Re: [SWCollect] Accessible storage?
Jim Leonard boldly stated: Hugh Falk wrote: I didn't know there was acid in zip-loc bags...which probably means there is acid in sealer bags as well. Any alternatives that don't have acid? Comic-book bags are acid-free, but I doubt an entire box of software would fit in one; maybe the smaller ones will. They also make acid-free magazine-size bags, which might allow you to put some slightly larger boxes (and certainly EA flats) in them. You should be able to find them at your local comic book store. I believe they also make special bags for Life magazine (which, as you know, has non-standard dimensions), but don't know where you'd find them. And, doing a (tiny) bit of research, I discovered that they also make "thick" magazine bags which are 1/4" wider than standard ones. They're used primarily for Playboy Heavy Metal magazines. (BTW, comic bags actually come in slightly different sizes, but not enough to help much with software boxes.) -- Lee K. Seitz * [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://home.hiwaay.net/~lkseitz/ Wanted: | Visit the Classic Video Games Nexus Vintage Pac-M*n necktie| for all your classic link news needs! |http://start.at/cvgnexus -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
Re: [SWCollect] Accessible storage?
They sell them magazine-size, though that's still too big for a lot of large packages. I'm not that worried, personally; I've been Zip-locking my games for years and there's absolutely no indication of damage. (Besides, a good percentage of mine are shrinked... and if there's acid in *that* plastic, it's hopeless anyway. B-) - Original Message - From: Jim Leonard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 2:57 PM Subject: Re: [SWCollect] Accessible storage? Hugh Falk wrote: I didn't know there was acid in zip-loc bags...which probably means there is acid in sealer bags as well. Any alternatives that don't have acid? Comic-book bags are acid-free, but I doubt an entire box of software would fit in one; maybe the smaller ones will. -- http://www.MobyGames.com/ The world's most comprehensive historical PC gaming database project. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/ -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
Re: [SWCollect] Accessible storage?
We all have more software than we care to admit. :) I admit to everything I own on my page. B-) The goal is readily-accessible storage -- you know, nothing in storage facilities or packed up in boxes. How have you all solved this problem? I haven't encountered it yet, but I'm getting there, gradually. Still have enough space to put in another set of normal bookshelves, two if I ditch the trunk with my Infocom games (three if I move enough of the Shoppe crap). You're right though, Jim, accessibility is a must. There is nothing more frustrating than needing to check a fact from an actual game package, only it's not in the room with you. (I know this from working on my web pages at the office.) I use just straight bookshelves, $40 apiece if you can get them on sale. Get them as tall as your room allows, with adjustable shelves, and see about getting an extra shelf from the manufacturer if you can, to cut down on the wasted space. Much cheaper than custom-made (though they do look great, Hugh) and they'll hold a lot of game boxes. I also Ziploc-bag my games, to eliminate wear when I'm shifting them around, taking them down from the shelves, etc., plus it keeps the dust off of 'em. Better than a vacuum-sealer, IMO, since I'm constantly opening the boxes to look at props, check dates and facts, etc. -- This message was sent to you because you are currently subscribed to the swcollect mailing list. To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of 'unsubscribe swcollect' Archives are available at: http://www.mail-archive.com/swcollect@oldskool.org/
