Photo storing question

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by CobbvLajoie1910

Expense aside, what is the consensus re: using rigid 8x10 toploaders?

If you're going that route, I would suggest using a thin backing board or similar on front and back when loading for exactly the reason Jeff mentioned. Something you can slide back out once the photo is inside. Also consider using a toploader that is a little bigger than the photo. A tight fit sounds like a good idea until you realize that getting the photo inside often poses the biggest risk for damage.

[CobbvLajoie1910]

Thanks for the reply, Gents. Knock on wood, I've never had an issue loading photos into a top-loader (I too subscribe to Lance's idea of using something oversized).

I was concerned about the archival quality of the plastic & and the image.

I've read conflicting info on how safe (acidity) they are.