I know people had talked mylar, and sure im willing to spend some money on it, but they were selling mylar sleeves for 75 cents apiece vs the 6 cents of a polypropylene bag and 7 of the polyethylene i bought yesterday. Comic book poly bags store your comics in our poly bags and protect them from dust, dirt, finger oils and other airborne pollutants. This article will outline these and explain the pros and cons. We offer a wide selection of comic and magazine bags made from varying types of materials including polypropylene, polyethylene, oriented polypropylene opp, biaxiallyoriented polypropylene bopp, and polyester film which is better known as mylar.
These mylar ziplock bags have ample space above the ziplock and the tear notch to allow for top of bag to be closed via a heat seal. Use the thick version of each size to store thicker comic books like annuals. In the uk and us, the most wellknown trade names are mylar, melinex, and hostaphan. Standard sized poly bag for todays comics, not much else to say about this product. What is the difference between poly and mylar bags.
Mylar will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items. Comic bags wholesale comic book sleeves to protect comic books. Pack of 100 bcw resealable treasury comic book poly bags 2 mil material thickness. Mylar vs poly comic book bags posted by dominique warrensmith november, 2016 there is a lot of discussion about how to store comic books, and whether you should at all. This bag is perfect for carrying rulebooks, comic books and a variety of other books. These 4 mil comic book bags are made of archival polyester mylar an inert material of the highest clarity. This button opens a dialog that displays additional images for this product with the option to zoom in or out. Lighter than their polyethylene counterparts, these bags are ideal for keeping your comics safe. None of these bags are protecting your comic books from aging. Mylar ziplock bags from wholesale harvest supply are.
The bcw life magazine backing boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. Mar 14, 2012 this video shows what i use in order to protect my comic books from age and decay. Mylar or more preferably, type d is as good as it gets for protecting your comic books individually. Bcw current size comic bags,678 x 1012 with 2 flap. Standard poly bags can last between 38 years not 50 as has been claimed. Some collectors have a lot of angst about storing their comics. Has a little extra wiggle room vs todays poly bags, and feels sturdy. Resistance to moisture, insect attack, fungus, mold, mildew, acid, oils, grease, and solvents. Im not the ultimate authority on this issue, but i would say the mylar bags are good for highvalue books, but for an average book the poly bags should be fine. Mylar, the superior comic book protection sleeve of choice. I knew that mylar was best, and is what i usually use, but i really wanted to bag some books so i decided to go ahead and get the polypropylene bags. Mylar will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside it. Standard size for mylars is actually wider than the silver size for poly bags 7 14 vs 7 18. I pick up my new books and ask for bags and boards to accompany them, something i wish i did when i was younger.
Our poly material has passed the photo activity test and is approved as safe for longterm storage. A few of the bags were defective the seams tore because they were too small, but otherwise comes as advertised and works perfect with bcw boards which is very. Is the price difference worth getting the 4 over the 2. Big fudge archival comic book bags and boards pack of 50 comic bags and 50 boards for current comic books or 6. This is why all of our frames come with uv protection via mylar toploaders for the ungraded frames, while the graded books are already inside mylar bags. The bottom gusset allows the bag to stand open allowing for easy fill. Comic storage comic bags resealable comic bags resealable silver size. Add to that opinion, such comic interest for most here, is. Protect and preserve your comic book collection with crystal clear bags, available in two sizes that fit your old or new comic books perfect.
Mylites are typically 2mm thick and the standard bag is 4mm thick and fairly rigid. Bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage. If you enjoyed my channel dont forget to subscribe and comment. The prop i got is from bcw and the eth is from comic defense system. Current vs standard size bags and boards current vs standard size bags and boards 0. They are usually in sleeves, and one must be careful, as the thicker mylar ends can actually tear a comic book. Get the latest updates on new products and upcoming sales. This comic book showcase holds comics up to 7 x 10. Acid free archival safe comic book 2mil poly bags by the. Okay, so i went to the local comic shop today and bought some bags and boards. Please click on the product you are most interested in. Gerber mylar archives 4 mil thick comic book bags sleeves 7 16. We stock comic bags made out of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester.
No one has mentioned this but mylar bags and halfbacks or fullbacks. Mylar an automated comic book cbrcbz downloader software well since more people seem to be using this, i figured it was time to at least have my presence here so that i can help out with problems and discuss things. This video shows what i use in order to protect my comic books from age and decay. Resealable and nonresealable 2mil comic book poly bags. Comic book backing boards come in different thicknesses and varying degrees of archival acid free materials. Acid free archival comic book mylars current, silver, or. Pair these silver age mylar bags with bcw current size comic book extenders, and bcw silver age size boards, and you are good to go for decades of proper comic. Theyre advertised as thicker than bcw and ultra pros bags 2. Buy silver comic mylar bags 4 mil comics, comic books storage collecting supplies, made of archival polyester mylar 25 bags per pack by bcw at. Dec 18, 2016 configure mylar with sabnzbd or nzbget for usenet comics december 18, 2016 october 17, 2014 by mike usenet is packed full of content including illustrative novels.
Youve heard about mylar, do you really need to use it to keep your comics collection from disintegrating before your eyes. The bcw comic book showcase holder is made of high impact, crystal clear polystyrene with a strong black polystyrene back. Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors bcw. Browse our selection of acidfree comic book sleeves below, with golden, silver and modern age options. Unfortunately because of lack of money many of my comics lack the protection a simple comic bag provides. Our bags hold size and thickness tolerances and come in printed outer bags for easy product identification. Current mylar comic book bags 2 mil 50 bcw archival polyester semi rigid sleeve. The bright colors of the comic books will still stand out and your sales will only grow. Pack of 25 bcw current modern comic book mylar bags 4. What is the difference between 2mil and 4mil mylar comic book. Buy bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage collecting supplies, 7 14 x 10 12 50 pack. Comic and magazine box bags size 36 x 27 approx clear bags for use at point of sale, enabling you to encourage box sales in bad. Posted on feb 21, 2011 by comic booked guest writer in features 3 comments. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Ultra clear, archival grade preserver bag ideal for comic books up to 7 x 10 12 177. The boards leave about 18 around the comic and bags easily slide over the two. Polypropylene bags are common and are the cheaper option to protect your books. Each bcw 4mil current comic book mylar bag can store and protect one modern age comic book. Each mylar sleeve holds one 8 12 x 14 legal size document, cgc cbcs graded comic book slab, or similarly sized item. Bcw current size comic bags,678 x 1012 with 2 flap 100 sleeves. Comic book collectors can find all they need for comic storage at bags unlimited. Plastic, mylar, or encapsulation comics comic book. Configure mylar with sabnzbd or nzbget for usenet comics. These acid free, archival safe bags come in current, silver, golden, and treasury sizes. It is a sturdy film that beautifully displays, timelessly protects and gives extra support to fragile documents. When it comes to bags, there are two basic types to choose from. Feb, 20 our founder, dave music is an avid comic book collector and he understands the need to display beautiful books and protect them at the same time. Lucky for you, bcw has comic book protectors of all kinds.
Apr 23, 2010 mylites are 1mil thick, and are the equivalent of regular plastic comic bags but archival. Bopet biaxiallyoriented polyethylene terephthalate is a polyester film made from stretched. Most are just coated on one side and acidfree at manufacturing. Dont trust your long term storage to simple poly bags. Mylar is an acid free, archival safe, crystal clear material that lasts hundreds of years.
Its more important to keep them in a cool, dry place. Bcw supplies 2 mil silver comic mylar 50 count pack. Bcw mylar graded comic book bags 2 mil pack of 25 fits cgc graded 9 x 14. I know some collectors only buy silver age or golden age size bags regardless of what theyre collecting, but i dont understand the rationale behind putting a modern comic in a bag thats way too big. Our comic book bags are also made with our crystal clear technology, so these are the clearest bags available today. About 0% of these are packaging bags, 0% are plastic bags, and 0% are other packaging materials. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
Comic book bags comic book boards comic book boxes. Oct 04, 2012 hey, looking to put all my comics in mylar bags. Pack of 50 mylites 4 mil mylar current modern comic book bags each mylar sleeve holds a standard thickness 678 wide modern current age comic book 1980s to today. Although the hobby of collecting comic books is not quite as old, it has spawned an industry of providing collectors with bags, boards, and boxes to preserve their comics in. Comic book bags and boards bagging and boarding your comic books after they have been purchased and read are the most basic steps in the preservation of your comic book collection. Mylar bags will not discolor, damage, or adhere to comic books placed inside them. In total there are 79 users online 0 registered, 0 hidden and 79 guests based on users active over the past 30 minutes most users ever online was 732 on thu mar 12, 2020 1. Premium comic bags archival stiffeners crystal clear bags. Mar 09, 2014 some collectors have a lot of angst about storing their comics.
Air pollution, ultra violet light, dirt and oil from fingers as well as rough handling all contribute to the deterioration of a. For the best use of these preserving materials, its important to know how to size your comic books for proper storage. Pack of 50 mylites 4 mil mylar current modern comic book. Get the best deals on mylar comic bags when you shop the largest online selection at. Bcw comic book mylars are made of archival safe polyester mylar, an inert material of the highest clarity. Thankfully, i have long comic boxes to house my comics so it. Comic book frames with uv protection comicbookdisplays. The regular bags that you can get at your lcs should last between 57 years, but. Comic book collectors get great products and service from. I paired the bcw silver 2 mil mylar bags with the bcw silver backer boards and so far every comic has fit great.
The plastic has a golden tint, but does not affect the comic book. May 14, 2012 2nd part of my how to protect and store your comic books. The most common being polypropylene and mylar bags. I use mylar with acid free boards,polybags off gas and can ruin your comics with time. If you are going to keep your magazines for any length of time, you will need to bag each one of them separately. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Polyester film mylar is basically the same but is superior to pp and pe because its thicker except if its a mylite then its really no better sorry, kenny. Package and showcase your products in style with the custom mylar bags from. These are much thicker and made of a different material than the poly bags. There is a comic book care thread that can offer some advice. Use with bcw acid free backer boards sold separeately. Digital rendering shown depicted accessories, such as cards, dice or figures, are not included. There are different types of bags to store your comics in.
These 2 mil comic book bags are made of archival polyester mylar an inert material of the highest clarity. We carry comic bags, mylar sleeves, polyethylene bags, backings, boxes and mailers. Help i just ran out of poly bags and have been wanting to move all my comics to mylar for a while so this seems like a. Current vs standard size bags and boards cgc comic book. Its important to know that bags made of these materials do not protecting your paper collectibles from aging. Mylar is considered to be the most archival in nature and will basically last a lifetime. Made from 100% virgin material, these bags measure approx 2 mm thick and come in packs of 100. Heavy gauge polypropylene comic book sleeve 24pt board permanently sealed inside flap closure with resealable strip no pvc acid free. At impak minipouches are classified as any pouch that is less than 8 x 12 od and can be made from almost any material that we have on the floor. Bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage collecting supplies, 7 14 x 10 12 50 pack. Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic book supplies for full protection and storage. Mylar bags are meant for long term storage and come in different thicknesses.
Thick 24pt board sealed inside of sleeve to prevent bending of contents. Add your logo, desired artwork and color to show off your brand and products uniquely and efficiently. Pack of 100 bcw resealable treasury comic book poly bags. Theres no silver size for mylars the one up from standard is silver. Be a hero and keep your comics safe with comic book sleeves from bcw. Available in current, silver, or golden age comic size. Polybags will wrinkle over time and allow a lot more moisture in.
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