage. If you live in the country...place some sort of bug protection to prevent insects from eating your stamps. Do not pile your stamps on top of each other...the gum can melt and will stick to each other. Keep away from any light to prevent fading. NEVER USE SCOTCH TAPE TO AFFIX YOUR STAMPS