BAGS & BOARDS 101 | Comic Book Protection | Beginner Comic Book Collector

[@mattstaj3632]

Great video.... here's my go to's: Boxes - BCW Backer boards -Vintage collectibles (silver age for all my books, golden age only if necessary) Mylar - MyLite2 (silver age) Poly-bags - Whatever is cheapest

[@kongking4088]

Are silver age boards and bags good for modern/current books ?

[@michaelp_42]

Great Video Reg. I don’t think bags and boards should be replaced as often as you stated in the video. My collection had gone untouched in long boxes from 1993-2016. The books were bagged and boarded since they were originally purchased. I have since sent some of those books to CGC. 4 copies of ASM361 (unpressed) came back 2 at 9.8 and 2 at 9.6 all with white pages. The books were stored in a cool, dry closet. That’s the key - A proper storage area.

[@RegieCollects]

Michael P Sounds like you’re taking excellent care of you collection. You can absolutely go for longer periods when you provide excellent care of your collection. I’ve purchased numerous collections over the years and I can tell you that not everyone does that. I’ve seen yellow poly bags, sticky bags, backing boards with color transfer, pet hair and mold inside the bag-not properly sealed, etc. I appreciate you watching and commenting.

[@darnelljones8038]

Hmmm.... This is pretty informative about BCW products, but as we all know there are tons of companies providing the same types of products many of which are better than the before mentioned company in my opinion. I think you should probably retitle this video as "BCW Bags and boards 101"... since no other products were mention and your assessment of how they rate with you; it is also obvious you have relationship with BCW based on your intro plug. Other than that this is a good video. Thanks again!

[@RegieCollects]

Thanks for commenting Darnell. I think transparency is key which is why I don’t hide my relation with BCW. Be sure to check out the other videos on the channel featuring alternate products. 👍🏾

[@jamest1955]

I’ve spent so much time this past month updating my bags & boards. Nice topic and vid bro! 👍

[@RegieCollects]

WRX_ comic book_guy It can be a little time consuming. Are you switching everything out? There is nothing better than a box with perfectly white and clear bags/boards. 🔥🔥🔥

[@jamest1955]

Been switching all my books out of regular plastic bag and boards over to Mylar bags(Mylites) and acidic free boards. Using lots of top loaders also. It’s a long process but as you said it looks so good and it’s best for protecting the books.

[@jesustovar5612]

Love the video, it's on my favorite topics comic care, comic display , storage lol can never get enough of these

[@MetalBum]

Reggie you explain this stuff way better than anyone. Thanks. Also your radio voice is solid

[@RegieCollects]

I try. Thank you bro.

[@rushdiehard8784]

mylites 2 and fullback backboards for me.

[@Destoryer04]

Dude I was just thinking about what to get 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Destoryer04]

Yep

[@darricksandoval28]

Hey man this is my first video I’ve ever watched. From you, very great video and amazing detail and very specific video that helped me understand all the different boards and bags sizes and what boards and bags are used for which ages! Thank you so much

[@RegieCollects]

You are very welcome bud. My how to videos tend to follow a similar approach: make it simple and understandable. Hopefully you’ll smash the subscribe button. 👊🏾

[@darricksandoval28]

@@RegieCollects I hit the subscribe button the first time I watched your video, I could every tell how I enjoyed your content man, and those awesome spidey books you got, and also you said you were from the bay 😂😂 I was like oh hell yah I’m subscribing

[@gooooooooddddd]

another great video! I personally love the clear backing boards for any book I want to display. that way I do not have to replace them and risk removing the book from the bag and board every few years ... and I can see the back cover just as a bonus. they are for sure heavier and more expensive so i do not use them on everything.

[@RegieCollects]

You know I have never looked into those. I might have to check them out. I dig the idea! Thanks for adding to the discussion.

[@chaotickindness9117]

I'm also a huge fan of the recyclable bags because you don't have to worry about getting tape stuck on comic itself when you're taking it in and out of the bag

[@RegieCollects]

Chaotic Kindness I am a fan of the resealable bags myself for that same reason.

[@Bcwsupplies]

Thanks for the thorough review Regie!

[@RegieCollects]

You are very welcome! It came together pretty nicely.

[@psychedeliccomics]

Regie, backing boards of the 80s came in many shapes and sizes. I believe the most popular were boards made from the back of notepads or even maybe shoe boxes😁

[@RegieCollects]

🤣🤣

[@metalmaniacdm8763]

Great informative video as usual! I'm using mylight 2's with archival boards currently.. I was under the impression I would never have to replace the mylights as they should last the comics life... I'm assuming that's not the case... But if you store it properly in a cool dry place.. You really shouldn't have to change anything for like 10-20 years.

[@heavyhammergymcomics721]

I love BCW bags, boards, plastic bins, etc. They seem to have great products for pretty inexpensive prices. Great video, Regie. I love review videos because it helps me make my financial hobby decisions a little easier. ;)

[@RegieCollects]

You are very welcome bro. I have more review videos coming. Stay tuned.

[@fishinfreakscomics3386]

A great informative video Regie, you just keep producing 5 star material!!

[@RegieCollects]

Thank you bud. That’s the goal. I appreciate you continuing to watch.

[@JohnDaileyy]

Drinking game idea: take a drink every time you say “thick” 🤣

[@RegieCollects]

Lol. 🍹 🍸 🍷 There was at least 3.

[@bigwillcomics9968]

I do setups as well but everything goes in plain silver age bags and boards or gold. Just a cost vs risk thing to me. To each his own tho 😊 great video 👍

[@billypowermax2264]

Silver age is best for 90s and 80s ? More room to breath within ?

[@aznsketcher]

*EXCELLENT*product review, Regie...I've always wondered about those darn backboards. lol

[@RegieCollects]

😂 Mystery solved. Thanks for watching bud.

[@oliverortiz8507]

I've been collecting for many years and like you have many questions about these materials. Thank you for this video.

[@HawkzTube]

As a new collector I found this really helpful, thank you

[@RegieCollects]

You are very welcome, Danny. The channel is really setup for new collectors. Please let me know if you have questions about something because I probably have a video on it. Be well.

[@betaraycomics9072]

bags & boards are always needed. I may purchase some. Thanks regie!

[@RegieCollects]

It’s a never ended process. 🤪😂 I’ve been all about re-bagging/boarding, labeling and organizing. 👍🏾

[@deganash7767]

Thank you!!!

[@flashfan1122]

NEEDED this video! Thankya sir

[@RegieCollects]

👊🏾

[@holdfast2628]

This was a great video Regie. I really enjoyed it.

[@RegieCollects]

Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@snizzlepop4641]

Never thought I would be so captivated by a Bags-n-Boards discussion. You have a true talent my friend. Question: I own 12 of the Short BCW Hard Plastic comic boxes. They have a spot for an insert card...oh yeah...my Question...does BCW sell the insert cards/ Will a note card/index card work? Snizzle out...

[@RegieCollects]

Lol. That’s hilarious and very kind of you. I believe that the slot on front is sized for an index card. I’d confirm but my wife tells me that my random request for index cards at 8pm is too random for her. 😂🤣

[@comicsfan1973]

Great content.

[@comicbookgallery4431]

Regie is bring sexy back!

[@RegieCollects]

Comicbook Gallery 🕺 🕺 😈

[@comicbookgallery4431]

@@RegieCollects you remind me of myself when I was younger. Always bring sexy back. Take care my brother.

[@WordPlayRay]

Really enjoy your channel very informative and helps alot

[@RegieCollects]

You are very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@TheSnapdad]

Again, who down votes this. Great info, my man. So my 20 year+ old bags & boards are in need of replacement⁉️ Go figure 😉 I purchased 1k of BCS bags & boards from my LCS this summer. Bulk discount baby!

[@RegieCollects]

Lol. Bulk is the way to go. Bagging and boarding is just one of those mindless activities that I enjoy.

[@TheSnapdad]

@@RegieCollects my daughter and I do it together, she is 16 and I pay her 10 cents each. funny how with that motivation out of 100 she always gets 10 to 15 more than me! Its a fun time to sit and watch the Office together or chat about life. Best $6.50 ever.

[@RegieCollects]

Boom! I love it. I’ll have to remember that when my kids get a little older. Thank you for sharing that dad/collector pro tip. 👊🏾👊🏾

[@peanut_r-man6913]

Great video regie! I got a pet peeve also the handling of books mostly your silver and gold I use cotton gloves alot hell I even use them on modern pickups also

[@RegieCollects]

I hear you brother. We all have something, right. 😀😜

[@brickhunter9537]

Reggie can you do a review on BCW stor-folio. I’ve seen one review on KZbin but doesn’t mention what material they use or how sturdy it is.

[@RegieCollects]

Brick Hunter Let’s just say that you should stay tuned. 😜👍🏾

[@rj-vj8gr]

Five stars Reg

[@sinchman1]

Were you a comic collector from your childhood like myself...Or are you collecting for the value of the book .

[@RegieCollects]

I have collected on and off since 1990. I would add that your question implies a binary decision. Can’t I be both of the aforementioned?

[@glycineairman]

Is there a a code "sexy" for 10% off?

[@RegieCollects]

Glycine Airman Unfortunately there isn’t sorry. But BCW reads all the comments so maybe one day. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@josuemucho]

I'm blaming you Regie (just ignore the fact that I have been wanting to do this for awhile lol). After this video I ordered my 1st pack of mylar bags. The shops near me do not carry mylar so I had to order it. I tried typing in code words swole, sensodyne, tank tops, and AF15. Nothing happened. You might want to get with BCW and have them fix your key words so we can get a discount or signed photos from your bodybuilding days. Lol. How many boards do you personally use in a mylar bag? I have seen some people stick a couple boards in a mylar but I'm not sure I want to buy twice the boards I already buy

[@RegieCollects]

You are hilarious. I’m surprised that none of those codes work. Strange. Previously I used silver age sized bags for everything and I would use two backing boards to get the smaller (modern) books to fit securely. Part of the reason was the cost of the old bags. They were expensive! Since switching to Archivals I’ve been using age appropriate bags (e.g., modern Mylar for modern books). Novel concept. 😂 With this change, I didn’t feel the need to stick two or three boards into a bag to make it secure. One bag, one board, one comic. So far so good. I also prefer the 2mil Mylar versus the 4 mil. I felt like the 2 mil is more than enough for me. Everyone has a different setup but this is what I’m doing at present. Give the one board a try and see if it provides enough rigidity for you.

[@kryptonian-comics2410]

BCW silver resealable with silver boards...nuff said. 2 mil mylars all day, I'd rather have a root canal done than try and keep those 4 mil flaps closed.

[@RegieCollects]

I am a fan of the 2mils for that reason. Solid comment.

[@jovivelazquez4923]

Awesome video learned a lot. Thank you!

[@RegieCollects]

Thanks Jovanie. I appreciate you watching.

[@comicbookgallery4431]

Hello

[@RegieCollects]

Comicbook Gallery 👋

[@kongking4088]

Thanks for the video I just recently bought some bags and boards and the whole bag of boards seems be be slightly warped.

[@RegieCollects]

Yup, that’s happening more and more due to the paper shortage that is being experienced. It can also happen with certain lower quality brands. I purchased some off brand bags because that’s the only thing the LCS had and the bags were not a uniform size. I tend to use BCW and have for years. There is a discount code on the partner page of my website if you’re interested: REGIECOLLECTS.com.

[@kongking4088]

@@RegieCollects these boards are Bcw maybe just got a bad batch I guess it's a risk you take when buying online.

[@Quickflickblitz]

Great video bro, love that poster.

[@RegieCollects]

The pinnacle of sexy! 🤣😂

[@Quickflickblitz]

Regie Simmons IFBB Pro 😂 definitely lol

[@theghastlygamer5326]

I don't know any comic shop that carries mylar they only have poly

[@RegieCollects]

Ah ok. Here is the link to the BCW site: www.bcwsupplies.com/comic-book-storage

[@universex1845]

Mylar 4 mil bags were the ones I was looking for ..

[@RegieCollects]

Universe X Be certain. That 4 mil is really thick. I prefer the 2 mil.

[@universex1845]

I wanted for 20 ,30 bucks and up books ..

[@RegieCollects]

Good luck.

[@howie5571]

One of the best videos I have seen on comic supplies.

[@D303pv87]

Love this guys content. But man does his voice remind me of Casey Kasem.

[@RegieCollects]

Not the first time I’ve heard that. 😂😜 I appreciate you bro.

[@MetalBum]

@@RegieCollects agreed great radio voice

[@trooper7160]

I’ve noticed when I store some current comics, around the top of the book it almost seems scrunched and is wavy.. is this because I need to get the “thick” book sleeves or is this normal? I don’t want to damage my books with waves in the long haul I want to keep them as fresh as possible. What’s the trick?!

[@RegieCollects]

Is this developing after you buy the books or before? I’m asking because sometimes the cheaper paper used by some publishers (eg., Marvel) is prone to ripples and waves. I see it sometimes in new books still on the shelf. 👎🏾 If this is “developing” after it could be the result of using a too small bag or exposure to moisture. I am also assuming you are storing normal size comics versus oversized books (like ASM 800 or Action Comics 1000).

[@trooper7160]

Regie Simmons IFBB Pro I usually don’t notice it till they’re in the bag but now you mention it.. they are always just Marvel’s books that seem to do it. They could be like that on shelf too I just don’t notice.. I’ll pay more attention to that. I notice the waves begin right when they get in the bag so it can’t be the moisture. I want to say too small of bag but most books fit fine. But yes they are all normal size.. Going through them and looking though.. I’m almost leaning on the cheap paper part.. I’ve bought a couple different modern bags and stuff and nothing seems to do it. So my next question would be does this cause in damage in the long haul? :(

[@RegieCollects]

Trooper The moisture exposure could be happening while the books are en route to the LCS. Planes, trains and automobiles. 👎🏾👎🏾 I’m unsure of the long-term impact. The best piece of advice that I can give is to pick the best book from the stack at the shop. I tend to look at the front and back of each book before buying them. Several times I’ve switched out books from my pull list with another on the shelf. For those that you’ve already purchased, you can consider sending them to a presser. It will depend upon the cost of the presser and the value of the book.

[@trooper7160]

Regie Simmons IFBB Pro I didn’t even think of then en route to the LCS part... I do live in a very wet and moist state too.. I’ll pay attention next time I’m buying I appreciate your advice !

[@chaotickindness9117]

On the 4 mm mylar & archival bags, do you have to change those out every three to five years? What is the shelf life on the higher-end bags and do they have higher-end longer life backing boards?

[@RegieCollects]

The recommendation from BCW is to change out the boards every 3-5 years. If you are taking great care of your collection you can go for longer periods of time. The boards are the same for all BCW bags (e.g. poly and Mylar). The bags protect the books from environmental dangers. If the bags are maintained you can use those for longer periods (beyond 3-5 years). Put another way, I’m not sure that the bags themselves have a shelf life unless they are ripped, exposed to moisturizer, etc. The backing boards have a recommended replacement period. Give consideration to the 2 mil Archivals. I found the 4 mil bags a little tough to work with. You also need a fair amount of tape to hold down a 4 mil thick flap. I had intended to show the various bags but the video was already super long. I may do an additional video where I can show the bags themselves. The problem is that some features are hard to “show / see” on camera.

[@jscottgp2011]

I’ve always stuck with silver boards and bags but I feel like I’m about to ask a very big no no in the comic collecting world....what’s your opinion on clear backing boards? I’m super interested in them, especially for some of my wraparound covers, but not many collectors seem to care for em. I thought they’d be a game changer but they never seemed to catch on so I feel like there may be a reason for that that I’m not seeing! Just curious.

[@RegieCollects]

I've never really looked into them to be honest. They seem like they would be awesome for wrap arounds. It's your collection--go for it.

[@wisecrack_]

Do you think my 7 by 10 1/2 boards will fit into my 7 by 10 1/2 mylar bags or will it be to tight?

[@drewstevens2909]

What tips do you have for protecting graphic novels/trade paperbacks.....I find those easier to maintain than traditional single issue comics

[@RegieCollects]

I actually do not collect graphic novels/trade paperbacks so I'm less versed in preservation techniques. My guess is that an MIP sheet and protective polybag would work well for those as well.

[@drewstevens2909]

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[@swagrip1931]

i just wanna know what size of bag i need for a regular comic book. for me a regular one is not the extremely thin ones but also not hard back. its like in the middle... like aquaman vol 1. the trench (new 52)

[@RegieCollects]

Current or modern

[@swagrip1931]

@@RegieCollects thx for the answer! would regular be too big?

[@downtheslide6074]

Excellent information Regie, thanks much. Glad you covered mylar. I had absolutely no idea that BCW made mylar sleeves. I have only ever bought their resealable current/modern bags. My entire silver/bronze age collection (around 3k books) resides in E. Gerber's MyLites 2 with their full back acid free boards. I am very happy with these, but they are pricey. I will check out BCW archival sleeves for my next round however now that I know they exist. One question on this. Are the BCW mylar sleeves available in resealable? That would be so nice. I do not really enjoy purchasing and applying double-sided tape to seal my mylar sleeves. Thanks again for the good info!

[@RegieCollects]

To my knowledge the Archivals do not feature a resealable flap. It’s actually a great idea. BCW tends to read the comments so maybe they’ll see this suggestion. If not, I’ll try to flag it next time we speak. I’ve used BCW bags and supplies for such a long time it only made sense for me to transition to Archivals once I became aware of them. I think it’s great that you have an open mind about it. Let me know if you need anything. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@downtheslide6074]

@@RegieCollects Thanks man! if BCW actually started to make resealable archivals, I would be utterly tickled pink and would never look back. You've got a great channel. All the best to you...

[@trencher7]

I have been using BCW boards and bags as well as the UltraPro bags for years. Now that I want to upgrade to Mylars I am not seeing BCW as competitive in pricing with E Gerber. The cheapest I can find on BCW site for 2 ml Mylars is 500 for $240 if you buy 10 packs of 50 for $24 ea. E Gerber has 1000 Mylars for for $186. Am I missing another option? Also does BCW have a board thickness comparable to an E Gerber Full Back? I only see 24 pt boards for BCW where the Full Backs are 42 pts.

[@RegieCollects]

This video is more than a year old. I’ll have to defer to your analysis.

[@trencher7]

@@RegieCollects Ok I was just wondering if BCW had more bulk options and while I see it for their boards I don't see anything for the Mylars. Thanks.

[@RegieCollects]

To my knowledge there are not bulk offerings outside of the 1000 board boxes for current and silver age. Even the bags come in smaller increments. I tend to buy in bulk on Amazon versus BCWs website which is almost always back ordered.

[@jimstienbarger2015]

Thanks for a great video. I have a question. I know BCW makes " thick " bags, but how do you store your thicker giant sized comics in mylar. I've yet to see a "thick version" mylar. Thank you... Jim

[@RegieCollects]

By thick, you are asking about oversized comics like annuals, etc? Generally, your best bet is to go up a size. For example, an oversized modern annual may work best in a silver age sized Mylar. You may need extra backing boards to fill the gap (to stop the book from shifting). Put another way, there is no thick Mylar option.

[@jimstienbarger2015]

@@RegieCollects thank you.

[@danielperkins9347]

Regie. What I liked about the previous video on this topic you and I discussed a few days ago was seeing your actual setup. I, like you, like uniformity. I’m going g to switch over to Mylar for my collection. Is there a Mylar bag and board set up that would work for a collection that is a mix of silver and modern books? Or do you recommend just having different sizes even though it looks terrible in you box?

[@RegieCollects]

It depends upon your setup. If you have moderns and silvers in the same box and want one size you should go with the silver age bag/board because the opposite would not work. If the moderns and silvers are kept in separate bins then you might want to consider age appropriate bags/boards. I say this because a modern book will “swim” inside a silver age bag and will require several backing boards to fill the space and even then the book may move.

[@danielperkins9347]

@@RegieCollects it would swim even in a Mylar? You indicated in the old video you used the same setup for both with the egerbers.

[@danielperkins9347]

Ultimately I’ll probably just use the appropriate size and deal with it.

[@RegieCollects]

Yup. And, that’s why it’s the old video. 😉 eGerber Mylar and backing boards are expensive and sometimes hard to find which is why I opted for a simple setup. With time I realize that the approach didn’t work for me...hence the newer video and change in direction. Hope this helps.

[@danielperkins9347]

@@RegieCollects it does. I like how your collection is focused and you have goals. I’ve thought long and hard about what I want to do with mine since I moved in November. Finding your videos has given me the push I needed. Our goals are certainly different (I’m looking for a smaller collection with better quality). But I love what you are doing and I love that you engage your community.

[@howie5571]

Regie, where did you get that chart?

[@RegieCollects]

I was doing some work for BCW around the time I recorded this video. They gave it to me.

[@rollyro71]

Dude sounds like Casey Kasem

[@RegieCollects]

Who me?!? 😂🤪

[@rollyro71]

@@RegieCollects just a tad bit, Brotha. Great vid and info. Handsome collection on the wall by the way.

[@RegieCollects]

Glad you enjoyed it. There are a few hundred more on the channel. 😂🤪 Enjoy yourself and let me know if you need anything.