Bad to store a slab in an unsealed bubble mailer? 0

[Rayzor13]

Hi All,

I was thinking about storing my slabs in unsealed bubble mailers to protect them from scratches.  However, I believe this  might be a bad idea in the long run as the bag might prevent the book from “breathing”.  What are your thoughts thoughts on the subject?   Thank you in advance for your replies.  

[zzutak]

An unsealed bubble mailer will allow its contents to breathe just fine.  However, I don't believe this level of protection is warranted for "stored" items.  Scratches require relative movement during contact.  If there is no relative movement while adjacent slabs are in contact, there will be no scratches.  That being said, there are 2 mil bags specifically made for graded comic books, if you want to take a "belt and suspenders" approach to keeping your stored slabs scratch free. 

Edited April 22, 2022 by zzutak

[theCapraAegagrus]

What's going to protect the bubble mailer, though?

[lostboys]

Light scratches clean up easily enough. . Get a tube of polywatch and some graded comic bags.

[Jeffro.]

On 4/22/2022 at 8:26 AM, theCapraAegagrus said:

What's going to protect the bubble mailer, though?

There's a bag for that

Spoiler

 

[mrc]

On 4/22/2022 at 11:04 AM, Rayzor13 said:

Hi All,

I was thinking about storing my slabs in unsealed bubble mailers to protect them from scratches.  However, I believe this  might be a bad idea in the long run as the bag might prevent the book from “breathing”.  What are your thoughts thoughts on the subject?   Thank you in advance for your replies.  

Crystal clear polypropylene resealable bags. Cheap, transparent and will protect slabs from scratches. 

[Rayzor13]

Thanks for your replies.  Are the bags CGC wraps them in the same?   I was thinking of putting the bubble wrapped slabs in an acid free box, stored vertically.  

[djzombi]

On 4/22/2022 at 1:09 PM, mrc said:

Crystal clear polypropylene resealable bags. Cheap, transparent and will protect slabs from scratches. 

That's what I use.  I love them.  

[djzombi]

On 4/22/2022 at 3:08 PM, Rayzor13 said:

Thanks for your replies.  Are the bags CGC wraps them in the same?   I was thinking of putting the bubble wrapped slabs in an acid free box, stored vertically.  

The space the bubble mailer takes would drive me crazy!  Having said that, I see no "problem" with your idea.  

[Chaz G.]

On 4/22/2022 at 8:26 AM, theCapraAegagrus said:

What's going to protect the bubble mailer, though?

A slab, CGC is now grading bubble mailers.

 

[707comics]

Who will slab the slabs?

[mrc]

On 4/22/2022 at 8:08 PM, Rayzor13 said:

Are the bags CGC wraps them in the same?

No

[jokiing]

On 4/22/2022 at 12:08 PM, Rayzor13 said:

Thanks for your replies.  Are the bags CGC wraps them in the same?   I was thinking of putting the bubble wrapped slabs in an acid free box, stored vertically.  

Not the same as CGC bags. I believe these are available in mylar as well but can't think that mylar would have an advantage in protecting the slab.

[Axe Elf]

Protective bags to keep your plastic slabs safe. 

Next we should start making opaque slabs to keep any light from fading or damaging the books.

"No, it's in there, I assure you--and it's GORGEOUS!  But we can't allow anyone to look at it."

[ExNihilo]

On 4/22/2022 at 12:08 PM, Rayzor13 said:

Thanks for your replies.  Are the bags CGC wraps them in the same?   I was thinking of putting the bubble wrapped slabs in an acid free box, stored vertically.  

The question you should really be asking is if storing the slabs vertically is the best way to go (hint: the answer is it isn't).

On 4/22/2022 at 5:06 PM, Axe Elf said:

Protective bags to keep your plastic slabs safe. 

Next we should start making opaque slabs to keep any light from fading or damaging the books.

"No, it's in there, I assure you--and it's GORGEOUS!  But we can't allow anyone to look at it."

CGC slabs should really be 99% UV resistant at this point.  It's a travesty it isn't.  Honestly, if CGC charged an extra $5-$10 for special UV resistant material, I'd do it.

Edited April 23, 2022 by ExNihilo

[mrc]

On 4/23/2022 at 1:06 AM, Axe Elf said:

Protective bags to keep your plastic slabs safe. 

Next we should start making opaque slabs to keep any light from fading or damaging the books.

"No, it's in there, I assure you--and it's GORGEOUS!  But we can't allow anyone to look at it."

Nothing worse than flipping through a bunch of beat up, scratched and grubby slabs at a con. Or, having one arrive in the post and then having to get it re holdered. In my experience, damaged slabs are next to impossible to polish or clean up. Makes perfect sense to me to to put some cheap, clear polyprop bags over my slabs to keep the slab in pristine condition. 

[Rayzor13]

On 4/22/2022 at 7:51 PM, jokiing said:

Not the same as CGC bags. I believe these are available in mylar as well but can't think that mylar would have an advantage in protecting the slab.

Perfect - Thank you!

[The Lions Den]

On 4/22/2022 at 3:08 PM, Rayzor13 said:

Thanks for your replies.  Are the bags CGC wraps them in the same?   I was thinking of putting the bubble wrapped slabs in an acid free box, stored vertically.  

The bags that CGC uses for slabbed books are on the more economical side...  

[MAR1979]

Slabs are protected from normal handling and look nice in E Gerber 914M2.  2 mil Mylar offers significantly greater UV protection than CGC's slabs

For light scratches and scuffs; a bit of muscle  and PlastX - don't use the sandpaper pads though

 

Edited April 23, 2022 by MAR1979

[ExNihilo]

On 4/23/2022 at 4:17 PM, MAR1979 said:

2 mil Mylar offers significantly greater UV protection than CGC's slabs

I believe e Gerber Mylites uses what they call Mylar D which they advertise as 99% resistant.  I've often wondered, what material does CGC use for the inner well of the case?  Is it an archival material?  Or is it like polypropylene and is something that needs to be replaced every so often.  The truth is, CGC wouldn't even need to manufacture the case to be 99% UV resistant so long as the inner well in which the book is actually housed in is made from something as simple as Mylar D.

Me to CGC: I want the D!

Edited April 24, 2022 by ExNihilo