8/22/2021
Topic:
Plastic or waterproof comic storage boxes
Rey22
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Hi, guys. Signed onto the site just to ask a question here. Anyway, I was wondering about moisture-proof containers myself, since I live in a humid area and I've had some dealings with humidity damage and my trade paperbacks.
What do you guys think of this box: https://www.amazon.com/Leffis-Moldproof-Moistureproof-Collapsible-Container/dp/B0977ZM4L2/ref=pd_ybh_a_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2TRJ534KV7AK2X5D9K5M
Stumbled across it by accident. To be clear, I was thinking of putting trade paperback books in it. Do you think it would do the job or would there be the gas problem mentioned before? A moisture-proof case would be amazing in case the power goes out and I can't run a dehumidifier. |
8/23/2021
Topic:
Plastic or waterproof comic storage boxes
Rey22
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Gilgandra wrote:
Rey22 wrote:
Hi, guys. Signed onto the site just to ask a question here. Anyway, I was wondering about moisture-proof containers myself, since I live in a humid area and I've had some dealings with humidity damage and my trade paperbacks.
What do you guys think of this box: https://www.amazon.com/Leffis-Moldproof-Moistureproof-Collapsible-Container/dp/B0977ZM4L2/ref=pd_ybh_a_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2TRJ534KV7AK2X5D9K5M
Stumbled across it by accident. To be clear, I was thinking of putting trade paperback books in it. Do you think it would do the job or would there be the gas problem mentioned before? A moisture-proof case would be amazing in case the power goes out and I can't run a dehumidifier.
It looks a little flimsy. Hope doesn't rely on the books them selves to strengthen a second container on top or so on.
Can't hurt to give it a go. I would suggest not to place another one on top.
I don't use the BCW plastic containers due to it not being able to absorb moisture/breath. Where as the thicker carboard will absorb moisture.
In your more humid area, Have you sealed your TPB with quality bags and boards... E. Gerber. (yes there expensive).
don't have a problem with my carboard boxes, still using all my original ones from the mid-late 90's.
edited by Gilgandra on 8/22/2021
I have not bagged the trades, no. I didn't know they made bags for trades. But if they're expensive...I might forego that. As far as stacking, customers say you can stack two, at least, but at the same time, I'm not sure I have a good space TO stack them, not long-term. So I don't think that'll be a problem.
But you don't think there would be the same gas issue mentioned above? I don't want to store away these books only for them to be damaged by the box. |
8/25/2021
Topic:
Plastic or waterproof comic storage boxes
Rey22
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Gilgandra wrote:
Rey22 wrote:
Hi, guys. Signed onto the site just to ask a question here. Anyway, I was wondering about moisture-proof containers myself, since I live in a humid area and I've had some dealings with humidity damage and my trade paperbacks.
What do you guys think of this box: https://www.amazon.com/Leffis-Moldproof-Moistureproof-Collapsible-Container/dp/B0977ZM4L2/ref=pd_ybh_a_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2TRJ534KV7AK2X5D9K5M
Stumbled across it by accident. To be clear, I was thinking of putting trade paperback books in it. Do you think it would do the job or would there be the gas problem mentioned before? A moisture-proof case would be amazing in case the power goes out and I can't run a dehumidifier.
A good mate of mine gave me these pics of 2 different carboard storage boxes. One with thin and other thicker carboard.
Just a reference for you to look at.
I use Comic Defence Boxes. I have them up to 5 high with no problems, There very strong.
Hope that helps.
Not really. I was just interested to know what you guys thought about that container, and whether it would have the same gas problem mentioned by Oxbladder.
EDIT: Nevermind. I just saw that under "Materials", it listed glass (presumably the fiber glass mentioned in the title) and PVC. Not sure if the PVC is on the surface or some inner layer, but as I have learned that PVC is bad for comic storage, this box is out. Shame.
edited by Rey22 on 9/12/2021 |
9/12/2021
Topic:
Questions about Bagging and Boarding
Rey22
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Hi, guys. I wanted to ask a few questions about bagging and boarding trades/comics. My sister got me a bunch of comic bags and boards years ago, but most of my comics are trade paperbacks, so...never used them much. But lately I've been thinking about better storage. I live in Miami, so...humidity. I think some of my books took some permanent damage from Irma when the power went out. Most seem fine. Some seem to have gone back to normal. I run a dehumidifier in the room. But extra steps can't hurt, and I really don't know much of anything about the ins and outs of bags and boards,
Now the bags I have are BCW's "Current" size. Those are too snug for most of my trades. For an example, a good deal of my trades are somewhere around 6.6 inches by 0.32 inches by 10.22 inches. I found this size: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005H7QWPS/?coliid=I2A3K2GS3EC9T5&colid=N2XCSWRITXSX&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it though now I wonder if that's still too snug.
With that in mind, here are my questions:
1. Is the above bag the right size for a trade of those dimensions?
2. Would it be alright to fit a smaller board (say, the Current size board) in that bag? If it fits, that is.
3. Is it a bad thing to put a comic in a bag that's way too large? I found a single issue comic among my stuff that's a lot smaller. Not sure if it fits in a Current size bag, but if it does, there would be a lot of room left over. I also have trades with smaller dimensions than the comics they collected.
4. Do these bags need to be taped shut, or will just being in the bag with the flap folded over do well enough against humidity? I keep single issues in BCW folders, and I was thinking of putting my trades in BCW's plastic bins. I know they have issues with strength, but they're acid free, and being able to move stacks of comics as one unit is a pro all by itself.
5. What can I do, if anything, about trades of very large/thick dimensions. For example, the volumes of The New Teen Titans or that collection of Justice League: New Frontier. Those are much larger books. The ink and paper is less glossy, so they don't absorb water as readily, or so I am told, but is there anything I can or should do for them against humidity? Or would I simply place them in a bin as is? And what about trade hardback books? |
