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[scottsellsfl]

I'm new here. I have a nice collection of 60s-70s comics and need to re-bag my entire inventory with the best, highest grade comic bags and boards on the market today. Can anybody give me the place to go for the BEST bags/boards? Does CGC recommend any brand specifically? 

Question #2: Are there any comic expos coming up in Miami/Fort Lauderdale area any time soon? I never see them advertised. 

THANK YOU.

[marvelmaniac]

You want Mylites (Mylar) and Acid Free Boards, Poly degrades over time and is recommended to be replaced every 5 years, Mylar is an inert substance that does not contain acids, nor does it break down over time, it is Archival safe.

None of these bags are UV protected and neither are CGC slabs so proper storage is still needed.(Away from UV light, In a controlled environment (temp, humidity), away from sources of heat and moisture.

CGC does not have/give recommendations for Archival supplies, most folks go to...

https://www.egerber.com/

or 

https://www.bcwsupplies.com/

The biggest problem right now is that these items are backordered due to supply chain issues.

[Galen130]

On 8/18/2021 at 9:02 AM, marvelmaniac said:

You want Mylites (Mylar) and Acid Free Boards, Poly degrades over time and is recommended to be replaced every 5 years, Mylar is an inert substance that does not contain acids, nor does it break down over time, it is Archival safe.

None of these bags are UV protected and neither are CGC slabs so proper storage is still needed.(Away from UV light, In a controlled environment (temp, humidity), away from sources of heat and moisture.

CGC does not have/give recommendations for Archival supplies, most folks go to...

https://www.egerber.com/

or 

https://www.bcwsupplies.com/

The biggest problem right now is that these items are backordered due to supply chain issues.

Good info here.  I personally recommend 2 mil mylar, or even 3 mil, for these older books.  My opinion, of course. 👍

Welcome to the boards!! 

[ExNihilo]

On 8/18/2021 at 8:02 AM, marvelmaniac said:

You want Mylites (Mylar) and Acid Free Boards, Poly degrades over time and is recommended to be replaced every 5 years, Mylar is an inert substance that does not contain acids, nor does it break down over time, it is Archival safe.

None of these bags are UV protected and neither are CGC slabs so proper storage is still needed.(Away from UV light, In a controlled environment (temp, humidity), away from sources of heat and moisture.

CGC does not have/give recommendations for Archival supplies, most folks go to...

https://www.egerber.com/

or 

https://www.bcwsupplies.com/

The biggest problem right now is that these items are backordered due to supply chain issues.

E. Gerber Products, LLC. - About Preservation (egerber.com)

Actually, according to E. Gerber, the Mylar is 99% UV resistant.

That being said, I would never leave a book in direct sunlight, and I'm even wondering what the long term effects are of LED lighting.

[MattTheDuck]

On 8/18/2021 at 9:53 AM, ExNihilo said:

 

That being said, I would never leave a book in direct sunlight, and I'm even wondering what the long term effects are of LED lighting.

I agree.  Until there's more information about the long-term impact of LEDs, it's safer to keep them primarily in the dark.  Makes it tough on building a display.

[shadroch]

On 8/18/2021 at 10:05 AM, MattTheDuck said:

I agree.  Until there's more information about the long-term impact of LEDs, it's safer to keep them primarily in the dark.  Makes it tough on building a display.

Photo-copies work well.