Thanks for the message Jake. This video is actually part of a new series targeting newer collectors who are more Funko pop collectors and people who go to comic movies. I’ve used different keywords, etc in an attempt to attract these folks. My objective is to demystify some of the mystic around comic collecting. In talking with a lot of new people they feel that their is a barrier to comics that makes it tough to get on board. This intimidation is similar to what people experience when going to the gym. This series is very similar to the one that I created on comic book terminology. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I hope that this context is helpful to you.
@@gooooooooddddd agreed.Thanks Regie, always good to get new ideas. I was bagging and boarding whilst watching this and then thought: 'S#@t, I'm gonna have to start over with painters tape now!'
@@RegieCollects Heck yeah !!! I appreciate what you did with this vid. I haven't collected any comics since I was a kid but kinda got back into a little bit here and there in the last couple years. I would love to get an idea on how to know sizes for bags, boards and all that.. Maybe a future vid? (for those that are in the same boat as me with sizes).. I picked up mylite 4's for current age comics and it's so tough to get the books in those bags. I'm rambling .. but thanks again !
I've been collecting for 41 years and I love how you took the time to help out new collectors! Jake England, don't be a comic snob. Collecting comics is a dynamic hobby. I pass knowledge to new collectors whenever they ask. Jake England, when you came out from your Mom I'm pretty sure you didn't have sleeves, backboards and tape in your tiny hands all ready to go. Thanks, Regie! Keep up the great work!
Boom! I try to offer a little something to all collectors via my channel. I’ve learned that the best way to help this hobby to grow is to provide new collectors with information that they need, a place where they can ask the “stupid” questions and not be judged. We were all new once, right?!? I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Be well.
Great examples, and I watched until the end, because even "non-newbies" might pick up something, no matter how small a detail may be. Having said that, I might just try using the blue tape instead of scotch tape. Currently I place one piece of tape slanted on the back----learned that from our friend Nick. What works for me is when I buy bags and boards and get them home, I then open up each, and put all of the boards into the bags, and then put the stack on my shelf ready to use. I learned to do that because I notice that at my LCS alot of times on sundays the assistant will be off to the side placing boards into bags because they sell bags/boards individually when people buy comics on NCBD. So I decided to do the same, and whenever I buy bags/boards I immediately combine the two, and just grab one from the stack when Im ready to use it. I pull the board about 1/3 of the way out, place the comic on top of the board, and then slide them back in. I havent timed myself to see how much time it takes me to combine bags/boards, but I will usually do it when I am sitting on the couch watching a tv show.
Thanks for adding to the discussion Johnny. It’s a great illustration that there are numerous ways to skin a cat. I tend to bag and board in advance myself. Thanks bud!
@@RegieCollects Yes. Another quick reason I combine right away.....is that I used to get bags and boards mixed up......especially silver and current. Problem solved when I combine right away.
Great video. One little tip I learned the hard way is to make sure you don’t bag them too tight. I got the connecting covers for HoXPoX so I wanted to make sure they were secure. And I pulled the top tab a little too tight which put more pressure on the center of the book and cause some warping. Now I just fold the top over in a more relaxed way. Great idea putting up something like this. You might think it’s too simple but I’m sure there’s new collectors all the time.
Yes, sir. That side has the coating. If you get a chance check out the longer version which has a lot more detail. This shorter videos is for newer folks: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ubqxWyAEpLk.html
Regie Simmons IFBB Pro very cool definitely will check it out now I want to go and make sure all my borders are properly facing the right way haha thanks for the knowledge 🔥🔥🔥🔥
I wish that I could take credit for it. Lol. I borrowed it more than a year ago from another person. Did you get a chance to check out the more advanced bag and board video? It goes into a little more detail.
I like the resealable, saves me time and money to buy tapes lolol. I gotta tell you, I wish I knew about the backboards when I first got started back then.. I literally did not know which sides to place my books on felt like a noob then lololol. Good info for new collectors, great content bro!
I like the resealable myself. They are awesome. Thanks for watching bud. Did you get a chance to check out the longer video for more experienced collectors? I dropped that one about a month ago. It had a lot more detail than this video.
Some may frown at me but I use Mylites and double sided Mylites boards. Then I put two comics in a bag back to back with the board between them. Saves on bags and boards.
All right, I'm at the top of this list and I'm just gonna auto play through it while I work. I've been collecting for 8 years, but I'm still new to terms and things on the meta side of comics (collecting, flipping, etc) so take me to school Regie.
@@RegieCollects hey brother Regie, no offense but I'm having a hard time locating your terms play list. The Playlist names aren't obvious to me. If you could tell me which Playlist to click on to watch your terms videos I would greatly appreciate it!
I am a long time collector but I found this video informative. Most of us collectors had to learn from trial and error over time so this video is a good thing for new collectors so thank you for making it. The last comment was unnecessary. Mr. Simmons made this for anyone with questions on protecting your comics. Keep making these. Well done.
Bro, this one video caused a ton of controversy when it was released. I haven’t spoken about this publicly but another RU-vidr did not understand the purpose behind this video and spoke out against it (publicly) which created a mess. That RU-vidr apologized (behind closed doors) after realizing his mistake and the purpose of the video (to help new people). Thank you for recognizing that off the bat. 😀👊🏾🤪
Good audio, with great descriptions of the products and processes involved, including reasons behind each. My grandson would probably like this. Informative without being exhausting. Thanks!
I tried to view most of the comments on this video: many liked the blue painter's tape because the clue isn't very sticky. One point is so obvious that others forgot to mention it: painter's tape is easier to spot than clear Scotch tape. Some of us collector's are getting older and eyesight isn't what it used to be. Also, someone must have mentioned this but using two pieces of tape is to avoid getting "butterflies" (Patent pending for Comics With Bueller). I saw many good comments for this video so it was absolutely needed!!!
Thanks for the tips. PS - Only use the masking tape - Blue Tape, etc. Please get rid of that Scotch Tape - it's the worse! With certain types of "Scotch Tape" you can't even remove it from the sleeve - especially as it ages - and eventually you will get it stuck on the magazine/comic if you ever need to take the book out and you don't remove all the Scotch Tape 1st.
Cool show man just found your channel off of the live show of you comic tom.and Bueller just started collecting again collected a lot back in the 90s. Started with spawn Witchblade and the darkness I'll definitely be checking more of your content out
Welcome to the channel Jason. My channel has a little something for everyone from comic terminology to hauls to "how to" videos to in-depth interviews with industry leaders. Let me know if you're looking for something and can't find it.
make sure to get the BCW silver age bags for thick comics. the standard ones are too tight to safely insert the comic. you can get color rub if the bags are too tight.
Thanks for the video! I was a double scotch tape fan for the longest time, now I just use resealable bags. I didn't know the difference between archival bags though, thanks for clearing that up!
Hey! The resealable bags are awesome! If you get a chance, check out my longer video on bags and boards. This shorter video was setup to help newer collectors so I kept it pretty high level. This other video goes into additional detail that you might find helpful: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ubqxWyAEpLk.html
This is a great video showing something that is not intuitive at all. Sliding comic book and board into the bag together avoids rubbing the back of the comic on the backing board when it is inserted separately. This little detail avoids the possibility of the board scratching the back of the comic as it goes in. A second point is that I now use 2 backing boards in each bag in order to get more stiffness and to protect against corner crunch.
What’s funny is that I had a couple of people ridicule me for making this video a few years ago. Yet here we are years later with people still finding value in the content. Salute.
Good video. I put the board in the bag prior to putting in the comic in rather than at the same time. For me (at least) there is less going on trying to fit them in the bag and you don't accidentally dog ear the book. Just my 2cents.
Indeed. There are countless ways to bag and board comics. There are also dozens of tips for each method. Thank you for adding to the discussion. It all goes to help inform newer collectors. 👍🏾
I too place the board in the bag first.. Then carefully place the comic in.. Unlike what Reggie was doing. I've tried your way and fought trying to line everything up without damaging the book. Reg made it look soooo easy the four times he did it! And once the book is in the bag... I turn the book to the back.. Close the flap.. Then tape it tight.. REG does it from the front first. Interesting ways of doing it! Great video as always bud!
Wow. I have to say this might be the first RU-vid video to show how to slide a comic into a bag. A+ for effort. Just pulling your chain - good stuff as always.
You’d be surprised how many times I get questions about bags and boards. I also got my share of grief over this video. At the end of the day, the views and thumbs up speak for themselves. 🤷🏾♂️
Regie Collects Prior to 2013, I have my comics stored in milk crates and random boxes. When I finally bought my first long box, I recall watching a YT video showing how to set up a long box. I’m sure someone out there is glad you put this video together.
great video for those new to the hobby!! i use mylites and fullback backboards...both from gerber....gerber products are stunning once the comic is inside.
A few questions/comments. They are listed/referred to as Archival but that is the same thing as Mylar correct? Would just like clarification as Mylar is a more commonly used term. I haven’t used painters tape yet but see many people do especially on higher end books, in addition to the pros you already mentioned does it also have a reduced chance of resulting in a tape pull if accidentally sticking to your book? As far as method one and method two I feel like if you have the spare tape and are like me and dig through your boxes a lot method two is best as with sliding the books ups and down while sorting through them the corners of the flap often get bent using method one. I personally stick to using the resealable bags on all my books now but you should warn collectors that little strip is like a blood sucking leech and once removed from the bag the static cling will valiantly fight to stay attached to your hands lol. Keep the great videos coming. I love the shorter ones as I rarely have time to catch up on the hour long videos.
That static cling strip is EVIL!!! LOL Mylar, poly bag and tissue are basically the same thing. A generic (non-branded) term. Several companies make mylar and poly bags besides BCW. BCW sponsors my channel and has been pretty much the only bag that I've used since I was a teen. The painters tape is helpful for a few reasons including the fact that I haven't been able to find a mylar with a re-sealable closure. I also haven't looked that hard. LOL This may be one reason you see people using painter's tape with high-end books--because they're using mylar. Another thing is that the painters tape--to your point--is a little more forgiving if it comes into contact with a book unlike some types of scotch tape. At the end of the day, I only demonstrated 4 methods for bagging/boarding a book. There are countless other methods and combinations. Thanks for watching, commenting and supporting the channel. Keep and open mind regarding those longer live stream videos. They are really informative.
Regie Simmons IFBB Pro oh don’t get me wrong I’d love to watch them I just don’t have as much free time outside work and I can fit in a 10-15 minute video on the clock but might run into a problem if I watch an hour long one 😁
Great video! Thanks for sharing. You should do one for shipping comics. Things to do and not do when shipping comics. That would also be so helpful for many. Once again thank you. You make great informative videos that help the comic book community. 💪
Thank you very much Robert. Here are two videos on shipping comics: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4mNdVXrUpK0.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-YzyfmDeDyvs.html Keep in mind that there are any number of ways to ship books outside of what is shown in these videos. Please let me know if you have questions.
That works too. There are countless ways that you can bag and board a book. Some people prefer to slant the tape. Some folks prefer no tape because they put the book upside down in the poly bag then drop that into a top loader. There is no wrong way to bag and board a comic. :-)
Great vid ! thanks for the tips. .. I use the painter tape too ! =) Sidenote: for those that do use scotch tape , definitely use the better quality kind that's not transparent. Like the one seen in this video , the more clear kind of tape is not as forgiving when it's time to take it off or if you need to transfer from one bag to another.
Thanks for watching and commenting. As you know I started a new series on Friday's where I am trying to provide helpful information to people who are new to comic collecting. The objective is to demystify comics and to provide new collectors with the information that they need to onboard the hobby. My hope is that we can continue to grow this hobby that we love.
Bro, I still find the occasional one in my collection with the strip intact and blue tape. I sometimes get on a roll of using blue tape and miss the strip. 🤷🏾♂️😂 It happens.
One thing I consider a total gamechanger that I see few people do is make your tape into tab by folding one end so that it pulls easily. This keeps your bag from stretching and obnoxious little tape fragments from being left behind when you want to open up the book. Plus, it makes it easy to leave the tape attached to the bag while the book is out. Better than putting it to the side; or using the horrific leave it attached to the flap method... I mean, a tape pull?!?! In this day and age?!?! Some grampa comics collectors issues. Remove that sucka clean off the bag people! Tabs are also a great courtesy to a buyer if you sell books by mail. We all know what it's like to have to surgically remove a comic from a piece of cardboard... Bonus points on painters tape.
Great video man, and of course there was that one snob a$$clown who had to say something negative/condescending but besides him the feedback was mostly positive which i love to see. Keep putting out this great content brother.
There’s always a person or two that miss the point of what you’re trying to do which is to help folks that have questions about our hobby. The worst thing we can do is treat everyone like an expert when they are trying to learn. Talk about alienating. Appreciate the kind words.
I hear you. Did you check out my longer video where I provided more details on the bags and boards? Link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ubqxWyAEpLk.html
REGIE! - please address the width of the boards. The four books had boards cut small, not protecting two corners or spine. Can’t let folks oversee this critical item.
Thanks Luis. Please check out my longer video on the ins and outs of bags and boards. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ubqxWyAEpLk.html As you known it’s tough to put everything into a single video so I tend to create videos in story arcs. Tina makes for watching. And, please let me know if your concerns are addressed in the long video.
I love this video it is very educational for us beginners the problem is with backboards being so expensive we need an alternative cheap cheap very cheap way to making our own backboards is there a how to to make them out of crafts cardboard.
I would not recommend that. Backing boards do not just provide support to comics they actually have bicarbonate on them which neutralize the acidity of paper. They are also coated which prevents the comics from sticking to the backing board which can remove ink from the book. If money is an issue, you can double bag the comics which reduces some of the cost. I did that as a kid. 😆 Hope this helps.
These vids are awesome. Some may see it as common sense but believe it or not some of us do not know the difference of archival bags or why use painter's tape, so this helps me to better secure my comics. Question...with silver and golden age comics would you say that using the archival bags be better than the regular poly or it doesn't make much of a difference?
I think both the archival and poly bags will work regardless of the book’s age. The archival bag serves a few purposes: it’s “thicker/tougher” and offers a little better physical protection for the book. And, two it makes the book look better because it’s made of “harder” materials. Both types of bags will help to prolong the book’s life so you can’t go wrong either way. I think one of the worst mistakes that a content creator can make it to assume that their subscribers all have the same level of experience. I’ve learned through all the messages that I get that my subscribers have a range of experience with the hobby from a lot to zero. I literally had a guy just buy his first book a few days ago. To this end, I want to create content that speaks to all levels of experience. I want to make it easier for those that are new to the hobby to “get it” while also providing a vehicle for those with more experience to help those with less. Thank you for taking the time to watch. If you have a chance you make want to watch the Bags and Boards 101 video that I posted a few weeks prior to this video. It goes into a little more details. Good luck!!
@@RegieCollects Absolutely! and thats my point. I saw someone post about it being redundant information but with all levels of collectors here it truly helps us all. WOW congrats to that person who purchased their first book, Welcome to the Comic Family! Ohh trust me I saw that video as well lol its getting to the point I think I have almost watched over 75% of all your videos, but still catching up to the rest. These are the perks of working in the 911 field, when there are no jobs I get paid to watch your videos! lmao Also thank you for always answering me here and on instagram. Just want everyone to know that you mean what you say when you are here to help us in every way.
Lol. Paid to watch videos. I need a gig like that. :) #SavingLives #AndWatchingVideos Thank you for continuing to support the channel and community. 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾
I am a fan of the double board especially in higher value books and when I’m using Mylar. I like the rigidity that the double board offers. I will either use the same size board or a larger and smaller board if I’m using a bigger bag. For example, if I’m using a silver age bag for a modern book (to allow “room” in the bag), I’ll use a silver age board directly behind the book followed by a modern board behind it. I feel like this fills out the bag but doesn’t make it too tight. All of this of course depends upon the bag and board manufacturer that you go with. I have a video somewhere on the channel where I talk about this more.
Can you tell me if blue painters tape leaves a residue on Mylar bags after long term application ? Or does it come off cleanly without the mess? Thanks.
2:42 Gawd Dammit! That's a few hundred comics I have with the eggshell side on the comic back! 😬 Back to the drawing board ( no pun intended, oh hell yeah it is intednted) for me!!!!
Any noticeable difference between the current and modern boards ... and what is your take on the thick poly bags for thicker books, are they necessary?
I actually dig into that topic here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ubqxWyAEpLk.html I think the thicker poly bags are helpful for king size, double size, annual issues. A standard bag would be too tight. When it comes to Mylar I prefer 2 mil to 4 mil. Check out the video it highlights other differences and preferences. 👊🏾👊🏾😀
I bought some comic book boards recently and they were too big. So I cut them. They don't look that bad but it's hard to get them in the exact right shape.
Depending on the brand, they are offered labeled so that you buy the age appropriate size bag and board (e.g., current/modern, silver age, golden age).
I prefer double stick tape so no threat of tape sticking to comic when you open. Also I have a few original TMNT that are 7.5 x 11 in. Is there really no better fit than magazine size?
So I recently completed my collection of NM Neil Gaiman's Sandman and want to bag and board it properly, preferably in Mylar and with high quality boards. However there appears to be a wide supply shortage right now. Are there any disadvantages I should be aware of if I were to try storing modern age comics in Golden or Silver Age bags/boards as long as the backers match the bag size? Will the larger size make a difference discrepancy put my comics at risk in any way, even if the boards match the bags?
By not using an age appropriate bag there is the possibility that a modern comic will “swim” in a silver or golden age bag. This swimming or shifting of the book could result in damage to the corners of the book. You can either leave the books in the poly until you obtain proper fitting Mylar or you’ll need to add more backing boards to the bag to get a secure fit. Depending upon the thickness of the comic and the size of the bag, you might need 4 or so backing boards. I am making a lot of assumptions because I don’t know the bags and board’s you’ll be using.
Now i feel gotta check my comics make sure shiny facing up against back page since didnt know that before lol. not sure why that is best, but guessing u say why it suggested.
Thanks for commenting Tyrone. This video is pretty short because it's designed to introduce new collectors to bagging and boarding. I have a longer video that goes into more detail on bags and boards: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ubqxWyAEpLk.html To answer your question, the shiny side is coated with bicarbonate. Bicarbonate is a base that works to neutralize the acid in the comic's paper. Acid can be harmful to paper. I hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Regie , do you know if blue painters tape will leave residue on Mylar after long term application? I've been using Scotch tape on my Mylars' but it leaves a horrible residue every time I try to remove the comic from the bag whether short or long term. But I now intend to move onto blue painters tape but just wondering about the residue issue long term. Any clue, bro ? Have you removed any after two years as an example?
Any type of adhesive tape has the potential to leave residue. A lot will depend upon the brand of tape, the amount of adhesive as well as the storage conditions of the comics. Lastly, the quality of the mylar can also come into play. The long and short is there there are no easy answers. I personally have never seen it but my experience could be different based upon the reasons cited above.
If the bags are already resealable themselves what's the point of using any other way to seal them? Are there any disadvantages on the premade seal that I don't know about ? I'm new on collecting comics so any feedback would help
If the bags are resealable that’s all that you need. No doubt. I keep painter’s tape on hand because the back issues that I purchase use regular tape. I also prefer painter’s tape because there is not resealable version of a Mylar bag. Also, when I purchase comics on new comic book day, most of my LCS only have regular poly bags so tape is needed for those comics. Thanks for e question bud. I hope this helps.
Thank you for making this video. I'm using the same bags and boards you are using in this video. I noticed when I put the comic book in it kinda bends like a wave. Is this bad? If it is bad how bad is it?
New books have some waviness to them due to the quality of paper used. If you get the books graded, I would recommend a quick press. If you are keeping them raw, I would not sweat it.
Ah...is there a chance those books were exposed to moisture? This waviness is bad but not terrible. You can potentially correct it with a press of you want to go that route. Those books are not terribly expensive so you can always just pickup additional copies. Love Weapon X by the way!!
HEY THIS IS MY 1ST TIME EVER COLLECTING COMICS I BUY WALKING DEAD COMIC ISSUE'S CAN YOU PLEASE LINK ME THE CORRECT SIZE I SHOULD USE FOR THE BOARD AND THE PLASTIC BAG
I don’t think it’s necessary. I am not an expert but comics/paper gives off gases and that gas needs to be released. Graded comic cases are not perfectly sealed. They are open to vent that gas. I have books that have been poly bagged for decades that still look amazing. If vacuum sealing was the way to go, you’d see more people going that route versus bags and graded cases.
I can’t speak to that. I’ve never done it. If you want to put two books in the same bag and can do so without damaging your books, go for it. Keep in mind that some boards only have bicarbonate on one side. If you place an acidic book (all of them are) on a board that doesn’t have bicarbonate then that book’s acid would not get neutralized. Lots of theory and it’s here so please refer to my first statement.
I have done that a lot, because I'm cheap (and didn't know about acid). You can do that for cheaper books, if you have Silver Age bags, but remember what Regie says about bicarbonate.
