Wanted to share how I am protecting my collectable magazines and books

[krogothmanhattan]

 So...I have been collecting magazines ...books and now certificates for a few years now and was always worried about them getting damaged. Yes I can send for grading and have them encapsulated but some items I will never send via mail. So MJ pointed me to this site https://redwolfcollectibles.com/

    I took measurements and they did the rest. I am posting below just two items of a few that I had time to place inside these (OP-3 Acrylic) 98% UV Protection
cases....Just need more time to do the rest and will add sometime this week as I need to remove the thin protective film off of each case....and that takes time that I do not have at the moment!

[krogothmanhattan]

  Someday when if I ever retire I will mount all of these on frame and place them in my citadel 

[Kazkaz27]

That Micro Strategy Certificate is so sweet!

How much is a piece like that and where can I get one!?

[The Sceptical Chymist]

That Micro Strategy Certificate is so sweet!

How much is a piece like that and where can I get one!?

There are sites (at least two) where you can buy a single share in a company of your choosing, accompanied by a stock certificate (assuming the company still issues them, and many don't).  Scripophily.com is apparently one of them--and MSTR is sold out, but I'm more familiar with giveashare, though I just looked and could not find any Microstrategy stock available.

The other alternative is to buy shares through a brokerage like E-Trade and then request a certificate through them--for a fee, of course, and some brokerages no longer offer certificate issuance.

On a related note, I have to post something I got recently but haven't taken a photo of yet.  I'll edit this post once I do.  Nice certificate and magazine, OP!  I've started a collection along the same lines, but we'll see if my minuscule  budget can sustain it.

[MoparMiningLLC]

love it! if I did this though, I would have like 200 or more - would need a lot more space than they already take up lol I do like it though very nice.

[Timelord2067]

I've had notes and coins graded with PCGS here in Australia - their agent keeps announcing they will do cards, but then that side of the business fizzles out, so I've never been able to grade any of my cards.  There is someone locally grading and encapsulating comics, but like magazines I personally wonder "what's the point" of encapsulating something that was meant to be opened and read.

Thanks for sharing.  It's given me some ideas.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

There is someone locally grading and encapsulating comics, but like magazines I personally wonder "what's the point" of encapsulating something that was meant to be opened and read.

I've heard that argument quite a few times before, and my thought has always been that slabbing a comic/magazine is a way of preserving and protecting it--and if you want to read the contents, buy a reading copy if it isn't cost-prohibitive or otherwise find the content online or elsewhere (like a library).  I see both sides, but I guess when I look at  professionally graded magazines & comics I see something that would probably look fantastic hung on a wall and something that my cat can't ruin by using it as a litter box.

[Wapfika]

I just curious if this kind of slab doesn’t get moist even on uncontrolled room temperature? Or it still needs to be place on specific room temperature to avoid moist.


I have a terrible experience on preserving my collectible cards since my country has a high humidity with random weather in daily basis that’s why my cards got moist even on sealed binder.

You have a nice collection protection.

[JollyGood]

Maybe the fact it remains unread or has been kept in pristine condition is where the financial value of the reading material lay.

As for your cat, no comment 

I've heard that argument quite a few times before, and my thought has always been that slabbing a comic/magazine is a way of preserving and protecting it--and if you want to read the contents, buy a reading copy if it isn't cost-prohibitive or otherwise find the content online or elsewhere (like a library).  I see both sides, but I guess when I look at  professionally graded magazines & comics I see something that would probably look fantastic hung on a wall and something that my cat can't ruin by using it as a litter box.

[krogothmanhattan]

I just curious if this kind of slab doesn’t get moist even on uncontrolled room temperature? Or it still needs to be place on specific room temperature to avoid moist.


I have a terrible experience on preserving my collectible cards since my country has a high humidity with random weather in daily basis that’s why my cards got moist even on sealed binder.

You have a nice collection protection.

I do not see why humidity would be a problem.  If I were you I would place inside when it is a dry day this way any air that is encapsulated inside is already dry.

  I cannot see any air infiltrating inside...it seals pretty damn tight

[krogothmanhattan]

 Added some more items I did today. I will order some more for some specialized loaded stuff I have besides mags and books. I love the idea of loaded items hanging on my walls!

 

[owlcatz]

Pretty cool.. Just curious, how many mm's thick are those? or do they vary?

(not counting the screws ofc)

Lastly, are they 2 piece, or 3 piece slabs?

Thanks!

[Timelord2067]

There's been a couple of comments concerning hanging encapsulated comics or magazines on the wall which got me wondering what sort of UV filtering these holders have to prevent the cover fading over time which would in effect change the overall grading of the magazine/comic?

[MrMojoRising26]

cool pieces ya got there krog! I would display them as well

[cygan]

indeed cool pices and also the service of redwolf sounds very interesting
maybe this is a service that could grade my bread magazine for me...? attempts via cgc or cbcs were unfortunately in vain due to the thickness. i also found a grading service in germany (https://www.apgrading.de/) that would be possible according to the dimensions given.
but i would rather use an american company to increase the value or does it matter to you americans which grading company (.us or .eu) is behind the service?

[R1oddity]

Very cool collection, and preservation/display method. 

[krogothmanhattan]

Pretty cool.. Just curious, how many mm's thick are those? or do they vary?

(not counting the screws ofc)

Lastly, are they 2 piece, or 3 piece slabs?

Thanks!

  

   The outer pieces are 1/8 of an inch each and with the inner piece the pic above comes out to 1/2 inch. Solid and no...no flexabality like some are asking.

   And I get asked as well...did I send my items out. NO!  I take my collectable measurements and send to them. They send back I assemble together very easily with 4 screws!

   And yes the thickness of the inner piece varies depending on the item. The bitcoin comic book is a book so those measurements came out to IIRC 7/16".

  As per website

    Each Acrylic Comic Case is laser cut to fit only Modern Age comics. Each case is 3/8 inches thick and consists of three 1/8 inch pieces fastened securely with stainless steel fasteners.

    

  

[krogothmanhattan]

There's been a couple of comments concerning hanging encapsulated comics or magazines on the wall which got me wondering what sort of UV filtering these holders have to prevent the cover fading over time which would in effect change the overall grading of the magazine/comic?

   Good point...I ordered them with  (OP-3 Acrylic) 98% UV Protection versions.

   And no I would not hang them anywhere near sunlight either...I love the dark and my pieces will be in a dark room with artificial light.

   Same goes for my stamp collection...anyone of my rarities is either in the vault or on the wall in a good place away from the damaging rays of the sun.

[krogothmanhattan]

indeed cool pices and also the service of redwolf sounds very interesting
maybe this is a service that could grade my bread magazine for me...? attempts via cgc or cbcs were unfortunately in vain due to the thickness. i also found a grading service in germany (https://www.apgrading.de/) that would be possible according to the dimensions given.
but i would rather use an american company to increase the value or does it matter to you americans which grading company (.us or .eu) is behind the service?

  Not aware they grade anything..they do encapsulate though....here is more info about them..

      At RedWolf Collectibles, we understand the passion behind collecting and the need to safeguard the essence of every comic book. We are not just a business; we are dedicated fans and collectors ourselves who appreciate the intrinsic and sentimental value these pieces of art hold. Specializing in high-quality stands, shields, and cases, we offer you more than just protective gear; we offer peace of mind for your invaluable collection.

RedWolf Collectibles was founded by us for enthusiasts, with a commitment to preserving the past, celebrating the present, and embracing the future of comic book culture. We stand by you in your quest to honor the heroes and narratives that have shaped our lives, one comic at a time. Welcome to our community – here's to endless adventures in the world of comics!

We began this journey during the pandemic and have continued to move forward creating new products that help to protect what we love and relish to the opportunity to share them with you.  Welcome to our store, we appreciate you stopping by.

[mx12.levins]

Looks like you need these four magazines, hand signed by me! I’m the lead illustrator and a partner of this magazine. It’s primarily for German speaking people, but the quality is so good that I doubt you’d find anything like this even in English. We started this because there was no available information in German, and it eventually turned into something like this.