Bagging a Comic For CGC Submission

[siksikamacgyver-migration]

This is a bit of a basic question. I want to send a comic in for grading, and there is a mention (in CGC "shipping book" link) of the use of poly and myar bags. What's the difference between these two types of bags?

 

There is also mention of not using bags w/ a flap on top. All of my collecting was back in the '80s, and the bags we used had these flaps (I also went to a local comic store the other day, and they were puzzled when I mentioned wanting a bag w/o a flap on top).

 

Any thoughts/comments? **thanks in advance!**

[towards2112]

Ask your LCS for a "Mylar". IF he doesn't stock it or know what it

means, [shudder], head on down to the DEALER SELLING section

and look up Comic Supply. He'll hook you up.

[siksikamacgyver-migration]

Hmm...yeah, in addition to the flap, I should have asked about whether the bag he gave me was Mylar. I live in the boonies, so my LCS are limited, I'll give the other shop a try. Thanks for the info (and quick!).

[johnenock]

You can use a bag with a flap. I do. Just don't use tape.

[siksikamacgyver-migration]

Do you fold the flap inside the bag to seal, or just fold it and have it outside the bag? At the moment I have tape on it---so I reckon I should remove that. Back in the "old days" (can't believe I have to say that now!), it was common practice to tape the flap on the back.

[johnenock]

I tape them for my collection, but when sending them to cgc I remove the tape and just let the flap fly free. I wouldn't put the flap in the bag because of the potential to damage the comic. Just pack them tightly between a couple of pieces of cardboard and send 'em off.

[johnenock]

Where in SE Washington do you live? I was born in Spokane and my family on my mom's side live in Colfax.

[joe_collector]

I thought CGC said it was cool to use a single piece of tape if the book isn't in a standard flap-less Mylar.

[Rocketeer]

I thought CGC said it was cool to use a single piece of tape if the book isn't in a standard flap-less Mylar.

 

..we've all witnessed Newt poke his eye out with a milkshake straw,...you really want to put tape on that bag?....

[johnenock]

I thought CGC said it was cool to use a single piece of tape if the book isn't in a standard flap-less Mylar.

 

I admit that I have used tape and have not had any problems. But there is a risk.

[joe_collector]

I admit that I have used tape and have not had any problems. But there is a risk.

 

With Newt working there, just waking up is a risk.

[whomerjay]

I submit in the cheapest bags/boards I have lying around as long as they'll pack right. They throw them out (or at least they say they do), so why use a nice mylar and a halfback or fullback?

[siksikamacgyver-migration]

Sounds like letting the flap fly-free is the way to go (if I don't find a flapless one in the next day or two).

 

I live down in the Tri-cities---a couple hrs from colfax/spokane. Been here for going on 8years, amazingly!

[Tomega]

I always bag mine before a submission ..............or emission.

[ArAich]

Use a cheap polybag with the correct size backing board and be sure to use 1 piece of tape....my take is that if you use cheap bags that they are easier to remove the book...hence less chance of damage removing it...the reason for the tape is so that the book doesn't drop out when Newt unpacks the books upside down....