[MOPO] LINEN BACKING VS PAPER BACKING

[Flixspix]

JR,     A fine article thanks.  However you failed to address a significant practical stand point.   Paper backing a half sheet, insert, or window card indeed if done by a qualified studio or individual does indeed allow for the piece to be exhibited at its most optimum.  However it is a rather fragile, acid-free hybrid you are left with.  I am sure   all of you have experienced that sick-in-your-stomach catastrophe  when  a paper backed piece literally cracks in your hands if handled brusquely or inadvertantly bending, dropping, framing or closing a door or hatch back on it.  Literally its a fracture of the underlying cardboard supporting the layer of original paper being restored.  This becomes quite an issue when having to ship a paper backed piece some distance.   I have found it takes with respect to packing, no less than 6 sheets of cardboard to assure near gorilla- proof conditions for shipping.  Conjointly, shipping  expenses are higher due to dimensional weight over actual weight and now every shipper evaluates both costs and op for the higher price.         Now chances are a linen backed half sheet or insert really can't be shipped rolled into a tube  due to its inflexibility in reducing to a 4 inch column.  But the potential for damage is greatly reduced during shipping  as linen can withstand  a variety of stresses that is absolutely catastrophic if paper backed.  Visualize what is required to ship a linen placemat versus a sheet of matzo the same size and you will understand my point.  Many dealers have gone to the additional expense of precutting masonite to ship  paper backed pieces.  True poster will likely arrive intact but due to the significant weight of masonite as well as its price... cost  of shipping item sky rockets by virtually triple.       So who made the rules?  Restoration studios?   Possibly, because it is considerably more expensive to paper back a half sheet or insert than it is to linen back.   But once framed  I defy anyone to be able to tell the difference.  Possibly its paper versus card stock,  and paper backing was deemed to be the avenue of restoration for cardstock.  BUT IS THEIR ANY FACT BEHIND THOSE DECLARATIONS?  I have seen and own numerous half sheets and inserts on linen and in my opinion there isn't enough perceived value of a paper backed item over the same piece on linen.   Of course if I owned a restoration studio I am sure I could come up with a list.  But as a consumer and seller, in the all out pursuit of keeping expenses down,  I would love to see a  move to all linen all the time....only when necessary.   freeman fisher 8601 west knoll #7 west hollywood, CA 90069 Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.