I double bag all my comics. Comic inside the modern age bag, then inserted into a silver age bag and board and seal with tape.
Anytime you remove the comic, remove the inner bag. That way the tape would only stick to the inner bag, not the comic.
It also prevents the ink from rubbing off on the backing board, a common problem with Marvel comics in recent years.
I was hoping more ppl would feel this way. Whats the drawback with painter’s tape? I thought this would make it easier to open if needed
Cost would be #1. I don’t think it’s that much easier to remove than scotch tape, but much more expensive.
But I do tape my books down with painters tape, as well as when sandwiching the cardboard. I’ll also tape the cardboard to the Gemini mailer such that the comic will not slide around.
I love painters tape… I really appreciate it when I buy books from someone and the books are taped together 3+books or more. Scotch tape and the dreaded packing tape is disgusting. I’ve had to exacto knife books out of bags from the use of those tapes.
Just a point of clarification; general scotch tape sticks HELLA HARD to the mylar bags. Those post it note tabs might actually be a better option.
Scotch tape over time becomes almost glue like in my experience. I end up having to rip the bag or cut the bag open in some cases. Short term, no real issue.
I’ve also never had a bad tape grab/tear with painters.
I buy painters blue tape at the dollar store… quality is absolutely fine.
I HATE tape on my bags!
+1 for the 3M Post It Flags.
Do not use either for sealing Mylars. Regular scotch tape sticks badly to Mylar and you end up with a tape bump. Either from bending the bag or reapplying tape because it won’t peel off. The painters tape works but I think it looks hideous. As well it rips easily so you end up with the same problems as regular scotch tape. I’ve heard good stuff about the post it things, though I’ve never used them.
What I use, it peels off nicely and stays sticky is Scotch Brand Wall Safe Tape. Been using it for about a year with no issues.
I try to use the resealable bags, I know some people hate them. I like them, myself.
I use painter’s tape for shipping stuff.
You know what’s really good? The TFAW logo stickers. I’ve thought about bugging Brendon for a roll of those. 
They are annoying for me because I double bag…so the inner self sealing bag sticks to the outer bag, or if the self sealer is the outer bag only the flap of the inner bag will seal and to the outer bag…unless I seal both…that defeats half the purpose of double bagging though.
I’m still a little puzzled my your method. Mylites2+Fullback is enough for me. I think the double bagging is overkill but to each their own.
I do like using top loaders but with the books bagged and boarded first. Takes up a lot more space but looks great. Just like the Mylars.
Buy archival grade tape for your mylar and mylites… https://www.egerber.com/catalog_tape.htm
I also like resealable bags. I use them for my new books, but I’m working on a project to put any books that I really like into Mylar. My preferred Mylar combo is Standard Mylites with E Gerber Full back boards. The dimensions and sturdiness of this are perfect for my purposes. This doesn’t have a resealable option.
I’ve gone full crazy for newsstand issues and I’m now putting my 80s, 90s and 00s newsstand books into Mylar. They don’t value up to Silver Age level, but they really hit the nostalgia notes and are worth mylar for me haha
I knew agentpoyo would somehow have a very strong answer to this post. I’m bringing world class archivist materials to 90s newsstand comics lol. (And bronze and silver age books as well)
I don’t do this for mylites. Only regular bag and board, new issues. I use mylites for my comics with newsprint quality paper.
Ink doesn’t appear to transfer to the full backs, oddly enough. Still need to be careful with tape though.
I always use Scotch tape, but I fold one end over so it is a little bit easier to peel off.
I NEVER EVER use scotch tape on anything. Regular comics go in resealable bags. Expensive books ($25+) go in Mylites 2 Standard with a fullback board and closed with 3M (Wide) Blue painters tape. The width prevents you from having to use 2 pieces on both sides. I also fold over the top a little to make a pull tab. It comes right off, never had a problem removing and putting it back on. Scotch tape on the other hand… Pain in the ass to remove and if it rips, good luck getting off that little piece without bending and putting a mark on the bag. As always it usually comes down to personal preference, this is mine.
I’m currently using the thinner painter’s tape. Was considering trying roughly a 4 inch piece across the length of the flap as an alternative to the two pieces on each side…
Has anyone tried masking tape? Is masking tape essentially the same ease for removal as painter’s tape? Only considering it because the light tan color is a little less striking…
But I’m probably going to stick with the blue painter’s tape in wide or regular…
I tried the archival tape and while it looks super slick. Imo it doesn’t open very easily.
I’m trying to make my mylar as easy as possible to open to increase the likelihood I’ll actually open and flip through my older comics… It’s fun to actually open them!
Vacuum sealer and clear cutting boards make your own slabs
