The regular bags that you can get at your lcs should last between 57 years, but. Mylites 2 mil comic book standard size 7 14 x 10 1. Our bags hold size and thickness tolerances and come in printed outer bags for easy product identification. Plus high quality comic boxes for storing securely all your comics complete with lid. They are not cheap and its hard to stomach the investment sometimes when really all it is, is a piece of plastic board that. 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. Comic bags wholesale comic book sleeves to protect comic books our comic book bags are also made with our crystal clear technology, so these are the clearest bags available today. Ive bought from both the manufacturer and other outlets, but in the end it always comes down to price. We are pleased to offer for sale this 50 pack of bcw silver comic book bag and board set. Cardboard boards are used as backing in bags to keep comics creasefree. How often should you replace the bags and boards when storing. Gerber, arklites 2 from bill cole or 4 mil thick mylite4 or archives from e.
There is a comic book care thread that can offer some advice. I dont know if there is a standard way to keep them, but i put them. Available for order usually ships in 25 business days. I have had zero issues with them fitting standard sized comics. Comic book bags comic book boards comic book boxes. How often, if at all, do you replace your bagsbacking. I am not sure which brand your using or where your buying, but i have never seen bags and boards anywhere near that cheap. This silver comic book bag and board set features acid free, archival quality bags made from crystal clear polypropylene, as well as backing boards made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, buffered on one side with a 3% calcium carbonate that are precision cut to size.
From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. Last time i bought bags and boards was probably 5 years ago. Made from 100% virgin material, these bags measure approx 2 mm thick and come in packs of 100. The heavyweight paper has excellent resistance to erasing and scraping, and the large marker areas will not bleed or feather.
When i first started collecting comic books, i used rather cheap poly bags polyethylene and standard boards. These bags and boards are recommended for shortterm storage of 35 years. Current vs standard size bags and boards cgc comic book. Unfollow comic book bags to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. How often bags and boards need to be replaced depends on how the comics are stored and what type of bags and boards are used. Please note the special handling fees for comic bags and supplies. How often should you replace the bags and boards when. Bcwbbmag magazine size backing boards white 100 boards.
Acid free and archival comic book collecting supplies. People saying their comics dont fit are not reading the current part of current comic book bags and boards. I found these bags and the boards to be better than the comicare bags i had before they have a sealable strip which the comicare ones do not and the boards fit better in the bags and they were cheaper. This current comic book bag and board set features acid free, archival quality bags made from crystal clear polypropylene, as well as backing boards made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, buffered on one side with a 3% calcium carbonate that are precision cut to size. Ese supplies current comic book backing boards bulk case. I was able to go to a comic book store and see the various boards cant remember what i bought but was assured they were what collectors use in their collectable comic books. Comic bags, boards, boxes professional ultra pro comic bags and boards for storing and archiving comics. Bags unlimited set themselves a high standard for manufacturing comic bags. The best place to buy comic book storage bags, backing boards and boxes. 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.
Weve got comic book protectors of all kinds, including comic book storage boxes, comic boards and bags. I think i will order the 6 34 x 10 12 for the smaller pieces next time. What size of bags and boards do i need to protect my comic books. Lighter than their polyethylene counterparts, these bags are ideal for keeping your comics safe. Comics ive bought from ccl come bagged and boarded and in good shape but theres nothing like putting your comics in a brand new fresh bag n board. Bcw boards are available in multiple sizes and designed for effortless use with bcw bags, for comprehensive protection, secure storage and effortless display. Silver age comic book bag and board set pack of 50 by. For years i refused to buy bags and boards because i figured that was only for serious collectors. So i bought the boards, and it probably took me about two hours to sort and fold everything.
What size comic book boards are best for fabric storage. I dont like the bags they use for back issues at local comic shops because they are usually pretty old, torn, andor yellowish. For the purpose of bag and board sizes, bcw has simplified the sizes. Silver, gold, and magazinesized boards are also available loose in cases of one thousand each, or craftwrapped in packages of 100. The three typical sizes are golden age late 1930s to 1950s comic books, silver age.
If you have any questions about mile high comics grading standards, click here. Our poly material has passed the photo activity test and is approved as safe for longterm storage. Comic backing boards 24pt half back standard 7x1012 100ct. The bright colors of the comic books will still stand out and your sales will only grow. Backing is strong ad plastic is durable if u plan on pulling a book in and out of the sleeve. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. See more ideas about comic book display, comics and comic books. Fit current comic bags certified acid free independent lab tested precision cut buffered with 3% calcium carbonate. All my prints ended up folded on comic book boards on the top shelf, organized by color. Big fudge archival comic book bags and boards pack of 50 comic bags and 50 boards for current comic books or 6.
This is for the racks from the 50s to the early 80s. We carry a full line of bcw brand comic book collector supplies. A frequent question that comes to me via email is regarding my fabric organizers. People saying the boards didnt fit in the bags must have gotten a bad batch because mine were all just right. The boards have a dull side and a slick, shiny side.
Current comic book bags are 2 mil material thickness standard. Acid free and archival comic book collecting supplies such as poly bags, mylars, backer boards, short and long boxes, life extenders, showcases, acrylic screwdowns, and more. Store your comics in our poly bags and protect them from dust, dirt, finger oils and other airborne pollutants. Current and regular boards are available loose in cases of one thousand, or in 100count, colorcoded, corrugated boxes. If you purchase a comic already in a bag with a board, consider asking the dealer if he uses acid free boards.
The occasional square bound or oversize issue wont fit in a current bags properly with a board so it pays to have a variety of sizes on hand. Hey all, im about to rebag most of my collection in mylar and cant decide whether to go with standard size bags or current size. I just ordered the comic boards i order the 7x1012 and the 812 by 11. Feb 9, 2018 this board is dedicated to comic book display racks.
Pure white all the way through, 100 % virgin material, 24 mil thick. Treasury comics are larger than magazinesized comics used for reprints, such as dc comics famous first edition reprints of the golden age comics featuring first appearances of its major characters, christmas story reprint anthologies from both dc and marvel, and special issues such as dcs superman vs. Bcw current comic book boards are coated on one side buffered with 3% calcium carbonate. Treasury size comic books are approximately 10 14 wide by 14 tall. I remember one day, i was buying comics at a newtome comic shop, and when i said i didnt need a plastic shopping bag for my two comics, the employee. The bcw current comic backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. Premium comic bags archival stiffeners crystal clear bags. Comic book supplies comic boards page 1 columbia hobby. Before the holidays i did a few searches and i stumbled upon a seller who had these combo packs with bags with boards already loaded in them. If you want to buy direct from the manufacturer ive listed the major ones below, but it. Canson fanboy comic book art boards makes it easy for comic and manga enthusiasts to create their work with ink, markers, felttip pens and pencils.
Bcw silver comic mylar bags 2 mil comics, comic books storage collecting supplies, 7 14 x 10. Get larger bags and boards still for treasurysized comics. The store owner may have gone with a cheaper board to save money. Bcw comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack. Treasury comic book size bags, boards, and collecting supplies. The brand of bags and boards doesnt matter just make sure theyre non acidic but size does. The bcw resealable treasury bags are an acid free, archival quality product made of crystal clear polypropylene and feture an adhesive strip on the body of the bag to seal the bag. Comic backing boards for sale in uk view 56 bargains. Comic books and magazines have been bleached with acid and remains in the paper, to prevent further loss use comic book boards to absorb the acid. One other thing to consider is that you need to have the right size of bag and board for your comic book. When buying mylar, you typically can go from 1 mil thick called mylites at e. Treasury size comic bags are compatible with all treasury size comic boards that we carry. Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and. We stock archival poly bags and acid free backer boards for treasury comics and similarly sized paper items.