Free Sample Pack of Mylar Sleeves

[bmattioli]

I sent in a request yesterday for a sample pack. Never heard back from them.. Just an FYI..

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by bmattioli

I sent in a request yesterday for a sample pack. Never heard back from them.. Just an FYI..

Is there a reason someone giving you something for free would need to get right back to you? Did you have a question(s) about the product?

[oaks1912]

Not a paid endorsement..But I've known Rick for twenty years and have purchased thousands of Mylar snugs from him over the last few years. This venture produces a high quality product at very competitive prices. Libraries and museums around the world use 4 mil Mylar. In fact, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced last year that their card and paper collection will be housed in Mylar rather than slabs....YES, there is a reason.... If you compare Rick's prices to Gerber or Bill Cole (the two largest Mylar suppliers) you'll find the same, or better pricing. Gerber has a good seam, but still runs 2-3 % defective. Cole has an irregular seam and slightly higher defective rate. I bought from both of them for years and neither offered any return privileges or adjustments for the defective product.... Rick has replaced any damaged product that I have bought from him (under 1%) and his seams are the best. I hope that his venture is successful and continues to recruit collectors to the best longterm method of storage for paper collectibles

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by oaks1912

Not a paid endorsement..But I've known Rick for twenty years and have purchased thousands of Mylar snugs from him over the last few years. This venture produces a high quality product at very competitive prices. Libraries and museums around the world use 4 mil Mylar. In fact, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced last year that their card and paper collection will be housed in Mylar rather than slabs....YES, there is a reason.... If you compare Rick's prices to Gerber or Bill Cole (the two largest Mylar suppliers) you'll find the same, or better pricing. Gerber has a good seam, but still runs 2-3 % defective. Cole has an irregular seam and slightly higher defective rate. I bought from both of them for years and neither offered any return privileges or adjustments for the defective product.... Rick has replaced any damaged product that I have bought from him (under 1%) and his seams are the best. I hope that his venture is successful and continues to recruit collectors to the best longterm method of storage for paper collectibles

Have you(anybody) ever tried one of the "do it yourself" kits? They look like a great alternative to grading if your goal is to protect your cards.

[oaks1912]

Ben,
I have not tried any of the kits. Over the years I have purchased more than 100,000 mylar snugs (From Bill Cole, Gerber and Rick Hyatt) ..in different sizes..which would require quite a bit of idle time, which I just don't have...One additional factor is that Rick will make custom sizes for me and others. My most recent custom orders are for Centennial Flour / Kahn's and a Cardsaver 3 size for 1955 Topps Doubleheaders, T-201 Meccas and 1965 Topps Football. Both came out very well..... Mark

[chlankf]

Originally Posted by bmattioli

I sent in a request yesterday for a sample pack. Never heard back from them.. Just an FYI..

Same here.