Comic book cases

[SGB]

Does anyone know where I could purchase hard plastic comic book cases?

[gantz]

Just try your local or nearest comic store, should be easy to order also.

I know of no websites though sorry.

[Sharky]

I have been casually looking for some too, Kings comics used to stock some good ones they were expensive tho and I have not seen the, stock the, for a while, my local also does not have any hard cases either,

I wonder if CCG sell empty case or just graded comics

[reillyd]

Does anyone know where I could purchase hard plastic comic book cases?

How many are you looking for firstly?

If you just have one or two "special" comics you want in a case, it may just be cheaper to submit them to the Comics Grading Company (CGC) at http://www.cgccomics.com/

If you need many, or you'd like to be able to open and access the comics, then you've got a few options you can consider.

BCW do a nice acrylic display case, order from http://www.bcwsupplies.com/products/comic-displays/deluxe-acrylic-comic-book-display.htm

You can also order these from Amazon.com, which might make for cheaper shipping if you combine with a book or dvd order?

This link will take you to the 5-pack of cases
http://www.davidreilly.com/goto.php?isbn=B003O72YTG

but there are other quantities and product offerings under "Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed"

I just use amazon as I can ue gift certificates :)

[reillyd]

Oh, and there are also cheaper options if you have many, such as the 5mm case

http://www.bcwsupplies.com/products/comic-displays/7.5-x-11-x-5-mm---comic-book-topload-holder-with-stand.htm

[SGB]

Oh, and there are also cheaper options if you have many, such as the 5mm case

http://www.bcwsupplies.com/products/comic-displays/7.5-x-11-x-5-mm---comic-book-topload-holder-with-stand.htm
Thanks for the link.

Any idea what the actual shipping cost might be? The shipping calculator shows it would cost $50 to ship just one single case! :eek:

[loophole]

This link will take you to the 5-pack of cases
http://www.davidreilly.com/goto.php?isbn=B003O72YTG

but there are other quantities and product offerings under "Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed"

I just use amazon as I can ue gift certificates :)

i like these may have to get a couple

[SGB]

Anyone used these guys?

http://www.comicbookcases.com/

The cases they sell look to be very ideal.

[SGB]

Hmm, might give these guys a shot...

http://www.sportslegendsusa.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=297

The shpping calculator suggests postage will cost $4.99, no matter how many cases you order! :eek:

[Sharky]

Anyone used these guys?

http://www.comicbookcases.com/

The cases they sell look to be very ideal.

that is very similar to the ones i got from kings a few years ago.. different brand i think, i am going over to my parents this evening i will dig out a couple and have a look at the brand, but i like them, they protect well can sit on a book shelf or fit in a comic box.

[SGB]

i am going over to my parents this evening i will dig out a couple and have a look at the brand
Please let me know what the brand is when you have the chance. ;)

[Sharky]

Millennium Case (http://www.millcase.com/)

they are like the CD case i have not seen them in stores for a long time and not sure if you can buy them from the site unless its in bulk...

[SGB]

Cheers.

I came across Mill Case's site last night, funnily enough. They're too pricey, unfortunately. Pity, as the cases look quite good.

How much did King's Comics sell them for?

[Sharky]

Cheers.

I came across Mill Case's site last night, funnily enough. They're too pricey, unfortunately. Pity, as the cases look quite good.

How much did King's Comics sell them for?

I think it was around 36-40 dollars for a pack of 5 or 6, cant remember, I initially picked them up for a few hand drawn sketch covers to protect them and I ended up with around 30 of them currentlly with a lot of DW and IDW incentive covers

it's a shame there isn't more hard covers on the market that are affordable... I would store half my comics in them!!

[SGB]

it's a shame there isn't more hard covers on the market that are affordable
Agreed. It's rather frustrating.

[SGB]

I'm looking into purchasing comic boards and bags as an alternative to cases, and I see King's Comics have a few different sized bags.

As I'm no expert with this sort of thing, which size bag should I get? Current Size Comic Bags, Golden Size Comic Bags, or Silver Size Comic Bags?

I'm guessing Current Size Comic Bags is the one to go for.

(I should point out that the boards and bags will be for my Voltron and Transformers comics)

[Cat]

Depends on what you want.

Regular trade paperbacks fit perfectly into silver size bags (which are also great for storing story arcs. And of course perfect for silver age comics)

I use mostly those. Easier, and I don't have to scramble for individual issues as much, and it's great protection for my tpbs, from uv etc.

Golden size ones are perfect for hardcovers, like the standard Marvel releases, a normal size hardcover with you know, 6 issues or so.

If you want to store them separately, and they are from the mid 1970's onwards, current size is what you want. Boards are one size anyway.

It really depends on how you prefer to store them.

EDIT: Current size ones are perfect for Voltron and Transformers, other than TF UK issues, obviously.

[SGB]

Current Size Bags it is then. Cheers. ;)

[Cat]

Bags and boards, and they'll have boxes too. They're sized perfectly for comics. There's short and long.

I prefer short, as they're strong enough to stack anyway, and I can fit more in a shallow cupboard that way (or under my bed :S )

The boxes are cardboard, but are surprisingly strong and resilient.

[SGB]

Will be getting boxes too.

Apart from King's Comics, are there any reliable Aussie-based online stores you know of where I can purchases the bags, boards, and boxes from?

[Cat]

Will be getting boxes too.

Apart from King's Comics, are there any reliable Aussie-based online stores you know of where I can purchases the bags, boards, and boxes from?

Not really, sorry. I tend to get all my stuff from my local LCS, or American comic shops for some of the harder to get stuff (and Amazon, because of the prices).

I know Minotaur has a good reputation, I haven't used them before though.

[SGB]

I know Minotaur has a good reputation, I haven't used them before though.
Had a gander on their site last night and it appears they don't sell any bags, boards or storage boxes. Ah well.

Purchased some off ebay just now.

Thanks for all your help though, much appreciated. ;)

[Sharky]

Watch out for BB Back (Board and Baggers Back) I know after a session of boarding and bagging the back hurts!

Are you thinking of taping your bags shut?? Or just leave then open?

[SGB]

Watch out for BB Back (Board and Baggers Back) I know after a session of boarding and bagging the back hurts!
LOL! :D Thanks for the warning. :p



Are you thinking of taping your bags shut?? Or just leave then open?
I was planning on leaving the bags untaped.

[Paulbot]

I was planning on leaving the bags untaped.

I find the bags fold shut pretty well, and it makes it easier to get them out again when needed.

[SGB]

Watch out for BB Back (Board and Baggers Back) I know after a session of boarding and bagging the back hurts!
Got the box, boards and bags yesterday and spent an hour last night boarding and bagging my Voltron & Transformers comics. Am happy to report I did not suffer from BB Back. I guess my bagging and foldering animation cels on a regular basis helped stave off that. :p

[Cat]

Got the box, boards and bags yesterday and spent an hour last night boarding and bagging my Voltron & Transformers comics. Am happy to report I did not suffer from BB Back. I guess my bagging and foldering animation cels on a regular basis helped stave off that. :p

How do you store your animation cels?

I REALLY need a folder for mine.

I was told a good brand is Itoya (I think that was it).

Can you recommend a good site? I really only need one, as I only have about a dozen cels.

Also, what size is best? I'm after any recommendation. Cheers.

[SGB]

Got your PM about that. Have shot you a reply.