Boozad Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-mack Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 what a helpful thread...since im about to ship out 3 books....thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dopy02 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 [ Step 5: Tape the bagged stack of books to one of the pieces of cardboard, with a piece of tape at each end and each side. Larger stacks may need more than one piece of tape on each side. I always offset the tape from the centreline of each side, you may be able to see in the photos. The reason for this will become evident in a minute. -close but no cookie -instead of using a bag -use newspaper to wrap the bagged/boarded books like you are wrapping a boxed present before taping it to the cardboard sandwich -easier to open because the newspaper peels away without having to wrestle tape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 [ Step 5: Tape the bagged stack of books to one of the pieces of cardboard, with a piece of tape at each end and each side. Larger stacks may need more than one piece of tape on each side. I always offset the tape from the centreline of each side, you may be able to see in the photos. The reason for this will become evident in a minute. -close but no cookie -instead of using a bag -use newspaper to wrap the bagged/boarded books like you are wrapping a boxed present before taping it to the cardboard sandwich -easier to open because the newspaper peels away without having to wrestle tape I like the guys that use 3" tape right to the mylar - creates and impenetrable bond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norrin_Radd Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Nice thread. I like the newspaper idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Fashion PB and J Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Nice thread. I like the newspaper idea. Buck Bigging uses printer paper, which is very easy to remove. Worldwide comics uses a newspaper type paper, which confused me at first. But both are very effective. I use the old CGC bags. Drop the books in. Seal the bag, and the use regular tape to fold over the excess snug. After that use tape to hold it in between the cardboard sandwhich. My reasoning for this is mostly moisture concerns. I dont trust the post office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozad Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 I'll start using my old CGC bags when I eventually get round to buying some resealable CGC bags from Hotflips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicopolis Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I'll start using my old CGC bags when I eventually get round to buying some resealable CGC bags from Hotflips. Is that how you posted my Chew #2 Great tutorial Gav Now do one for slabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozad Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Have you not got your Chew #2? I posted that just before I found out you were going on holiday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozad Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Just checked I have one more left, I'll send that out. I have something to go your way anywway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzMan Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I found that using newspaper instead of a plastic bag is better for wrapping the books - it's much easier to remove the tape that has them held to the thick cardboard backer and you can just rip it off instead of the tape clinging to the plastic and maybe bending the book. Just my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozad Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 I'm definitely going to give that newspaper a try next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nocutename Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I found that using newspaper instead of a plastic bag is better for wrapping the books - it's much easier to remove the tape that has them held to the thick cardboard backer and you can just rip it off instead of the tape clinging to the plastic and maybe bending the book. Just my I have used both and the newspaper keeps the books bricked better too. You can always wrap it in plastic afterward for some type of water proofing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slym2none Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 It depends on the box, and if I have the double-thick cardboard (easy to find behind the "big box" stores as well as furniture stores,) but I try to get the cardboard piece so that the corner is about 1 inch farther away than the corner of the bag&board. That's about the minimum amount of space I feel comfortable with for crush-proofing. With the double-thick cardboard, you can go 3/4" easy, but I wouldn't go so far as 1/2" -slym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I found that using newspaper instead of a plastic bag is better for wrapping the books - it's much easier to remove the tape that has them held to the thick cardboard backer and you can just rip it off instead of the tape clinging to the plastic and maybe bending the book. Just my I have used both and the newspaper keeps the books bricked better too. You can always wrap it in plastic afterward for some type of water proofing. I do both - bag first for waterproofing and keeping the lot of comics together, newspaper second, so that the strapping tape is easy to remove without damaging the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divad Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 No matter how many posts we have on this topic, I continue to get books from Board members that are packed haphazardly. There is no accounting for lame-brained-ness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR.X Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 No matter how many posts we have on this topic, I continue to get books from Board members that are packed haphazardly. There is no accounting for lame-brained-ness. (thumbs u I dont get it either. Theres more than enough info here to get it right. DRX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozad Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 I've tried an experiment with a sale I had on eBay from a buyer from the States. He bought two books - low cost - so I packaged them in a bubble mailer in a quadruple cardboard sandwich. It was impossible to bend by hand and cut his shipping costs dramatically. I am fully prepared to refund fully if the books arrived damaged but I don't think they will. I've had plenty of raw books delivered from the States in Priority envelopes that have arrived in top condition. I'll post the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comicopolis Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Just checked I have one more left, I'll send that out. I have something to go your way anywway... Cheers Gav - my Chew must have been eaten in the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozad Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Just checked I have one more left, I'll send that out. I have something to go your way anywway... Cheers Gav - my Chew must have been eaten in the post I have one on eBay at the moment at £7.50 with nearly 5 days to go. That postie owes us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
