AffordableTimeCapsule.com Affordable Time Capsules are in use by Families, Schools, Churches, Business, and governments around the world. Our time capsules are designed for people that want an affordable Time Capsule that will last hundreds of years without spending hundreds of dollars All Affordable Time Capsules are created using Black Polystyrene to block Harmful UV Rays. Each capsule then has a thin layer of  WHITE  Polystyrene applied to be used as a base for painting or customizing to fit Your celebration  "WARNING TIME CAPSULE" label included for you to apply.  We leave the customizing of the outside to you! • The Fine Print • If you order it, and for any reason you don't want it, send it back for a full refund.

         Medium $83          Small $63         Large $99

Yes, this is a real time capsule.

Why should I start a time capsule?
There could not be a more perfect time than now to start a time capsule.  This is a fun project for Schools, Individuals, Families, Organizations, Churches, and clubs.  Birthday? Did a friend just have a new baby?  just got married? There's a pretty good chance they won't get two of these!  Time capsules make great and unusual gifts!

Why should I buy an Affordable Time Capsule?
Let me explain, In 1998 I tried to purchase a time capsule for my family, The cheapest capsule I could find was $4,000.  I may not be the brightest bulb on the tree, but  I'm not going to spend $4,000 on something I'm going to bury in the ground and never see again. I started AffordableTimeCapsule.com so others could also enjoy owning a real time capsule.  Its not very pretty, it only comes in white, but it's a real time capsule and it doesn't cost $4,000. These time capsules are made of 100% Polystyrene, very tough stuff.  When sealed correctly your capsule will be airtight, and waterproof.  They can't rust, and should last indefinitely. Polystyrene is not PVC. PVC becomes brittle and gasses as it ages PVC is not suitable for construction of time capsules. Want to learn more about Polystyrene?

Its kind of plain.
It is when it arrives.  Just plain white. we leave it up to you to decorate the capsule any way you like to suit your celebration best.  Or you can always just leave it the way it is and slap the warning label on it. either way, in the end if doesn't look exactly as you want, its your fault.

What should we put in the time capsule?
Photographs, Newspapers, Calendar of events from your organization, a Crisp new dollar bill and some coins, a beanie baby, Pokemon, Baseball cards, a grocery receipt from your 1999 Christmas dinner, Photos showing how you celebrated New years, document a week in the life of this year or yourself, family, school, etc. People Magazine, one of your favorite CD-ROM's, a copy of PC Magazine future generations will laugh at what we thought was cutting edge technology, a new car brochure from the dealer including price, School news paper, Church news letter, Classroom photograph and some school history, Predictions for the future (these will be fun), an expired drivers license, a copy of your family tree, a menu from your favorite restaurant, a watch, a paycheck stub, a TV guide, a stock certificate, your prediction for super bowl "CXXXIV" or what ever you like!

Where should we Bury this capsule?
While you are more than welcome to bury your time capsule (When buried, These time capsules should last indefinitely)  Believe it or not most of today's time capsules don't get buried. Some time capsules are actually on display in the lobbies of large businesses, City halls, and even in the trophy cases of some schools. Some are displayed behind a piece of Plexiglas in the wall of a building while others are buried in the floor with some sort of plaque to mark its location. A few things to consider when choosing a location, is the location dry? Will the time capsule be safe from vandals, looters or theft of the capsule itself? You can always bury it, but if you do, you take the chance no one will remember to dig it up, or if they do they won't know where to dig. That big oak tree that’s been in the yard for 400 years may be a fast food store in 100 years. For families we suggest you place it in a dark dry place, like your attic or basement. Sooner or later someone will see the large lettering on the side that says "TIME CAPSULE do not open until (whatever date you choose)" While they wait for the opening date to arrive the curiosity will drive them crazy. Studies have shown time capsules you can actually locate and open are up to 99% more enjoyable than lost time capsules.

When should we open the time capsule?
These capsules are designed to be fun, you can  open it in 1000 years if you like.  We recommend opening it in 50 years if you want to be there.  A lot happens in 50 years, 50 years ago Sputnik was launched, the first electric watch was introduced, Elvis buys Graceland for $100,000, and IBM sells the first compiler for the FORTRAN scientific programming language..  Or it can  be opened in 100 years by people that knew you. Um, no, you wont be at the opening, sorry. Record yourself on an inexpensive MP3 recorder, It's you  from beyond the grave!  make a video, convert it to DVD and include the DVD, you're back! 
We suggest that you include a letter asking them to place the original contents in a new time capsule along with what ever they may wish to include to be stored for another 100 years. Don't forget to include a list of the contents of the original time capsule, it will be less confusing for those opening it in 200 years.

Will this time capsule really last one hundred years?
In one word, YES, some of today’s plastics are stronger, lighter and will last longer than most metals and in many cases will last hundreds and even thousands of years.

Graduation near? make some predictions, this will be a hoot to open at your 30, 40, 50,  year reunion.

Sizes available

Small. 6" x 12" $63.00 +$12.00 S&H

Medium. 6" x 18" $83.00 +$12.00 S&H

Large. 6" x 24" $99.00 +$12.00 S&H

California residents please add 8.25% sales tax.
Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery
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Links to other Time Capsule Sites
A-1 Time Capsules
Future Packaging and preservation
Time Capsule 2000
Time Capsules Inc.

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