Comic Book Investing || High Dollar Comic Protection!

[@Fenimore.Cassidy]

Having been out of collecting for 30+ years, I found this informative as I am in the process of archiving my entire collection for the 80's and earlier. Thanks Alex. (Subscribed)

[@PasspointComics]

That is awesome hope you show your books. Love seeing fellow collectors comic books

[@Fenimore.Cassidy]

@@PasspointComics I'll keep that in mind. It's a project for the summer so will take some time.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Thank you so much for watching. Really glad you enjoyed the video. Can’t wait to talk more about what you are getting back into as you start collecting again.

[@josephdonahue3397]

I just started collecting about a year ago and I definitely love your content! Thank you for everything you post it helps me so much

[@robmobs]

I use Comic Skins which essentially is like slabbing it yourself. I like being able to see both sides of my books like when it’s graded.

[@JJNM56]

Great video Alex . I do the same exact thing with same products. My whole pc collection is in top loaders.

[@Dmlloy01]

great video. I have been using painters tape for a while now, but never thought about the pull tab.... such a simple trick! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheHobGoblin]

Recently got back into the hobby, I found this really helpful as Im trying to figure out how I should display my comics (Raw) in my new comic room...you got a new subscriber

[@efraincorpus8777]

Thanks for the video, I started doing this about 3 weeks ago, I really like how they look displayed.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

It’s such a wonderful way to protect and display valuable comics. I wish you could find other sizes easier though. For older books.

[@samuelsiedschlag4486]

Very informative video, and I also use two backers with most of my comics. It does cost a bit more to do things like Alex was showing us, but these comics are an investment. Ya'll have a great day...

[@jarrettanderson8503]

Thanks for sharing cgc and cbcs turn around time is way to long so this works for me

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Amen to that.

[@Wrangler506]

New to the Hobby. This was great info, thanks!

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

So happy it helped. I love this “system” of keeping books looking nice. Best of luck on your journey and please feel free to reach out anytime. I’m always down to talk comics and collecting.

[@daviclar867]

I remember buying that X266 off the spinner, wished I'd bought several copies as the magazine guy had just filled it. My copy came back a 9.8 three years ago along with the two copies of Asm 252 and NM's 26 all News/9.8's.

[@HulkHoganTheChamp1]

Hey Alex you're right I've been recently using the my lights 2 with the top loaders All my minor and key issues that are not graded!! And definitely it does make your ungraded comic book look good and a lot better and very presentable!! 👍

[@roberth3722]

Great video on how to handle and bag comics. I’ve tried the top loaders but wasn’t happy with the clarity. They’re good for the low price but there are a couple better options on the market now. Some of the newer cases are quite pricey at $40+ but the Comic Capsule just came out with a $10 price. Those are significantly better than traditional top loaders but they’re more for displaying your comic, not storing.

[@alcovitch]

Those things are kind of expensive.

[@BennytheCollector]

ooo new mic, sounding good! love double boarding in my mylar!

[@murvo]

My left ear appreciated this

[@jameshoward3527]

Very well made video. Learned alot just seems expensive to store those keys. Thanks

[@MegaFrankgarcia]

I appreciate your video, I subscribed, down loaded the app, & will follow you for a while as I build my collection, I've just recently returned to collecting comics,. I tried to follow other comic guys but alot of them like to be too high energy and come off like carnival barkers. Lets collect some comics, but only good ones.....

[@JoeyRam.]

Now I'll replace some bags and boards, along with top holders for my Lobo and Darkness collection...and ready to sell them!! Question, have you tried the BCW ones, any differences?

[@ColeCollects]

Thanks for the info Alex 👍 my toploaders aren't as clear as yours, I'll look into that brand. And awesome book to showcase the process 😍 *cough* add it to your foundational books 😂

[@alamocitycollectibles6105]

Thank you for the video on preserving your collection. I as well endorse E. Gerber products for backing boards (Full Back), Mylites 2 mil, but in lieu of top loaders I use Bill Cole Enterprices Mylar Guards (size #62, 8-1/4" wide x 11" tall). I use this for all my high grade Silver and Bronze-Age comic books. With this archival and protection method, I store them in Magazine sized boxes due to the larger width. Anyways, thanks for sharing your best practices and all the best. Remember the Alamo!

[@dcash7018]

I have about 120 varied magazine size Conan Sagas, or Savage Sword of Conans. Looking to get them bagged and boarded :) Helpful vid thankyou

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Those magazine size I have had success with the ultra pro bags and boards. I would just use about 2-3 boards to ensure the rigidity. Best of luck.

[@lonelygoner2012]

Can you make an updated version of this video when possible plz

[@jaya076]

Thanks Alex, this was really helpful, appreciate it

[@dmoku]

is my right speaker broken or do I have to get my ears checked LOL

[@FesterFlo]

Jinx😂😂😂

[@dzetwo1]

Need the comic skin, back board . It’s a clear back board in top loader. Looks really sharpe in display

[@Ron1961]

Thnx for the great info. Why do you use the white cardboard on the back in a toploader? The toploader allready steady? Regards, Ron

[@d1138vader]

I have used standard gerber with full backs on silver and modern. I noticed they were a little too snug for my liking. I’m thinking of using half backs from now on. Have you used half backs? And yes pull tabs on tape and I use golden age top loaders for all my keys in Mylar. Some of my modern cover buys I use just current poly and top loader. I prefer raw to graded. But great info

[@SeekingNMComics]

Great products Alex. Try out the Clear backboard 80pt

[@supermiguelYT]

never mind I found this video lol thanks great review!

[@rascalbear2322]

Great video! I have a question, I collect star wars trades (they're usually 120-160 pages long). What size mylar bag and backing board would you use to protect them? Right now i use ultimate guard silver age poly bags with current size backing boards, but i want to move to mylar for extra protection! I like quite snug fit, and some white border around the comic book.

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

That’s a great question. I have some trades I have try to put into Mylar to test it out, but I do have some advice. For really thick books like Pulps or trades the boards need to be smaller than the bags. I am thinking for these trades you may way to try Golden Age Bags with Standard size boards. I may have that combination, so let me try. If I don’t get back with you ask again.

[@rascalbear2322]

@@AlextheComicHoarder that's great! Thank you! :)

[@stacked3112]

Mine say overstreet but everything else looks the same. I’m using thicker boards maybe?

[@Creaturefeatures]

I love E. Gerber products. Never really used top loaders in addition but can see the appeal. However, will they fit into a comic box or would this system require a magazine box?

[@osvaldocannon2820]

Hilarious he showed all 4 main books I have in top loaders.

[@jacob_comics]

Good stuff bro! 👏

[@mariosdemetriou6793]

Hey man! Love the vido! I use 2 full backs so the comic won't move. Do u think its too much?

[@rubennieves8248]

Awesome job buddy were do you get your mylar bags at and top-loaders

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

I buy my top loaders locally at a place in Springfield IL called 217 Comics. Place is awesome. If you can’t find any anywhere they might be able to ship.

[@gnayr1305]

Question: This video is a little older. Do you still prefer MODERN/CURRENT bags & boards versus SILVER AGE? I tend to use SILVER AGE for all ages (SILVER, BRONZE, COPPER & MODERN). I like the white boarder all the way around the book. Just curious.

[@rogerfleming1782]

Do the top loaders fit in a short box?

[@Firecracker321g]

Ok im a trading card collector but want to get back into comics, so my question is, any recommendations on what books to start collecting as a beginner?

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Take your time and be patient. If you have $100 to spend think about buying 1-2 bigger books with that money over tons of dollar books or cheaper books.

[@TOMANDKATIE]

Yeah, but is there a box for those plastic top loaders because I can’t exactly fit them in the drawer facedown they become too heavy

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Great question. I use magazine size short boxes for these, Golden age or pulps. Good stuff and hope it helps.

[@brickhunter9537]

They do make larger sized top loaders, my silver age mylar fits inside gold age top loaders.

[@stacked3112]

Are those 7 inch bags?

[@gmstevens6737]

is it safe to bag a comic that has an autograph the way you bagged in this video?

[@michaelp_42]

Good Video. 👍👍

[@michaell7809]

Would you use the clear backer board ?

[@stacked3112]

I can’t get mine to fit right

[@Klung1]

Do the top loaders fit in a standard shirt box? Or are they too wide?

[@PasspointComics]

Do you use top loaders for all your books?

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

No just a certain price point and up. There was a time when I only did like $30 book and up, but honestly now it’s just whatever is cool and valuable.

[@DoingitTony]

How about an insurance review?

[@ComicCollectorGeek]

I use most of the same products.

[@dr.raulescarpio8588]

Thanks so much for the video. Really helps someone like me who is just starting out. After you're done with the whole process of the two boards, the bag, and the mylar...where do you store it? Do you use a short box? Do they even fit in a short box after this process? Thanks again!

[@AlextheComicHoarder]

Great question. I bought a magazine size box. It’s a little wider to fit the top loaders.

[@krispy1342]

500

[@alcovitch]

Whats with your audio. It's all coming in on the left channel.