JCarlson

One thing I could is put a box in a decorative box... Are there comic boxes shorter than short boxes that hold maybe 100 comics? Prandom Large Foldable Storage Bin with Lid [1-Pack] Linen Fabric Decorative Storage Box Organizer Containers Basket Cube with Handles Divider for Bedroom Closet Office Living Room (17.7x11.8x11.8") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KPQYV4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Si2fFb2ERHG25

The fumes could damage the books even if they’re in Mylar bags? I don’t mind the cost of the boxes as they look nice and even add to the decor of that section of the room. That said, I’d consider other options for future boxes (which I’ll need soon). Even still, I’m not interested in plain white boxes. If anyone has any suggestions of boxes that look nice, function well, and are safe, I’d love to hear them. Not terribly concerned about price.

I need something that looks nice so as to not detract from the decor of the rest of the room.

No, but I’ve felt other boards of the same thickness as halfbacks and they feel more than sufficient for their purpose. Would you recommend going thicker? Maybe two fullbacks per comic.

If I’m only ever going to collect modern comics, should I get the “current” MyLite2 or “standard”? The standard seems to have quite a lot of space. Planning to get half backs if that matters.

Hmmm. That just seems unnecessary. Tell me why it is necessary.

My issue is that my box is on a shelf. So when I pull the box from the shelf, the books will tip over.

Additional question: what do people use within their boxes as fillers to keep the comics upright when the box is only partially full? I’m currently using squares of this soft, plasticy foam that came in some shipping boxes. But I’m all out.

Also, this is my plan, I believe. I’m waiting to hear back from Ready Set Collect regarding when they will have the half backs back in stock. They have the best prices aside from direct. Though, they’re pretty close to direct prices once you factor in the crazy direct shipping prices. Plus, I don’t need to by like 350 sets to make the 100 minimum, which only further increases the already crazy shipping prices to over $40.

So, I already own the box that I linked. Honestly, I have no interest in the white boxes. I don’t have a ton of “hidden” storage space, so the containers will need to be put on shelves. So, they need to look nice. That said, if these boxes were somehow unsafe for comics based on the materials that make up the box, I’d find an alternative.

I’ve just started collecting comics over the last few months. I’m only getting current stuff off the shelf at my LCS. I’ve been having the store give me a bag and board with each one (ComicCare for $0.18/each set). My thought is to buy in bulk and perhaps better quality stuff. I’m debating between some BCW poly bags/BCW boards and EGerber MyLites2/Half Backs. The latter would be roughly twice as much ($0.18/set versus about $0.44/set). I don’t mind spending the extra money as it’s not an issue. If buying direct from E Gerber, the prices are good. Though, shipping is nuts if it is what it says along the bottom ($36ish for 250 MyLites/Fullbacks), and the $100 minimum is a bit annoying. That said I would mind if it’s pretty needless and unnecessary/overkill. I don’t ever plan to hunt down older comics, just current stuff, if that matters. The main thing I wonder about is reports that you need to change poly bags/boards every 5 or so years whereas Mylar never needs to be changed. That would obviously erase price difference really quickly. Plus add time to switch. Is this a tested truth or just something people adhere to because it’s knowledge they’ve heard (e.g., change your cars oil ever 3 months/3k miles)? Would MyLites/half backs really last forever never needing replacement? I read about the acid test here, which was interesting. In a scientific experiment setting, there seems to be significant differences in boards. What about in practical use? Has anyone put the same comic in Mylar/EGerber boards and another in BCW stuff and let them sit for 5, 10, 15 years to observe changes in the comic? On a side note, I bought one of these boxes to store the starting collection. When I bought it, it never occurred to me that the the container storing the comics might have an effect on the degradation of comics (if it does). Wood is naturally acidic, and plywood is probably even more so. Would storing the comics in her potentially cause problems (assuming the books are bagged)? FWIW, the lid also doesn’t fit with the dividers inside. It rests on the dividers. http://etsy.me/29ZP6WZ