Comic book storage tips that even pros don't do.

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@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

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@pcochenour 5 жыл бұрын

You're supposed to fold your favorite comic in half so you can fit it in your back pocket, that way, it's always there with you.

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

When you buy something with your own money you can do whatever you want with it. I seriously doubt though if you had an action comics #1 in your hands, you would do that to it... But to each their own. There is no one right or wrong way, there is just YOUR way.

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

But I Can definitely see about your meaning about enjoying them. Nothing wrong with that at all and I appreciate your thoughts.

@Ho-Ho-Boo 5 жыл бұрын

Patrick, good one! You gave me a laugh. Uh, Chris, he was joking. Patrick was referring to back in the day when kids would do just that, fold the comic lengthwise in half and put it in their back pocket.

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

I can't get them all :P

@lotto5742 5 жыл бұрын

@@WeLoveComics He was being scarcastic.

@safestryfe7045 5 жыл бұрын

this guy must have an oxford degree in comic book collecting

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

That would be nice ;)>

@Scribblescrabbly 6 жыл бұрын

Another possible tip is to buy a board slightly longer than the comic. That way when you are thumbing through issues you're touching the board instead

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent, Albert, thank you for wanting to help.

@zhain0 3 жыл бұрын

I cant stand comics on boards and in bags that are very tight, ruins the corners

@acechamberlin592 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I do I buy silver age bags and boards and put modern comics in it, it never even reaches the edges

@ShumonB 2 жыл бұрын

I do that Albert. I bought them longer than the comic just need to find a storage box to store them in

@robertt9342 Жыл бұрын

Do the boards come in any size but slightly taller than the book?

@jorgepena4809 5 жыл бұрын

new collector here, great tips appreciate it very much

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

you are very welcome Jorge, I am glad you took the time to comment, hope you subscribed :).

@CliffordNY 4 ай бұрын

What a great watch. I have been blessed that a lot of my books have not gone to crap because I couldn't always maintain how they are stored.

@WeLoveComics 4 ай бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed my video :). I have hundreds of others, hope you check out some more in the future. Thank you for taking the time to comment, have an amazing night :)

@valeriemontanez5005 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this advise. I just started collecting again after losing all of my collectibles in a house fire. I will definitely take what you said in this video to heart. This video has made me a new subscriber, for sure.

@WeLoveComics 7 жыл бұрын

Oh wow man, thank stinks. I feel ya cuz years ago all my major key comics got stolen so I know what it is like to have your collection disappear. Glad you are able to start up again and happy to know my advice helps :). Happy hunting.

@willcaban5011 5 жыл бұрын

Been collecting for over 30 years and i learned somthing new..thank you brother

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

That is awesome to hear :). Glad I was able to show you something you may not have seen before :). Hope you check out more of my videos, you never know, there may be another trick or two up my sleeve :).

@boombapdoom493 3 жыл бұрын

Literally not 2 mins after watching this video I got up and rearranged my comics... definitely appreciate the tips 👍🏼🤟🏼

@WeLoveComics 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Hope to hear from you again :)

@forsakenV12 2 жыл бұрын

Me 2 ... damn

@michaelthompson1363 2 ай бұрын

Face to face is not the best solution. Think about it, you're placing the covers directly against each other. Books in regular/silver age bags shift so they aren't always perfectly aligned. You are effectively inviting spine roll in most cases, especially when a box is full. Front facing ensures an entire board presses evenly across the book behind. The key is to use one size of bag and board for your entire collection, never mixing, and don't overstuff your boxes.

@WeLoveComics 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your point of view on this topic.

@RebeccaAEmrich 6 жыл бұрын

Some great ideas, the storage box flap is a brilliant one.

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

I am very glad you enjoyed my tips. Hope they help with your collection :). Glad to hear from you again.

@asadadon 6 жыл бұрын

After watching this I pulled out all of my comics. Found one that was bent at the bottom. Now, I will be storing all of my comics like this. Great Advice!

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear that happened to one of your comics, I hope it was not a very valuable one... I am glad my video helped, hope you check out more of my content and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts :).

@asadadon 6 жыл бұрын

We Love Comics Thankfully it wasn't nothing valuable. But I never knew that the comics react like that if you store them the normal way. Thanks again for the informative video.

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

That is why I make videos like that, so people don't have to learn the hard way :). Glad to hear it was not a major key issue or anything :). Hope you check out more of my videos, have a great day & thanks again for taking the time to comment.

@paddytguitar 6 жыл бұрын

I rewatch this from time to time.

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

I am happy to hear that :). I hope you check out my tip/advice playlist, there are many other videos that can help improve your comic collecting :).

@thepickle2535 5 жыл бұрын

Well crap. Now I know what I'm doing on my next off day! (looks to his comics and apologizes)

@Nyc_Don_Dr_King 3 жыл бұрын

I've been stacking my comics for years for this purpose alone, i'm glad i'm not the only person who does this, as well as using mylars & fullbacks and painter tape for taping the back

@WeLoveComics 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you got your collection all taken care of :). Great job,,,,

@scrapbookboxing1094 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the advice. I have a huge boxing scrapbook collection and this helps to preserve them.

@shamelessduke129 4 жыл бұрын

Just started collecting after wanting to since I was a kid but I haven’t gotten a box yet and I have probably over 40 comics just chilling on my dresser and you for surly helped me out. Much appreciated lol.

@hoobieslaw1380 4 жыл бұрын

Storing my comics in the box like this has been the best advice I have gotten so far. I can tell a noticeable difference right off the bat. Thanks!

@WeLoveComics 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you, I hope you check out more of my tip videos :).

@paulyspops 7 жыл бұрын

I store my comics exactly how you demonstrated in this video. Exactly! You actually beat me to the punch because I was going to post a similar vid on how to properly store your books. Well done. Keep collecting, keep sharing and keep posting videos WE LOVE COMICS!

@WeLoveComics 7 жыл бұрын

Like they say, GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE ;) lol... You should still do the video though because I only reach a tiny number of people and your video could help others as well :).

@pishposh1504 7 жыл бұрын

if I don't have enough comics to span the length of the box I put them in widthwise.

@WeLoveComics 7 жыл бұрын

That is a good way to keep them in great condition until you have enough to fill a box.

@harveyabel1354 6 жыл бұрын

Have done that too.

@nsoncrantful 2 жыл бұрын

Never thought of this before, will start doing this now

@aovermont 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful advice. As an avid comic collector for 40+ years and just getting back into it after selling EVERYTHING this is the video I needed to see. Great channel 👏 subbed

@WeLoveComics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm so glad that my video helped you and I really appreciate the kind support and the subscription :-). Hope you check out some of my older videos as they may help you as well

@B_HarTz 4 жыл бұрын

.... been storing my comics in multiple shoe boxes.... but laid down like you showed... watched this and am now looking into boxes and gonna do the same pattern u showed , thanks

@heroicpress5038 3 жыл бұрын

Same thing when shipping multiple comics, flip them. But instead of comics facing eachother where staples can press into the other comic cover, keep them facing the same way but turn every other one upside down.

@WeLoveComics 3 жыл бұрын

I do that as well when I ship comics :).

@mempot9244 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you explain things on this video, it's like a friend giving an advice on a video call. Love from PH 🇵🇭

@WeLoveComics 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I hope you check out more of my content. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts :).

@StraitTalkMedia 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful just starting about to complete my first long box very helpful thanks. Keep up the good work I learning a lot.

@jakegooding4711 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips! I didn't even think about putting a piece of cardboard at each end of the box. Glad you suggested it.

@WeLoveComics 7 жыл бұрын

It is my pleasure Jake, glad to help. Hope you check out more of my content.

@user-rs1990 5 жыл бұрын

The Hulk's debut seemed a bit controversial. He was originally grey rather than the familiar and still current 'Green With Envy'. The reason of the color change was due to the differing shades of grey from book to book as the printing press from that time was not designed to produce a consistent shade.

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

That is correct, good job knowing that :)

@chadfontaine2717 2 жыл бұрын

Many years in and this is still solid logic. And a zero cost way of future proofing our books.

@kirkhamgwendolyn 5 жыл бұрын

I have been collecting for a year now trying to find the best way to store and this video just helps out a lot,thanks ;)

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, glad to hear it does... If you go to my playlist under TIPS/ADVICE there are many videos that could help you even more. Hope you check them out. Thank you for taking the time to comment, it is appreciated.

@theoriginaldogtalker 4 жыл бұрын

Good tips. I put one comic on each side of the backing board, into one bag. The staples are on opposing sides now. I did this to save 100-150 backing boards and bags, cost, space and pressing purposes. I can also fit more books per box. I used 35-year-old comic boxes which were twice the thickness of current boxes( I also made the box water-resistant and stronger by wrapping in quality packing tape and nice stickers:) The packing tape yellowed after 15 years. The stickers did not. I squeezed as many as possible into the box. This removed all the air from the bags and boards. I used old backing boards at the end of the boxes because they are thinner. I cut the tab out of the handle and wrapped right around the handle with packing tape. They have never torn. I then transported 2100 silver age comics from Florida to Canada like this 35 years ago. I occasionally checked on these books as life allowed. I am now dry cleaning and changing the good ones to Myler. These books do not appear to have aged a day since I compressed them. At one point I had 13,000 comics and room to display 40. It was easy to leave a box compressed and untouched for years. I believe compressing the books and removing all the air worked very well. you can also tap the side of the box to get the spines all lined up before storage(the backing board should protect the book). I hope this helps. Now to learn how to press books:)

@WeLoveComics 4 жыл бұрын

Another great way to store your comics, thank you for sharing it with us.

@baldmartin5408 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! I'm very new to collecting comics and never would have known these tips if I hadn't seen this video. ☺️

@Scribblescrabbly 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly the info I wanted to know! Found my dad's comics from when he was a kid (in surprisingly great condition) decided to change the bags and boards as well as the box.

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it is all about timing so I am happy that this helped you. Hope you check out more of my content, it should help you even more :).

@frankiegee6135 6 жыл бұрын

Just want to say that I really appreciate your video and the time you took explaining everything and sharing your wisdom on how to properly storage comic books. I never would have thought of these things, and it's funny right after watching this video in the middle of the night guess what I did? I repackaged all of my comic books and added cardboard to each side. I haven't had them that long as I've recently got back into the hobby so it's easier for me to manage the collection I have. But the ones that I do have their no cheapos, thank you again!

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

I am really glad that my video helped you and I appreciate your kind words. I hope you check out more of my videos and I have a contest that is ending soon so hopefully you can enter :). Thanks again and don't be a stranger :).

@williamhorton5535 5 жыл бұрын

As always a great learning video and I changed mine over tonight. That slant was killing me so I figured you had a video on that and BOOM. Saved my comics from damage and your are doing awesome things. Keep them coming.

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear that and I am happy to help :). Just make sure the boxes have room for the comics to breath otherwise it won't matter how you stack them. Glad you found this when you needed it... LOOK AND YOU SHALL FIND :)>

@doyouhavebeanz 5 жыл бұрын

Never thought about this! Thank you for this video. Very helpful. I hope I have a collection like this one day.

@Joseph3Banks 4 жыл бұрын

Great advice man. Definitely will use these tips.

@puellak3 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you I'm a new collector and this video showed me many things I was doing wrong

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear Ron that you found my video helpful to you :). I have many other tip videos on my playlist so I hope you check them out. Thank you for taking the time to comment & hope to hear from you again sometime.

@j4njur.not2bemesdwit 6 жыл бұрын

I found your video very helpful. It made a lot of sense. I didn't even think about it that way. Thank you.

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

I am happy to hear that Jannette, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this video :). I have many other tip videos, hope you check them out. All you have to do is go to my playlists and look under tips/advice... Hope to hear from you again.

@MikeSmith-vp4nk 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the advice I never though about the inverse storage of books in a box corrected this immediately thank you.

@WeLoveComics 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Mike, glad to help. If you can post this video on your social networks, it would really help me to help others make their collection last longer :). Thank you for taking the time to comment.

@drewby05 4 жыл бұрын

@@WeLoveComics thoughts on storing comics alternating right side up and upside down, facing the same direction versus the inverse of front to back?

@omegacomics3548 7 жыл бұрын

im still doing this stuff with my books especialy when i get them signed and graded great advice chris 👍

@WeLoveComics 7 жыл бұрын

I will be doing a video on the best way to get your comics signed in the future so I hope you check that out.... Thanks for taking the time to comment.

@omegacomics3548 7 жыл бұрын

We Love Comics yea thanks im getting excited cause todd mcfarlane and rob liefeld are coming to a show soon cant wait to have them sighn my new mutants 87 😁

@WeLoveComics 7 жыл бұрын

ow man, that is awesome. I am jealous.

@NWOslave 7 жыл бұрын

i see your comment is over four months old, but did he charge more depending on the book? i read an article recently that made that claim

@stevebradley4885 5 жыл бұрын

Great ideas...thanks! I kind of modified this the reversal of the comics in my boxes in groups of 5 or so as it seems to keep them pretty straight, however not as good as your method. I watched a CGC packing video and they stack 5 comics in the same direction for shipment and the books would be much safer if they told people to alternate them like you mentioned, especially during shipping. So, now I believe after watching your video I need to put cardboard on the ends and make sure the boxes are not overstuffed as I remember they are...Thanks for making your videos!

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

I am glad another video of mine helped you. And yeah, over stuffing a box is what causes those indents on the staple side of the books so make sure they have room to move a little :). Thank you for watching another video, new upload in a few minutes.

@hhectorlector 3 жыл бұрын

I DID enjoy watching this video. Thank you for taking the time to make this vid. Loved how concise you were!

@WeLoveComics 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, hope it was helpful. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.

@jamescarey5617 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing this for 30 years . My comics are in fantastic shape. My playboy subscription was the same. Front to front, backto back... and they’re all still straight with no bends in the spine nor the infamous subscription roll....

@WeLoveComics 3 жыл бұрын

Great minds think alike :). Thank you for sharing your experience using this technique :).

@JR_187_ 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome information!!! I see that your channel is slowly growing keep up the great work

@WeLoveComics 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julio, I hope some of the tips help. I enjoy helping others. Thanks again for another great comment & for the support as I grow.

@AliAkbar-oh5dy 3 жыл бұрын

Updating my collection of my humble 200 comics and saving your video for when i rearrange them and get the new bags and boards soon amazing advice sir.

@WeLoveComics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and always remember, we all start out with just a few comics. I started out with 4 :). It takes a while to build up a collection. I started back in 1987(ish)

@MutenRoscher 6 жыл бұрын

lol the comics at the start probably took more damage from slamming them onto each other than from just laying peacefully

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

That is why I didn't use any major key issues to show in the video. That is a common thing people do with their comics, I am glad you are the 1st to pick up on that :).

@ghostknight1865 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely critical video that every serious comic fan should watch. Excellent work!

@DonFiasco 4 жыл бұрын

Love the channel! Glad to see you in the place also! Question, if you're using a short-box with plenty of space, is it low risk to have them front facing? I often go in and play around with them, so having them in the above way makes it a little bit challenging to see what's in there.

@Kirok2005 2 ай бұрын

I agree 100% these tips, and I already do all of these! (Actually, I flip directions only every 5-10 comics). As long as I don't get that "slump" when they're all in the same direction.

@WeLoveComics 2 ай бұрын

I totally know what you mean. Especially if you are adding comics to a box and you forget ;)

@CArchivist 6 жыл бұрын

You could purchase general Silver age size bags and boards and put two comics per bag, one on each side and that solves the problem too...

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

That is definitely another way to do it as well....

@harveyabel1354 6 жыл бұрын

Placing them cover to cover in the bags?

@brettsokoloski3772 4 жыл бұрын

With full back boards only, me thinks.

@justacooldudeuknow28 2 жыл бұрын

Re-organizing my collection soon. Thanks for the vid, Chris. Very helpful!

@WeLoveComics 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@peerboom 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been storing my books cover to cover, back to back for years. They told me I was weird. I also put foam board where the handles are, keeps the other books flush like you mentioned, and also cuts out the risk of having someone’s nails nicking the bags. If you can’t tell yet Chris, I’m diggin’ your channel.

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

And I am diggin' your comments :).

@NChapaWI9436 3 жыл бұрын

Whenever I buy comics from a local shop they have the board with them more often than not

@WeLoveComics 3 жыл бұрын

That is a good comic shop :)

@soterioncoil2163 5 жыл бұрын

I buy Mylites 2 and Full Backs and I didn't know this stuff - thanks, I will be following these recommendations!

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

Always glad to help. I have many tip videos in a playlist, hope you check them out and they help you as well.

@rubennieves8248 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video it helps out so much awesome job keep it up

@erc475 5 жыл бұрын

Been using this technique for years. Works like a charm!

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

Great minds think alike ;0>

@lordservant1 4 жыл бұрын

thnx! very wise and helpful especially the cardboard buffer at each end of a comic box :)

@uncannyreader2413 6 жыл бұрын

Just cleaned up two long boxes!! OMG!! What an amazing difference with turning the comics around. I am starting on my other 3 long boxes now. Afterwards, 8 more short Boxes to Turn... so much work... can not wait!!!

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

I am happy to hear that my tip is helping you and your comics :). Hope you check out more of my tips...

@uncannyreader2413 6 жыл бұрын

Finally organized all my short and long boxes. Had to grab another short box as you said would happen. $4.00 is definitely worth the sense of knowing they are going to stay in great shape. I did find a few spine rolls on a couple. Not as many as I thought.

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

I am glad you got them in time to where only a small amount got the spine rolls... Just image 10 years later and finding out they all were that way :). $4 is definitely a wise investment :). Glad I was able to help save your comics.

@marvel_memes8335 6 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much for the tips!! You really helped me out!

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

I am glad that I could help. I have many other tip videos so I hope you check out the playlist...

@spydorweb2008 2 жыл бұрын

Most sellers regular or pro. Don't use this method face to face on every 2 books when shipping a small or big lot of books. You get them facing up/down in one direction.

@garyfuller2055 6 жыл бұрын

Outstanding narration. And very helpful tips that I would not have thought of. Thanks!

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary, that was nice of you to say :). I hope you check out more of my comic videos :).

@popsfoster2567 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for caring Chris.

@WeLoveComics 7 жыл бұрын

I really do... I am glad some can see that.. :).

@zareh805 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice. Rearranging as I watch this.

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

I am glad to help. Just make sure your comics have some room to breath and don't put too many in otherwise no matter how you stack them you will get creases.

@wdunn06 6 жыл бұрын

Just started collecting comics and ive taken your advice. Thanks!

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

Welcome, hope you have fun collecting :). Check out some more of my tip videos, they will definitely help. Hope to hear from you again in other videos :).

@bd34055 2 жыл бұрын

Love the advice! Thank you! Any tips or suggestions on what storage boxes to store giant sized comic books? I’m new to collecting

@WeLoveComics 2 жыл бұрын

As long as the box is sturdy and can keep them upright, any box will do :)

@bd34055 2 жыл бұрын

@@WeLoveComics Sweet! I was contemplating buying bcw boxes but I wasn’t sure if they were sturdy enough, thanks for the advice!

@FerrariDMC 6 жыл бұрын

As a person who has collected for over 35 years I would agree with all of this. The only thing I don't do is have them face each other. I do use Mylite II's and fullback on every book though, so that really adds to the support.

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

That is another great way to protect your comics... Only bad thing is that is really expensive, especially if you have like me over 30 long boxes of comics.... :). I will just have to win the Lottery I guess ;).

@FerrariDMC 6 жыл бұрын

I always want to spend fun money on more comics. I buy them and when I see I have triple copies of a comic I sell them, and then buy the Mylite 2's and fullbacks. They are still pricey though.

@darthplazma6478 6 жыл бұрын

Dude, your intro is awesome. i'm a bit of a new comer to "seriously" collecting comics and i practice these tips for the most part already. keep up the great work.

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt, that into was made by one of my subs... I am glad you like it. Welcome to the world of collecting, I hope my channel helps you :).

@Marcus-ru1ht 5 жыл бұрын

This video was super useful for me. I have been collecting for years and I have been storing all my books wrongly. I stack my books, and also the books in my storage are too cramp. The board in the storage box is a good idea. I need to repack all of my books man.

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I had a video you found helpful :). Thank you for your comment.

@TommyTwoSocks 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and awesome points. Thank you for the clear advice, sir!

@WeLoveComics 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Tommy, glad I could help. Hope you check out more of my tips/advice videos :).

@fourcolorcommentary2909 6 жыл бұрын

I've been doing the cardboard on each end of the box for a few years. Great tips! Learned some things. Subbed.

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

Great minds think alike ;) lol. I am glad there were still things you liked and I welcome you my channel....

@Zoetropeification 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video. Great info for helping keep books as nice as possible. As you showed, not over filling the box is most important. I also have a couple of variations on how I store books. I always have old poly bags and used boards laying around because I transfer a lot of books to mylar when they are purchased. I will take a few old boards and put them in an old poly bag and place those against the cardboard flap in each end of the boxes. I use magazine size boxes rather than long boxes because I feel when the boxes are moved there is less weight of the books pushing against one another. Instead of facing alternating books I face one half of the box one direction and the other half the opposite direction. I find it practical when I'm flipping through looking for a book. Plus, I think it is good for the face of each book to be resting against a backer board. For spacers in partially full mag boxes I reuse bubble wrap. It can be adjusted to fit any space and provides good tension against the books without squeezing them too tightly. I keep various sized small boxes on hand to fill larger space as well.

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

We have a lot in common in what we do with our comics. Check out some of my other tip videos and you will see that what you talk about, I actually have done videos on. Great minds think a like ;) lol. Thank you for taking the time to share your comic book storage practices and hope to hear from you again soon.

@makeminemarvel3784 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great tips Chris.

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

Hey good to see you checked my video out. I am going to be subbing you and I do have to say that your statue collection and "Man-cave" is nothing short of amazing....

@grzegorzderlukiewicz5900 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid dude. Thanks Chris.

@cccpkingu Жыл бұрын

Backing board towards the outside on both ends seems like a good practice, especially if the stops aren't there.

@MrWhatsupeverybody 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I just noticed some of my comics, especially the newer ones, the ink transferred to the boards. I do live in a humid area. I'm planning to switch to Mylars and full backs and move my comics to my closet. Do they need to be well ventilated? I was also planning to put a few of those little silica gel bags in the comic boxes to absorb any moisture. Thanks for the video.

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

They really just need to be in a place where there are not extreme temperature changes or can get close to moisture. Even Mylars cannot stop that. It is like what they say are the 3 more important things in real estate... LOCATION LOCATION AND LOCATION :).

@ACSIVE 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the good advice. I actually have to lay my comics down - because the shelves I have, that my late father did for me in the 90'es are made to hold 3 stacks on every shelf. I'm not going to change the shelves my dad made for me. But apart from that, thanks for the many good advices here. And BTW I buy and read comics for enjoyment, not for investment ;-)

@thomasbanks4792 5 жыл бұрын

Some really great info you shared! Thanks!

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Thomas, glad you took the time to check out my video. Hope you enjoy more of my content.

@drndn Жыл бұрын

I discovered the back to front method about 25 years ago when I saw someone else do it, and I agree its superior. A further related tip I would give, while its not exactly 50% each way, is specifically have odd-numbered issues face one way and even the other, if the box has a serial run, because its much more adaptable when you have gaps you fill over time.

@RandomCool_Dude Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I’m getting 4 four comics from 1993 Jurassic park 1 to 4 for Christmas this help a lot!!!

@tifftargaryen490 2 жыл бұрын

the putting one on front and one on back is how i did my manga for a while and it seems to work better for manga too. Thanks for the tips. been mostly a trade reader till recently.

@WeLoveComics 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@UltimateSpiderPlush Жыл бұрын

This video is probably the most USEFUL video i have ever watched. Thank you sir.

@WeLoveComics Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you are very kind... hope you check out more of my content

@UltimateSpiderPlush Жыл бұрын

@@WeLoveComics i will check it out

@hessianlonghair 6 жыл бұрын

Just tried this today. Thanks!

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, I am glad to be able to show things many may not have thought or known about :). Hope you check out more of my videos.

@dogmosatchmo 6 жыл бұрын

Although I knew some of the things, this was a great and informative video. Straight to the point, which is rare on KZfaq nowadays..Thanks for posting!

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am glad you appreciate that. Sometimes I get get long winded myself so it is nice to hear this was not the case in one of my videos ;). Thank you for the kind comment, it is appreciated.

@zakattack8624 3 жыл бұрын

I've been building up my Justice League International collection hat I have not built up for years. I plan on replacing the plastic sleeves and getting new boards for each comic. I was looking into some boxes to buy as I have them in temporary boxes (with cardboard on either end), but having them in zig-zag order was something I did not consider. It makes sense.

@WeLoveComics 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you found this video and I hope it helps you :). I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Hope you check out more of my videos.

@tadasanabyeftyxia402 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you men this tips really helped me😃

@WeLoveComics 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help :)

@zee7054 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you for sharing these tips. What is your recommendation for keeping them in a personal safe for the expensive ones?

@WeLoveComics 3 жыл бұрын

As long as they can fit in there in the upright position and not laying down it's a very good idea cuz it would definitely keep them protected from fire and water. But make sure you don't store it in a place that gathers a lot of moisture.

@Bertos13 7 жыл бұрын

Some very good tips, thanks!

@WeLoveComics 7 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome Bert. Hope you subscribe & check out more of my content :). Enjoy your day.

@hermanmelville8151 4 жыл бұрын

great video, i have many moden age comics and i would like to put them in poly bags,which size do you suggest me? current size comiccare?is it worth it? or should i choose silver age size? we are talking about modern age books and some bronze age

@ww8552 5 жыл бұрын

Hey love your tips on storing comics! I don't know if this is getting too overboard, but what about alternating them upside down as well since I notice with the comic bag flaps the top of the comic inside the back is always thicker than the bottom part of the bagged comic. What are your thoughts on doing that in addition to what you have suggested. I find this is more obvious if you use Mylar bags that are thicker in material.

@expensivepaper4214 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Advice much appreciated

@WeLoveComics 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Hope you check out more of my content. Enjoy the rest of your weekend :).

@skweerose709 4 жыл бұрын

Let me get something straight....if I face all my comics in the same direction in the box, will my comics get damaged even if there is enough space for them to breathe?

@WeLoveComics 4 жыл бұрын

They can, but if you leave them enough room to be able to move, you should be fine... Just keep an eye on them to be sure.

@skweerose709 4 жыл бұрын

We Love Comics oh ok thanks

@paulmilton5935 6 жыл бұрын

Lots of great advice really enjoyed it thank you!.

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed it Paul, hope you check out more of my content :).

@mykhull 6 жыл бұрын

I still question whether its a good idea to face covers. I think its better for a cover to face a board because the board is broader, provides full even pressure. Cuz if covers face covers, and they're slightly off, they can create a crease on both covers. Just a thought. Filling the gap, in a box that isn't full, is a great idea. Makes total sense, thanks for posting.

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

If you do not feel comfortable with something then you should not do it. Many people have many different ideas on storage so you should always go with what feels right to you. If even 1 tip helps you then I am glad I made it... I thank you for your sincere post, hope to hear from you more often.

@bobboss1 4 жыл бұрын

You are correct. Try putting every-other comic upside down instead. Keeps faces protected with board in front of it.

@DefyantFoxV2 5 жыл бұрын

...this just makes me more happier that I'm switching to trades and omnibus while keeping a small singles collection.

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

As long as something makes you happy, that is truly what matters.

@DefyantFoxV2 5 жыл бұрын

We Love Comics this is true also I'm looking to make space as well. The goal is to drop down to just short boxes

@WeLoveComics 5 жыл бұрын

I wish you luck in your goal.

@mansivaborvorn4436 4 жыл бұрын

Such Awesome Advice!! Wish I knew this 20 years ago. What is your opinion on the Plastic BCW Comic Book Box? Also, for the cardboard comic book box, I heard you can add extra protection by sealing the hole handles with cardboard and glueing the small openings on the bottom, is that true?

@je-xv7it 6 жыл бұрын

ty awesome tips will definitely use them

@WeLoveComics 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear, thank you for taking the time to comment.

@zhain0 3 жыл бұрын

I was super careful when I started collecting, thankfully so aswell cus I got some cracking issues in amazing condition. Stopped buying about 6 years ago and just started again. I've really missed it

@WeLoveComics 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you are back :).

@ochavezart 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing, my collection is small right now, but want to expand it.

@WeLoveComics 5 ай бұрын

Everyone started small, so we've all been there :). One day you stil have an awesome collection so learn all you can :). Thank you for watching and commenting. Hope you check out more of my content...