How long to tips 'keep'?

[JCurry]

This may seem like a strange question. But, like most things that can be bought in bulk, the more you buy the less you pay per item. I am happy with the tip that I use and want to keep a supply of them on hand so I can quickly replace one if necessary. If I buy 1 they are about $6 each. If I buy 10 they get to be about $2.50 each. However, if I buy 10+ and it takes me 2 years to go through them all are they going to still be 'good' towards the end? I have heard of tips drying out. How long does that take? Is there a way to store them so they last longer?

Anyway, just looking for ideas and suggestions. Thanks.

 

[Tramp Steamer]

I'm only guessing here, but if you are refering to layered tips you are probably concerned with the glue that holds the laminations together. Am I right?
In any event, all tips, both laminated and non-laminated should last a very long time if conditions such as temperature and humidity are kept relatively constant.

 

[JCurry]

I'm only guessing here, but if you are refering to layered tips you are probably concerned with the glue that holds the laminations together. Am I right?
In any event, all tips, both laminated and non-laminated should last a very long time if conditions such as temperature and humidity are kept relatively constant.

Yes, they are layered tips. But I was thinking more about the leather drying out. I guess the glue is something else to think about.

 

[hang-the-9]

Don't store them in an attic or cellar and you should be fine, those things can sit a couple of years with no issues.

You can always buy 10 at 2.50 and resell 8 for a fiver.

This may seem like a strange question. But, like most things that can be bought in bulk, the more you buy the less you pay per item. I am happy with the tip that I use and want to keep a supply of them on hand so I can quickly replace one if necessary. If I buy 1 they are about $6 each. If I buy 10 they get to be about $2.50 each. However, if I buy 10+ and it takes me 2 years to go through them all are they going to still be 'good' towards the end? I have heard of tips drying out. How long does that take? Is there a way to store them so they last longer?

Anyway, just looking for ideas and suggestions. Thanks.