Playbill collector question
Playbill collector question
northlandfan
Stand-by Joined: 4/20/14
#1Playbill collector question
Posted: 10/11/17 at 7:24pm
Having amassed many playbills some collectible and some autographed over the years I wish to preserve as many as possible. When recently at the flea market in New York City I noticed many of the vendors playbills for sale were encased in a plastic protector which folded over and sealed.(no cardboard backing unfortunately ) I am looking to purchase some of these but have no clue where to find them online or in stores. I found some Avery sheet protectors 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 which are open at the top and do not fold over as a substitute for now but I am really looking for these clear fold over sealable protectors. Can anybody help me with this information?I already own a playbill binder with their inserts but these are very expensive to buy with a large collection such as mine.
Dollypop
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#2Playbill collector question
Posted: 10/11/17 at 7:29pm
As someone who has a collection of well over 3,000 Playbills, dating back to the early 60' s, let me advise that the sooner you get them into air tight packets, the better. My earliest Playbills are crumbling because the the acid in the paper.
Just a word of advice.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#3Playbill collector question
Posted: 10/11/17 at 7:37pm
Don't know if they seal....
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.php?thread=1048878
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Eliza2
Broadway Star Joined: 1/7/16
#4Playbill collector question
Posted: 10/11/17 at 8:50pm
Bags Unlimited
https://www.bagsunlimited.com/category/137/comic
They have many different sizes, so I use them for my Playbills as well as my souvenir programs that come in various sizes.
There are also options there for the different materials the sleeves are made of, depending on how much protection you want.
They also sell the cardboard inserts (separately)
wonderboynj
Swing Joined: 3/30/17
#5Playbill collector question
Posted: 10/11/17 at 9:27pm
northlandfan said: "I am really looking for these clear fold over sealable protectors. Can anybody help me with this information?I already own a playbill binder with their inserts but these are very expensive to buy with a large collection such as mine.
Those bags and the cardboard inside them are made for comic books. Any comic book store will have them or Amazon
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#6Playbill collector question
Posted: 10/11/17 at 9:39pm
I'm also looking to get some, as my playbills mean a lot to me. When buying the bags, do you HAVE to get the acid-free backing to stop yellowing, or is the sleeve that seals enough?
greenifyme2
Broadway Star Joined: 5/19/17
northlandfan
Stand-by Joined: 4/20/14
#8Playbill collector question
Posted: 10/11/17 at 10:54pm
Check their website can you please tell me what size bag and backing to order. I believe play bills are 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" but I don't see a bag or backing of that size. Please advise... thx
#9Playbill collector question
Posted: 10/12/17 at 2:12pm
Do you guys think ziplock bags would have the same effect?
Eliza2
Broadway Star Joined: 1/7/16
#10Playbill collector question
Posted: 10/12/17 at 2:26pm
northlandfan said: "Check their website can you please tell me what size bag and backing to order. I believe play bills are 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" but I don't see a bag or backing of that size. Please advise... thx"
https://www.bagsunlimited.com/search?searchterm=playbill
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