MyLites+

[21Pittsburgh58]

Hi all,

 

I am thinking of buying some MyLites+ for $5-9 books and I was wondering if any of you have used or is using them?

 

I know that they are in the same price range as the MyLites2, but it seems odd to use one for a regular issue that I like. That and the fact that I dislike regular bags. Picky? Yes. I have no problem with admitting that

 

I also looked at the mylar thread in the Noob Guide but there were no opinions about MyLites+ that I saw.

 

Thanks for any insight!

 

 

Jason

[Mark 1]

I've used the Mylite+ bags and honestly I prefer the Mylite 2s better. Mylite 2s with fullbacks is how I roll.

 

 

[Prince Namor]

Mylites2 with fullbacks

[Reno McCoy]

Mylites2 + fullback =

[shadroch]

I recently picked up 500 Mylite+ to use on some lower value books. Once they are on the book, the difference between them and mylite2s is minuscule. The thing is the price difference between them isn't very much, either.

[21Pittsburgh58]

Yep, I agree with MyLites2 + full-back for $20+ books and MyLites2 + half-back for $10-20 books since those are what I use currently. Regular bags and boards for anything under $10.

 

But are you using ML2/full back for every comic you buy? For example, I have a full run of Batman New 52, but I don't think it's necessary to use the ML2/full-backs/half-backs for regular issues that do not have anything special going on ("special" being 1st app's, Joker appearances, 1:25's).

 

So my question is:

 

Has anyone previously used or is currently using MyLites+? It seems to be a better deal because it's 100 per pack compared to the 50 per pack ML2's.

 

(Mark1 - your use of MyLites+ in the past is noted ).

 

I do appreciate the input so far but I'm just asking about MyLites+.

[shadroch]

I dont use regular bags on anything. I mostly use mylar2s , but recently bought mylite+ and was very happy with them.

Regular bags get cloudy and need replacing every few years. Buy a bag and board once and be done with it.

[21Pittsburgh58]

I recently picked up 500 Mylite+ to use on some lower value books. Once they are on the book, the difference between them and mylite2s is minuscule. The thing is the price difference between them isn't very much, either.

 

Shadrock: Thank you, I was busy typing my initial response when you posted yours. I do appreciate it!!!

 

I like the idea of 100 MyLites+ over the 50 ML2's for lesser books for almost the same cost per bag, so I think that's what I will do then.

 

 

Thanks again!

Jason

[HighRadArt]

I've used the mylite2s and fullbacks for awhile but I've recently been using more of the archives. Mainly, because I find myself looking through books for one reason or another more these days and I don't like tape. I tried the mylite+ but found them to be on the flimsy side. So if you're really picky, stick with the mylite2s.

[Prince Namor]

I recently picked up 500 Mylite+ to use on some lower value books. Once they are on the book, the difference between them and mylite2s is minuscule. The thing is the price difference between them isn't very much, either.

 

Shadrock: Thank you, I was busy typing my initial response when you posted yours. I do appreciate it!!!

 

I like the idea of 100 MyLites+ over the 50 ML2's for lesser books for almost the same cost per bag, so I think that's what I will do then.

 

 

Thanks again!

Jason

 

Plus everything will be uniform and matched width. If you're going to be obsessive, go all the way.

[21Pittsburgh58]

I recently picked up 500 Mylite+ to use on some lower value books. Once they are on the book, the difference between them and mylite2s is minuscule. The thing is the price difference between them isn't very much, either.

 

Shadrock: Thank you, I was busy typing my initial response when you posted yours. I do appreciate it!!!

 

I like the idea of 100 MyLites+ over the 50 ML2's for lesser books for almost the same cost per bag, so I think that's what I will do then.

 

 

Thanks again!

Jason

 

Plus everything will be uniform and matched width. If you're going to be obsessive, go all the way.

 

 

I do like uniformity. That must come from my military career because I was a slob as a kid

[jimbo_707]

I've used the mylite2s and fullbacks for awhile but I've recently been using more of the archives. Mainly, because I find myself looking through books for one reason or another more these days and I don't like tape. I tried the mylite+ but found them to be on the flimsy side. So if you're really picky, stick with the mylite2s.

Avoid archives at all costs. Archives are so stiff that I once tore an expensive book when I caught it on the edge of the Archive (or a comparable product from Bill Cole Enterprises).

 

Also, most Archives are open at the top, which allows air to get to the comic book, which causes deterioration.

[Mark 1]

For my more expensive raw comics I use this

 

Mylite 2 + Fullback inside a golden age archive. I have my Flash run that way and it's awesome

 

If the comic is inside a mylite 2 and full back board inside an archive it's safe and I don't worry about any damage from the archive when pulling out the comic

[Pacole]

A humble opinion from someone who has been collecting comics for 40+ years. Don't use anything but Mylar for any of your comics regardless of current value ... Time marches relentlessly on. Today's $5 book is tomorrow's $50+ book. If you hold your books for a while either planned or unplanned you shouldn't need to worry about rebagging.

 

Mylar thickness and backer board work together for protection rigidity (a Mylar 2 and a full back seems to be a sweet spot).

 

Finally there is financial means. Mylites + half backs stored appropriately are perfectly fine. The vast majority of my non-graded collection is in mylites + half backs. Personally if Mylites+ existed when doing that bagging / boarding effort, that's what I would have chosen. But I'm OK with what I have. My high value non graded books are in 4 mil and half backs (plus micro sheets) for the extra rigidity / page quality protection. I have felt the 4mil gives enough rigidity to not need a full back with that particular bag / board combo.

[Bill C]

For my more expensive raw comics I use this

 

Mylite 2 + Fullback inside a golden age archive. I have my Flash run that way and it's awesome

 

 

any chance you could snap a picture of this?

[tmcneil82]

A humble opinion from someone who has been collecting comics for 40+ years. Don't use anything but Mylar for any of your comics regardless of current value ... Time marches relentlessly on. Today's $5 book is tomorrow's $50+ book. If you hold your books for a while either planned or unplanned you shouldn't need to worry about rebagging.

 

Mylar thickness and backer board work together for protection rigidity (a Mylar 2 and a full back seems to be a sweet spot).

 

Finally there is financial means. Mylites + half backs stored appropriately are perfectly fine. The vast majority of my non-graded collection is in mylites + half backs. Personally if Mylites+ existed when doing that bagging / boarding effort, that's what I would have chosen. But I'm OK with what I have. My high value non graded books are in 4 mil and half backs (plus micro sheets) for the extra rigidity / page quality protection. I have felt the 4mil gives enough rigidity to not need a full back with that particular bag / board combo.

 

I like what you are saying, but you aren't going to convince me to put my early Image books and X-Men 91 series into Mylar.

[Jester Hats]

I use standard Mylites+ and half-backs for almost everything I want to protect. You can check out some of the comics in my

youtube vids if you wanna see how they look with books in 'em.

[DarthBane]

For my more expensive raw comics I use this

 

Mylite 2 + Fullback inside a golden age archive. I have my Flash run that way and it's awesome

 

 

any chance you could snap a picture of this?

 

+1

[DarthBane]

For my more expensive raw comics I use this

 

Mylite 2 + Fullback inside a golden age archive. I have my Flash run that way and it's awesome

 

If the comic is inside a mylite 2 and full back board inside an archive it's safe and I don't worry about any damage from the archive when pulling out the comic

 

Do you use 800R or 800L or 800M4 ? Are they all the same with respect to having that open flap at the top and is there any tangible distinction between those three that you exclusively prefer or utilize?

 

I found a different brand that has a pre fab folded flap similar to a sandwich bag and how you slide it shut with your thumb and fingers but the cost was nearly double vs. the Mylites line.

 

But putting the comic in M2 bag with board and then in an archive is a great configuration.

[Heronext]

Once bought 1000 mylites+ / halfbacks for a rebagging project. They stick together and it is very difficult to file books in a tightly packed box