The 2 mil sleeves are twice the thickness and 4 times the protection of 1 mil thick bags and are the most popular mylar sleeves. Comic books have been a popular storytelling medium since the mid1930s. 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. Current size comic uv onetouch magnetic holder ultra pros comic onetouch holders are premium comic book storage cases designed as the final destination for your collectible comic books. Lucky for you, bcw has comic book protectors of all kinds. These current comic mylar bags are made of 4 mil archival polyester mylar, which is an inert material of the highest clarity. Mylar, the superior comic book protection sleeve of choice. There are actually three kinds of comic book bags polypropylene, polyethylene, and mylar.
I bag all my comic books that are published prior to 1999 in these mylar bags for the best protection of my collection. Mylar products tend to be the staple comic book bag for serious collectors. Almost every collector has seen one of the white comic book storage. Mylar comic bags 4 mil shop current comic mylar bags bcw. Bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage collecting supplies, 7 14 x 10 12 50 pack. Mar 09, 2014 some collectors have a lot of angst about storing their comics. Made from 100% virgin material, these bags measure approx 2 mm thick and come in packs of 100.
We carry resealable book and magazine bags, as well as manga bags. Although the hobby of collecting comic books is not quite as old, it has spawned an industry of providing collectors. 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. These mylar bags off 4 mil of material thickness to keep your comics in top condition. I put everything together last night, and these did the job perfectly. People saying the boards didnt fit in the bags must have gotten a bad batch because mine were all just right. Buy bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage collecting supplies, 7 14 x 10 12 50 pack. Bcw supplies 2 mil silver comic mylar 50 count pack. Theyre advertised as thicker than bcw and ultra pros bags 2. A wide variety of comic bag options are available to you, such as heat seal, zipper top. Okay, so i went to the local comic shop today and bought some bags and boards.
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. Mylites 2 mil comic book standard size 7 14 x 10 1. Mylar bags used in food storage have revolutionized the way that food is stored longterm. For your really good books, mylite2s with a half back or fullback, then insert into a 4mil mylar. Use this item to protect and store your collectible regular comics. Its more important to keep them in a cool, dry place. But if you do use a backer board be sure to only use certified acid free boards. Some collectors have a lot of angst about storing their comics. So i am quite happy with these bags also it may seem silly to triple bag a magazine first the inner barex bag, then the hard cgc holder and finally the mylar, but if the holder gets damaged, larger sites like comiclink will send the book to cgc for a new holder at your expense, so in this perspective i think these bags are a cheap way to. Current size comic uv onetouch magnetic holder, ultra pro. It is a sturdy film that beautifully displays, timelessly protects and gives extra support to fragile documents. We offer silver age poly bags, mylars, backer boards, showcases, screwdowns, album pages, and just about anything else a comic book collector would need to store and display silver age comics.
Mylar will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside it. A wide variety of comic book bags options are available to you, such as backpack, messenger bag. Available in current, silver, or golden age comic size. Free next day delivery on eligible orders for amazon prime members buy mylar bags on. Amazons choice for comic book bags mylar bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage collecting supplies, 7 14 x 10 12 50 pack 4. I was wondering if i would see any difference using mylites 2. Comic book poly bags store your comics in our poly bags and protect them from dust, dirt, finger oils and other airborne pollutants. How to use current size mylar sleeves and better backing boards to store comics in a full archival solution. This video shows what i use in order to protect my comic books from age and decay. 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. How to store your comic book treasures protect america. We are pleased to offer for sale this 25 pack of bcw current comic mylar bags 4 mil. Mini archives smaller sized, 4 mil thick bags with.
Mylar bags will not discolor, damage, or adhere to comic books placed inside them. When the adhesive strip is on the tab it is possible to catch the comic on the adhesive strip when you slide you comic in or out of the bag, possibly damaging the comic. These 2 mil comic book bags are made of archival polyester which is an inert material of the highest clarity. People saying their comics dont fit are not reading the current part of current comic book bags and boards. Bcw silver comic mylar bags 4 mil comics, comic books. Bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage. Silver age comic book supplies acid free bags, boards. Premium comic bags archival stiffeners crystal clear bags.
In total there are 55 users online 0 registered, 0 hidden and 55 guests based on users active over the past 30 minutes most users ever online was 325 on thu feb 27, 2020 3. Get the best deal for collectible comics storage supplies from the largest online selection at. Comic book collectors can find all they need for comic storage at bags unlimited. Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors bcw. I have contacted egerber and they do not, they referred me to bagsunlimited. The regular bags that you can get at your lcs should last between 57 years, but. Incense, lighters, mylar bags, oil burner, pop tops, rolling trays, sherlock hand pipe, silicone jar, smell proof mylar bags, stash can. Bcw comic book mylars are made of archival safe polyester mylar, an inert material of the highest clarity. Our company logo and policy has been and always will be to sell our innovative products as inexpensively as possible to all those that wish to use the best possible preservation products. If you are going to keep your magazines for any length of time, you will need to bag each one of them separately.
We also have two styles of 4 mil polyester sleeves. I prefer the silver age size because it gives a little wiggle room and it easier to insert the boarded issue, and not have lots of pressure on the spine. The beaded flap style bf has a third piece of polyester that is bead welded to the extended back of the sleeve, creating the flap. We stock comic bags made out of polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester. Bagsunlimited carries the backer boards and regular bags but no mylar sleeves. We actually use special bags made in south carolina, our boards are also made there so all our supplies are made in the usa. Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic book supplies for full protection and storage. The bright colors of the comic books will still stand out and your sales will only grow. From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. About 14% of these are book printing, 7% are packaging bags, and 3% are display racks. Acid free archival comic book mylars current, silver, or.
Comic book backing boards come in different thicknesses and varying degrees of archival acid free materials. Bcw supplies 2 mil current comic mylar 50 count pack 25 silver age age archival mylar 4 mil polyester comic book bags by bcw. Should you go with modern, silver, standard, gold or super golden age. Shop panama city beach, florida magnet created by bethanydesigns. Do you every wonder what size comic bag especially mylar you should use for your comic books. The max protection current comic bags are an acid free, archival quality product made of crystal clear polypropylene. This bag is a semi rigid bag and does not require the use of a backer board. Mylites are typically 2mm thick and the standard bag is 4mm thick and fairly rigid. Browse our selection of acidfree comic book sleeves below, with golden, silver and modern age options.
Bcw carries book and magazine bags to protect your valuable collectibles. Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and. Mylar bags are meant for long term storage and come in different thicknesses. Weve got comic book protectors of all kinds, including comic book storage boxes, comic boards and bags. 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. Use mylar for comics older than 1960 since the books from this era were printed on thinner paper and may be more prone to damage, says wood. Our comic book bags are also made with our crystal clear technology, so these are the clearest bags available today. Comic collection supplies bags unlimited collection. Store your comic books in archival mylar comic bags. Our bags hold size and thickness tolerances and come in printed outer bags for easy product identification. This comic book showcase holds comics up to 7 x 10. Buy bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage collecting supplies, 7 14 x 10 12 online at low price in india on.
You can use regular bags boards for the more expensive issues just make sure to change them once you see them warping. Mar 29, 2019 how to size your comic books for proper storage. No one has mentioned this but mylar bags and halfbacks or fullbacks. Unfollow comic bags mylar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Youve heard about mylar, do you really need to use it to keep your comics collection from disintegrating before your eyes. They are both made of the same archival polyester material, but they have two different flap styles. It is important to know about the different grades. The 3 most common materials for bags are mylar, polyethylene, and. Buy bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books. Bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage collecting supplies, 7 14 x 10 12 50 pack 4.
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. Mylar bags will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside them. There is a comic book care thread that can offer some advice. Mylar will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items. Find great deals on ebay for comic mylar bags and silver age mylar comic bags. These 2 mil and 4 mil comic book sleeves are made of archival polyester mylar an inert material of the highest clarity. Recently i found that the removable tape leaves tons of sticky residue on the mylar when you open it back up, so i bought scotch magic tape to try that, but it seems even that leaves some residue after a few weeks. I was wondering if anyone knew of anyone that carries mylar 2 mil bags for these books. In this comic book collecting video the great legend shows you his method for bagging. Installing git makes the whole process more convenient so you will get to practice playing in the command prompt. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
A view of the coast of panama city beach, florida as rain clouds move in. Be a hero and keep your comics safe with comic book sleeves from bcw. Comic book collectors get great products and service from. Comic bags wholesale comic book sleeves to protect comic books. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mylar or more preferably, type d is as good as it gets for protecting your comic books individually. Bcw 100 current age mylar comic sleeves 2 mil thick. We keep mylar on hand because it is a little bit sturdier, wood says. The bcw comic book showcase holder is made of high impact, crystal clear polystyrene with a strong black polystyrene back. The current comic mylar bags will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside. Nice thick mylar bags to help prevent scratches on your graded cases, crystal clear so you can actually see your book with out taking it out of the bag, and protects it from dust. Mylar comic book bags possess many desirable properties including gas and moisture resistance, chemical stability and high tensile strength. They arent cheap, so its frustrating when you try to fit that 1970s comic in a mylar bag only to find out its too small.
Mylar bags are universally considered to be the best material to store your precious comic books and paper products in. The main ways that food is affected by longterm storage is through heat, light, moisture, oxygen, and rodents. These crispy 2 mil mylar comic bags will make your collectioin shine. The open flap style rof has to be creased to form the flap and then folded over. Install mylar windows for usenet comics htpc guides. Mylar is a clear material made from polyester resin. Silver age comic book supplies for comics from the mid 1950s to early 1970s. The best way to protect your comics is with mylar bags and acid free backing boards. Gerber published the photo journal guide to comics and is well known among collectors and archivists. Oct 05, 2010 hello all, i moved all my comics to bcw silver age 2 mil thick mylar bags, and originally was using scotch removable tape on them.
Putting current series into mylar im sure it doesnt make a difference since i am planning on keeping my collection for years. Is the price difference worth getting the 4 over the 2. Made of archival polyester mylar these 2 mil comic book bags are made of archival polyester mylar an inert material of the highest clarity. The boards have a dull side and a slick, shiny side. The twopiece onetouch holders are uniquely designed with slidein hinges and dual magnetic closure so youll never have to use a screwdriver again. Comic book bags comic book boards comic book boxes.
Our poly material has passed the photo activity test and is approved as safe for longterm storage. Back in the fall i started slowing converting all my comic bags to bcw 2mil mylar bags, as well as putting current new series books into mylar. It is a sturdy film that beautifully displays, timelessly protects and. Martin from bcw discusses all of the comic bag options bcw has to offer and compares and contrasts specific comic book bags. Lighter than their polyethylene counterparts, these bags are ideal for keeping your comics safe. Standard silver age comic books are 7 wide x 1012 tall. Supplies to protect and sell your valuable comic books, bags, sleeves, storage boxes, mailers and display supplies. Mylar bags sleeves for marvels treasury dc collector. These bcw 2 mil current comic book bags are made of archival polyester mylar an inert material of the highest clarity. Polyester mylar will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside it. High in clarity, impact resistance, and melting temps these bags are ideal for preserving and displaying your prized books. 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. Big fudge archival comic book bags and boards pack of 50 comic bags and 50 boards for current comic books or 6.