Has anyone used these archival movie poster boxes?

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Wed Oct 15, 2014 9:41 am

http://www.universityproducts.com/cart. ... d=&navTree

I had this bookmarked from awhile back but don't remember what thread I got it from. Anyway i'm looking for something to store a few prints I want to get that are too big to fit in my picturesque portfolio. Looking to acquire some Horkey's like his TT and TWBB so would they fit in 29x43x2 size box? I figure if I could store a few prints in a box it would help since I have absolutely no room for a flat file and want to protect my prints.
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Wed Oct 15, 2014 11:01 am

Or if anyone has any other suggestions besides ^^^ and a flat file, feel free to reply.
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Wed Oct 15, 2014 11:06 am

The link you posted didn't work but I use the archival boxes by archival methods for my storage needs (I don't have room for a flat file: http://www.archivalmethods.com/category/boxes

They have all different types so you can find one that fits your size/storage needs. Just make sure to use buffer paper between your prints to prevent color transfer.
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Wed Oct 15, 2014 11:39 am

I use a Solander Museum Case for my oversized (and valuable) prints.
admittedly,it's a bit of an investment for the big case (~$325) but depending on your collection, it could be worth it.

http://www.gaylord.com/Archival/Documen ... p/HYB02362

the boxes linked in the first post are fine, just not as robust. I use a midsize one of those for underbed overflow storage.
just don't stack anything on top.
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Just placed an order for one of these: http://www.adorama.com/FSBP2436.html Will report back.
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Wed Oct 15, 2014 2:55 pm

Thanks for the responses guys. I think I'm going to try out the ones I linked as they aren't that expensive and are big enough to accommodate the prints i'm thinking about getting.
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Mon Oct 20, 2014 10:57 am

bmd1191 wrote:http://www.universityproducts.com/cart. ... d=&navTree

I had this bookmarked from awhile back but don't remember what thread I got it from. Anyway i'm looking for something to store a few prints I want to get that are too big to fit in my picturesque portfolio. Looking to acquire some Horkey's like his TT and TWBB so would they fit in 29x43x2 size box? I figure if I could store a few prints in a box it would help since I have absolutely no room for a flat file and want to protect my prints.
University products is a good company. Although we dont carry that product we carry a number other products. They also sell under the name of Lineco. Many museums, universities and custom frame shops use their products for archival work. They are thicker but we carry these boxes:
http://www.framedestination.com/photo_s ... boxes.html
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Anyone know where I could buy a bigger box then any of the sizes offered at these companies? Around 32x40 or bigger?
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bone811 wrote:Anyone know where I could buy a bigger box then any of the sizes offered at these companies? Around 32x40 or bigger?
I believe most of the sites liked above that make their own archival products can/will make custom size storage boxes (for a premium)
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Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:19 am

bone811 wrote:Anyone know where I could buy a bigger box then any of the sizes offered at these companies? Around 32x40 or bigger?
Bags Unlimited has something close and standard:
https://www.bagsunlimited.com/c-561-blue-gray.aspx
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I took the cheap way out and bought the bags unlimited box over the university products box. I'll let you guys know how it is when it arrives. Half price and free shipping
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Thu Nov 13, 2014 8:07 pm

The ones from bagsunlimited are sturdy enough for storage. But not really for handling every day with constant opening and closing type usgage.
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CaptNemo wrote:Just placed an order for one of these: http://www.adorama.com/FSBP2436.html Will report back.
Got it. It's fine for standard 24x36 and smaller, but it's a no go for some Horkeys and Nautilus items. Seems OK for under-the-bed storage but not for travel/shipping. Not convenient for frequent viewing of your art. Corners have aluminum 'reinforcement'. I think of this box more as a dust cover than as substantive protection.
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Wed Dec 17, 2014 2:52 pm

I finally got around and ordered the university products one I linked in the original post. I had a coupon for 15% off and free shipping so it wasn't as expensive. Honestly its just a big cardboard box lol. But it fits under my bad and can fit my Horkey prints, so I guess it serves its purpose. Not ideal for travel or heavy use at all.

What do you guys recommend to separate prints in a flat file with? Tissue paper? Glassine?

Or maybe bags that can fit 19x39 Horkeys?
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Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:46 pm

This is one option for that:
http://www.framedestination.com/tissue/ ... 000536500/
bmd1191 wrote:I finally got around and ordered the university products one I linked in the original post. I had a coupon for 15% off and free shipping so it wasn't as expensive. Honestly its just a big cardboard box lol. But it fits under my bad and can fit my Horkey prints, so I guess it serves its purpose. Not ideal for travel or heavy use at all.

What do you guys recommend to separate prints in a flat file with? Tissue paper? Glassine?

Or maybe bags that can fit 19x39 Horkeys?
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