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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2017 21:52:19 GMT -5
One of the comic-based web series I watch is a show called Comic Trips (Bronze Age Brian posted about it here and turned me onto the show a little over a year ago). On a recent episode they attended Big Apple Con and discovered a new type of backing board-archival quality acid free invisible boards-and recently did a little review video of the product, which I thought I would share
There is a code to get a discount for the boards as part of the video.
They look like an interesting product. I am not so much into archival quality storage of my books, and these are a little on the pricey side for mass use, but if I were or I had high grade books Iw anted to preserve, I would definitely consider these.
Has anyone here used these? They've been on the market for nearly 2 years from what I gather, so not quite a new product, but not one I've seen in shops around here. If you have used them-pros? cons? worth it? They seem to be heavier than a regular backing board so might add a lot of weigh tto a short or long box, which could create issues (says the man who cannot even lift a short box until September when my lifting restrictions go up).
Anyways, thought I would post this for those who might be interested. I know we have folks who could care less about bagging and boarding, but we also have folks who put a lot of effort into maintaining the condition of their books, so this won't appeal to everyone, but hey that's comics.
-M
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Post by shaxper on Jul 28, 2017 22:40:51 GMT -5
Cool concept, but I assume they're plastic? I already hate how much I screw the environment every time I rebag  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2017 22:43:43 GMT -5
Cool concept, but I assume they're plastic? I already hate how much I screw the environment every time I rebag Yes plastic, but supposedly 100% acid free so don't need replacing like cardboard backing boards would (at least that's the claim). -M |
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Post by shaxper on Jul 28, 2017 22:48:55 GMT -5
Cool concept, but I assume they're plastic? I already hate how much I screw the environment every time I rebag Yes plastic, but supposedly 100% acid free so don't need replacing like cardboard backing boards would (at least that's the claim). -M True, but even producing them isn't particularly environmentally friendly. If I were buying one pack, I wouldn't think so much about this, but I have 9,000 books in my collection... |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2017 22:50:32 GMT -5
Yes plastic, but supposedly 100% acid free so don't need replacing like cardboard backing boards would (at least that's the claim). -M True, but even producing them isn't particularly environmentally friendly. If I were buying one pack, I wouldn't think so much about this, but I have 9,000 books in my collection... True but all that paper/cardboard for standard boards has to come from somewhere too... -M |
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Post by shaxper on Jul 28, 2017 22:52:36 GMT -5
True, but even producing them isn't particularly environmentally friendly. If I were buying one pack, I wouldn't think so much about this, but I have 9,000 books in my collection... True but all that paper/cardboard for standard boards has to come from somewhere too... -M Paperboard doesn't have the same level of environmental impact, but yes. |
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Jul 29, 2017 10:59:22 GMT -5
True, but even producing them isn't particularly environmentally friendly. If I were buying one pack, I wouldn't think so much about this, but I have 9,000 books in my collection... True but all that paper/cardboard for standard boards has to come from somewhere too... -M Most paper and cardboard come from what are essentially giant tree farms. The era of clear-cut forestry is past and there really are more trees today than there were 100 years ago. Yes, paper products have an environmental impact but it's pretty minor compared to any plastic product. |
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Post by Outrajs on Jul 30, 2017 11:44:11 GMT -5
Cool concept, but I assume they're plastic? I already hate how much I screw the environment every time I rebag I understand the need to rebag but why don't you just recycle the old ones? They are recyclable. |
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Post by Outrajs on Jul 30, 2017 11:47:23 GMT -5
True but all that paper/cardboard for standard boards has to come from somewhere too... -M Paperboard doesn't have the same level of environmental impact, but yes. Yeah. Trees. 100% renewable resource. And most paper and cardboard manufacturers are upping their recycled percentage in their products now due to incentives from the government. Cardboard backings are great as long as you do a little research into the company to check their replanting policies. The plastic ones are great if you are a serious collector but for general public not needed so much. |
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Post by shaxper on Jul 31, 2017 7:45:49 GMT -5
Cool concept, but I assume they're plastic? I already hate how much I screw the environment every time I rebag I understand the need to rebag but why don't you just recycle the old ones? They are recyclable. Even when you recycle plastic, you have to ask yourself: 1. How does your city actually "recycle" it?, and 2. What environmental damage is done in the initial manufacturing of the product Recycling is always a great idea, but it doesn't completely neutralize the impact of buying that much plastic. |
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Post by badwolf on Jul 31, 2017 11:16:46 GMT -5
I probably wouldn't bother with these, and if I did I only would for comics with wraparound covers, which are few in my collection.
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Post by Outrajs on Jul 31, 2017 12:11:20 GMT -5
I understand the need to rebag but why don't you just recycle the old ones? They are recyclable. Even when you recycle plastic, you have to ask yourself: 1. How does your city actually "recycle" it?, and 2. What environmental damage is done in the initial manufacturing of the product Recycling is always a great idea, but it doesn't completely neutralize the impact of buying that much plastic. So then...why rebag? |
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Post by shaxper on Jul 31, 2017 17:35:59 GMT -5
Even when you recycle plastic, you have to ask yourself: 1. How does your city actually "recycle" it?, and 2. What environmental damage is done in the initial manufacturing of the product Recycling is always a great idea, but it doesn't completely neutralize the impact of buying that much plastic. So then...why rebag? I no longer do unless the bag or book look like they truly need it. |
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Post by pinkfloydsound17 on Jul 31, 2017 18:01:18 GMT -5
Im cheap and I doubt these are cheaper than good ole bag and boards. I agree, wraparound covers would be the only ones I need to see the backs of. After all, 90% of my collection is going to be this on the back  or this  Wonder where this guy is now? |
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Post by Outrajs on Aug 1, 2017 6:49:28 GMT -5
I no longer do unless the bag or book look like they truly need it. Score 1 for you and for the environment! |
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