THE END OF A GREAT YEAR AND THE START OF A NEW ONE!

Bags Unlimited would like to say "THANKS" to all those who have visited our website, read our blogs, purchased any of of our products and those who stopped in to say "HI"! We appreciate our clientele and would like to wish each and every one of you a VERY safe, healthy and happy New Year!!!!! Here's to 2013!

PLASTIC COMIC STORAGE BOXES

Storing your comics in our our Corrugated Cardboard COMIC STORAGE BOXES keeps them in an environment that will protect the corners, edges, and flat surfaces. It also keeps them away from ultraviolet light, dust, and other airborne pollutants that can destroy or damage them. • Our boxes are super strong, properly sized and stackable. They come with 3" deep sturdy covers and die-cut handles that can be in the open position for carrying or closed position for storing. Divider cards fit in our boxes with the lids on. They are easy to assemble and need no glue or tape. • For even better protection, use our Plastic Corrugated COMIC STORAGE BOXES. They are made with acid-free, water-resistant, antistatic and vermin-resistant material. Bags Unlimited has designed STACKABLE FILE CABINET BOXES for our compact comic (XCC200) and long comic box (XLC300). No more stacking and unstacking comic boxes to find the comic book you are looking for! NOTE: We've improved the strength of the Long Comic File Cabinet by increasing the strength of the insert to a 250-lb-test material!

NEW! TOP LOADER SHOW BOX!

**NEW** Introducing Bags Unlimited's 
11 x 17 TOP LOADER SHOW BOX

Outside dimension (with lid):19-5/8 x 14 x 8-5/8" (H x W x D);
Outside dimension (no lid): 19-1/2 x 13-1/4 x 8-1/4"
Inside dimension (no lid): 19-1/4 x 12-3/4 x 8"

Holds up to 128 filled top loaders 
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Drawn Together by Art with Aline Crumb

Author Q&A: Drawn Together by Art with Aline Crumb
Crumb fan? you will definitely want to read this.
If you're a collector, check out our sleeves for this as well!
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Flip-Top Shelf File

10 x 4 x 7" This 60 pt. archival blue-gray barrier board is for indefinite-term storage. It is acid-free, lignin-free, has a pH of 8.0-9.0 and is buffered with a 3% calcium carbonate buffer. Reinforced metal corners. Museum grade archival. Holds up to 16  1/4" thick National Geographic Magazines.
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WHAT DOES A GRADED COMIC MEAN?

What DOES a "GRADED" comic mean? The above article explains what a "Graded" comic is, and why it's important. Also important is STORING your graded comics. Every time a comic is touched, a residue of oil is left on it. After time, this oil can begin to break down the paper and cause your comic to lose value. Light, dust, temperature and other considerations must be learned when keeping a collection healthy and valuable. Bags Unlimited has been protecting comics since the early 1970's and we know our products! If you have any questions about how to protect your collection, please call us at 800-767-2247. Thanks! The Bags Unlimited Team

What's The Difference in The Acid Free Material I Use?

Store your Digests, Paperbacks and Pulps in our POLY BAGS and protect them from dust, dirt, finger oils and other airborne pollutants. Our bags hold size and thickness tolerances and come in printed outer bags for easy product identification. We stock paperback, pulp magazine and digest bags made out of polyethylene and polypropylene. Both of these materials have passed the Photo Activity Test (P.A.T.) certifying that they are safe for long-term storage. • Polyethylene (PE) is a soft, clear material with "breathing" capabilities (lets moisture escape). It has some elasticity which allows a tighter fit than polypropylene or polyester. It has good contact clarity. • Polypropylene (PP) material is crystal-clear with excellent contact clarity. It is bi-oriented material which will not pucker or ripple over time. PP is stiffer than polyethylene. The side seals need care when inserting items, as the seams are not as strong as the PE seams. This is a short break down of the materials most often used for clear collection protection sleeves. Many people prefer mylar which is VERY clear with a "crisp" feel to it, but did you know that frequently removing a product stored in mylar CAN make microscopic tears over time? Mylar would be best used for shorter term storage. For more information and details on collection supply products, please visit

Bags Unlimited and the Famous "Garbage Plate"

Nick Tahou Hots' fast-food restauran signRochester, New York, is known for this unusual dish. The Garbage Plate was created at Nick Tahou Hots' fast-food restaurant more than fifty years ago. In 1918, Alexander Tahou opened a restaurant in Rochester called “Hots and Potatoes”. On the menu was a dish that included just about everything the kitchen could cook — meat and potatoes with a few other things thrown in to make a one-plate meal that would really stick to your ribs. Alexander's son, Nick, took over the restaurant operations and updated the name to Garbage Plate. Legend has it that long-ago college students asked Nick Tahou for a dish with ''all the garbage'' on it. So, he concocted his original combo plate with two hamburger patties and a choice of two sides — usually some combination of home fries, macaroni salad, and beans. The contents are often laced heavily with ketchup and hot sauce, and mixed together before eating. Rolls or white bread are served on the side. By the 1980s, the place was a huge hit with the college crowd, and eventually that meat and potatoes dish (or "hots and po-tots" as it was sometimes called) was dubbed the Garbage Plate. In 1992, the name iwas trademarked. The Garbage Plate is considered a great late-night snack, and this restaurant is packed with diners from around midnight to 4:00 a.m. Young college men living in Rochester, who like to have contests to see how much beer or food they can consume, consider the Garbage Plate a rite of passage from boyhood to manhood.

Film History Before 1920 and George Eastman

Film History Before 1920
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Very interesting information given on film history. We are very blessed to be in the city of GEORGE EASTMAN. I remember visiting the Eastman House as a child, and how fascinating it all was.
You can read about George Eastman here: http://www.eastmanhouse.org/collections/eastman/biography.php
Many people don't know that Eastman committed suicide. That always struck me as so tragic because I could not fathom how such a brilliant mind would want to end his life. 
To ensure the success of his company in Rochester, Eastman left in his will money that would encourage education, appreciation of the arts, and expansion of medical services in the community. Eastman’s generosity and love for Rochester continues to be reflected through his gifts, such as the University of Rochester’s Eastman Dental Center and Eastman School of Music. These organizations have kept alive Eastman’s wish to continuously improve the quality of life for Rochesterians.
Film is fascinating! and Movies are awesome...we sure have come a long way, baby! HAPPY READING!

Vintage Posters and Prints - Collector Information | Collectors Weekly

Vintage Posters and Prints - Collector Information | Collectors Weekly

Posters and prints enjoy a number of obvious similarities. For example, both are multiples, which simply means that more than one version of the image exists, and posters and prints are often produced using the exact same techniques. In the case of a poster, though, the edition size is not necessarily fixed or even documented. To make matters more complicated, some of the earliest fine-art etchings and woodblock prints were produced in what are sometimes called “open editions.” Today, however, prints are typically signed and numbered, which is the main reason why prints tend to be more highly valued than posters.

One important difference between the two categories is that many printmaking techniques go back much further than poster technologies such as lithography, which only dates to the late 18th century. Historians believe that woodcutting probably originated in China around the early 9th century. By the 15th century the German engraver Albrecht Dürer was using this ancient technique to create prints of incredible detail.
The rise in advertising during the Victorian Era spurred inventions such as the four-color lithograph, which was used to produce, among other things, appealing images for advertisers. In 1867, Jules Cheret, inspired—perhaps ironically—by Japanese woodcuts, used the newly-developed system to combine text and images into a poster. Soon, European artists like Alphonse Mucha and Henri Toulouse-Lautrec were creating posters combining Art Nouveau aesthetics with easily understandable sales pitches...

ALL ABOUT POSTCARDS

As postcards became the quickest, easiest way to send a greeting or note around 1898, they also made the perfect vehicle for a joke. A postcard back has just enough space for an illustration and a zinger, and the sender had the pleasure of knowing they’d just delivered a smile—or a guffaw. Some comic postcards were political in nature, mocking a political candidate, the suffrage movement, or the enemy during a war. Others featured favorite characters from the newspaper funny pages. Some of these familiar comic-strip icons, like Buster Brown, were employed in postcards sent out as witty advertisements. Still others contained racy or risque jokes or racist caricatures of African Americans. By the elections of 1900, postcards were becoming an acceptable means of sending out campaign propaganda, and particularly jabs against rival candidates. However, it was during t... FUN READ! THANKS COLLECTOR WEEKLY!

Original Puzzles From Jaymar Puzzle Company! Makes a Great Gift!

These handsome, uncut DISNEY PUZZLE SHEETS were created in the early 1990's by Jaymar Puzzles in Rochester, NY. The designs were created by actual Disney artists and purchased by Jaymar to convert into puzzles. The colors are vibrant and the images have excellent detail. They are available in either UNFRAMED or FRAMED format: UNFRAMED uncut puzzles come matted, with a corrugated backing and enclosed in a crystal clear polypropylene sleeve. FRAMED uncut puzzles have the following specifications: Black 1-1/4" wood frame; Black mat 1/16" thick, pH neutral and a 3% calcium carbonate buffer; Crystal clear acrylic front glazing, .093" thick; Corrugated backing. NOTE: Click on drop-down to see pricing of unframed puzzle sheets. $4.00 small order charge will apply to unframed, uncut sheet pricing if order total is under $25.00.

Exciting Gifts and Gift Certificates For That Special Collector

http://www.bagsunlimited.com/c-469-gift-certificates.aspx Bags Unlimited Gift Certificate Order in increments of $5.00 We'll issue your Gift Certificate for the dollar amount you specify. We'll send it directly to the recipient or mail it to you... just let us know! Enter recipient's address in 'ship to' portion of order form, or in comments section of order form if ordering more than just the gift certificate. All Certificates come in a Gift Envelope. Don't wait until the last minute - but if you do... air shipments are available through Christmas Eve Day! http://www.bagsunlimited.com/c-20-gift-ideas.aspx

Small Jersey Case and Other Display Products

Small Jersey Case
You may have a memento that you cherish. Well, if you want that memento to be a keepsake hand me down to other generations, then you need to store it properly. Take a look at some of the display products Bags Unlimited has to offer! You won't regret it. 

Mylar (Polyester) Sleeves/P.A.T tested. Can YOUR Comic Sleeves say that?

Mylar (Polyester) Sleeves
These 2 mil and 4 mil Comic Book Sleeves are made of Archival Polyester (Mylar) an inert material of the highest clarity. We use DuPont inert Melinex® or a suitable equivalent.
Polyester (Mylar) will not discolor, damage, or adhere to items placed inside it. It is a sturdy film that beautifully displays, timelessly protects, and gives extra support to fragile documents.

**NEW** We have added two styles of 4 mil polyester sleeves. They are both made of the same archival polyester material, but they have two different flap styles. The Open Flap style (ROF) has to be creased to form the flap and then folded over. The Beaded Flap style (BF) has a third piece of polyester that is bead welded to the extended back of the sleeve, creating the flap.

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16" and 20" Vinyl Discs

16 and 20" discs — Although 12" was the largest disc diameter used in consumer products, broadcasting studios made use of 16" and 20"-diameter 78 rpm acetate "transcriptions," used for time-delaying programs and for prerecording broadcasts. These could provide up to 20 minutes of unbroken program material with very good fidelity (indistinguishable from live to casual, but not to critical listeners). Early classical LP recordings were in fact initially recorded on 20" 78-rpm acetates for later transfer to LP. 16" turntables are still seen in professional broadcast equipment, although it is probably very rare that any disk larger than 12" is ever played on them.

16" Record Supplies

16" Record Supplies
Replace your old, worn out album jackets with one of our assorted styles of RECORD JACKETS.
Available in white, black or kraft (NEW); with or without center hole. Choose jackets with center holes if you want to view the record label.
These jackets are exact duplicates of original record jackets in both size and quality. 12" records in paper sleeves fit beautifully!
We also carry 12"LP jackets that can be used for custom printing (SLPJWP & SLPJHWP). Minimum 100 pieces.

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What makes your comic bok valuable?

Comic book Collectors get great products and service from Bags Unlimited.

We store comics to keep them valuable. Air pollution, ultra violet light, dirt and oil from fingers as well as rough handling all contribute to the deterioration of a comic. Storing a comic properly is essential to keeping it valuable. There are 3 major storage components to proper comic storage. They are a comic bag, a comic backing board and a comic box.
	Bags	Putting your comic in a properly sized comic bag not only keeps dust, dirt and finger oils off the comic book surface, but helps prevent scuffing which can bring down the value of a comic book considerably. The three most popular comic bag materials are polyethylene, polypropylene and Mylar. Bags Unlimited carries New Comic Bags, Regular Comic Bags, Dell & Silver Age Comic Bags and Golden Age Comic Bags as well as Treasury Comic Bags in all three of these materials. All three materials are considered to be archival-meaning that there is nothing in the composition of the material that can contribute to the breakdown or destruction of the comic being stored in it. Mylar is considered to be the most archivally sound and is the choice of most museums and archivists as it has the longest shelf life of the three materials. Every day comic collectors can feel comfortable using polyethylene comic bags or polypropylene comic bags. Our comic bags come with a fold over flap that can be taped on the outside of the bag. We also carry comic bags with a reseal tape on the body of the bag (vs. the flap), so the tape doesn't catch on the comic and cause damage to the comic.

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Archangel School ART and CRAFT FAIR

Archangel School
ART and CRAFT Fair being held Dec. 8th at 95 Stanton Ln. Rochester, NY
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Lots of cool things happening and FREE PRIZES~

Archangel Art and Craft Fair

Archangel Art and Craft Fair
The first Annual Archangel Art and Craft Fair will be held Dec. 8th from 10-4PM at 95 Stanton Lane, Rochester, NY.
Lots of GREAT crafters, and even a live Martial Arts demonstration!
Please mark it in your calendars! Hope to see you there!

SAVE MY COMICS...PLEASE

e store comics to keep them valuable. Air pollution, ultra violet light, dirt and oil from fingers as well as rough handling all contribute to the deterioration of a comic. Storing a comic properly is essential to keeping it valuable. There are 3 major storage components to proper comic storage. They are a comic bag, a comic backing board and a comic box. Comic Book Bags Bags Putting your comic in a properly sized comic bag not only keeps dust, dirt and finger oils off the comic book surface, but helps prevent scuffing which can bring down the value of a comic book considerably. The three most popular comic bag materials are polyethylene, polypropylene and Mylar. Bags Unlimited carries New Comic Bags, Regular Comic Bags, Dell & Silver Age Comic Bags and Golden Age Comic Bags as well as Treasury Comic Bags in all three of these materials. All three materials are considered to be archival-meaning that there is nothing in the composition of the material that can contribute to the breakdown or destruction of the comic being stored in it. Mylar is considered to be the most archivally sound and is the choice of most museums and archivists as it has the longest shelf life of the three materials. Every day comic collectors can feel comfortable using polyethylene comic bags or polypropylene comic bags. Our comic bags come with a fold over flap that can be taped on the outside of the bag. We also carry comic bags with a reseal tape on the body of the bag (vs. the flap), so the tape doesn't catch on the comic and cause damage to the comic. Comic Book Mylar Sleeves Mylar Bags Comic Book Backing Board Backing Board Comic Backing Boards come in different thicknesses and acid-free properties. The basic purpose for using a backing board is to give the comic some stiffness, which helps keep the comic pages from bending, creasing or wrinkling. When a backing is placed in the center of the comic it protects the comic book spine from crushing. The second purpose for using a backing board in a comic is its potential to neutralize acid in the comic book paper. Acid in the paper that the comic is printed can cause the deterioration of the comic. Using an acid-free backing in your comic can potentially trap and neautralize acid in the paper. The three types of comic backing boards we offer are: economy comic backings, standard acid-free comic backings and archival comic backings. The economy comic backing should be used for short-term storage and stiffening purposes only. It does contain acid and can contribute to the breakdown of the comic. People generally use this board for quick sale items. The standard acid-free comic backing material is acid-free and can be used for long-term storage (over 100 years). The archival comic backing material is acid-free and buffered with calcium carbonate, which means that it will remain archival for 100's of years. Our comic backing boards are sized to properly fit into our comic bags. Corrugated Comic Book Boxes Corrugated All of our Comic Boxes are super strong and come with sturdy well-fitting lids and handle holes that can be left in the closed position for storing or pushed open for carrying. They are properly sized to hold a comic in a bag with a backing board. Our comic divider cards (used for categorizing) fit in our comic boxes with the lid on. All of our comic boxes ship flat which takes up less storage room. They fold together when you are ready to use them without glue or tape. Storing your comics in a properly sized box helps protect your comics from corner and edge damage. Putting your comics in a comic box also protects the comic from being exposed to ultra-violet light. Ultra-violet light causes inks to fade. Our comic boxes are made form either Corrugated Plastic or Corrugated Cardboard and come in several different lengths for your various storage/display needs. Comic storage boxes do not need to be acid-free if you have your comics in bags. For short tern storage the most popular material choice for comic storage boxes is corrugated cardboard. It is sturdy and reasonably priced. Corrugated plastic comic boxes are an excellent choice for long-term comic storage because the material is acid-free, water proof, vermin resistant and extremely strong. They are more expensive than the corrugated comic boxes, but the material properties of the plastic corrugated material make the extra cost worth the investment for long term archival comic storage. Plastic Comic Book Boxes Corrugated Plastic For More Information Call Toll Free: 1-800-767-BAGS or send E-mail to: info@bagsunlimited.com Fax: 585-328-8526 7 Canal Street · Rochester, NY 14608 Copyright © 2001-2004 Bags Unlimited, Inc. All Rights Reserved

SAVE MY RECORDS....PLEASE!

78rpm RECORD & VINYL RECORD CARE 78rpm & Vinyl Record Care consists of three main components: Knowledge of 78rpm & Vinyl Record Materials, 78rpm & Vinyl Record Cleaning and 78rpm & Vinyl Record Storage & Storage Materials. 78rpm & VINYL RECORD MATERIALS Knowledge of the materials that 78rpm & Vinyl Records have been made from of over the years will help you to properly care for your record collection. The following is a list of the various materials used to make 78rpm & Vinyl Records and possible degenerative issues with each type of material. 78rpm Record Materials: 1. Some of the first sound recordings were made on Acetate. The base of the disc was made from aluminum, glass or cardboard, which was then coated with lacquer and plasticized with castor oil. Shrinkage of the lacquer coating due to loss of the castor oil plasticizer is the primary source of destruction of these discs. Excess moisture and heat will accelerate plasticizer loss also. Acetate is very susceptible to fungus growth. 2. Another material used to make some of the first sound recordings was Shellac. Some were made from organic shellac and some were made from commercial resins. It is difficult to discern which is which, but most recordings after WWII were made with resins such as Vinsol, Valtie and Vinyl chloride acetate. Many different fillers were used to make the cores of the earliest records-therefore there is no consistent behavior in the degenerative behavior of these records. The shellac itself is resistant to fungus attack, but the wide variety of materials used for the cores, may not be. High humidity levels accelerate the embrittlement of shellac discs. 3. The Edison Diamond discs were the first synthetic discs. They were made from a material called Phenol (also used in the manufacture of Bakelite). This material is generally very stable, but can be affected by moisture and severe humidity changes. It is not however prone to bacteria, fungi or insect attack. 33-1/3 LP and 45rpm Record Material: Vinyl records (33-1/3 LP and 45rpm) are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It has proven to be the most stable material for sound recording. Vinyl will however degrade chemically when exposed to ultraviolet light or to heat. Humidity does not affect the PVC itself, but will affect the packaging it is stored in. PVC is also resistant to fungal growth. Information on record material types was taken in part from 'The Care and Handling of Recorded Sound Materials' by Gilles St-Laurent Music Division of the National Library of

Collection Protection Supplies/TIPS on VINYL CARE

Collection Protection Supplies

78rpm RECORD & VINYL RECORD CARE

78rpm & Vinyl Record Care consists of three main components:

1. Knowledge of 78rpm & Vinyl Record Materials,
2. 78rpm & Vinyl Record Cleaning and
3. 78rpm & Vinyl Record Storage & Storage Materials.

78rpm & VINYL RECORD MATERIALS
Knowledge of the materials that 78rpm & Vinyl Records have been made from of over the years will help you to properly care for your record collection. The following is a list of the various materials used to make 78rpm & Vinyl Records and possible degenerative issues with each type of material.

78rpm Record Materials:
1. Some of the first sound recordings were made on Acetate. The base of the disc was made from aluminum, glass or cardboard, which was then coated with lacquer and plasticized with castor oil. Shrinkage of the lacquer coating due to loss of the castor oil plasticizer is the primary source of destruction of these discs. Excess moisture and heat will accelerate plasticizer loss also. Acetate is very susceptible to fungus growth.

2. Another material used to make some of the first sound recordings was Shellac. Some were made from organic shellac and some were made from commercial resins. It is difficult to discern which is which, but most recordings after WWII were made with resins such as Vinsol, Valtie and Vinyl chloride acetate. Many different fillers were used to make the cores of the earliest records-therefore there is no consistent behavior in the degenerative behavior of these records. The shellac itself is resistant to fungus attack, but the wide variety of materials used for the cores, may not be. High humidity levels accelerate the embrittlement of shellac discs.

3. The Edison Diamond discs were the first synthetic discs. They were made from a material called Phenol (also used in the manufacture of Bakelite). This material is generally very stable, but can be affected by moisture and severe humidity changes. It is not however prone to bacteria, fungi or insect attack.

33-1/3 LP and 45rpm Record Material:
Vinyl records (33-1/3 LP and 45rpm) are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC). It has proven to be the most stable material for sound recording. Vinyl will however degrade chemically when exposed to ultraviolet light or to heat. Humidity does not affect the PVC itself, but will affect the packaging it is stored in. PVC is also resistant to fungal growth.

Information on record material types was taken in part from 'The Care and Handling of Recorded Sound Materials' by Gilles St-Laurent Music Division of the National Library of

What We Do/LEARN ABOUT BAGS UNLIMITED...great info

What We Do
Polyethylene bags are an excellent storage material for any kind of paper products.  When you store paper products in poly sleeves you keep them free from dust, dirt, finger oils and other airborne pollutants; all of which cause paper breakdown. Our polyethylene bags are made from high-clarity, recyclable 100% pure virgin polyethylene material. It is used worldwide in museums, archival institutions, and libraries as one of the preferred storage and display materials. Our polyethylene material is stable, inert, does not leach, and has microscopic breathing pores, which do not allow moisture to be trapped inside the bag. Aside from its structural superiority, it is also less expensive than most other plastic storage and display materials. Our bags are properly sized, packed in user-friendly outer packs and cost just a few pennies per bag. We also offer a large selection of Mylar® sleeves. Mylar is extremely clear, inert, 100% acid-free and considered to be the most archival of all protective sleeves.
BACKINGS:
Prevent corners and edges from wrinkling and bending by placing one of Bags Unlimited's backing boards behind or in the center of your collectible. Remember, the quality and permanence of the board will ultimately effect the condition of the paper in contact with it. Choose from one of our (3) three grades: cconomy, intermediate, and superior. For larger items such as posters and prints, we also offer a 1/8" thick, white on both sides, 200 lb. test corrugated backing.
BOXES:
Choose our storage boxes to protect and catalog your collectibles. Bags Unlimited boxes are the standard of the industry. Our uniquely designed boxes have the following features:

• Custom fit to match the dimensions of the stored product.
• Fold together without tape or glue.
• Double thick handle edges for extra strength.
• Stackable.

We also have a line of PLASTIC CORRUGATED storage boxes.  These superior boxes are made from 2.5 mm polypropylene plastic corrugated material.  This super strong material is acid free, U.V. resistant, waterproof, antistatic, insect- & vermin-resistant. Add, as a compliment to your storage boxes, Bags Unlimited storage divider cards. Designed to store upright in our boxes with the lid on. Great for separating or categorizing your stored goods! Also use our "Fold 'n' Hold" box spacers to keep your comics, magazines, and LPs upright in bins and boxes.
Other Products:
MAILERS:
When mailing your valuable collectibles, your shipping container is of the utmost importance. Just as our boxes are custom fit to match the dimensions of the stored product, so too are our mailers custom fit to the dimensions of the products that are being shipped. Bags Unlimited corrugated mailers have been properly sized and custom designed to protect so that your products arrive in the same condition you shipped them in. We also have available, corrugated pads, which act as cushioning protection when mailing.
In addition to our custom designed mailers, we have added a line of stock shipping & storage boxes. We have over 70 shippers to accommodate the various shapes and sizes you may require. These boxes are made from 200# test brown corrugated material.
MAILING ACCESSORIES:
As a compliment to our mailers and shipping boxes we have bubble wrap, foam cushioning, packing peanuts, carton sealing tapes, packing list envelopes, and mailing labels that you can custom design with your logo or company name.
DISPLAY AND PROMOTION:
How to display, promote or present your collectibles is of constant concern to collectors. We have worked to make it fun to keep your collections organized and ready to display, while, at the same time, safe from dust, dirt, fingerprints, and bent corners. From stick-on display pockets to clear acrylic wall frames, we have a display method that will work for you.

OVERSTOCK SALE ON COMIC SLEEVES~

**OVERSTOCK SALE** Sale expires 10/30/2012 6-7/8 x 10-3/8" 1.2 mil POLYPROPYLENE 1-1/2" Flap Fits 1973-Current Comics PRICED RIGHT~ READY TO ROLL! Get them before they are gone!!!!!

Cleaners for Vinyl. PROTECT YOUR VINYL

Cleaners

Clean Records Sound Better Longer!

Bags Unlimited has developed its own LP Record Cleaning Fluid specially formulated for its deep-cleaning, antistatic, and residue-free properties. Each 4 ounce bottle cleans about 50 LP records. The 2, 4 & 8 ounce bottles come with a convenient spray-top cap.

Use our record cleaning cloths and sponge for deep cleaning. Use our Stylus Cleaner Kit to keep your turntable stylus free of dust and dirt. Replacement fluid is available.
Static is another culprit that can contribute to poor sound. In addition to the antistatic guns shown below, we have added an extensive line of antistatic supplies that can be used in your effort to keep a dust- and static-free area. Click here to view those products.

REMEMBER: Clean your records before playing and before storing. NEVER put records back into storage wet.

HALT PAPER DETERIORATION

MicroChamber Paper
HALT paper deterioration with Micro Chamber Paper. Archival MicroChamber Paper is a thin, pure white, exceptionally uniform, 100% cotton paper. It contains dispersed molecular traps that remove and neutralize acids, pollutants and the harmful by-products of deterioration. Use on all collections whether paper-based or photographic images. 
Learn more about paper protection by going to our website www.bagsunlimited.com or by calling one of our customer service experts. 

HOW WILL SLEEVES PROTECT MY COLLECTIBLE?

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Why do you need sleeves for comics? Well, time has a way of damaging everything....dust, dirt, oil, sun, and plain old time slowly causes chemical damage to most everything...ever see a really old wooden chair that has not been taken care of? It loses luster and can become brittle, and even moldy. Well, paper is much the same...over time it oxidizes, colors change and fade, and pages become brittle. That kind of damage can mean the difference in hundreds of dollars~It's easy to prevent time from ravaging your collectibles, and if you're on a budget, these sleeves ought to cover you!

DON'T RISK THE BREAKDOWN OF YOUR MOST VALUABLE RECORDED DATA.

Corrosion Intercept Technology

 Contrary to previous belief, research is now showing that CDs, DVDs and CDRs are vulnerable to oxidation, corrosive gases, and UV breakdown. A new technology has been developed to slow this destruction down, and is known as CORROSION INTERCEPT TECHNOLOGY. CDs and DVDs stored in sleeves, pages and cases utilizing this technology show a 30 times longer shelf-life than those stored in regular storage containers.
This technology uses molecular-sized copper fragments impregnated into the materials to neutralize noxious pollutants that attack and degrade information stored on CDs and DVDs. This technology also protects CDs and DVDs from electrostatic discharge (ESD) which can also destroy data and can be produced by simply touching a CD/DVD after walking across a carpeted floor.
For extra protection, the translucent archival polyester that is used in these products has been treated to shield the stored items from UV rays. http://www.bagsunlimited.com/c-519-corrosion-intercept.aspx

Digital Photo Products

Digital Photo

Shockacon - It ain’t just a 70’s funk diva - GrafWV.com — Entertainment, the arts, alternative news for W.Va. | Graffiti

Shockacon - It ain’t just a 70’s funk diva - GrafWV.com — Entertainment, the arts, alternative news for W.Va. | Graffiti

FIND OUT what ShockaCon really is here!
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NATIONAL COMIC BOOK DAY!

Move over, Batman. Hold onto your cape, Superman! September 25th is National Comic Book Day!
Not to be confused with Free Comic Book Day, held on the first Saturday in May, or 24 Hour Comics Day, National Comic Book Day is a fun day dedicated to comic book lovers across the country. Comic books offer an imaginary journey with vile villains, amazing creatures and super-heroes at an affordable price. And don’t forget – some comic books even become collector’s items.

OVERSTOCK ITEMS ON MANY PRODUCTS WITH LOWERED PRICING!

THIS IS AN OVERSTOCK SALE ON NEW COMIC SLEEVES. *OVERSTOCK SALE** Sale expires 9/30/2012 6-7/8 x 10-3/8" 1.2 mil POLYPROPYLENE 1-1/2" Flap Fits 1973-Current Comics We have a COMIC DEALER LINK as well but we're always open to discussing pricing. Sleeves are something ALL dealers need, whether it's comic, vinyl, art, books or whatever! See what's new at and check out the WEEKLY DEALS SPECIALS at 10 and 20% OFF~ 5 in each category!

"Like Yesterday" - Monophonics - Colemine Records (CLMN-110A)

"Like Yesterday" - Monophonics - Colemine Records (CLMN-110A)

CURATOR FINDS FIRST EVER COLOR MOVIE!!

OVER STOCK ON NEW COMIC SLEEVES AND DEALS at 20% OFF

THIS IS AN OVERSTOCK SALE ON NEW COMIC SLEEVES. *OVERSTOCK SALE** Sale expires 9/30/2012 6-7/8 x 10-3/8" 1.2 mil POLYPROPYLENE 1-1/2" Flap Fits 1973-Current Comics We have a COMIC DEALER LINK as well but we're always open to discussing pricing. Sleeves are something ALL dealers need, whether it's comic, vinyl, art, books or whatever! See what's new at and check out the WEEKLY DEALS SPECIALS at 10 and 20% OFF~ 5 in each category!

Rare Vinyl & Just Cool Records: JustCoolRecords Logo Contest and Vinyl Record Give...

Rare Vinyl & Just Cool Records: JustCoolRecords Logo Contest and Vinyl Record Give...: Attention readers, graphic artists and fellow vinyl junkies, I need your help! I would like to have a 'proper' logo and banner made that ca...

Postcard Collecting and Archival Preservation for all medias

Postcard Collecting and Archival Preservation for all medias

5 REGULAR Products are posted on weekly deal #1 at 10% off.
5 REGULAR Products are posted on weekly deal #2 at 20% off!
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Cartoon Story Telling

http://cartoonart.org/2012/08/cartoon-story-telling-with-joe-wos-3/

The Yellow Kid

The Yellow Kid
Great short article on what is considered by many to be the first REAL comic!
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LOVE GETTING A DEAL?

LOVES giving a great deal! In fact, we post weekly deals on our homepage~ The 1st set is a list of five regular products at 10% off, and the 2nd list is a set of 5 regular products at 20% off! That's right~ These are regular products chosen from our product line to give everyone a chance to get a great discount~ Now that is what I call GREAT! They are changed weekly, so check in often~ Also, don't forget to visit our specials and closeout links~ Please call or email for more info, or for a free catalog or sample. customercare@bagsunlimited.com 800-767-2247. Don't forget to add your email address to receive bonus discounts twice a year~

Significant Health Hazards of Genetically Engineered Foods

Significant Health Hazards of Genetically Engineered Foods

PRODUCTS YOU Are interested in!

Hi, there! Although Bags Unlimited has been manufacturing for decades, we're always interested in knowing what YOU would like to see in our catalog. If you're not sure what we do, then I invite you to take a look at We also have a packaging division where we print...on almost anything..that website is: We have a plethora of cool stuff there, from bags to totes to T-shirts and more! We do many things you may not be aware of: Labels Bags (printed and non, paper and plastic) T-Shirts Yard Signs and so much more the list is too long to print! If you need samples, just give us a call! Or send us an email: customercare@bagsunlimited.com or 800-767-2247. We also off a SHOW PROMOTION PACKAGE~ It's FREE! check for more details. Are you a jeweler and need displays? We've got 'em! Greeting card maker? We have stuff for that too! Oh, yeah...we DO have everything you need for COMICS, RECORDS, POSTERS, POSTCARDS, DVD'S, CD'S, PERIODICALS, NEWSPAPERS, PHOTOGRAPHS, BOOKS, even license plates! Yup! So, if you thought we only made bags, we invite you to find out more about us today! Ask about bomus points, wholesale pricing, and more. Hope to see you soon! Thanks! The Bags Unlimited Team

Preserving paperbacks

Preserving paperbacks

Identify, Prevent, and Remove Mold and Mildew from Books

Identify, Prevent, and Remove Mold and Mildew from Books

Simple Book Jacket Makeovers: How to clean, repair and protect book dust jackets and covers

Simple Book Jacket Makeovers: How to clean, repair and protect book dust jackets and covers

INVESTING IN COMICS

When it comes to which comics to invest in, many forget one important ingredient about comic investing. The one thing most forget is getting the most value for your investments when it comes to buying them and the time to sell them. The debate about whether to get your comics third party graded by professional grading services like CGC and PGX still rages. Some refuse to get comics graded. I'm going to reveal why this is a mistake. There will come a time when you'll want to sell your comic books. Your main goal should be getting the highest return on your comic investments. Ungraded books will leave you with a higher risk of selling your comics or collection for far less than they're worth. Most collectors don't know how to properly grade. This leaves them wide open targets for comic dealers. There are some trust-worthy dealers out there, but there are also many comic buyers and dealers who are looking to rip you off when buying your collection. Many will under grade your collection and try to get your key issues as cheap as possible. Comic books that aren't professionally graded by CGC or PGX run the risk of too much subjectivity. You may think you're book comic is at a Near Mint, and it may be, but a comic dealer can persuade you that it's no higher than a grade of Fine. A comic that's CGC graded is considered "universal." That means whatever grade CGC grades the book, it's accepted by most collectors and dealers alike, making it harder for anyone to under grade your comics or to question the validity of it's grade. That fact is also important for many collectors as well. Many ebay sellers don't know how to grade and advertise their comics at grades higher than they should be. A comic that's CGC graded eliminates this problem. If it's CGC graded, you can be certain that you are paying for the grade the book is listed as. Both buyers and sellers benefit. Buyers don't want to pay for a book at a Near Mint price when it's real value is at a Fine, and someone selling their comic investments don't want to sell their comic at a Fine price when the book's grade and value is at Near Mint. Of course, getting your comic books graded by professional services like CGC or PGX can be expensive, as well as buying books already graded. This is why it's important to know which comics to invest in as well as which comic investments already in your collection that are worth getting CGC graded. Don't waste your money by sending comic books that aren't worth grading to CGC or PGX! Discover what are the best CGC comics to invest in by clicking the link, as well as the top comic investment choices to get professionally graded if you have them! Want even more comic investing advice? Visit my blog Total Comic Mayhem to learn even more secrets on investing in comics. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Vic_J.

A VINYL COME BACK...PLEASE

Vinyl has had a long standing reputation for purity of sound, clarity and a "fullness" that cannot be duplicated in CD'S. Yeah, sure, CD'S are great..in fact, CD'S are awesome! (At least now that you can burn your own without blowing your whole wad to purchase a single CD only to find out there was only ONE song you loved!). But, let's face it, vinyl is still king...that's right, I said it...vinyl is, was and always will be king.
Thankfully, we are seeing a resurgence of vinyl....artists are now having their new music pressed (that must make vinyl pressers VERY happy) and people are....well, people are enjoying it!
If you own vinyl, you obviously own a stereo system. Maybe it's that tricked out piece of work you put together in the 70's ...your piece of art..."your masterpiece", yeah,  OK, your baby. (I am sure it's sweet).
Or you maybe you own a new system you just purchased...maybe you know a lot about it...maybe you don't. I don't know, but that doesn't really matter...what DOES matter is that you now own (or still) your own vinyl records and your own stereo system...again, SWEET!
So what about vinyl's come back??
Oh, it's here to stay....it may even out run CD'S! (yes, I said it).
Here is where you can get the best of BOTH worlds...Bags Unlimited has a stereo that allows you to play your records and turn them into CD'S...but wait...there's more! CROSLEY RECORD PLAYER! With the Crosley Songwriter CD Burner, you can now simply take your old vinyls and convert them to CD in minutes with just a few simple steps. The Songwriter CD Burner allows those old vinyls to be recorded in a digital audio format for high quality sound on compact disc. It also allows you to record from cassette to CD. However, if you still want to enjoy your albums old style, then Crosley's Songwriter offers a 3 speed turntable for your listening enjoyment.
Oh, there is so much to vinyl that LOVE cannot describe the joy that seeing my old albums brings. (btw, the Crosely is on sale at Bags Unlimited right now).
I anticipate a great return to vinyl recordings and if you feel like I do, then join me in preserving your albums with the best products on the market...only at www.bagsunlimited.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzBQ4OKcNNU....Peter Frampton knows!

About Us | CTN Animation Expo

About Us | CTN Animation Expo
Hey, you might want to check this out...looks pretty hot!

Fury over school bus video: Bus monitor "bullied" | www.WHEC.com

Fury over school bus video: Bus monitor "bullied" | www.WHEC.com

The 80 Best Workout Songs :: Blogs :: List of the Day :: Paste

The 80 Best Workout Songs :: Blogs :: List of the Day :: Paste

JUST THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE INTERESTING TO KNOW!

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25% OFF on P.A.T tested acid free sleeves for artwork

25% off these sleeves! Item # spp1319
Ever wonder if your acid free sleeves are really acid free? Well, wonder no more. If you have never been to Bags Unlimited (dot com), we offer a plethora of information on preservation products. All of our products that WE MANUFACTURE are guaranteed to do what they say they will....protect your valuable collection.
Many companies offer products that SAY they are acid free, but how do you really know? Do you really want to risk it and view the sad damage years from now? In these economic times, no one can afford to be too careful or too protective when it comes to investments.
You can read about HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COLLECTION, see what the different materials are that we offer, learn about how to do things with our informative video clips, and much more.
Whether it's art, coins, posters, comics, books, postcards, matches or matchbox, we have something to protect it with. We now also offer DOUBLE WALL storage boxes! Sign up for our emailing and get discount codes...check out our wholesale guidelines and ask for samples!!! We really are a different type of company and we're only a few clicks or a phone call away.
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NEW SLEEVES FOR COMIC ART

http://bagsunlimited.com/recentadditions.aspx

Sleeves for Single Cards - A9

5-15/16 x 8-3/4"
1.5 mil POLYPROPYLENE with resealable flap.
Holds 1 A9 greeting card with envelope.
Reseal tape is located on the FLAP

This is only ONE of MANY new products we have for art and graphic artists and comic art, etc. You won't know what's new unless you visit. I promise, we really do have something for everyone.

Sketch Card Holder
 SCREWDOWN with BLACK BORDER
2-1/2 x 3-1/2" recessed card area
3-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 1/4" o.d.
Crystal-clear, no PVC, acid-free material
Display cards vertically or horizontally
SKU: a81199sktcd

Just a couple of MANY new and exciting products...wholesale is available.

Comic Art Gallery of Derek Rodenbeck at ComicArtFans.com

Comic Art Gallery of Derek Rodenbeck at ComicArtFans.com

Just thought some of you might like to check out some of the artists at Comic Art Fans!

Sleeves for comic art

CLEANING VINYL RECORDS THE RIGHT WAY

Record Material Cleaning Storage

www.bagsunlimited.com CLEANING 78rpm & VINYL RECORDS: If you have an extensive record collection, own a record store or are in charge of a record collection belonging to a museum or library - a vacuum record cleaning system such as one of the VPI Record Cleaning Machines is an excellent investment. Use of these machines guarantees imbedded dirt removal, which equates to less record de-generation and better sound! Bag's Unlimited sells two grades of Record Cleaning machines. The less expensive of the two is a semi-automatic record-cleaning machine (Prod. Code AHW165) which adapts to clean 45rpm records (kit sold separately). The fully automatic version (Prod. Code AHW17F) adapts to clean 45rpm Records as well as 78rpm Records (kits sold separately). See our website for more information on these extremely effective record cleaning machines. Audio records need regular cleaning if they are being played. They should never be played or stored if they are dirty. Bags Unlimited has successfully developed record cleaning solutions for both 78rpm and vinyl records. 1. 78 Record Cleaning: 78rpm records made from acetate, laminates or shellac require a special cleaning solution that does not contain alcohol as alcohol can destroy these materials. (An alcohol cleaning solution can be used on Edison Diamond Discs however.) Our "Groovy" Cleaning refill solution AGC478, AGC878 and AGC3278 contains no alcohol and was formulated for its deep cleaning, anti-static and residue free properties. Our 78 Record Cleaning Kit AGCK78 comes with a 2oz bottle of no alcohol cleaning fluid, a micro bristled record cleaning brush and a lint free chamois clothe. To properly clean a 78 Record, ***spray the record lightly (being careful to avoid the label) with "Groovy" cleaner; take the bristled brush and in the direction of the grooves, work the solution over the record and into the grooves. Start cleaning at the center and move towards the rim of the record. Next, take the lint free cloth and in the direction of the grooves, wipe the surface dry. Repeat if necessary. ALWAYS ALLOW YOUR RECORDS TO AIR DRY, AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN CLEANED-BEFORE PLAYING OR BEFORE STORING*** 78rpm records are usually layered materials with brittle surfaces that easily crack and allow water into the inside materials-therefore direct contact and submersion in water should be avoided. Water that seeps into the record can leave it susceptible to fungus attack as well as warping 2. 33-1/3 LP and 45rpm Vinyl Record Cleaning: Use the same steps for cleaning vinyl records as show above for cleaning 78 records (between the ***), but using our Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit AGCK2 which comes with a 2oz bottle of "Groovy" cleaner (contains alcohol), a micro-bristled cleaning brush and a lint-free chamois drying cloth. Our "Groovy" refill cleaner for vinyl records: Prod. Codes AGC4, AGC8, & AGC32- contains alcohol, which removes grease and oils from the playing surface. Its formula was also developed for its deep cleaning, anti-static and residue free properties. 3. To clean and lubricate either 78rpm or vinyl records use our record cleaning cloth Prod Code ASA2. It is lint free and contains an anti-static solution as well a special formulated lubricant to keep needle friction from wearing out the record grooves. It also works as a lubricant on 78rpm acetate and shellac record surfaces.

How to TIP IN a Loose Page

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxOl4vw1IDA&feature=colike

This video will guide you through the steps!

WHAT'S NEW IN RECORD and COMIC SHOWS?

We all know it's convention season! and Bags Unlimited has a PROMOTIONS PACKAGE that we offer for free to show promoters. If you don't know about our package and would like more information, please let us know. 800-767-2247
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Our Blog has info relating to this as well...and you can always follow us on TWITTER and FACEBOOK!

Laurie's Planet of Sound: New 4/3: LOTUS PLAZA! HOLLOWS! RADAR EYES! DR JOHN...

Laurie's Planet of Sound: New 4/3: LOTUS PLAZA! HOLLOWS! RADAR EYES! DR JOHN...: Awesome new titles in stock NOW!! Also, be sure to check out/RSVP to our RECORD STORE DAY event page on Facebook to keep updated on all of ...

SHOW PROMOTION COMPLIMENT!

Report · 10:59am

Laura, I just wanted to let you know the convention was a roaring success. We gave away ALL the catalogs half way through, and most of the bags. The rest I will just use for PLB Comics' booth in Baltimore this year. Thank you so much! So, same deal next year?

GET YOUR SHOW PROMO INFO

Contact Us | Frank & Son Collectible Show

WE HAVE A SHOW PROMOTION PACKAGE WE WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU!. I will be in contact!

ART and How to Protect it

The Art of Art and how to protect it
Argh! Ever write a blog and then it disappears?
Anyway, what I PREVIOUSLY wrote was about art…art is powerful..it can take you places, transport you into another time, place and even dimension. Not all art is good, but all art is a creation…a symphony of dreams and statements and thought provoking illustrations, brush sweeps and details of someone emoting…
That’s cool. Art can be like great literature…tell a story in a painting. Art can make you happy, mad, confused, sad and even a little crazy. But that is part of of the beauty of art! I envy those who can draw. I truly do. I try to allow my hand to take me where my thoughts are going but all I get are scribbles of something of a “wanna-be”. So, my hat is off to all of you who are fortunate enough and blessed enough to have the talent take us places, move us inspire us and change and even tranform us. THANK YOU.
Bags Unlimited has lots of product info to help you understand what products are best used to protect your art…whether you supply or buy, it’s important to protect art in acid free products. You can read more about this at www.bagsunlimited.com
Stop in any time!

GET YOUR COUPON DISCOUNT CODES

Some people have been asking how do they get the coupon codes for discounts? Well, I have an answer for all you who have been waiting. Twice a year we do a great undertaking and send out a mass email. In that email you will find coupons codes for discounts, and updates on product info and other information that you may need to know.
Remember, the wholesale guidelines are posted on the website, and we do offer free samples upon request, and we WHOLLY support SHOWS and CONVENTIONS for collectors of almost every kind! * Ask for details.
Contact us by phone 800-767-2247, or by email to customercare@bagsunlimited.com and ask to put on the customer list. We do not sell or divulge your email to anyone.
*ALSO: some people order under two names! It's good to let us know so we can combine them (yet keep them separate if need be) so you can get your bonus points! Remember, bonus points add up to a 10% discount!

RECORD STORE DAY

Hi, there! Now that RSD 2012 has come and gone, we were hoping you guys would share your experiences with us!
We would love to know what you did, was it successful for you and what was better or worse this year as opposed to last year!
It's always interesting to note what happens for people with a program that continues to grow each year!
Any ideas yet for Record Store Day 2013??
We would love to hear about it!
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Pittsburgh Comic Con

http://www.pittsburghcomicon.com/

I come from a long line of comic book collectors and work with tons of them as well. I'm not a comic book collector myself, but I am knocked off my feet by the number of guests that are coming to this show. The show starts tomorrow April 20th and runs through Sunday April 22nd. Stop by our booth and say hi to Dave and Tom. Ask them to give you a great "show discount" price on supplies! Also ask them about the new storage box we are carrying for "Trade" Paperbacks and Hard Covers. They should have some there! It's a terrific box, made from plastic corrugated and holds up to 20 trades. If they've sold out of the Trade Storage Box- remember all shipping is free on orders of $200 or more if you're West of the Mississippi River and there is no charge for shipping on orders of any size if you are located East of the Mississippi River.

NEW ITEMS ON OVERSTOCK- 25% OFF:  Buy 'em while supplies last!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Code: S2S3- Two sheet poster poly sleeves

Code: ABSTEEL2- 2# steel bookweight

Code: MRTT1113W: rigid mailer

Code: AMS4015: photo mounting strips

Code: BT04CK: Black t-shirt bag

Record Stores and FREE Groovy Cleaner

Yesterday I posted the record stores that are giving away free Groovy Cleaner from us at their stores on Record Store Day. I have a few more to add to the list. I hope you get a chance to visit your local independent record store on Saturday April 21st. Most stores are offering various free items as well as bands, signings and other fun times. Show your support for a great tradition!

Record City  Paterson NJ
www.recordcitydirect.com

Birdland Music  Virginia Beach, VA
www.birdlandmusic.com

The Record Colletor, Bordentown, NJ
www.the-record-collector.com

Looney Tunes  Wakefield, RI

Earshot  1)Greenville, Sc   2)Winston-Salem, SC   3)Charleston, SC 
www.earshot.com

Gallery of Sound  Wilkes-Barre, PA
www.galleryofsound.com

Sound Exchange Records  Wayne, NJ
www.soundexchangewayne.com

BK Music  Richmond, VA
www.facebook.com/BKMusicOnline

NEW BOXES for COLLECTORS

www.bagsunlimited.com  Will be sharing new info on boxes we're proud to present! Please stay tuned and check back often for updates, deals and specials!

Heritage Auctions - Worlds Largest Collectibles Auctioneer

Heritage Auctions - Worlds Largest Collectibles Auctioneer
has a FREE book for you!

 We love Record Store Day! To contribute to the fun, we've donated 20 bottles of our Groovy Record Cleaner to the following independent record stores (scroll down). If you're lucky, you live in one of these cities and can go and get a free 2oz. sample of your very own. We've been manufacturing and selling Groovy Record Cleaner  for twenty years and have had nothing but positive feedback! Happy Record Store Day to you!

Record Store Day is an internationally celebrated day observed the third Saturday of April each year. Its purpose, as conceived by independent record store employee Chris Brown, is to celebrate the art of music. The day brings together fans, artists, and the over 700 independently owned record stores in the United States, along with hundreds of independent record stores across the world.
Record Store Day was officially founded in 2007 by Eric Levin, Michael Kurtz, Carrie Colliton, Amy Dorfman, Don Van Cleave and Brian Poehner and is now celebrated globallywith hundreds of recording and other artists participating in the day by making special appearances, performances, meet and greets with their fans, the holding of art exhibits, and the issuing of special vinyl and CD releases along with other promotional products to mark the occasion.

For you Rochester NY locals:

The Bop Shop
www.bopshop.com

Lakeshore Record Exchange
www.lakeshorerecordexchange

Record Archive
www.recordarchive.com

OUT OF NY STATE:
Oldies & Goodies  Meriden, CT
www.facebook.com/pages/Oldies-Goodies

Bleeker Street Records  New York, NY
www.bleeckerstreetrecordsnyc.com

Replay Records  Hamden, CT
www.replayrecordsct.com

Gerosa Records  Brookfield, CT
www.gerosarecords.com

Excalibur Vintage and Vinyl  Decatur, AL
www.excaliburvv.com

Mirage Sound  Company Grafton WV
www.miragesoundcompany.com

Vintage Vinyl  Fords, NJ
www.vvinyl.com

Skinnies Records  Norfolk, VA
www.skinniesrecords.com

The Time Capsule   Cranston, RI
www.thetimecapsule.com

Music Box  Newport, RI 02840
www.musicboxnewport.com

Papa Jazz Records
www.papajazz.com

Tumbleweed Records  Niantic Ct
www.tumbleweedsmusic.com

Music Gator   Sumter, SC
www.musicgator.com

Wright Gallery Records
www.wrightgalleryrecords.com

RECORD STORE DAY! Last Call Reminder!

LAST CALL REMINDER FOR RECORD STORE DAY! If you are a Record Store, and you are east of the MS and you are participating in Record Store Day, today is the last day to say "YES" to TWENTY free bottles of archival grade record cleaner! Message me here or email customercare@bagsunlimited.com TWENTY FREE BOTTLES OF VINYL RECORD CLEANER
Our Groovy Cleaner is an archival cleaner which will increase and enhance the longevity of your vinyl! 800-767-2247

Are high-end deluxe record editions here to stay with collectors?

Are high-end deluxe record editions here to stay with collectors?: Even as the music industry seems to be inching closer to an all digital world, record labels are finding ways to entice fans to buy physical product.

Collection Protection Supplies: RECORDS and RECORD STORE DAY

Collection Protection Supplies: RECORDS and RECORD STORE DAY: Record Store Day RECORD STORES! You want FREE stuff to give away, right??? Then PLEASE contact us for your FREE give away kit at customer...

Spoiler-Free Comic Book Review: Batman 1-7

Spoiler-Free Comic Book Review: Batman 1-7

Independent Record Stores Struggling?

Louisville Filmmaker to Screen Record Store Documentary

by ERIN KEANE on APRIL 2, 2012

Louisville filmmaker Scott Shuffitt will screen his new documentary about the struggles of independent record stores Saturday at the Louisville Science Center.

Shuffitt began working on “Brick and Mortar and Love” in early 2010 after former ear X-tacy owner John Timmons issued a public appeal to help save his store. Shuffitt originally hoped the film would be a rally call to keep the store’s doors open, but ear X-tacy closed before the documentary could be completed.

“Obviously that can’t happen now. But the idea is still the same, that there are still independent record stores that need support,” Shuffitt says.

Now, Shuffitt hopes his film will help others understand the struggles independent music retailers face and what the cultural insight music communities stand to lose if they fail.

“I appreciate culture. When I would go into ear X-tacy it was inspiring to me to be in there, to be in that place, to be surrounded by the feel of the store,” he says. “To know that the people who worked there loved and cared about music and were excited about turning me on to new music, that’s very valuable.”

Timmons will join Shuffitt for a Q & A session after the film.

Though “Brick and Mortar and Love” focuses Timmons’ struggles to keep ear X-tacy afloat, it also takes a wider look at the health of the independent record store across the United States.

“They’re all struggling. The music industry, things have been tough for music retail for several years. It wasn’t just John,” says Shuffitt.

Shuffitt interviewed owners of other venerable indie stores like Cincinnati’s Shake-It Records and Austin’s Waterloo Records about the effect the tough economy and a struggling music industry has had on independent music retailers.

“The record stores that are out there, they’re trying really hard. They’re fighting every day to keep their customers, to build their customer base, and to make sure their customers are satisfied. But it’s not an easy fight by any means,” he says.

Saturday’s screening starts at 7 p.m. “Brick and Mortar and Love” will open in the Nashville Film Festival later this month.

Is Anything REALLY Free?

Aren't we all just a little suspicious when we see the word "FREE"? I know I am. From experience, free isn't usually free, and that is sad. If we read something, we should be able to take it at face value...believe it, but it seems that we are suspect of many things these days. (I guess that is how the old cliche' was coined..."If it seems to good to be true, it probably is").
Well, at Bags Unlimited, we would like to redeem your faith in "FREE". No, really! There ARE things you can get for free at Bags Unlimited. "Like what?" you say? Well, let's start with FREE shipping east of the Mississippi, and Free WEST of the Mississippi if you spend 200.00. Samples are FREE! YOU CAN GET FREE STUFF TO HELP PROMOTE YOUR SHOW! Free stuff for Record Store Day...I mean, free is free! and we mean it!
So if you want to know what's free, follow our blog as we will update the Free stuff, and we will let you know about specials and sales.....you can even call us just to say HI!
click on this to find out what is FREE!
It's not to say that we don't have things that do cost money, but if you DO buy something from us, (and we hope you will), you will be glad you did. We don't scrimp on quality, we don't shave a little off the top and we don't misrepresent what we sell....we stand behind our products 100%.

So, check us out...at least sign up for our blog...you KNOW that is free!
Have a great weekend everyone and thanks for reading our blog.

Ethereal Image Free Stock Photo - Public Domain Pictures

Ethereal Image Free Stock Photo - Public Domain Pictures

How Do I Choose a Storage Box?

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Storage boxes can be confusing....i.e. what is the best type and size to use for my collectibles, and what materials are better than others?
What should I look for when searching for storage boxes?
We might have a few answers for you!
Depending on what you're storing, you will want to make sure the box is particular to that certain collectible. If you want to store magazines, what TYPE of magazines, and what year are they? Different years have different sizes in some cases. Find a box meant for that particular magazine.
Look for the TEST WEIGHT...if the test weight is 250 lbs. that is the recommended weight that box can withstand.
What material? Well, acid free corrugated is a standard "go to" box, however, PLASTIC corrugated can help prevent damage depending upon where you are storing your collectibles.
You can find much more information about preservation on our website, and don't forget to check out our "HOW TO" videos while you're there!what do I need to look for in a storage box?

Tid Bits for Comic Collectors

Laura Macaluso
you can always find us at Bags Unlimited.com

There are so many great comics and comic dealers out there...why not take a look at who is posting info?

RECORDS and RECORD STORE DAY

Record Store Day

RECORD STORES! You want FREE stuff to give away, right??? Then PLEASE contact us for your FREE give away kit at customercare@bagsunlimited.com
We're locked and loaded and ready to give it to you!!!!!!!

Plastic Corrugated Boxes for Sheet Music, Lobby Cards, Magazines

NEW ITEMS! Boxes for Lobby Cards, and More

Graded Mag./Lg.Sheet Music/Lobby Card
11x14"Mats - PLASTIC Corrugated Box  
Sheet Music, Graded Magazine

Reg.LifeMag/ Newspaper/ Tabloid/ Rolling Stone
Storage Box - PLASTIC Corrugated                        


Stop the hassle of lugging your valuable newspapers, magazine, lobby cards, sheet music and prints by using these sturdy plastic corrugated boxed with easy to grip handles.
Acid free and ready to use in minutes. Fold back down flat when they are empty!.

NEW ITEM! Photo Storage Boxes with Handles for Photos

Show Boxes for Prints! NEW ITEM**

Use these beautiful and sturdy box to hold up to 90 pieces.
Measures 9 x 11.25 x 11 9/16
Holds up to 90 pieces WITH sleeves and boards. Easy to use handles, and tight fitting top. Click on the link.

Secret Identity Comics: What Lurks in the Longbox? #21

Secret Identity Comics: What Lurks in the Longbox? #21: Wulvern #1 $5.99, 45 pgs, b&w Writer: Chris Gaynor Artist: KJ Eldridge Lunar Works Productions  If you like werewolves with your wild ...

SAY YES TO FREE!

Hello record show folks. We've got a terrific new product for you to try out FREE of charge. Just send us a list of the record shows you've attended as a vendor in the last twelve months and your website address and we'll send you two FREE double walled record boxes to try out. We guarantee they'll last longer and look better longer than any current box you're using to take your records to shows in. No tricks or strings attached - we just know these boxes are tops, and want you to save money in the long run. Just e-mail us with the above information and a street address and we'll get them right out to you.
ALSO - two more exciting pieces of news for you:

1) If you are a record store with a physical address and a resale number, we'll send you 20 bottles of our 2 oz. record cleaning fluid to give out, raffle, or sell on Record Store Day. Along with that, we'll send a couple of cases of our catalogs to give out at your store.
2) If you are a show sponsor, we'll send some free giveaways or raffle items for your show, and put your show banner on our website, along with some of our catalogs for your reference table.
DON'T SAY NO TO FREE!!!!!

CONVENTION and SHOW SEASON for COMICS, RECORDS, POSTCARDS, BOOKS and MORE

Well, we're headed into SPRING FORWARD time which means the days will be longer, but certainly not lazier! It's convention and show time! There are so many great shows coming up we couldn't possibly begin to list them all, as much as we would like to. Some folks that have taken advantage of our SHOW PROMOTION PACKAGE, however (where you get FREE STUFF!) and are listed in our LINKS category on our website @ SHOW LINKS
This is definitely a PLUS for any convention or shows looking to promote! We all know that the larger the turnout, the more likely it is that your business will grow!
Some of the upcoming shows feature artists, and various personalities that have made a mark in their industry. Getting autographed pictures is always a plus! (Be sure to preserve them in one of our acid free sleeves and backing boards!).
We hope to continue to offer more ways to help conventions and shows expand as needs arise.
If you would like to promote YOUR show, please contact DAVE STREET at 800-767-2247 or Marion.
Dave will be at some of the more local shows, so please introduce yourself if you see him! (He would be the smiling face at the Bags Unlimited table).
Another thing I would like to bring up is vinyl records. We all know vinyl has become more popular within the last couple of years, and we are offering a special give away for Record Stores in NYS that are participating in Record Store Day. Many people are still unaware of the expansive line we offer for records, including printing on record jackets!
At any rate, as this new season begins, let's all try to help one another to grow, and if you happen to see us at one of the shows, please be sure to say "hi"! We're always interested in meeting our customers and would be more than happy to discuss products and pricing with you. (We offer many levels of wholesale pricing, so please be sure to ask!).
So, here is to a new season with BIG SHOWS WITH LOTS OF ATTENDEES~