This guy also did a ph test which seems to agree with the first bit. Use this item inside bcw current comic bags sold separately to protect and store your collectible comics. As others have mentioned, when you buy in bulk, the overall cost goes down. Pack of 100 bcw silver age comic backer boards 7 x 10 1. They are made with 100% recycled fiber in an acid free process that uses up to 90% post consumer waste and has a. These comic book backing boards will never need to be changed, theyre acid free, and completely invisible so you can actually see whats on the back of your books, what an ingenious idea. The economy comic backing should be used for shortterm storage and stiffening purposes only. While we understand that the information regarding comic backing boards is important, ultimately this conversation is about the preservation of comic books themselves. I was happy with the way the 6 34 worked with the fabric. What size comic book boards are best for fabric storage. Some of the acid from the bleach remains in the paper.
Clearbags has everything you need to run your comic book store, including. Bcw current comic book backing boards 5 pack comics, comic books archival storage collecting supplies. Comic book collecting is a hobby that treats comic books and related items as collectibles or artwork to be sought after and preserved. Impregnated with a calcium buffer resulting in an acid free, alkaline ph content of 8. Each backing board comes with a protective removable peel sheet on both sides. Buffered with 3% calcium carbonate to prevent yellowing of co. To mitigate this deterioration, the comic book backing boards are coated with calcium carbonate so that they absorb the acid that migrates from the book. Use this item to protect and store your collectible golden age comic books. Metal edge provides archival storage boxes, dividers and backer boards designed specifically for comic book collections. I purchased the 6 34 x 10 12 and the 7 12 x 10 12 from 2 different comic book stores. Fits in super golden age size comic sleeves, the rkival brand thinxtenders are a white 24 mil thick acid free backing boards. Bcw current comic book packing 100 boards white for sale. Big fudge archival comic book boards 1990current pack of 50 backing board protectors for current comic boards, 6.
They are completely acid free and independent lab tested. These bcw backing boards for comics are great compared to what i used to use. These boards are all, at best, acid free on one side at time of manufacture which tells you that at some point some part of this particular board was rendered acid free, but that the rest of the board will happily contribute to the acidic environment inside your sealed comic book bag. It does contain acid and can contribute to the breakdown of the comic. Bcw comic book boards are crafted with care to ensure that individual issues are stored and displayed in pristine condition, with a sturdy, thoughtful build. As you can see, the comic book is acidic as expected. Buy half backs, acid free comic book backing boards for the ultimate preservation and protection of you golden, silver and bronze age rare comics. Silver comic backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. We also offered the first acid free boxes and acid free backing boards to collectors. See details 25 bcw golden age size comic book backing boards storage white backer acid free. How did they feelsmooth on one side and rougher on the other. Bcw na current comic book backing boards, 200 count, white. Hobbies depot offers bcw brand acid free comic book backing boards by the pack and by the case. Up until recently i wasnt using acid free boards for my comics and ive realized that because i have some bronze age and silver age stuff in my collection, i should probably start doing that.
It is the better backing board than anyone else in the industry. Comic book backing boards order comic backing boards and. Our comic book backing boards made from 24 point solid bleached sulfate will prove to be an extremely effective method of keeping your comic books in pristine condition. Bcw supplies golden comic backing boards 100 count for. Bcw silver age comic book backer boards are an acid free white backing that fits inside silver comic bags to provide support for the spine of your comic book and to prevent bending or creasing. Gerber products and bcw collector supplies offer quality backing boards, yet many comic shops have their own acid free boards cut as well. Bcw offers a variety of different acid free comic backing boards. Some comic backer boards are considered to be super acid free being made from a 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side buffered with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size.
Bcw backer boards are buffered with 3% calcium carbonite and precision cut to fit inside bcw comic book poly bags or mylars sold separately unless otherwise noted. Size 7 x 10 12 certified acid free independent lab tested 100 board s per pack product information product dimensions 10. Crystal clear comic bags both flap and closure acid free backing board to prevent bends and creases show less. That being said, i recently came across a wholesale dealer of bcw bags boards that are cheaper than anything ive found online.
Collectible comics storage backing boards for sale ebay. Constructed from tan acid and lignin free heavyweight corrugated board, these boxes have a ph of 8. These boards are all, at best, acidfree on one side at time of manufacture which tells you that at some point some part of this particular board was rendered acidfree, but that the rest of the board will happily contribute to the acidic environment inside your sealed comic book bag. Mat thicknesses are available in 2 ply, 4 ply, and 8 ply. The bcw life magazine backing boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. They all have a gloss coat on one side to neutralized the acid on the backing boards so it does not damage your comic book. Acid free comic book backer boards current, silver. I buy thick bags and then double board so the acid free sides face outwards. The boards are crafted with certified acid free 24 point cardstock buffered with calcium carbonate. Bcw life magazine size backing boards are compatible with all life magizine size comic. We have golden, silver and modern age comic book boards, as well as art print and treasury sizes. As the bcw comic backing board absorbs some of the phenolic acid that migrates from the pages of a comic book the ph level of the board naturally decreases as the buffer reaches the saturation point which is why we recommend that you change your boards every 3 to 5 years. When choosing boxes, make sure they are the right fit for your comic books.
Gerber published the photo journal guide to comics and is well known among collectors and archivists. Max pro premium comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack. The boards all have relatively the same ph with miller hobby at. Premium comic bags archival stiffeners crystal clear bags. Backing boards are white on both sides, one shiny, one matte, the shiny side is the side coated with 3% calcium carbonate, and should be placed. The bcw silver comic backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate and are precision cut to size. Sizes range from 4 x 6 to 20 x 24 and come in black, white, natural, and cool earth tones. Our comic backer boards are designed for all of your current age, silver age and golden age comic books. Bcw current comic book backing boards in white color pack of 25.
The bcw current comic backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. Its easy for comics to bend when stored away, but bcws acidfree comic boards help keep them safe. Pack of 100 bcw modern comic book acid free backer boards. Our patented equipment was sold and used worldwide by the library of congress, and the comic conservation company. Plus, you can combine them with comic book sleeves and other supplies for full protection. More durable than traditional cardboard backing boards. If so, the smooth side is an antacid alkaline spray which keeps the acidity of the board away from the comic, and i think, neutralizes some of the acidity of the comic itself. Use this item along with current comic bags to protect and store your collectible comics. Acid free backing boards are very smooth to the touch and coated white on either one or both sides. The bcw golden age backing boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a 3% buffer of calcium carbonate, and precision cut to size. Comic books and magazines have been bleached with acid and remains in the paper, to prevent further loss use comic book boards to absorb the acid.
These backing boards along with comic bags are the most common way to protect and preserve your comic books. Bcw silver comic book backer boards pack of 100 acid free. Use these boards with current comic bags to protect and preserve your comic books for. Silver age comic book boards packaged in packs of 100. Im just a lemming when it comes to the acid free boards. For the other 99% of comics that are not super valuable just go with regular bags boards. Use this item along with silver comic bags to protect and store your collectible comics. Bcw comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack. You will want to store them away from sunlight and in a cool dry place because sunlight, heat, and moisture can accelerate the acid.
Pack 100 bcw current modern comic book acid free backing boards white backers the bcw current comic book backing boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. The max pro silvercomic backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. For both types of backing boards, we provide a variety of styling choices. The three types of comic backing boards we offer are. The bcw regular comic backer boards are made from a full 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated on one side with a buffered with 3% calcium carbonate. Though considerably more recent than the collecting of postage stamps or books bibliophilia, it has a major following around the world today and is partially responsible for the increased interest in comics after the temporary slump experienced during the 1980s. Most board makers claim their boards are acid free, and they arent incorrect, exactly.
Use our backer boards to reinforce your comic for storage in comic book bags and comic book storage boxes. With this is mind we will state that no comic books, damaged or otherwise, have been presented as proof of mikes claims. Consumers want to purchase comic books that are well protected, so that they can add them to their collection and keep them looking sharp for years to come. Use this item inside bcw silver comic bags sold separately to protect and store your collectible comics.
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