Sounds all good in theory Ms. Susan Heim... hmmm.. very efficent system
I rekon//
very interesting ( arty Johnson voice ) veeeeerdy interesting...............
I would like to see this in action..
make a You tube video and post on your site... then YOu wont need to
explain 3000 times
rright???
thanks
a concerned Moper.
Susan Heim wrote:
Hi Irv,
Thanks for the email. Well, www.bagsunlimited.com
<http://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 <http://www.hollywoodposterframes.com>
(800) 463-2994
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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
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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 <http://www.hollywoodposterframes.com/>
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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
<http://www.ilovefilms.com/>
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