If that is something that won't stick to the posters, that sounds like a great idea Helmut. Just seems that masking tape is at the very bottom of the list of things you should use around posters.
On Sat, Oct 7, 2023 at 11:04 AM <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm not using any tape at all when packing posters. Instead, everything I > send out is wrapped in thin plastic foil that I buy on 600 meter rolls. It > perfectly secures the poster inside the cardboard backing and makes the > package waterproof as well. > > Helmut > > www.filmposter.net > > > *Gesendet:* Freitag, 06. Oktober 2023 um 19:52 Uhr > *Von:* "Sean Linkenback" <[email protected]> > *An:* [email protected] > *Betreff:* Re: [MOPO] Some basic items that EVERY movie memorabilia > collector should consider owning! > Great list Bruce, though I will add that I consider a small portable black > light at least as important as a really strong regular light when > attempting to detect restoration. Especially when you are looking at pieces > backed on heavy board (and as you mentioned a bright light alone usually > doesn't cut it there). > > Seeing your mention of bestine to "save the day" though does make me > remember one question I am always meaning to ask you: Why exactly does > Emovieposter use paper-damaging masking tape when packing up parcels for > customers, instead of the far more paper friendly "blue" tape that most > other major auction houses/dealers use? Surely using blue tape will result > in a lot less situations where bestine is needed to save the day. I also > find the blue tape a lot more friendly on the polybags/packing supplies in > allowing them to be reused and helping keep everything a little bit greener. > > Best, > > Sean > > > On Fri, Oct 6, 2023 at 9:05 AM Bruce Hershenson <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *Did you know that there are some basic items that EVERY movie >> memorabilia collector should consider owning? We are often contacted by >> collectors with various concerns or requests that pertain to collecting >> movie paper such as "how can I protect the tear in my poster without >> restoration", "how can I safely remove this piece of tape", "how can I more >> easily open packages", etc. So we thought it would be helpful to make a >> list of some of the items we think ALL movie paper collectors should >> strongly consider owning: *Lineco Document Repair Tape and Lineco >> Transparent Mending Tissue - This is tape that is safe for use on movie >> paper. You can use it on the back of items to secure tears. *Bestine (or >> "Un-du") - This is a solvent that can dissolve the sticky part of tape >> making the tape easily removed without damage to movie paper and is >> therefore super useful in removing tape from older posters, and also can >> "save the day" if you accidentally get tape stuck to a poster when removing >> it from a package. NOTE: This is a highly flammable and dangerous substance >> and should only be used in a well ventilated area, and ONLY if you are at >> least somewhat "handy" and will be EXTREMELY careful using it. Be sure to >> read ALL of the manufacture's warnings before use. *A utility knife, Xacto >> knife, or similar - This is wonderful for opening well packed packages >> (such as those eMoviePoster.com uses). NOTE: You should always cut with >> care as these knives are extremely sharp and WILL cut through several >> pieces of cardboard with ease, and can also cut into YOU with even greater >> ease. You definitely do NOT want to accidentally cut your movie paper (or >> yourself)! *A REALLY strong light (like 400 watts or stronger) - This is >> wonderful if you own or are considering buying restored items. When you >> hold those items up before a light source like this, you will likely be >> able to practically "see" right through the linen or paper backing, and you >> can likely see the extent of the restoration. You will need some practice >> to know how to interpret what you see in some cases, but in many cases it >> will be very obvious (like where a large hole was recreated by being >> painted over). But be prepared to be shocked in some cases, because some >> auctions describe some items as having "minor fold and border restoration", >> when the actual restoration is far greater, because they are counting on >> the buyers not being knowledgeable to know the difference. And also, know >> that if an item (usually a window card, half-sheet or insert) is backed >> onto a heavy board backing, you likely can't get a light bright enough to >> shine through it, but just the fact that this kind of restoration was >> performed is almost a guarantee that the restoration was extensive. And >> also, when acrylic paint is used, you also may have trouble seeing "through >> it", but again, just the fact that this kind of restoration was performed >> is almost a guarantee that the restoration was extensive. And it is not >> that you shouldn't buy restored items, just that you should be accurately >> informed as to how much restoration the item has had, either by the seller, >> or by you, examining the item in the way described above. Once you know the >> truth, you can better decide how much to pay. *A map file or other storage >> equipment - As we all know, movie paper can be very valuable, so why not >> store it in a way that best protects your investment? A map file is a great >> way to do this if you have space because it allows you to store >> one-sheet-size and smaller posters unfolded and flat. Boxes or tubes are >> also acceptable if you don't have the space (or funds) for a large map >> file. --for more information about storage, please go the following link: >> "Did you know... that many people have different views on how to best store >> their movie paper collection?" >> at >> https://www.emovieposter.com/tips_archive.php?id=409&searchterms=best%20store >> <https://www.emovieposter.com/tips_archive.php?id=409&searchterms=best%20store> >> *A digital camera or phone with an excellent built-in camera - Either is an >> invaluable tool for when you want to get advice from someone online about >> your posters or share images of your favorite posters with the world OR if >> you want to offer items for sale *Spreadsheet or database software - A >> great tool for cataloging one's collection (and there are free ones such as >> LibreOffice or GoogleDocs). You will have to have a little higher level of >> computer expertise to easily use such software (although, we hear >> GoogleDocs makes things fairly easy), but enlisting the help of a "computer >> nerd" family member can get you on the path to using this software. You may >> also be able to find commercial "collection" software to aid you in >> cataloging your collection, but we don't know of any good software that is >> specifically dedicated to movie paper. NOTE: Copies of the last two items >> above (digital photos of your collection AND your collection list in your >> online software) need to be stored somewhere completely separate from your >> collection! Otherwise in the event of a disaster, you will not have proof >> of what you owned, but if you DO have both of these, you will have an >> excellent chance of filing (and collecting) on an insurance claim. 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