To mylar or not to mylar...

[seank]

Right now, I've got my GA and better SA and BA in mylars. I hate having to worry about slicing the cover in half when I put the books in or crimping a 9.4 into a 9.2 when I pull the books out. So I'm going to full backs and mylites for the GA. The question is, for those of you who use full backs/mylites, do you also put the books in mylar? Thoughts? Recommendations?

[Transplant]

A suggestion I follow now is book and fullback in a mylites then that goes into a mylar if it's expensive and/or I'm worried about creases or bumps.

[Mr. Zipper]

I use the Mylites2/Fullback setup. I, too, am concerned about the sharp, rigid edge of a mylar slicing into a book.

 

In most cases, the Mylite2/Fullback is enough for me. With higher end books, I supplement with a mylar as well to protect against cover dents and drop damage.

[The Black Hand ®]

I put the mylite in to the 4 ml mylar, flap first to avoid using tape. I use the thinner board when I do this.

[Transplant]

I should note that I feel very comfortable with the double bag (please no jokes here). I had a doubled book fall off a display at about 5 feet up to a concrete floor. There was a long crease in the mylar but no damage to the book.

[ComicSupply]

Mylar mylar, yes... very good idea.

 

Buy from me

[sterlingcomics]

I used to use the 4mm mylar Archives from eGerber, but got to be too expensive plus the top of the book is still "Exposed". I've since switched to eGerber mylite2s (Silver/Gold) along with fullbacks (always used them) and they fit every book I collect.

 

After everyone raving about the mylite2s, I gave em a try and I haven't looked back.

[ComicSupply]

Sterling,

 

We do carry the mylite4 which is basically an Archive with a foldable flap.

 

I hear you on the pricing though.

[sterlingcomics]

Mylar mylar, yes... very good idea.

 

Buy from me

 

mylite2s in stock?

[sterlingcomics]

Sterling,

 

We do carry the mylite4 which is basically an Archive with a foldable flap.

 

I hear you on the pricing though.

 

Foldable flaps on 4mm mylars are bad. bad, bad, bad. I tried some years ago from Mr. Archive (Bill Cole)...didn't like em.

[HOTFLIPS]

[shadroch]

Put two halfbacks 3/4s of the way into the mylar. Slide the book in between the two boards,and remove the front board .Do the same thing when removing the book. No reason why the board should come near the sharp edges.

[Monstro]

great idea

[Hepcat]

I've found that mylites with halfbacks are enough to do the job for me. Of course I'm not a dealer displaying at shows.

 

[ArAich]

Sterling,

 

We do carry the mylite4 which is basically an Archive with a foldable flap.

 

I hear you on the pricing though.

 

Foldable flaps on 4mm mylars are bad. bad, bad, bad. I tried some years ago from Mr. Archive (Bill Cole)...didn't like em.

 

 

Put me in the bad, bad, bad camp on the mylite4 as well...

[ComicSupply]

Why is it a bad idea? Its just like a normal comic flap. They aren't the ones that are prescored and will slice your book.

 

Its just like a mylite2 but thicker, and yes m2's are in stock.

[Ze-man]

Hey Russ, when folded how flat do they lie?.. the 4 mill w/flap just sounds bulky.

Also, I got my order a few days ago, thanks for the prompt shipping.

 

Kenny

[ComicSupply]

No problem Kenny.

 

If you have something to score them, like a tool/thumbnail they lay pretty flat. They bubble up a little bit but no more than a m2. I like them with the fullbacks as the extra board tends to make it lay a bit flatter.

 

I think in a box you wouldn't have an issue. Laying them flat on a table I think you might, but then again you would have one with mylite2's as well.

[seank]

Put two halfbacks 3/4s of the way into the mylar. Slide the book in between the two boards,and remove the front board .Do the same thing when removing the book. No reason why the board should come near the sharp edges.

 

Too much hassle. I'm not that organized.

 

Right now it looks like its about 50/50 mylar/no mylar. I suspect I'll keep what mylar I have for the big/nice books, but phase out eventually.

 

Who knows. I may change my mind next week about the whole thing.

[Sal]

I put all of my books in the center of the Sunday edition of the New York Times. Sure, I can only fit eight books to a longbox, but that bidness is airtight