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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2022 13:56:02 GMT -5
I recently started transitioning to plastic storage boxes. Bit pricey so I am doing it in increments. I was typing my comment above before I saw this, but that's interesting as well. Any recommendations on what you are using there?
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Post by badwolf on Apr 15, 2022 14:08:34 GMT -5
I recently started transitioning to plastic storage boxes. Bit pricey so I am doing it in increments. I was typing my comment above before I saw this, but that's interesting as well. Any recommendations on what you are using there? I get these:
5 at a time gets the best discount.
I've had water leak into a closet a couple times, at two different homes. The first time it only hit a box of bagged comics so they were okay, but the second time it ruined a bunch of books (trades) I had in a standard cardboard box, some of them signed. So to me it's a good investment.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2022 14:13:30 GMT -5
I was typing my comment above before I saw this, but that's interesting as well. Any recommendations on what you are using there? I get these:
5 at a time gets the best discount.
I've had water leak into a closet a couple times, at two different homes. The first time it only hit a box of bagged comics so they were okay, but the second time it ruined a bunch of books (trades) I had in a standard cardboard box, some of them signed. So to me it's a good investment.
Oh, these look nice! Are they pretty firm/sturdy? It says you can stack up to 6 high, which I'd never do with the cardboard boxes, so that might be a bonus as well in addition to the waterproofing.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2022 14:24:49 GMT -5
I use metal filing cabinets. Also have 2 fridges from the 90s stuffed with comics (they're not plugged on of course, but keep books safe inside).
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2022 14:28:15 GMT -5
@mrp (or anyone else who may have a thought on this) - One alternative I actually have contemplated for a number of years is a metal filing cabinet solution. I remember Sebastian Bach from the band Skid Row once showing his comic book collection on some show, and he had everything in these cabinets that held a good number of comics. No doubt some fair amount of cost going this way, and less "modular flexibility" that stacking boxes gives you, but seems like that could give you the most peace of mind, plus nice access to the collection to enjoy as you want to pull issues out. I have one 4 drawer and two 2 drawer standard file cabinets, and one two drawer "long drawer" cabinet (meant to have files go left to right rather than front to back) that were formerly used during my freelancer days for files and reference that got repurposed to comic storage about a decade back. I find in standard file cabinets, if you want bagged and boarded books, you need to put the comics on their side for them to fit without catching when you open and close the drawers and in both cases, standard comic book dividers are too tall to use in the drawers, so I make my own with older backing boards. Those cabinets however, hold only a fraction of my books. They are fine to use, and if you already have them a decent storage solution. However, like everything else in the world, they have gotten very pricey (especially used ones classified as vintage) so aren't an especially cost-efficient one these days. If money is not an issue, then that's not a concern. Another issue with these, especially if you are buying used ones is rusting. If I were to be spending a lot of money on a storage solution I think I would go with the BCW stackable plastic bins instead as they do offer that modular flexibility plus more sturdiness than standard comic boxes. Here's some photos to illustrate (I ran down to snap them so it is easier to "see" what I am talking about. This finished room in the basement is my current work in progress for my organization projects, so is mostly a muddled mess of chaos. The finished room in the attic is done (as seen in the Chez____ thread); this is what didn't fit up there so it getting a home in this room. The tall 4 drawer cabinet. this is what I mean by books on their side and homemade dividers so they fit in those drawers... this is what I meant by the long drawer cabinet... You'll notice I have it up on 2 paving stones, as I had issues with water under that cabinet when it was in a different spot during my freelancing years. this is the open long drawer-these books haven't been "processed yet" and are still just bagged in groups of 6 to the bag waiting for me to get enough board to get them done right and these are the two short 2 drawer cabinets... and this is what I mean by not everything is done and organized right now... at best I get an hour or two a day working on it (usually listening the Sandman adaptation on audible) or some time if I am down doing laundry, but it is a long, slow process and will take most of the summer if not longer depending on access to supplies to get done. Again, the file cabinets work well, but have their shortcomings as well (as will any storage solution) so it's a matter of what works best for you, your budget, and your available real estate to use for your collections. -M
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Post by badwolf on Apr 15, 2022 14:35:15 GMT -5
I get these:
5 at a time gets the best discount.
I've had water leak into a closet a couple times, at two different homes. The first time it only hit a box of bagged comics so they were okay, but the second time it ruined a bunch of books (trades) I had in a standard cardboard box, some of them signed. So to me it's a good investment.
Oh, these look nice! Are they pretty firm/sturdy? It says you can stack up to 6 high, which I'd never do with the cardboard boxes, so that might be a bonus as well in addition to the waterproofing. Yes, I'm quite happy with them. I love that each one comes with a divider too so you don't have to have a full box, or you can leave some space for additions without having them lean.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2022 14:47:29 GMT -5
I want to respond to each in turn: @rags - That is really clever with the unplugged fridges, what a perfect solution! @mrp - Massively helpful and really appreciate you grabbing the pictures to help visualize as well as guiding me through your system, I like how you have your "staging" area as well for the inbound material. That's a huge shortcoming for me today. Lots of ideas to pick from with all of this. badwolf - Excellent to hear, I can definitely see incorporating these, thanks again for the recommendation! Thanks again to all! Funny how a simple thing I've been doing for decades randomly spawns a question in my mind, and now I'm reconsidering my whole organization approach. Good stuff
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Post by tarkintino on Apr 15, 2022 14:54:22 GMT -5
No tape, and i've never had the problem of the flap easing out.
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Post by Confessor on Apr 15, 2022 15:14:49 GMT -5
I always use two pieces of tape (magic tape though, not the stickier sellotape, just in case of an accident). I can honestly say that on the very rare occasion that the tape has got caught on the comic it has always been easy to free it without damaging the cover.
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 15, 2022 15:53:15 GMT -5
I use metal filing cabinets. Also have 2 fridges from the 90s stuffed with comics (they're not plugged on of course, but keep books safe inside). The image of comics inside a fridge makes me squirm.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2022 18:01:45 GMT -5
I use metal filing cabinets. Also have 2 fridges from the 90s stuffed with comics (they're not plugged on of course, but keep books safe inside). The early Image comics make me squirm. Fixed that for you... -M
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 15, 2022 18:07:14 GMT -5
The early Image comics make me squirm. Fixed that for you... -M That's just wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2022 18:10:10 GMT -5
Fixed that for you... -M That's just wrong. -M
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Post by Icctrombone on Apr 16, 2022 4:10:19 GMT -5
On another note, you have an amazing set up @mrp.
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Post by Batflunkie on Apr 16, 2022 20:06:36 GMT -5
I always had the inkling that the tape would somehow catch the comic itself, stick to it, and would tear it if I tried to peel it off
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