Go to page
25of 82
  • 82 messages
  • May 21, 2010 08:48
100
added
250
prices
50
posts
May 21, 2010 08:48

At home I built up all my comic book cabinets years ago with patio blocks, which allowed me to make optimal use of every nook and cranny of my comic book cabinets. Only a small portion of my own comic books and comics are packed because I find packing and unpacking my reading material a horror if I want to reread it.

In my shop I have everything in cabinets made to measure by a furniture maker.

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 48 messages
  • July 10, 2010 18:59
250
added
250
prices
25
posts
July 10, 2010 18:59

Hello,

I keep my strips in specially made cabinets, with double walls and shelves no wider than 40 cm and a depth of 50 cm. There are 2 rows of books on it, the shelves do not sag.
Patric Hacha is a furniture maker and has custom made and not door. I also keep my strips in plastics from Bonte from Bruges (very sturdy).

greetings
michellont007

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 147 messages
  • July 27, 2010 11:58
5K
added
5K
prices
100
posts
July 27, 2010 11:58

At 123envelop you can buy zip lock bags to keep your strips airtight.

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 147 messages
  • July 27, 2010 12:00
5K
added
5K
prices
100
posts
July 27, 2010 12:00

Then look at plastic envelopes.

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 800 messages
  • July 27, 2010 12:37
25K
added
2.5K
prices
50
info pages
500
posts
July 27, 2010 12:37

I keep my comics in plastic A4 folders and then in a multi folder and the multi folder in the cupboard or without a multi folder. And just like Jilles and many others, my comics are on Catawiki.

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 800 messages
  • July 27, 2010 12:39
25K
added
2.5K
prices
50
info pages
500
posts
July 27, 2010 12:39

I buy a whole pack of my A4 folders for 2 euros at the hema and I still have to look for a good case.

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 4 messages
  • August 01, 2010 08:54
50
added
August 01, 2010 08:54

Are there still people like ABRABER who use the grip bags from 123envelop ? Can these be stored properly for the comics? Because I am also looking for folders for my comics to insert in order to protect the strip against frequently sliding in and out of the cabinets. The price of 123envelop isn't bad at all.

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • Catalog and forum moderator
  • Cat. & Forum moderator
  • 7,472 messages
  • August 01, 2010 09:33
1K
added
250K
prices
50
info pages
1M
reviews
5K
posts
August 01, 2010 09:33

We keep our stock of strips and ship them in zipper bags. They are dust and waterproof. Can be opened and reused several times.

For a collector, there is a disadvantage: it does not look nice in your bookcase.

There are several suppliers of these bags, but not always for private individuals. The price is very dependent on the quantity and additional shipping costs.

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 614 messages
  • August 01, 2010 11:48
25
added
250
prices
250
reviews
500
posts
August 01, 2010 11:48

I think you should generally be selective about the use of plastic storage materials. You have to make sure they are plasticizer free. Especially cheaper plastics are not. Non-plasticizer-free materials can react with printing ink over the years. Until the 1970s, in philately, First Day albums were envelopes made of non-plasticizer-free plastic. As a result, envelopes could stick to the plastic and could no longer be removed without damage. (You have the effect even faster if you keep a copy in such plastic). Gold and silver are especially sensitive to this. But color changes also occur. The tricky thing is that it is only visible after a few years, and most collectors don't often get their collection out of the plastic ...
Because I have seen a lot of damage, I always pay close attention when choosing my storage materials. Especially if these are materials that are not specifically intended for it. I can imagine that this is also important for comics.

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 4 messages
  • August 01, 2010 13:06
50
added
August 01, 2010 13:06

Yes, that's why I ask. For example, I know someone who had all nicely packed the Versuses of Suske en Wiske in plastic folders. After a while he wanted to take pictures of all the booklets to put on his website. So reopen all those plastics. Result: the covers just stuck to the inside of the plastic folders and he was able to throw everything away. But I have also seen that a number of strips without folders were simply pasted together over time.
That is why I am also looking for folders that can be trusted. Someone once told me that you should also look at the acidity of the plastic, the firmer the folders, the higher the acidity and therefore more chance of sticking. Someone who knows more about that? Or did they fool me?

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • Catalog and forum moderator
  • Cat. & Forum moderator
  • 7,472 messages
  • August 01, 2010 13:29
1K
added
250K
prices
50
info pages
1M
reviews
5K
posts
August 01, 2010 13:29

For long-term storage you will soon find yourself at the expensive Melinex folders. An absolute must for long-term storage of expensive books.
Available from Panda Publishers (maybe also from someone else).
I can't argue about taste, but I don't really like these folders in the bookcase.

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 614 messages
  • August 01, 2010 18:37
25
added
250
prices
250
reviews
500
posts
August 01, 2010 18:37

In general, manufacturers will state on the product or packaging that it is plasticizer-free. (At least common with collector supplies brands). I thought that the good material is called “Polypropylene”. There is also a way to identify it with a flame, but I really don't know what is going on or what is not happening ...

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 614 messages
  • August 01, 2010 18:55
25
added
250
prices
250
reviews
500
posts
August 01, 2010 18:55

… .. you may also easily recognize it by the recycling sign (arrows in a triangle with PP underneath and a 5 in it).

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 1,354 messages
  • August 01, 2010 19:04
2.5K
added
2.5K
prices
50
info pages
10K
reviews
1K
posts
August 01, 2010 19:04

I think you only have (had) plasticisers at PVC and PVC has been out for years. Was used a lot in the past and that is probably the cause of all those problems I think that you can currently use A4 storage folders for the inexpensive ordinary A4 folders (a few Euro for 100). That does not look good.
For the more expensive ones, just to be sure Melinex.

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • Catalogue Moderator
  • Catalogue Moderator
  • 1,922 messages
  • August 01, 2010 21:24
250
added
1K
prices
50
info pages
25K
reviews
1K
posts
August 01, 2010 21:24

The most important thing is that the material is "acid-free" and thus does not affect the content. Acid-free plastics are Mylar or Melinex. The ones from Panda are from Melinix but are therefore a bit more pricey…

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 1,354 messages
  • August 01, 2010 21:53
2.5K
added
2.5K
prices
50
info pages
10K
reviews
1K
posts
August 01, 2010 21:53

You can also ask yourself whether you should package those strips individually, super deluxe and perfectly. Those Melinex covers are quite stiff and every time you take the strip out and put it in you start scraping a bit.
So that's perfect if you want to keep that strip in the closet for 10 years or more.
I want to check them out now and then. You better put them with 20 or so in a large transparent PE bag and replace it every few years.

Edit: of course that doesn't look nice, but the best thing is not to package them of course; O

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 2 messages
  • August 30, 2010 00:55
August 30, 2010 00:55

Back to the cabinets…

I have everything in Besta from Ikea, Solid, heavy material and shelves can be adjusted in heights, you can also take loose shelves and doors. My Donald Duck collection fits into it, both lekturama, pockets, single numbers, Big Fun, extra, etc. Everything at the right height.

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 2 messages
  • December 12, 2010 19:00
December 12, 2010 19:00

If you go to the site of the publisher panda of the melinex covers, are these prices per piece or is this for a certain quantity?

If this is per item: € 1.50 each or higher, this would be outrageous!

Does anyone have an idea whether this is per piece or per quantity?

Thank you in advance

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • Catalog and forum moderator
  • Cat. & Forum moderator
  • 7,472 messages
  • December 12, 2010 19:59
1K
added
250K
prices
50
info pages
1M
reviews
5K
posts
December 12, 2010 19:59

These are prices per item.
Melinex is the best material, but unfortunately also very expensive.

There are cheaper solutions for less long-term storage.

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 15 messages
  • December 13, 2010 07:02
December 13, 2010 07:02

Mylar is the best. Even the Smithsonian uses it.

Mylar bag (2mm) + board (both made by Gerber) (for comics) costs just under 1 Euro each

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 147 messages
  • December 13, 2010 08:48
5K
added
5K
prices
100
posts
December 13, 2010 08:48

In Apeldoorn on the WillemAlexanderlaan, near Dijkgraaf-Rijsdorp B.V. many different envelopes / folders / packaging are available.

Also for private individuals.

I bought envelopes there to send my comics in.

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 147 messages
  • December 13, 2010 08:52
5K
added
5K
prices
100
posts
December 13, 2010 08:52

If you don't detach those adhesive strips, from those plastic folders, they might last a long time.

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 8 messages
  • December 13, 2010 12:56
25
prices
December 13, 2010 12:56

nowadays you can buy beautiful covers at various comic shops and the price is not too bad, the noorman in arnhem bv is a good comic shop by the way.

for bookcases just make it yourself at praxis nowadays they have beautiful types of wood, can't attach a photo otherwise I could show it you miss an idea.

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 2 messages
  • December 13, 2010 18:03
December 13, 2010 18:03

Are the covers from the following site also suitable for long-term use?

Long-term use: 30 years

http://home.wanadoo.nl/r.a.s.eikema/plasticmapjes.html

Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
  • 402 messages
  • January 06, 2011 21:59
2.5K
added
10K
prices
10
info pages
25K
reviews
500
posts
January 06, 2011 21:59
Recently replaced my trusty Billy's with Ivar after about 20 years of loyal service and I like it very much. The advantage of the wide Ivar is that you can use Ze from two sides and therefore have more space for larger albums because there is no intermediate plate between the cabinets. I store a large part in Rembrandt UltraPro comic bags. These come in different sizes, Silver Age is excellent for Donald Ducks, for example, and they are affordable (not unimportant with my fairly extensive collection.
Message has been translated from Dutch
Show original message
Go to page
25of 82