Ares Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 So finally after ages I have finally finished organizing my collection. Books are in the file cabinets and grouped. I sold off some books that don't fit in my collection. Now to mount the OA on walls and get the action figures out of storage next. I have to re bag and board a large part of the collection. What size should I use. Modern for modern? Some of the moderns are snug when I put them in the modern bags and can be a issue to remove Should I move up a size? They might be looser but will be easier to remove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnexus Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) Been using modern for a while, but just recently switched to Silver. Moderns are fine for your everyday, run-of-the-mill Marvel and DC copies. Anything with better quality pages or thicker covers I frequently find is too tight though. Silver seems to be the best overall option. I don't find the books are loose at all as it's only like an extra quarter inch of space. Edited June 5, 2021 by Tnexus ttfitz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrc Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 My collection consists of Silver/Bronze & Modern. All my books go in Standard or Silver/Gold bags........no exceptions. Randall Dowling, BoogieWoogie, Artboy99 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poekaymon Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I only have bronze/copper/modern and they all go in silver boards/bags. When I buy moderns and they come in modern bags/boards I swap them out even if they are new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCMitch Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 3 hours ago, mrc said: My collection consists of Silver/Bronze & Modern. All my books go in Standard or Silver/Gold bags........no exceptions. Same. I’ve found the Standard size accommodates almost everything very well. It leaves a little room on more modern books but I’m comfortable with that. Randall Dowling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixom Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Whatever the previous owner had them in unless they are finished or not bagged. I don't like spending money on comic supplies or bagging comics all night. Modern is fine for modern drek. I like standard for anything the past 50 or so years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninanina Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I'd probably go with the majority here as I'm sure they have good reasons for going Standard...by I bag my Silver in Silver Age bags and my moderns in modern. Just my preference. I do have some difficulty removing them...have to be careful. However, I rarely remove them. Most will stay that way until I decide to re-bag them in 10 - 15 years. I've got 18,000 to re-bag and I think to date I've done about 1400 only. But I don't mind...it is a hobby after all. Something to do in my spare time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 6 hours ago, Ares said: So finally after ages I have finally finished organizing my collection. Books are in the file cabinets and grouped. I sold off some books that don't fit in my collection. Now to mount the OA on walls and get the action figures out of storage next. I have to re bag and board a large part of the collection. What size should I use. Modern for modern? Some of the moderns are snug when I put them in the modern bags and can be a issue to remove Should I move up a size? They might be looser but will be easier to remove. I use GA bags for everything. Larryw7 and oakman29 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoogieWoogie Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 (edited) My collection is all SA and newer so I use Standard Mylite 2's for everything. Edited June 6, 2021 by BoogieWoogie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 1 hour ago, kav said: I use GA bags for everything. That's what she said. Jeffro., oakman29, mr_highgrade and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The lips Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Silver for everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkham Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 9 hours ago, Ares said: So finally after ages I have finally finished organizing my collection. Books are in the file cabinets and grouped. I sold off some books that don't fit in my collection. Now to mount the OA on walls and get the action figures out of storage next. I have to re bag and board a large part of the collection. What size should I use. Modern for modern? Some of the moderns are snug when I put them in the modern bags and can be a issue to remove Should I move up a size? They might be looser but will be easier to remove. I use 725 M2’s on FB’s for almost everything. Looks great. I think this thread is the one you want to help you make your choice: D84 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakman29 Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 GA bag n boards for everything, then put the higher dollar books in a magazine top loader. Same with my mags. Magazine bag n boards, with magazine top loader. With magazine holders for ease of organizing the catalog, and use Works great for me. stippy52, Ken Aldred, D84 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Aldred Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I prefer Silver Age size as well, including for moderns. oakman29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJLewandoski Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 I thought I was crazy, but it looks like I'm actually in the concensus. It's just a hassle to use different size bags. Most of my collection is silver so everything gets put in silver bags and boards except oversized magazines (obviously). oakman29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I always use Modern for Modern. As long as the bags and boards are of the same brand, I always get a snug but not too snug fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djzombi Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I put moderns in modern size, silver (or larger/thicker moderns) in silver size, etc. I'd once heard a convincing argument that the extra space afforded by putting a modern in a silver-size bag/board is extra wiggle room for damage (from dropping, etc). However, I must say I like the look and feel of a "snug" book. My biggest motivation for how I do things, though, is that I'm poor and modern bags/boards are generally a few bucks cheaper than silver size. I have a large collection, and that savings adds up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bludriver Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I only use Golden Age for everything. oakman29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conan09279 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I use the standard sized mylars with fullbacks for my silver age books and the silver/golden sized mylars with fullbacks for my golden age books. I'd convert to all silver/golden mylars but they dont fit inside the BCW plastic storage bins I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...