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Archival pocket storage for autographs and documents

Hi,

Just wanted to know what products you use to store your autographs and documents?

Does anybody have a preferred supplier and address/contact details for archival polyester, acid free A4 pockets?

Best wishes,

Richard.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on January 12, 2015 at 9:40am

The Itoya Polyglass products sold at Michaels and Hobby Lobby are pretty good. Otherwise, Bags Unlimited online has just about every possible protective item you could want.

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Permalink Reply by Richard Booth on January 12, 2015 at 9:42am

Thank you for the info!

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Permalink Reply by Scott W. Arnold on January 14, 2015 at 9:31am

I just woke up... However Bags Unlimited is the same company I use for just about everything I want to hang on to. Scott

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Permalink Reply by Chad B on January 12, 2015 at 10:34am

I currently put many of my items in pvc free top loaders. Is this an ok storage method or will I eventually have problems? I like them as they can be handled without getting any wear.

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Permalink Reply by Richard Booth on January 12, 2015 at 10:37am

I have been reading that polyester pockets are better for archival storage over many years.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on January 13, 2015 at 7:36am

The general consensus I hear is not to use those. The PVC can actually damage the signatures (and photos) over the long term - you'll notice that some of the older toploaders have yellowed. In general, they're okay for temporary storage, or if you're looking to mail a photo. They seem to have a legacy of causing problems with paint pens in particular, as the chemicals in the toploader can actually lift the signature right off. That being said, toploaders won't necessarily always damage or destroy your stuff over a period of a few years. But they do represent a bit of a risk.

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Permalink Reply by Richard Booth on January 13, 2015 at 7:39am

Those are different:

http://m.franksautographs.com/POLYESTER-POCKETS.html

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Permalink Reply by Chad B on January 13, 2015 at 11:11am

Thank you for the link. The polyester pockets sound good for the long run.

Richard booth, they are flimsy thought, aren't they? I am concerned about bending from being handled.

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Permalink Reply by Rich on January 13, 2015 at 11:15am

If you have a look at Michael's or Hobby Lobby, find the Itoya ringed binders. The pages have an acid free backing that should be sufficient to prevent bending. There are also individual polyglass sleeves which are even more sturdy.