Archival paper goods
- Acid-free archival boxes (programs, tickets, photos, posters)
- Polyethylene or polypropylene sleeves (avoid PVC)
- Mylar sleeves for high-value paper
- Acid-free cardboard backers
Storage Supplies
The archival materials, frames, sleeves, slabs, and humidity tools collectors rely on for long-term preservation. We list categories, not brands — a future operator can plug in vetted affiliate partners using the partner-slot schema.
Display & framing
- UV-resistant frame glazing (museum-grade acrylic or UV glass)
- Matting that is 100% cotton rag or alpha-cellulose
- Acid-free hinge tape
- Sealed back boards
Cards & comics
- Card top loaders, semi-rigid sleeves, and one-touch holders
- Backing boards for comic books
- Bagboard-and-bag combos for graded and ungraded comics
- Slab cases for grouped storage and shipping
Environmental control
- Hygrometer (digital, $20–40)
- Silica gel packets, replaceable or rechargeable
- Climate-stable storage room (40–55% RH, ~65–72°F)
- Cotton or nitrile gloves for handling
Shipping protection
- Cardboard sandwich + plywood bracing for sealed cards
- Comic-shipper boxes (corrugated, internal padding)
- Tube containers for large posters (rolled, never folded)
- Insurance + signature confirmation for anything over $500