Keith the Thief wrote:Any advice on ways to protect dungeon modules and magazine issues other than comic book sleeves?The slick feel of that type of cellophane irritates the hell out of me. (Think: fingernails on chalkboard or crinkling Styrofoam).I have a large collection of The Dragon, a good number of dungeon modules, and new collection of Starlog.I'd like a way to protect them and be able to read them without using that type of plastic.Any ideas?Thanks,Keith
Blackmoor wrote:You could try mylar sleeves or ultra pro magazine top loaders, both are expensive at 80 cents each or so
Badmike wrote:The 3ml or thicker sleeves don't have that crinkly feel you hate from the ones less than 3 ml thickness, more of a softer, slick feel. I use the thicker ones for my personal collection, the thinner ones on stuff I sell.Mike B.
davidc wrote:I use Ultra Pro bags & boards, but I know what you mean, it's not the easiest if you just want to pick up a magazine to read. Are binders an option?
Keith the Thief wrote:davidc wrote:I use Ultra Pro bags & boards, but I know what you mean, it's not the easiest if you just want to pick up a magazine to read. Are binders an option?I've been thinking about that, too.But I don't want a binder that would crush/crinkle the binding of the magazines and modules.
Keith the Thief wrote:Badmike wrote:The 3ml or thicker sleeves don't have that crinkly feel you hate from the ones less than 3 ml thickness, more of a softer, slick feel. I use the thicker ones for my personal collection, the thinner ones on stuff I sell.Mike B.We only have one good comic book shop here.If they don't sell the thicker sleeves where could I get them?Online? Or would a chain store (e.g. Hobby Lobby) have them?
Badmike wrote:Bags Unlimited (online) is a good source.
TheHistorian wrote:Badmike wrote:Bags Unlimited (online) is a good source.Agreed. I also like BCW Supplies and The 2 Buds. I've used all of them at different times. Just comparison shop as usual (shipping costs can be considerable!).
davidc wrote:Mars posted once about a bunch of Dragon mags he found in a couple binders, I forget how they were held in place, but I don't think there was any damage. I probably would consider this storage more for reading/play/common items than collectibles.
Keith the Thief wrote:So what I do is pick a module or magazine that catches my eye, and take them with me to read during work.As Carlin used to say, "It's my job. I'm going to do it my way."
benjoshua wrote:Keith the Thief wrote:So what I do is pick a module or magazine that catches my eye, and take them with me to read during work.As Carlin used to say, "It's my job. I'm going to do it my way." :)I have a box I specifically use to carry several mags when I am traveling on vacation and need reading material but want to make sure my stuff is safe. 8)
Keith the Thief wrote:So what I do is pick a module or magazine that catches my eye, and take them with me to read during work.As Carlin used to say, "It's my job. I'm going to do it my way." :)
Keith the Thief wrote:So what kind of box do you use? Something lightweight would be great, something that I could throw in my backpack.
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Keith the Thief wrote:BTW, what do y'all do if you have a module or magazine where the middle pages have come loose from the staples. Is there a good way to re-staple the pages back in?