The best possible existing condition of that comic book. Apr 02, 2020 its certainly going to be kryptonite for some comic lovers wallet. The divider rises about 34 of an inch above the comic books in their bags and boards. Epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver age bronze age key issue video. Bag and board each individual book and place each book in a toploader for maximum protection. Donny cates makes the ultimate decision, alex ross creates tape action figures, cgc submissions ep27 duration. Use this item to protect and store your collectible silver comics. 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. Most comics since the 1980s will fit in modern size bags, so modern bags will fit most books produced today. The bcw silver comic bags are an acid free archival quality product made of crystal clear polypropylene. The best way to understand why a specific comic book received a check mark designation is to refer to the graders notes. I use blue masking tape to write removable labels and make them easier to find. How to properly pack a comic for shipping cbsi comics. Beyond that, you really want to use a board that will not contribute to the deterioration of your comic since its going to be sealed inside a bag with your comic.
This is where if you try to remove the tape from the book, you end up ripping the book, or pulling off some of the ink. The newspaper will prevent the tape from adhering to the poly bag. Jun 16, 2009 one of the biggest problems i have when people come in with collections to my store is tape damage on the comic book. Mylar will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside it. Most times i find the product i want for a lower price, often with free shipping. My search is never complete without checking prices on ebay. Mar 09, 2014 the primary purpose of a backing board is to add some stiffness to your comic book storage and prevent unintended bending or creasing of your comics. Preventative restoration, widely used and accepted by collectors, consists of nonadditive restoration on a book with one or two major defects. Our comic book bags are also made with our crystal clear technology, so these are the clearest bags available today.
The tape will turn into goo over a couple of years and tends not to be recommended because its going to destroy the bag and also has a high acid content. Jun 16, 2009 dont tape the back of your comic shut with duct tape. It gives a nice appearance on the top of the box too. Martin from bcw discusses all of the comic bag options bcw has to offer and compares and contrasts specific comic book bags. A comic must be relatively complete to be successfully restored. Crystal clear bags with protective closure adhesive strip is on the bag instead of flap contain 10% recycled polypropylene. In this comic book collecting video the great legend shows you his method for bagging and boarding. How to properly bag and board comic books and prevent damage when removing duration.
If it sticks to comic then can be pulled off without damaging thr comic. Comic book grading is the process of determining the grade or condition of a book, which directly influences its value. Collection of every dc comic to hit sothebys auction block. Comics in the past were made in different sizes than current comic books. Archival comic book tape clear doublesided acidfree tape roll 14 x 36yards. Do you use tape when you bag and board your comics. Comicspectrum bobs blog by fans who love comics for fans. In these rare cases, a check mark will be placed on the label by the numerical grade. Jul 22, 2018 those that fold worry about reopening their comic books and getting the tape caught on the comic book, which can seriously degrade the condition of the comic. Pack of 50 mylites 2 mil mylar current modern comic book bags each mylar sleeve holds a standard thickness 678 wide modern current age comic book 1980s to today. How to properly pack and ship comic books how to ship.
Use four 4 pieces of packing tape painters tape can be used here as well to tape the top, bottom, and both sided. Check out our selection below to see the comic bag products we currently. Once you have bagged your comic, crease the bags flap to close it. If you have just opened your comic book bag, just like a normal bag, and you pulled that comic book out, you see where that tape is, it might hit the comic book cover, probably about 20% of the time it will and if it takes the. If you get a bag that is too big or too small, you risk damaging your comic. Use our bags for storage in conjunction with our comic book backing boards and comic book storage boxes. Packing tape could ruin the comic bag and be a pain to take off. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I purchased these to divide my comic book sections and make flipping through them easier when i have a sale. In rare cases, a comic book will look much better than the given grade.
Best bulk price opp comic bags, safe, tape on bag, oriented. These 2 mil comic book bags are made of archival polyester mylar an inert material of the highest clarity. The three typical sizes are golden age late 1930s to 1950s comic books, silver age. There was a flurry of speculation about the negative impact to comic book shops if comic companies train readers to switch to digital in the absence of print comics. Proper storage can mean the difference between protecting your investment, or destroying it. Bcw offers a wide variety of acid free comic book bags. Comic book grading learn the scale and how to apply it. Where to find discounted comic book bags, mylar, boards and boxes. Mylites 4 standard comic book mylar sleeves 7 14 x 10 12 plus 1 12 flap. Lucky for you, bcw has comic book protectors of all kinds.
This listing is for 100ct silver comic bags and 100ct bcw silver backing boards. As with grading all collectibles, there is a degree of subjectivity as there are many factors to consider and all of them must be weighed to determine an overall grade. Then, combine your bags with boards and other comic book supplies for full protection and storage. Ive always been against using tape when i bag and board my comics because the tape always seems to catch the comic when i pull it out again. 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. Place tape, with the pulltab towards the open end of the bag, over the flap and the body of the bag. Bags are designed with a long flap at the top which is to be folded over and taped. A book in a bag is a book report contained in a brown paper or paper gift bag. Different people may place different weight on each. The bright colors of the comic books will still stand out and your sales will only grow.
Browse our selection of acidfree comic book sleeves below, with golden, silver and modern age options. Same with masking tape, they tend to age faster and age poorly and usually damage anything they are sitting next to. Pack of 50 mylites 2 mil mylar current modern comic book. And never use the crystal clear, skinny tape on the bags. The purpose of the outside of the bag is to interest a classmate to want to read your book.
Sc comic book frame 2 pack, white acidfree matting, 98% ultraviolet uv protected, insert mat fits comics up to 6 34 x 10 14, sawtooth hanger installed for wall mount. Seal the bag board with only 1 peice of skinny blue painters tape for easy removal for the grader. I always place the comic in the bag so the flap is on the bottom. In the space provided below, write the year, title, publisher, and name of the comic book along with issue number. Comic book storage is an important part of collecting. Comic book sleeves acid free comic book protectors bcw. The best way to protect your comics is with mylar bags and acid free backing boards. Get some 18 inch thick corrugated cardboard and cut two pieces that are just a little bigger than the bagged comic. Either way, try to get as much air out of the bag as possible when you seal it. Comic bags wholesale comic book sleeves to protect comic books.
I have reused magic tape that was probably 20 years. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. While still in its poly bag, take the comic book s that you are shipping and wrap it in newspaper. Tape or write your details sheet to the backer board that is slid inside the mylite2. Those that tape their comic books see the tape as completely securing the comic in place. Window bag comic books for signing at comic conventions. Premium comic bags archival stiffeners crystal clear bags. These bags have a reusable adhesive tape strip on the body of the bag so the collector can fold the top flap over and lock in the comic book.
Fold about 12 of the tape back onto itself to create a pulltab step 3. When in doubt, ask a comic book store worker for help. Please use a minimal amount of tape and try to use tape that is easily removable when securing the books with cardboard. Our comic book bags are designed for all of your current age, silver age and golden age comic books. Direct comic book bag, board and box manufacturers.
Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Be a hero and keep your comics safe with comic book sleeves from bcw. Our bags hold size and thickness tolerances and come in printed outer bags for easy product identification. It is a sturdy film that beautifully displays, timelessly protects and gives extra support to fragile documents. Use sturdy cardboard to protect the edges and corners. Nov 04, 2019 decide whether or not to tape your bag. Apr 03, 2020 comic shops have not only been shutting their doors because of local shelter in place orders, some have already been put of of business permanently. The high time of the comic pack was over by the end of the decade for all publishers, but various incarnations would be seen throughout the following decade as the original comic book in a plastic bag began to trickle out. The bcw resealable silver age comic bags are an acid free, archival quality product made of crystal clear polypropylene. Comic book poly bags store your comics in our poly bags and protect them from dust, dirt, finger oils and other airborne pollutants. Then decide between tucking the flap into the bag or taking the extra step of taping the flap to the outside of the bag some bags may come with their own adhesive strips along their flaps. Every resealable bags ive seen have had horrible killer glue on the tab. When i place the comic in the box, it always folds the mylite correctly, no bent corners on the bag. Apr 05, 2018 donny cates makes the ultimate decision, alex ross creates tape action figures, cgc submissions ep27 duration.