Plastic bags to cover NES and SNES games?

ShookieShookie
in Collector's Corner
So. I am looking for plastic bags for my NES and SNES games, just like in this picture: image



What kind of bags are these and where can one find these that seems to be very fitted for a NES game, and even the manual?!



As for the SNES, I am looking for a similar plastic bag to cover the games itself.



Any ideas where to find these kind of plastic bags?

Comments

  • DaveToTheGraveDaveToTheGrave
    http://www.videogameboxprotectors.com

    Has a wide selection of "better than plastic baggy" grade protectors.

    Hope this helps!
  • PeteDiakPeteDiak
    Why would you want those bags? the cart protectors are way better..
  • ShookieShookie
    And what do I use for the manual..?
  • vladictivovladictivo
    Game protectors are the best overall, but in my case my house is under a big influence of the marine layer/sea fog during the mornings that can affect copper connectors of old games; dust is another unwelcome guest. These two preservation enemies can leak through game protectors, so I keep all my games inside polyethylene bags. Also I have a smoking habit and the bags keep the smoke away way better and they can be replaced anytime.



    IMHO a combination of both is the end of the day winner
  • farmerdwightfarmerdwight
    For my NES manuals I use 4 1/2 x 6 1/4, 4 mil, POLYETHYLENE

    http://www.bagsunlimited.com/p-3085-large-postcard-sleeve.aspx

    They fit well for standard size NES manuals.



    For larger NES manuals like Dragon Warrior Explorer Handbook or oddly shaped manuals like Mig 29 Soviet Fighter, I use 5 1/8 x 7 13/16, 2 mil, Polypropylene

    http://www.bcwsupplies.com/products/postcard-pages-and-sleeves/european-first-day-cover-sleeve.htm

    I don't like the thinner 2 mil but I can't find one the right size for thicker. This size works for N64, SNES and the like.



    I've tried using 5 3/8 x 7 1/4, 4 mil, Polyester (Mylar) but it is too stiff. Even though it's 4 mil like the first one I said, it feels way thicker. When I put normal manuals inside the sleeve, the sleeve would eventually come apart at the seams. It's not designed to hold a manual with several pages. It's more designed for a single card or paper. So I won't use this anymore unless I just need a single sheet really well protected. This is also expensive.

    http://www.bagsunlimited.com/p-6606-polyester-mylar-sleeve-4mil-no-flap.aspx

  • zigzagzarfzigzagzarf
    http://www.meritline.com/14mm-dvd-case-opp-clear-bag---p-20451.aspx these work great...standard dvd size bags will fit perfectly over n64 boxes and genesis cases...i use them on everthing...they will fit over nes games you just have to fold it over a little more which honestly seals it better...looks great and i believe they have smaller bags on the site too
  • ShookieShookie
    VERY useful posts there, Dwight and zzz! HIGHLY appreciated!



    Dwight, that first polyethylene-cover looks brilliant! ANY idea if they ship internationally, seeing that I live in Norway....



    ZZZ, excellent! That looks great too! I've got some nice N64 games as well, so that'd be great!



    Apparently they cannot ship abroad, so now the question is if anyone would be willing to help me out with this..? I'd pay the costs, of course.
  • zigzagzarfzigzagzarf
    there in china and they had no issues shipping to the united states dont see why norway would be a issue

  • jdchessjdchess
    I've always used GLAD fold top sandwich bags for NES carts. They're a perfect fit. They also work well for SNES and N64, just not as nice of a fit. They're polyethylene, so they're safe for long term storage, and they're also cheap.



    http://www.glad.com/food-storage/bags/sandwich-fold-top/
  • farmerdwightfarmerdwight

    Originally posted by: Shookie



    VERY useful posts there, Dwight and zzz! HIGHLY appreciated!



    Dwight, that first polyethylene-cover looks brilliant! ANY idea if they ship internationally, seeing that I live in Norway....



    ZZZ, excellent! That looks great too! I've got some nice N64 games as well, so that'd be great!



    Apparently they cannot ship abroad, so now the question is if anyone would be willing to help me out with this..? I'd pay the costs, of course.

    Yes, if you need assistance, you can PM me.




  • ziggyziggy
    I'm looking sleeves for my complete NES/SNES games too,

    look this picture: http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/OBcAAOSwMVFXHvgK/s-l1600.jpg

    the owner have sleeves not just for the manual, also for the nintendo inserts ads, and also a bag for the cart (I don't know if bags for carts are the original or a replacement).

    2016 now, any place to buy all that sleeves?
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