How do YOU close a bag?

[Soft-Serve]

Ok, I think I've bought enough comics from various sources by now to honestly say that there isn't a consensus on how to close a bag.

 

I've seen so many variations, with varying degrees of success in closing (and being able to open) bags.

 

Anyway, I thought it would be interesting to see how many people use a given method, and give you an opportunity to sell your style. (The same goes for those who want to vent about their taping pet-peeves.)

 

I'm going to attempt to create an all-inclusive poll for this, sorry if I don't include your method...

 

Let 'er rip! (for the record, this is what we are trying to avoid)

 

 

 

[oakman29]

Do you just think of this stupid sheit off the top of your head? Where's the crack option anyway?

[Whizzer]

Do you just think of this stupid sheit off the top of your head? Where's the crack option anyway?

 

 

 

[goldust40]

I voted Commando style. No need for underpants when you're bagging books.

[steveinthecity]

I don't have any one set way to close a comic bag. I prefer the post-its so the flap doesn't "flap" and I don't have to feel guilty about using tape, which I sometimes still do, despite knowing I shouldn't.   

 

For crack I use 1"x1" single track zips as those make the carrying, concealment, and handoffs so much easier.

 

 

 

[songsaboutclouds]

You missed the American option - put the comic upside down in the bag

then fold n tuck

[Soft-Serve]

You missed the American option - put the comic upside down in the bag

then fold n tuck

 

True, I did leave it out accidentally. But honestly, I've seen that one less than all the others, and I live there. One store does it consistently near me though, and it drives me crazy.

[Soft-Serve]

Do you just think of this stupid sheit off the top of your head?

 

Yes, that's where my thoughts generally originate.

 

Where's the crack option anyway?

 

As always, it's in your pants.

[oakman29]

Usually I just try to stuff as much food down my wifes throat as I can,thinking that should close that old bags mouth for awhile......Oh! We were talking comics?

[Kevin.J]

Usually I just try to stuff as much food down my wifes throat as I can,thinking that should close that old bags mouth for awhile......Oh! We were talking comics?

 

[Bills Comics]

I use one piece in the middle . I give it a decent length and i put it at a 45 or so degree angle . In my opinion this puts less pressure on the middle of the book , because its easier to get to the tape and open it .

[Jeffro.]

Where's the "I send it through a shrink wrap machine" option?

 

I use the 2 piece wide method

 

Based on title alone this thread makes a wonderful companion piece to the "How do I fold a box" thread.

[Comicopolis]

With your eyes closed.

[Johnny U]

Usually I just try to stuff as much food down my wifes throat as I can,thinking that should close that old bags mouth for awhile......Oh! We were talking comics?

 

 

[youfoundjake]

You guys bag your comics?

Wow.

 

1 piece verticle, with the back cover showing...

[mailman7777777]

I use my food sealer, just suck the air out and apply the heat.

For Doggy bags at a restaurant I just crumple the end of the bag over.

 

[Keysnruns]

I use Office Depot re-stickable white circular labels. Peels safely off an AF15 if needed, and permits writing of grade/price/etc.

[DR.X]

 

[silverweb]

I use Office Depot re-stickable white circular labels. Peels safely off an AF15 if needed, and permits writing of grade/price/etc.

 

Thanks for the good tip! I will have to try those out. I dont care for tape because it is dangerous in the wrong hands and cause fatal accidents

 

Post-it flags get bent easily

[RULKFAN1000]

Usually I just try to stuff as much food down my wifes throat as I can,thinking that should close that old bags mouth for awhile......Oh! We were talking comics?

 

thats just to funny