Hi Irv, Thanks for the email. Well, www.bagsunlimited.com is usually the hobby's source for polybags. As for backing boards, I would look for those locally as the shipping would probably be quite expensive. You can use regular foamcore which is cheaper and fine for your display purposes. Many dealers do use cardboard for display. I just always encourage people to get those posters away from the cardboard after they purchase it. But cardboard is very cheap and often why it is used. If you are storing for your own purposes, that's another issue. I don't store my own posters opened up, but rather left folded, put into a plastic bag and then in to a manilla envelope that I can label. I know there are many places that sell acid free mylar or plastic bags, but I have found, and using and storing for near 37 years, just plain plastic bags for my items. I don't store them directly in the manilla envelope as it too is acidic and can bleed into the poster over time. That plain plastic bag acts as my barrier and has worked out just fine. As for storing posters unfolded, I go to Home Depot or Lowe's and get pvc pipes in the plumbling department. You can buy a 10'-12' long tube for under $10. Then I cut it into 4 equal tubes and use those to store my unfolded posters. It is always best to wipe the tube out before you put anything in it to get ride of dust or dirt. You can even buy end caps and the whole thing is really cheap and you don't have to worry about the acid from cardbaord tubes. There are issues with plastic tubes, but they are really minor and I don't think anything to worry about. I always put a piece of paper around each tube so I can list what is actually in the tube. So, there you go and good luck. As always, anyone is welcome to call me with further questions or to discuss options. I am happy to help and my number is toll free. Sue www.hollywoodposterframes.com (800) 463-2994
From: [email protected] To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: RE: [MOPO] OT: Cardboard advice from the pros here.... Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:29:38 -0700 Thanks for your useful info Sue, as usual you’re a great source of info. BTW, which are the best suppliers of poly bags and white boards for folded one sheet posters and lobby cards? Thanks, Irv http://stores.ebay.com/MY-MOVIE-MEMORABILIA-AND-MORE From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Susan Heim Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 12:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] OT: Cardboard advice from the pros here.... Hi Rick, When I was shipping lobby cards and smaller items, I would sandwich them between three pieces of cardboard and then put that in a manilla envelope. I never had anything bent. I used 200 lb test cardbaord as I do now for my frame's shipping boxes. Two pieces of cardboard, however, is not adequate for shipping and that third or even fourth piece gives it the extra rigidity it needs. So, that's the scoop.....ps. for all collectors out there.........don't store your items in cardboard packaging or tubes for any length of time. Cardboard is loaded with acid and that is what causes brittlization and yellowing over time. Sue www.hollywoodposterframes.com Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:59:05 -0700 From: [email protected] Subject: [MOPO] OT: Cardboard advice from the pros here.... To: [email protected] This inquiry goes out to any of the pros here who ship flat items such as stills or lobby cards. I am wanting to keep the package light but strong (and I should mention... as inexpensive as possible). What strength cardboard are you using? I see sheets of 200 pound strength cardboard available but is it strong enough. The sheets I always see are corrugated but are sheets of solid (similar to postal boxes) available and if so, do you know where? Any advice posted publically or privately is greatly appreciated. Rick www.ilovefilms.com 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. 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. 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.
