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@thirtyacres7504Ай бұрын
Mylites 2. Identical to BCW Mylar, but cheaper. Finally a channel that covers and explains this. Thank you!
@JernosComicsPopCultureАй бұрын
🙏🏻🙏🏻
@aftacomics58656 жыл бұрын
This was great! I'd never seen a side by side comparison before? Excellent!
@JernosComicsPopCulture6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate the feedback!
@Goat996 жыл бұрын
A better side by side comparison would have been to use 2 of the exact same book in a side by side. Put one in each kind of bag and see which one looks nicer. More vibrant. A lot of what draws attention from collectors in certainly eye appeal. Great video. Thanks
@gmmr043 жыл бұрын
Just the comparison that I needed. Thank you!
@JernosComicsPopCulture3 жыл бұрын
Of course! Thanks for watching!
@leekaisheongjames899 ай бұрын
Now is end of 2023... Already 5 years... Can u do a test again please? 😅
@DONCOMICBOOKJUNKIE19716 жыл бұрын
awesome vid my man , i use BCW mylars and i love them. thanks for sharing my man
@JernosComicsPopCulture6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Don! When I came here looking at comments your Poly Vs. Mylar vid came up in the suggestions, so I watched it again today after almost 3 years!
@ImmaculateComics4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, I was often wondering if there's a difference or not.
@JernosComicsPopCulture4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@SeeItSoCal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this.
@AngelOfTheCity826 жыл бұрын
Great video man and thank you! now i can say, before you mentioned wich was the Mylite i already noticed it was the one on the right, it looks a bit shinnier on the sides.
@Marcus-ru1ht4 жыл бұрын
So they both are exactly the same. Thank you my man for solving a comic book collector’s myth. Lol.
@JernosComicsPopCulture4 жыл бұрын
lol pretty much! It really boils down to what is the better price.
@tmccomics15116 жыл бұрын
This was exactly what I was looking for.😄 Thanks a lot! I'm subbed up to you for sure. 👍
@JernosComicsPopCulture6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@stanlee54654 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the 3rd option made with OPP plastic, which is supposed to be very similar to mylar (BoPET)? I was bout to buy some Mylite2, but when I saw the price I figured I'd wait and do some research first. IT seems like these OPP bags look and feel better than traditional polypropelyne, but are WAY cheaper than either BCW or Mylites bags made with BoPET plastic?
@JernosComicsPopCulture4 жыл бұрын
Great question! I have never bought any, but I have had comics in thinner OPP bags and although the bags tend to have a clearer look than regular poly bags, I am not much of a fan with their durability. Many I have had have split easily down the side of the bag. I was planning on buying come Comic Pro Line OPP 2 mil, but never got around to it. Did you purchase the OPP and if so are you liking them? Also, when it comes to buying Mylar, I highly recommend going with bulk, because you save so much money. I make one purchase with my tax return money in the spring, and then I am set for the year. I ultimately think 4 mil Mylar is a waste of money, and the Mylite + bags literally are only a few cents cheaper than the 2's.
@danielmitchel313103 жыл бұрын
@@JernosComicsPopCulture How many do you buy at a time? A local shop to me, Comics Elite, has Mylars for 50¢ each! I don't think I can compete with it. I think I'm just going to keep buying individuals from them. What do you think?? It was really nice getting some fullback boards when I bought some mylars on eBay. The Seller Was already selling me a book in a Mylar & top-loader, so I asked how much for additional. I only got 5 total off them. Fullback boards really do make a difference I've seen.
@ShawnLevasseur2 жыл бұрын
You will have a $100 min. But buying direct from egerber is far superior to eBay or Amazon.
@JernosComicsPopCulture2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@John-et5wu Жыл бұрын
They are both 2 MIL Mylar, Mylar is a brand name for the material BoPET. They are exactly the same, and price difference is branding.
@ComicHorder4106 жыл бұрын
Your senses are correct, theres no difference. E Gerber actually makes those mylars for BCW so they are the same.
@JernosComicsPopCulture6 жыл бұрын
Say wha??? That's very interesting! I really love BCWs poly bags the best that's for sure. Although, I've only really used those and Ultra Pro since the last couple of decades.
@IMRavnos4 жыл бұрын
@@JernosComicsPopCulture Once i started using Mylar, I will NEVER use a polybag again. Cheap pieces of crap that eventually yellow, stiffen, get wavy, or crack. I have started experimenting with the following product and I hope it works out. I only put comics I collect to read and store, not someday grade for my "pro" collection.. they are called Maxlites by Max pro ( Maximum protection ) More expensive than Polybag, less expensive than Mylar. Super clear, like Crystal Clear. I just hope the material is good and does not ruin books or get gross like Polybags.
@KairosEnigma3 жыл бұрын
@@IMRavnos how the experiment going so far? Cuz I’m still deciding on the bags and boards I should use
@IMRavnos3 жыл бұрын
@@KairosEnigma So far so good, however, it might take years for any signs of issues. I prefer them over poly, but Mylar is the best. My advice, get your Mylars from E.Gerber directly. It is a pain and takes a while, but the cost is so much lower than buying from a retailer. Google their website and select price list. for an example, Standard Mylites 2 are $44.50 for 200, they sell for around $20 for $50 on Amazon and Ebay. Sadly, you need to order enough to make it worth while as the minimum shipping charge is $15.00 however, if you know you need a bunch and want to just make one big purchase, you will save a ton. www.egerber.com/catalog.htm
@KairosEnigma3 жыл бұрын
@@IMRavnos thanks a lot, just started to jump in the comic game👍🏾
@matthoffman69625 жыл бұрын
Not sure if you'd know since it's not a comic. But I have some sports illustrated magazines roughly 1/2 cm thick measuring about 8x10.5. What do you think I should get in terms of size for bags and backing boards? Thank you!
@JernosComicsPopCulture5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! I would definitely check out E Gerber's official website at www.egerber.com and see what they have. They do have standard magazine bags at both 2 mil and 4 mil.
@spideywebhead20202 жыл бұрын
after 4 yrs did u notice any difference in the brand yrs later. im about to start changing over to Mylar n wanted as much info as possible
@JernosComicsPopCulture2 жыл бұрын
Hey Cristian! I have seen no difference. Years later, both hold up identically, and I honestly couldn't noticed any difference.
@spideywebhead20202 жыл бұрын
@@JernosComicsPopCulture thank you so much. two more things, for current books which size would u use n could u list a chart of old books showing the prices n the best size for them please
@NeoByteNL5 жыл бұрын
I have used the current size version before, but want to know if I can use the silver/gold or standard size for all my comics ? So I don't have to buy all those different sizes. Here in Holland its a bitch to obtain these.
@JernosComicsPopCulture5 жыл бұрын
Great question to ask! It does get a bit complicated having to file and organize so many different types of supplies. Of course, silver age books are wider than modern, and golden age books are wider than silver. SO... technically you can use silver/gold 7 3/4 inch bags for all of your books. The only issue I have with that is that modern books could slip around in the bag. This would annoy me just in terms of how the book would display, but it could also leave wear and tear on the book over time, dinging up edges. My recommendation, if you were to use 7 3/4 for modern books, is to make sure you have a board that fits perfectly from left to right in the bag, so the fit is nice and tight. That way, the book would sit tighter and not slide around as much.
@sfla20103 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@JernosComicsPopCulture3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Carli_Collects4 жыл бұрын
great video! what boards do you use?
@JernosComicsPopCulture4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I use an assortment of boards. I am currently using BCW regular boards to pair with my current mylar bags, and I use a custom cut E Gerber board at 7 1/8 inch for use in my silver age mylar bags.
@Carli_Collects4 жыл бұрын
@@JernosComicsPopCulture thank you so much! I'm super OCD about being able to see some white but not wanting the comic to be too loose on the inside so hopefully this helps! I appreciate your reply
@raysanders22245 жыл бұрын
2 questions 1. which brand is better with the regular current bags 2. which boards should I use for current comics full of halfback?
@JernosComicsPopCulture5 жыл бұрын
Personally, I believe the brand doesn't matter when it comes to Mylar bags. Others will disagree with me, but I do believe them to be almost identical in look, feel and quality. As for boards, the best quality is indeed fullbacks. They are the best in terms of protecting your books long term. I personally have never used them though because they are too expensive for my budget currently. Also, I do not like how think halfbacks are, so I do use BCW boards, even though those will yellow more over time. If I had a better spending budget, I would use fullbacks without question.
@raysanders22245 жыл бұрын
@@JernosComicsPopCulture bro thanks I've been asking people this same question and never got a true answer thank you
@DanXJ192 жыл бұрын
Beautiful books
@JernosComicsPopCulture2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@hermanmelville81516 жыл бұрын
very helpfull video,thanks.i recently saw that many comics i had in a box got a bented corner down in the bottom corner.i had them in poly bags.of course i'm going to buy mylar so i will assure that the bottom of my comics don't hit the bottom of the box.i want to ask you are mylar and mylites the same?do you suggest 2 or 4?thanks again!
@JernosComicsPopCulture6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Mylites is just E. Gerber's brand name for their Mylar bags, so yes, essentially, they are all the same thing, it's just difference in brand. As for 2 mil or 4 mil, I personally do not like 4 mil. The reason is because they are very bulky, which means less books will be able to fit in one box, and I don't find that they present as well as the 2 mil. I think the 2 mil have a perfect weight and feel to them. Keep in mind, as 2 mil bags are already extremely expensive, 4 mil are twice as much as that. I'm no expert on how much more protection 4 mil gives, but I just don't think the 4 mil are worth the cost.
@darthsneaky4 жыл бұрын
I will NEVER use Mylites4 ever again! The bag is so thick and sharp that it cut a 2 inch rip in my Giant-Size X-Men #1 cover before I realized it!! Don't do it, my brother.
@Avalanche26 жыл бұрын
From what I heard the 4mils are too thick and can squeeze and pinch the comics, when I was researching I decided on 2mil's.
@JernosComicsPopCulture5 жыл бұрын
Man! So I ordered some 2 mil from a seller on eBay, and I waited like two months, said they were out, so he sent me 4 mil instead. I hate them. I absolutely hate them. Even though they cost twice as much, so I technically got a deal, I wish I would have just waited for the 2 mil.
@retrorampage90155 жыл бұрын
I could tell which was the mylite was before you told me.
@JernosComicsPopCulture5 жыл бұрын
lol Is it that Superman super vision?
@thebeerdedone75683 жыл бұрын
I think I'm only gonna use 4 mil for displaying booka
@JernosComicsPopCulture3 жыл бұрын
I can't stand the 4 mils lol. But if you're keeping them out and on display, it can definitely make sense.
@thebeerdedone75683 жыл бұрын
@@JernosComicsPopCulture The type of milar you use looks great, but the milar ive seen that is too big for comics in bargain bins and on cheaper books is irritating to me haha.
@hermanmelville81515 жыл бұрын
great video!!are these silver age mylites?
@JernosComicsPopCulture5 жыл бұрын
Thank you and thanks for watching! I do believe they are current size, because I usually use silver age for 25 cent and older books, and current for 30 cent and newer books.
@todddavidman74086 жыл бұрын
I can't find anywhere on BCW's site where it says their Mylars protect against UV rays. Mylites are 99% UV proof... If you want to order them just call Egerber. The only down side is there is a minimum $100 order. So maybe get a few of your friends on board... (the 4's aren't worth it, i got some they are too rigid and also no rigid enough. I recommend the Mylite 2's and for VIP (current age) books put them in a 5mm silver age toploader.
@matthoffman69624 жыл бұрын
Todd Davidman thats exactly why I wouldn’t order them.
@JohnSmith-zl8rz5 жыл бұрын
Just a reminder, the backings from eGerber are the only that pass the proof of quality acid free etc. Other fails, search in a forum for.
@BraveFencer4 жыл бұрын
I usually buy bcw cause my LCS has them around the same price as amazon and I buy the self adhesive types
@JernosComicsPopCulture4 жыл бұрын
If they are self adhesive then it sounds like you are still buying poly bags. Have you ever tried mylar bags?
@JohnSmith-zl8rz5 жыл бұрын
eGerber all the way!
@oldman-gamers3036 жыл бұрын
Before a Comic goes in they Look Fine. I could tell the Right Side was the Mylite and it Absolutely Shows even in your Video.. For Presentation its Into the Eye of the Beholder... What your Missing in this Video and you Hit it almost but iIts the Qaulity of Protection. Mylars are Not 100% Water Free and Mylites are Acid Free.. Not Even at All... But Costs certainly Play into a Collectors Decision... Also I would like to mention Mylar Should be Changed Out about Every 5 to 7 years which in the Long Run can Add Up where as Mylites Hold Up in Prevention to Give the Life of your Collection almost Twice that of Mylar.. Depending on Storing Conditions Mylar can be more Harmful to a Long Term Investment.. Just Saying... Love to you Brother
@JernosComicsPopCulture6 жыл бұрын
You know I was questioning that when I started watching it myself, but honestly, I don't think my book choice was the best! lol. I think the white cover helps. Also, the hulk is a nm and the Ms. Marvel isn't so crisp, so I'm wondering if that affects the presentation. I think I have to do a vid showing two NM books off side by side. I just started filming in HD so I'll zoom super far in!
@Powerslave2145 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you're confusing Mylar and Polypropylene. Mylites are just a brand name, they're actually mylar bags. Mylar will last for hundreds of years.