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Comic Protection

We offer many options for bagging and boarding comic books to meet diverse needs:

Convenience (we bag and board so you don't have to!)
Handling and storage are much easier with bags and boards
Bags and boards are extremely effective at protecting comic books during shipping!!
Customers who are very concerned about condition should definitely choose a bag/board option to protect condition

Glossary Of Terms For Comic Book Bags/Boards
NONE	Option for customers who are not overly concerned about comic book condition By default, G-Mart uses bags that hold 8-12 comics per bag and packs the boxes with care (packing peanuts, stiff envelopes, etc). In general this works well and the comics arrive in excellent condtion However, sometimes things do happen during shipping, and this option is NOT appropriate for customers who are very concerned about comic book condition
Current	Sized for a modern (post-1985) comic, typically 6 5/8 x 10 3/16 inches Board size is 6 3/4 x 10 1/2 inches Typically the bags fit snugly and the boards are only slightly wider than the comic; some people like the snug fit, while others want the board to be wider
Silver	Sized for a Silver Age (1956-1970s) comic, which covered a range around 7 x 10 1/4 inches (larger than current size) Board size is 7 x 10 1/2 inches Some people like to use silver size for current comics because it gives extra margin around the edges (protects the comics better during shipping)
PP	Polypropylene plastic Very clear, shows off the comics very well Very cost effective for medium-term storage, though does start to break down after 5-10 years If you don't know the difference between PP and PE, G-Mart strongly recommends PP
PE	Polyethylene plastic Milky white tint, and somewhat slippery Very cost effective for medium-term storage, though does start to break down after 5-10 years If you don't know the difference between PP and PE, G-Mart strongly recommends PP
Archival	Bags are mylar Very clear, shows off the comics very well Very stable for long-term storage, does not break down over time Boards are extra-high-quality Acid-free Buffered to maintain a neutral pH

G-Mart wants to stress that purchasing bags and boards is the single best measure to protect comic book condition, so collectors who take condition very seriously are strongly encouraged to choose a bag and board option!

For example, consider this box that suffered major abuse during shipping, but the customer chose **silver PP bag/board** and the **comics survived in perfect condition!** (the boards crumpled a bit at the damaged corner but protected the comics!)