Question on storing vinyl...

Flamery
Flamery New York Posts: 258
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I'm looking for resealable bags for my lps, bought some on the bay recently but they are ridiculously thin and don't even fit. Can anyone recommend a site where I can get high quality sleeves for my albums? Thanks!
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  • foodshop65
    foodshop65 Connecticut Posts: 731
    bagsunlimited.com
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  • MedozK
    MedozK Tennessee Posts: 9,212
    foodshop65 said:

    bagsunlimited.com

    What he said ^^^^ or http://www.sleevecityusa.com/
  • JK_Livin
    JK_Livin South Jersey Posts: 7,365
    MedozK said:

    foodshop65 said:

    bagsunlimited.com

    What he said ^^^^ or http://www.sleevecityusa.com/
    You can get samples from here.
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  • Flamery
    Flamery New York Posts: 258
    I'll check them out
  • Papaljuice
    Papaljuice Jacksonville Posts: 504
    JK_Livin said:

    MedozK said:

    foodshop65 said:

    bagsunlimited.com

    What he said ^^^^ or http://www.sleevecityusa.com/
    You can get samples from here.
    I am a huge fan of Sleeve City's Ultimate Outers. If you are interested, get the oversized ones so they fit the albums that are thick and have gatefolds. They are thick and crystal clear. They are a little more expensive but the best record sleeves I have come across. Below is the link to the ones I would suggest.

    http://www.sleevecityusa.com/ultimate-outer-5-0-record-sleeve-p/9390.htm
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    foodshop65 said:

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  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    In my experience, I haven't found a thick/heavy resealable bag yet. I'm not a fan of resealables anyway, the flaps always get dog-eared and they're kind of a pain in the ass to put the album back in.

    I personally would recommend the Sleeve City 2.5 or 5.0 outers. I actually just re-bagged all my LP's in the 2.5's. They're crystal clear and a lot more durable than the thin resealable bags. The 5.0's are even thicker (a little too thick IMO, they don't "give" as easily when putting a gatefold album in - but that's personal preference.)

    As someone mentioned, you can order samples from Sleeve City. A great idea as you can test various types out before committing to buy a whole pack of them.

    And while you're at it, pick up some of the Ultimate Audiophile inner sleeves and replace your paper sleeves. These things are unbelievably great! Polylined in & out with paper support in between, so they support the records well (helps prevent ring-wear) and make it easy to slide the record in & out of the sleeve, and the sleeve in and out of your LP jacket.
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  • Flamery
    Flamery New York Posts: 258
    HesCalledDyer said:

    In my experience, I haven't found a thick/heavy resealable bag yet. I'm not a fan of resealables anyway, the flaps always get dog-eared and they're kind of a pain in the ass to put the album back in.

    I personally would recommend the Sleeve City 2.5 or 5.0 outers. I actually just re-bagged all my LP's in the 2.5's. They're crystal clear and a lot more durable than the thin resealable bags. The 5.0's are even thicker (a little too thick IMO, they don't "give" as easily when putting a gatefold album in - but that's personal preference.)

    As someone mentioned, you can order samples from Sleeve City. A great idea as you can test various types out before committing to buy a whole pack of them.

    And while you're at it, pick up some of the Ultimate Audiophile inner sleeves and replace your paper sleeves. These things are unbelievably great! Polylined in & out with paper support in between, so they support the records well (helps prevent ring-wear) and make it easy to slide the record in & out of the sleeve, and the sleeve in and out of your LP jacket.

    Thanks for taking the time to help me out. I'm going to order some samples for different types and see which ones I prefer.

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