shadroch Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 What is the point of a Mylar bag as opposed to the other bags available at a fraction of the cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Most people think the mylar looks sharper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnFranklin Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Because Mylar will not react chemically with the plastic in the slab.....okay that probably isn't true...I'd go with Lizards2 explanation.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 6 minutes ago, JohnFranklin said: Because Mylar will not react chemically with the plastic in the slab.....okay that probably isn't true...I'd go with Lizards2 explanation.... Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKinTO Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I've got a mix of mylars and the other poly-bags (not the ones that come with the slabs, which are awful). I like that: 1) mylars look clearer (similar to how mylar makes raws look "clearer" than poly-bags), especially if you have the new-style slabs that are already "clearer" than the older version, and 2) are waterproof so that if for some reason you get floods / water damage, more likelihood your slabs remain dry (given slabs aren't airtight). Now #2 is pretty low-probability so not a big factor. Bottom line, I've currently got <100 slabs, so small dollar difference to get the Mylar. For people with 1000's of slabs, I can see it being a bigger consideration... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrc Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 ...as a cheaper option, resealable polyprop bags look awesome on slabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90sChild Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) I always thought the mylar prices were silly at $1+ each until I saw how cleanly they present. The usual bags I get are always wrinkled and cloudy looking. Still, not sure I would buy a whole pack of cgc mylars anyway. I'll take the free ones I get from the sellers. Edited February 7, 2018 by 90sChild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 16 minutes ago, 90sChild said: I always thought the mylar prices were silly at $1+ each until I saw how cleanly they present. The usual bags I get are always wrinkled and cloudy looking. Still, not sure I would buy a whole pack of cgc mylars anyway. I'll take the free ones I get from the sellers. I get slabs in that are in the heavy mylars, and they always seem to split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 2 hours ago, lizards2 said: I get slabs in that are in the heavy mylars, and they always seem to split. When your plastic failed, was it inside or outside of the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, ygogolak said: 2 hours ago, lizards2 said: I get slabs in that are in the heavy mylars, and they always seem to split. When your plastic failed, was it inside or outside of the box? Not sure what you mean. They usually split from handling, or removing packing tape, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 1 minute ago, lizards2 said: Not sure what you mean. They usually split from handling, or removing packing tape, etc. Well, I've heard that sometimes on a break you end up with a surprise a couple months later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGsimba77 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Mainly the clarity of the mylar. Also the seal but I think there are resealable poly bags as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, ygogolak said: 6 minutes ago, lizards2 said: Not sure what you mean. They usually split from handling, or removing packing tape, etc. Well, I've heard that sometimes on a break you end up with a surprise a couple months later. Still don't get what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ygogolak Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, lizards2 said: Still don't get what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, ygogolak said: Yeah - I get it now. Hopefully someone finds that "joke" funny. ygogolak 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jking3437 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 My whole collection is in mylars, wouldn’t want it any other way . newshane, Stillirize85, Silver_Couch_Surfer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadripoorNights Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I have some display books in both mylar and poly and have considered both. While I do think the mylars look more crisp, they also seem more prone to scuffing and have a lot more glare. So overall I prefer poly and I get the re-sealable ones from bagsunlimited. If I purchase a book that has a good condition mylar I'll usually keep it on, otherwise I switch to poly. ADAMANTIUM and mrc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortboxed Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Does anyone have a recommendation for a good site to pick up some CGC mylars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jking3437 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 57 minutes ago, shortboxed said: Does anyone have a recommendation for a good site to pick up some CGC mylars? Hotflips website shortboxed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzin' Thru Comics Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I get my bags from eBay seller CGC-Mylars. They look great and are re-sealable. Plus they send you extras. Better looking than hot flips bags imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
