Mylar

[Visitor Q]

My collection deserves the best but $95 bucks for 200 bags and backs for magazines is a lot too pay! I mean I will pay it cause the last thing I want is for my collection to age because of poor storage but man, I cringe every time I have to pick up that phone to order supplies.   



Jason

[Reverend]

Do you order E. Gerber supplies? I always cringe around that time, too.

[Visitor Q]

Yes I do, I order all my supplies from there except for the boxes. Those I just buy the reg. ones at the comic book store.

I buy half backs, mylites 2 and reg. mylar for my tabs..

I bet I am closing in on 1 g in supplies since I switch most of my collection over to it. 

Jason

[mrbillscomix]

Mylar costs are nuts. I buy all different sizes.  I think the minimum is 50/bundle for the odd sizes.  I like to keep a bundle around in case I pick up something, then I'm covered. Don't forget the cost of your back surgery after lifting those big boxes.  My UPS guy isn't a fan of them either. 

[Visitor Q]

Yeah they are heavy.

Jason

[Comix Junky]

Have you compared prices at Bags Unlimited here in Rochester?

http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/browse.asp?cat=3

[Visitor Q]

Have you compared prices at Bags Unlimited here in Rochester?

http://www.bagsunlimited.com/cart/browse.asp?cat=3

It's funny you mention them as I recall getting their catalog years ago.

Have you purchased Mylar sleeves from them, how's the quality?

Jason

[Comix Junky]

Sorry, I haven't.
My whole collection is in their regular bags.

[Visitor Q]

The good thing for me about E. Gerber is they are in MD and I am in PA, my order takes one day to arrive (more or less).

I like their product and have no reason to shop anywhere else other than maybe cost. With that said, I am one who believes in you get what you pay for (most of the time that is).

Jason

[cimmerian32]

Have to agree...  E.Gerber is the original and still the best for Mylar...  Speaking of...  Almost that time for me too

[oldmilwaukee6er]

i order my E gerber mylite 2s from *comicsupply.com* in smaller batches
there is also an up-&-coming company called *hotflips* that carries E gerber stuff too.
i generally order Silver/Golds... which are overkill for most u-comix, but occasional older book fits nicely (e.g. FFFB#1).  otherwise it goes in a standard poly-pro magazine bag/board.

i converted to mylar when i moved to Louisiana b/c i was worried about the humidity & temperature changes &
b/c this was the time i began collecting more costly books.
somehow those are the reasons i talked myself into it, but i couldn't REALLY say if it was necessary...
i mean
std bags/boards, if changed regularly (say 5-7yrs), afford a heck of a lot of protection
& i have seen books come out looking & smelling like fresh off the newsstand
after over 12yrs in the same b&b.
so i think part of it is me slipping back into a grade-conscious approach
that same urge that leads me to certification.

but i must say... w/ mylar- the colors pop, the book looks fresher, presents well...
u-comix look killer in mylar! 

[oldmilwaukee6er]

i guess i also justify it by thinking that i will change the mylar/halfback b&b far less frequently

[Visitor Q]

Once it's in Mylar I think it is good for life.

Jason