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Hi all, what's the best source now for glassine envelopes?

I'm suspect of what I found online; I need size approximately 4.25" x 2.75".

Amazon: though I'd prefer opening along the short edge : https://amzn.to/3Q48Q0c


These are probably close enough in size, opens on short end, but described as "waxed" https://www.etsy.com/listing/638738846/ ... ch_click=1

Any suggestions/ comments?

Don't know why Amazon link doesn't show up.

In past years, I bought thousands of glassine envelopes from Brooklyn Gallery Coins & Stamps -

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_dkr=1& ... w=glassine

livingplanet3 wrote: Fri Jul 14, 2023 2:16 pm In past years, I bought thousands of glassine envelopes from Brooklyn Gallery Coins & Stamps -

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_dkr=1& ... w=glassine

Thanks! That's the size I needed too! Ordered.

Chuck wrote: Fri Jul 14, 2023 1:49 pm but described as "waxed"

Avoid 'waxed' envelopes ... the wax can melt in the relaxing box and glue the specimen's wings together, especially if the relaxing box is warm rather than cold.

Adam.

adamcotton wrote: Fri Jul 14, 2023 5:06 pm

Chuck wrote: Fri Jul 14, 2023 1:49 pm but described as "waxed"

Avoid 'waxed' envelopes ... the wax can melt in the relaxing box and glue the specimen's wings together, especially if the relaxing box is warm rather than cold.

Adam.

I learned that the hard way circa 1993. The wax did melt, and didn't just glue the wings together but totally coated them and was not removable.

Unfortunately I also learnt the same lesson the hard way many years ago, although I hadn't realised the envelope was waxed when I put the ex USA specimen in the relaxing box. Since then I always check those awful rectangular envelopes.

I really DO NOT like them, as you cannot take a dry specimen out and examine it then put it back without damaging it, and antennae are not protected, usually I find they are sticking out from the head, and often get broken before the specimens reach me. Give me triangles any day!

Adam.

Glassine envelopes are commonly used in philately (stamp collecting) to store and protect stamps. Philatelic supply stores or websites that cater to stamp collectors often offer a range of glassine envelopes specifically designed for stamp storage.

Re: Glassine Envelopes,

I can't figure out why glassine envelopes sold in N. Am. are so terribly expensive? To get a 1,000 count of #1 envelopes costs around a hundred bucks up here in Canada & in the U.S.A, even more, with the poor exchange rate. I went online & found very similar (identical size, but only slightly more opaque) #1, #2, etc., at this Ebay site.... from China... I know... it takes about 3-4 weeks to arrive, but prices are much better. I got 2,000 #1 for $125.41CAD ($89.18 USD) 6 wks. ago...

https://www.ebay.ca/str/bennystoreonline

These same envelopes should also be available on the U.S. Ebay site. Please note these are only suggestions to let you know more options out there... shop at your own consideration/discretion as this is a relatively new seller... my transaction went flawlessly.

John K.

For sourcing glassine envelopes, it's advisable to explore reputable online retailers and specialized suppliers that offer archival and preservation materials. Websites like Amazon, ULINE, and conservation-focused suppliers are good places to start your search. Craft and hobby stores that cater to collectors, artists, and hobbyists might also carry glassine envelopes in various sizes, including the approximate dimensions of 4.25" x 2.75". It's important to read customer reviews and assess the credibility of the sellers before making a purchase. Additionally, for guidance on proper specimen storage and preservation, you can visit the official website of the United States National Archives and Records Administration (https://www.archives.gov/) or the Library of Congress (https://www.loc.gov/). These government websites often provide valuable information on archival practices and materials that can help you make informed decisions when sourcing glassine envelopes for your specific needs.

I find this helpful in checking the reliability of a store in Delaware: https://backgroundcheckrepair.org/backg ... -delaware/