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Davy Crockett's Almanack of Mystery, Adventure and The Wild West: "The Diamond Wager" by Samuel Dashiell (Hammett?) ...

Davy Crockett's Almanack of Mystery, Adventure and The Wild West: "The Diamond Wager" by Samuel Dashiell (Hammett?) ...: Editor's Note: This story appeared in the October 19, 1929 issue of Detective Fiction Weekly , and is believed to have been written by...

What Makes Us Different is ....

I think there is an extreme importance to define why Bags Unlimited is different from other companies. First, I do believe there ARE other good companies out there, but I think BU is more of a niche company, well defined and shaped by our customers. We place a HIGH regard on QUALITY, INTEGRITY with an emphasis on assurance that we are manufacturing only top grade products that we stand behind. We also know that the economy is tough, and although we too have rising costs, we try to off-set some of those costs by offering wholesale, bonus points, weekly special and close outs. If you have never tried any of our products before, I would like to invite you to try us once and see what a difference it can make. FREE SHIPPING east of the MI, and free shipping anywhere (*except on plus frt. notices) when you spend 200.00. ...we are here to help! Let us know if you need a free catalog and/or sample! Sincerely, The BU Team. www.bagsunlimited.com

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WHY USE BAGS UNLIMITED for COLLECTION PROTECTION?

Hi, all! I hope everyone is fairing well and in good health! I thought it was important to bring up some reasons for using Bags Unlimited for protecting your collectibles. I know there are places that may sell some of the same products we do...maybe even in some cases for less, but I hope to explain what those differences may be and entice you to read on ...for the sake of your collections.

We have been manufacturing archival preservation products for about 40 years. The whole premise of the company is, was and always will be based on the highest quality products used in preventing the wear and tear and eventual breakdown of collectibles. It's nothing we take lightly. All of our products specify what they are made of, and we help give you the best picture possible to explain what the differences might be. We do have an economy line and we also have the highest form of protection available which would be museum grade. We give as many choices as possible. We also cut each product to fit very specific collectibles..it's not to say that you couldn't use a mylar lobby card sleeve on a still...you can, but if it's meant for a specific product, it's cut to measure so that slippage is not possible. (Slippage may also cause wear and tear, and we don't want that, of course). Another point is that we use these products ourselves on our own collectibles! We are family owned and operated and we intend to remain that way...who doesn't like working with a company that has a face? I know I prefer it. We offer many amenities to help offset costs and we also offer wholesale pricing, weekly specials and bonus points~ (Every order gives you points that = a 10% discount). We have LIVE, knowledgeable customer service reps and sales people who can help answer questions, and we even supply free samples. So, when you're looking for a company to purchase products from, I hope you think of us~ We are here to help, and we invite you to try us out and see for yourself what we can do for you! Please let us know if you have any questions, and we hope to be hearing from you soon!

Stan Lee Turns 90!

Stan Lee Turns 90!
Read the article on Stan Lee. It's amazing (as in AMAZING SPIDER MAN) that Stan Less is 90 and still going strong..maybe comics keep us young!

5 Most Valuable Collectibles

Collectibles For Adults By Alexis Brunswick Ads by Google Dewitt Antique & Jewelry We buy gold and silver for more. Proven to pay the most locally! dewittantiquejewelryandcoin.com Chegg #1 Textbook Rentals Rent Textbooks & Do The Right Thing Save $500+ And We Plant a Tree www.Chegg.com Drop Ship Wholesaler Access 1,500,000 Drop Ship Products You Sell, We Mail—It's That Simple. www.Doba.com Collectibles are defined as objects of a type that is valued or sought after by collectors. There are so many types of collectibles that it would be impossible to list them all in one article, but some of the more popular ones are definitely worth taking a look at. Whether you've decided to start collecting objects for pure interest or for monetary purposes, there are many benefits for collectors. Below you will find a list of the most popular and most valuable collectibles among adults today: 1. Comic Books. Comic books have always been a very popular collectible. Back in the early 1900's, most comic books were purchased for values between ten and fifteen cents. Many of those same comic books have been sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars today and some are said to be worth more. Not a bad payout if you ask us. The world's most valuable comic book is Action Comics #1 (June 1938) which had a cover price of 10 cents at the time of publish. Its present worth is estimated at $350,000. 2. Sports Cards. Much like comic books, sports cards can potentially be very valuable pieces in a collector's portfolio. Some of the most popular baseball and hockey cards have been sold for hundreds of thousands of dollars and some have estimated worths of more than a million dollars. The most valuable baseball card of all time, the Honus Wagner card from 1909, was sold in 2007 for a whopping 2.8 million dollars. 3. Stamps. Believe it or not, stamps are extremely valuable collectibles. The world's most valuable stamp is said to be the unique 1857 'Tre Skilling Banco Swedish stamp. This stamp was reportedly auctioned off for 2.8 million Swiss Francs, which works out to 2.3 million US dollars. Who knew a tiny stamp could hold such a large value? 4. Coins. Coins remain one of the most sought after collectibles in the world. Many people spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on coins that were originally worth less than a dollar. The most valuable coin in the world is the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle. This coin had a face value of $20 but was purchased at an auction in July of 2002 for an unbelievable $7.6 million dollars. 5. Dolls. Much like baseball cards and comic books for men, collectible dolls are a huge interest for many women. And while unopened Barbie dolls and porcelain dolls can be extremely valuable, the Swiss-made bird trainer doll (also known as the six million dollar doll) is the most expensive doll in the world with an estimated worth of 6 million dollars. The second most valuable doll is said to be worth a mere 230,000 by comparison. We hope you've enjoyed our article on the most popular - and most valuable - collectibles for adults. Who knows, maybe one day you'll sell your collectibles for millions of dollars.

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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SKU: x1117

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.
Base SKU:	xsf1047bb

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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
http://www.filmsite.org/pre20sintro2.html
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