Reddit mentions of Neenah Exact Index, 110 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 250 Sheets, White, 94 Brightness

Are you saying nothing more than luck for which slabs do or don’t get them during the encapsulation process, or nothing more than luck if someone ships a slab definitely without rings, but when it arrives it might have rings?

I’m curious about the latter option. I’ve sold a few slabs on eBay and if they have rings, I explain it in my item description. I’m wondering if eBay sellers just try to be deceptive and not mention them with pics taken at just the right angle to hide them, or if the rings can somehow form during travel.

My method for removing them: depends on what you mean by newer cases. I’ve only seen a few from 2018 or newer so far, but those seem much tighter than any I’ve seen before. My method below did not work for a 2018 slab I had that had so little give I was too nervous to proceed.

I don’t know if it has a name, but I go the knife/paper route, which I’ve seen people complain about online and how it can cause streaking. Key difference for me, though, is the quality of paper used. Regular 20 lb is far too flimsy (can tear easily) and it’s coarse. Card stock resolves the flimsiness, but too thick and increases the likeliness of streaking since its also pretty coarse. I looked at several different types of paper and finally settled on a 110 index sheet that is soft, flexible and very smooth. I’ve used it on 5 different slabs now and it’s left no streaks. Beyond smaller rings reappearing in one slab (though much less noticeable than before), I’ve had no issues.
Paper: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006P1EQXA?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

If you try this method, make sure the knives are thin and blunt, and most importantly, test on a relatively cheap slab before diving in. It was damn nerve-wracking my first try, but the last one I did about a week ago was super smooth.

EDIT: Didn’t actually explain the method. The bottom of the slab can usually be gently pried open a mm or so with your fingers. Do this very gently and use one thin, blunt knife to keep the case “open”. Push it gently as far to one corner as possible without straining the seam of the case too much. Use another knife on the opposite corner in the same way. Don’t try to insert the knife too far into the case. You only want a few mm in, and the knife should definitely not be getting close to touching the comic. Measure the distance between the two knives and cut a strip of paper that width hotdog style. Carefully slide the paper into the gap and aim it at the rings. Take the paper out, gently remove the knives, and the rings should be gone. Note that you may have to repeat if a ring reappears. One slab I tried this on had a ring that reappeared, but a second try erased it and hasn’t come back since. Again remember: gentleness and HQ paper are the key!

All feed back is appreciated. I forgot to mention this can be targeted by income, so I'll likely hit the neighborhoods $60k plus, in addition to near where I live.

Also, for those of you new to printing, etc. DO NOT USE A INK JET!!! That's like 0.30 per page. Instead use a laser jet, such as this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008ABLJHE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02

The used one is $100 and will come with ink for like 1,000 pages or more. Once you get the refill ink, like from here:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D5Z46ZW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s03

That $100 can make about 3,500 pages or $0.03 / page. For this type of thing, regular paper is fine, but you can also use a nice card stock (about 0.60 / page vs 0.02 / page)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006P1EQXA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

Ooooohhhh you know what, I want to go with something silly, but i really need more paper. Its in my list called "art things".


Thank you so much! I had so much fun. :3