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Post by Icctrombone on Nov 6, 2016 9:02:49 GMT -5
 I'm never using tape on my bags again!  |
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Nov 6, 2016 9:12:57 GMT -5
AAAAAAAARGH!!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2016 10:19:25 GMT -5
I'm usually militant with my books and their condition, so when I got a (single) tape tear on a $35 book or spilt Ribena on another I was livid. I will only use tape if:- - the bag has a flap and the tape will go on the flap behind the bag, which in itself is behind a board
- the book isn't going to be opened anytime soon
- the tape is COMPLETELY REMOVED if it is going to be opened.
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Post by Lolatadatodo on Nov 6, 2016 10:26:20 GMT -5
I'm usually militant with my books and their condition, so when I got a (single) tape tear on a $35 book or spilt Ribena on another I was livid. I will only use tape if:- - the bag has a flap and the tape will go on the flap behind the bag, which in itself is behind a board
- the book isn't going to be opened anytime soon
- the tape is COMPLETELY REMOVED if it is going to be opened.
I use an archival tape that is double sided that I can stick onto the back of the bag, and the flap can fold over and stick onto it. Not all my books have it yet, though. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2016 10:35:08 GMT -5
Oh, No ... I FEEL YOUR PAIN ... |
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Post by Icctrombone on Nov 6, 2016 11:03:25 GMT -5
It's completely my fault. I had a book with no plastic under a book with bag board and exposed tape.
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Post by shaxper on Nov 6, 2016 11:38:33 GMT -5
AAAAGH! A cheap solution some of my dealer friends use are those circular price stickers:  Totally cost effective, small surface, and less adhesive so far less likely to snag something they shouldn't while still keeping your bag snugly closed. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2016 13:05:09 GMT -5
I always remove the tape first before taking out or putting in a book. I've learned that the hard way too.
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Post by pinkfloydsound17 on Nov 6, 2016 14:44:49 GMT -5
Every time I open a book, I do one of the following:
a) Remove tape and stick somewhere to be reapplied after reading
b) Throw it away...tape is replaceable, some books are not
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Post by Icctrombone on Nov 6, 2016 15:45:03 GMT -5
The situation was that there was one book that had a self sealing bag, but it was open and caught the Action book ( that had no bag) underneath it. I have gone to placing 20 or so books in a magazine bag for storage instead of one bag for each book.
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Post by shaxper on Nov 6, 2016 16:01:43 GMT -5
The situation was that there was one book that had a self sealing bag, but it was open and caught the Action book ( that had no bag) underneath it. I have gone to placing 20 or so books in a magazine bag for storage instead of one bag for each book. Those self-sealing bags are the worst. So much adhesive so easily exposed if the bag is not closed all the way. |
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Post by Randle-El on Nov 6, 2016 16:04:21 GMT -5
I use the Scotch brand Magic tape (the slightly frosty looking tape) to seal my bags. It's less adhesive than the transparent tape. I also only use a single small square-sized strip -- just enough to keep the bag sealed, but not enough surface to accidentally get stuck to the cover. Occasionally, it will get stuck but if you peel slowly and carefully, you can get it off without damaging the book. I'm also neurotic enough that when I buy a book that is already bagged and boarded and it has two strips of tape, or some other taping that is not to my liking, I remove it and replace it with my own.
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Post by Icctrombone on Nov 6, 2016 16:16:10 GMT -5
AAAAGH! A cheap solution some of my dealer friends use are those circular price stickers: Totally cost effective, small surface, and less adhesive so far less likely to snag something they shouldn't while still keeping your bag snugly closed. If I ever go back to tape , this will be what I use. |
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Post by Red Oak Kid on Nov 6, 2016 16:35:14 GMT -5
Good topic that I have never seen discussed before.
I've never used tape of any kind on my bags. What does that piece of tape accomplish?
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Nov 6, 2016 16:45:42 GMT -5
I use the Scotch brand Magic tape (the slightly frosty looking tape) to seal my bags. It's less adhesive than the transparent tape. I also only use a single small square-sized strip -- just enough to keep the bag sealed, but not enough surface to accidentally get stuck to the cover. Occasionally, it will get stuck but if you peel slowly and carefully, you can get it off without damaging the book. I'm also neurotic enough that when I buy a book that is already bagged and boarded and it has two strips of tape, or some other taping that is not to my liking, I remove it and replace it with my own. My long lost twin brother! I've finally found you! :-) |
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