d3rmond wrote in Archival sleeves for D&D modules:Thank you guys!What kind/size of sleeve should I use to protect the BECMI boxes and the typical thicker ad&d boxed sets?I am planning on moving to the coast and I am scared of humidity warping my dear material.
cdenham wrote in Archival sleeves for D&D modules:I don't mean to sidetrack this but if you want to record specific information about an item, how do you do it? For example, I have a module that is signed but it isn't obvious from the outside. Do you put notes on the back of the backer board? Insert a slip of paper or index card? Computer database (nudge to Throwi)?I'd like to include purchase price and information as well so it would be great if it is something that could be printed.I'm just curious what others have found that works well.
cabala wrote in Archival sleeves for D&D modules:d3rmond wrote in Archival sleeves for D&D modules:Thank you guys!What kind/size of sleeve should I use to protect the BECMI boxes and the typical thicker ad&d boxed sets?I am planning on moving to the coast and I am scared of humidity warping my dear material.So I took a look at my different size sleeves last night and then measured some of the various boxes. I am at work now and going off memory so please excuse me if I get something backwards.I buy all my bags from BCWsupplies, but there are other sources. Magazine Bags (8 3/4 x 11) - Most standard modules or books up to ~64 pages.Magazine Bags, Thick (8 7/8 x 11) - Most softcover books and some thinner hardbacks (e.g., complete player handbooks, monstrous compendiums, white wolf type books, supermodules etc.)Book Magazine Bags (10 x 13) - These work for hardback books like 1st AD&D books, white wolf hardback, etc. The only box sets I can fit in these are thin < 2" like Night of The Vampire box set. I can't get BECMI size boxes or comparable to fit in these.Life Magazine Bags (11 1/8 x 15 1/8) - These bags work for the BECMI box sets or anything upto ~2.5". Gamma World boxes, Ruins of Undermountain I, etc.Newspaper Sleeves (12x16 or 12x19) - These bags work for the larger box sets, 3" thickness or more but usually they don't get much bigger than that. A DCC box set maybe. Other thoughts. I only buy the "resealable" ones for magazine size and thick magazine size. They don't work well with the book and box size sleeves IMO. Also, I find that once you leave the Thick Magazine size for larger sleeves, they are never perfect. Although they work well for the box sets and hardbacks they always seem a little too big as they are not quite intended for the application we are using. Hope that helps more.
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throwi wrote in Archival sleeves for D&D modules:Ah, Craig has let slip one of my side projects - no worries man, it's really not a secret. But it is active and growing each week.
throwi wrote in Archival sleeves for D&D modules:But Craig, if I finish it, I'll get you access! :-)~throwi
cdenham wrote in Archival sleeves for D&D modules:Apologies, mate! I wasn't trying to let any goodies out of the bag. Just a friendly nudge was all.
cdenham wrote in Archival sleeves for D&D modules:Back on subject, I agree it would be great to have some of this information pinned. I know the vast majority here are collectors but its great to get the pointers from the *professional* collectors.
