Jim Mehrer's
SUPPLIES for COLLECTORS
of
POSTAL HISTORY and POSTCARDS
Following is a list of supplies that we have available for collectors of postal history and postcards, including sleeves, albums, pocket pages, storage boxes, category dividers, place markers and corner mounts. Each item is preceded by a six-digit item number. Please order by item number and description.
The most common question that we are asked about our supplies is: "Are they safe for storing my collection?"
We are in the business of selling old covers and postcards, so we are just as concerned about preserving those items as collectors are. All of the storage products that we carry are designed for safe long-term protection of covers and postcards. We would not handle any products that would damage them.
We accept payment by check or money order. Show quantity, description and price.
For Alaska, Hawaii &
elsewhere, email
your order to us at 
mehrer@postal-history.com and we will
email a quote which includes shipping.
ILLINOIS RESIDENTS: Add 7% state sales tax to your order.
We regret that we're unable to send "bill with" orders, but that just adds to the paperwork, and we've got plenty to do without the extra load. Exceptions: If you're a long-time customer of ours, and you're experiencing some kind of major "supplies emergency" that won't allow you to wait a couple of extra days, give us a phone call (309 / 786-6539) and we'll discuss the possibilities.
We do not accept CHARGE CARDS, and
HERE'S WHY: Card companies would take about 5 percent
off the top of whatever we sold. We don't feel like giving it
to them, and we would rather not raise all of our prices just
for the sake of handling charge cards. (Before you write and tell
us that we can negotiate a better deal than 5 percent, we know
that. But whether it's 3 or 4 or 5 percent, we still don't feel
like raising the prices to "cover" it, as they say.)
We were accepting payments through an online payment service for
awhile, but then they started charging for their services, too.
Maybe things will change someday.
#121001. Regular Postcard: $ 22.00 / box
#121002. Continental Postcard: $ 24.00 / box
#121003. Modern Postcard: $ 25.00 / box
#121004. First Day Cover: $ 25.00 / box
#121005. #10 Cover: $ 27.00 / box
SPECIAL: SAVE $75.00 off the single-box price when you order
10 boxes:
#121006. Carton: 10 Boxes of 1,000 (10,000 total) Regular Postcard
Size: $ 145.00
SPECIAL: SAVE $210.00 off the single-box price when you
order 20 boxes:
#121007. Carton: 20 Boxes of 1,000 (20,000 total) Regular Postcard
Size: $ 230.00
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#142001. Regular Postcard: $ 17.00 / box
SPECIAL when you order 2 or more BOXES:
#142001. Regular Postcard: $ 13.50 / box, when you order 2 or
more boxes.
SPECIAL: SAVE $55.00 off the single-box price when you order
10 boxes:
#142006. Carton: 10 Boxes of 500 (5,000 total) Regular Postcard
Size: $ 125.00
#142002. First Day Cover: $ 20.00 / box
#142003. European Cover: $ 22.00 / box
#142004. Jumbo European Cover: $ 23.00 / box
#142005. #10 Cover: $ 26.00 / box
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#122011. Regular Postcard. 2 mil: $ 24.00 / box
#122012. Classic Continental. 2 mil: $ 27.00 / box
#122013. Modern Postcard. 2 mil: $ 34.00 / box
#122014. First Day Cover. 2 mil: $ 34.00 / box
SPECIAL:
#122016. 2 Boxes of 1,000 (2,000 total) 2 mil Regular Postcard
Size: $ 45.00
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#124011. Regular Postcard. 4 mil: $ 25.00 / box
SPECIAL:
#124016. 2 Boxes of 500 (1,000 total) 4 mil Regular Postcard Size:
$ 42.00
#124017. 10 Boxes of 500 (5,000 total) 4 mil Regular Postcard
Size: $ 130.00
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PolypropyleneWrap-Around Postcard Sleeves.
(3 5/8" x 5 3/4")
#126011. Wrap-Around sleeves are somewhat stiffer (3.5 mil) and shinier than the regular sleeves. They are open at both ends. The back side consists of two overlapping flaps: a full-sized lower flap, overlapped by a narrow flap at the top. The Wrap-Around is sometimes called a "C" sleeve because of its side view with the back flaps spread open, as shown above at right. Order in multiples as shown.
200: $ 38.00
400: $ 58.00
1,000: $ 120.00
5,000: $ 520.00
10,000: $ 750.00
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The following section contains pricing for the thick plastic sleeves, sealed on three sides.
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25: $ 16.00
50: $ 24.00
100 to 400: $ 42.00 per 100.
500: $ 190.00
1,000 and up: $ 290.00 per 1,000.
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25: $ 22.00
100 and up: $ 46.00 per 100.
1,000 and up: $ 325.00 per 1,000.
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25: $175.00
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OK to mix sizes to meet $30 minimum. $30 minimum requirement
applies to items within this "Other Sizes" section only
(order numbers beginning with #216), not to the entire supplies
list.
#216001. Size 5 x 7": $ .95 ea.
#216002. Size 6" x 9": $ 1.15 ea.
#216003. Size 8" x 10": $ 1.25 ea.
#216004. Size 7 1/2" x 11":
$ 1.25 ea.
#216005. Size 8 1/2" x 11":
$ 1.50 ea.
#216006. Size 11" x 14": $ 2.50 ea.
#216007. Size 16" x 20": $ 4.75 ea.
(Minimum Order from the above "Hard
Plastic Sleeves/Other Sizes" Section: $30.)
SAFE Brand SleevesSAFE offers many variations in these fully transparent sleeves to fit your collection. They are crystal clear on both sides and are 100% free of plasticized PVC, stearates and softeners. Archival quality.
Lighter Weight (5 mil):
| Top Opening | Side Opening | Size | Used For | Price per 100 | Price Per 500 | Price Per 1000 |
| 491010-T | 491010-S | 5-7/8" x 4"H | Post Cards | $31.00 | $120.00 | $220.00 |
| 491011-T | 491011-S | 6-7/8" x 4-1/8"H | US No. 6 Size | $32.00 | $125.00 | $230.00 |
| 491012-T | 491012-S | 7-5/8" x 5-1/4"H | European | $49.00 | $160.00 | $295.00 |
| 491013 | n/a | 10-1/4" x 4-5/8"H | US No. 10 Size | $59.00 | $240.00 | $450.00 |
| 491014 | n/a | 11" x 9-1/2"H | Full Sheets | $89.00 | $355.00 | $670.00 |
Heavier Weight (10 mil):
| Top Opening Only | Size | Used For | Price per 100 | Price per 500 | Price per 1000 |
| 492010 | 6-1/4" x 4"H | Post Cards | $39.00 | $145.00 | $270.00 |
| 492011 | 7-1/4" x 4-1/8"H | US No. 6 Size | $59.00 | $215.00 | $399.00 |
| 492012 | 8" x 5-1/4"H | European | $64.00 | $245.00 | $459.00 |
| 492013 | 10-1/4" x 4-5/8"H | US No. 10 Size | $66.00 | $255.00 | $475.00 |
| 492014 | 12-1/4" x 8-5/8"H | Large Items | per 10: $18.00 | ||
| 492015 | 17-1/8" x 12 3/16"H | Larger Items | per 10: $40.00 | ||
| 492016 | 24-3/4 x 17 1/8"H | US Press Sheets | per 10: $59.50 |
ALBUMS
Standard Size Cover Album. (#6, first day, postcards, standard 3.5 x 7"
stereopticon cards, etc.)
Padded, 2" thick binder with 34 Archival PolyPro film pages.
Top-loading pockets, with black backing. Holds 136 covers or postcards.
Page Size: 8 1/4 x 9". Pocket Size:
7 1/8 x 4 1/4".
State your color preference: black, blue, wine red.
Please give three choices, in order of preference. We will fill
the order with your first choice whenever possible. If no color
preference stated, we will select the color.
#500101. Price:
Single-lot: $ 32.00.
2-lot: $28.00 each.
3 or more: $26.00 each.
#10-Sized Cover Album.
Padded, 2" thick binder with 25 Archival PolyPro film pages.
Top-loading pockets, with black backing. Holds 100 covers.
Page Size: 269x291mm. Pocket Size: 246x140mm.
State your color preference: black, blue, wine red.
Please give three choices, in order of preference. We will fill
the order with your first choice whenever possible. If no color
preference stated, we will select the color.
#500102. Price:
Single-lot: $ 41.00.
2-lot: $39.00 each.
3 or more: $36.00 each.
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POLYPROPYLENE: Top-Loading.
Acid-Free Pages, designed to fit Standard 3-Ring Binder. Polypropylene
Pages are very clear, very shiny and slightly stiffer than Vinyl
Pages. Both are safe for storage.
Minimum Polypropylene pages order: 100 pages. OK to mix sizes
for minimum and lot pricing.
100: $26.00
300: $62.00
500: $94.00
1,000: $ 164.00
#241001-P. 4-Pocket (3 1/2 x 5 1/2" Postcards)
#241002-P. 2-Pocket (5 x 7" Photos)
#241003-P. 1-Pocket (8 1/2 x 11"
Photos)
#241004-P. 3-Pocket (Continental Postcards)
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VINYL: Top-Loading. Acid-Free
Pages, designed to fit Standard 3-Ring Binder. Vinyl Pages are
made from a softer, non-shiny material that is more opaque than
Polypropylene Pages. Both are safe for storage.
Minimum Vinyl pages order: 100 pages. OK to mix sizes for minimum
and lot pricing.
100: $28.00
250: $62.00
1,000: $ 195.00
#241001-V. 4-Pocket (3 1/2 x 5 1/2" Postcards)
#241002-V. 2-Pocket (5 x 7" Photos)
#241003-V. 1-Pocket (8 1/2 x 11"
Photos)
#241004-V. 3-Pocket (Continental Postcards)
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For Storage or Display. All
boxes include removable lids.
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BEFORE ORDERING BOXES, please read this IMPORTANT NOTE:
THERE are two categories of boxes shown below: "STANDARD SIZE" (Boxes 1, 2, 3 and 4) and "SPECIAL SIZE" (Boxes 7, 9 and 14.)
THESE PRODUCTS are shipped directly to you from TWO DIFFERENT SUPPLIERS. You may mix your order WITHIN a category to meet the minimum order and for quantity pricing for that category ONLY. That is, any STANDARD SIZE boxes can be ordered in mixed quantities to meet the 5-box minimum for that category, or to get the 11-lot or 25-lot pricing for that category. Then, as a separate calculation, any SPECIAL SIZE boxes can be ordered in mixed quantities to meet that the 10-box minimum for that category, or to get the 25-lot or 50-lot pricing for that category.
IF THAT INSTRUCTION IS AT ALL UNCLEAR, PLEASE SEND YOUR QUESTIONS BY EMAIL BEFORE ORDERING.
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"STANDARD SIZE" boxes:
Minimum order FROM THIS CATEGORY: 5 boxes. OK to mix sizes for minimum order and quantity pricing for the 4 sizes listed IN THIS CATEGORY. (Do not include "SPECIAL SIZE" boxes in your calculation of the "STANDARD SIZE" box total.)
5-10: $ 4.50 each
11-24: $ 4.25 each
25-up: $ 4.00 each
5-10 $6.00 each
11-24 $5.50 each
25-up $5.00 each
5-10: $ 5.50 each
11-24: $ 5.00 each
25-up: $ 4.50 each
5-10: $ 5.50 each
11-24: $ 5.00 each
25-up: $ 4.50 each
"SPECIAL SIZE" boxes:
Minimum order FROM THIS CATEGORY: 10 boxes. OK to mix sizes for minimum order and quantity pricing for the 3 sizes listed IN THIS CATEGORY. (Do not include "STANDARD SIZE" boxes in your calculation of the "SPECIAL SIZE" box total.)
10-24 $ 4.00 each
25-49: $ 3.50 each
50-up: $ 3.00 each
10-24 $ 4.00 each
25-49: $ 3.50 each
50-up: $ 3.00 each
Like two postcard boxes in one, the Double-Wide Box has a center
divider from front to back.
10-24 $ 6.00 each
25-49: $ 5.50 each
50-up: $ 5.00 each
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NOTE: As the name suggests, CATEGORY
DIVIDERS are designed to be separators
between each category. For PLACE
MARKERS, SEE BELOW.
Post Card Category Dividers. White plastic. 4 7/16
x 6".
#291001. Straight-cut 25 Gauge. 4 7/16
x 6". (Upper illustration.)
#291002. Indexed 25 Gauge. 4 7/16
x 6". (Lower illustration.)
Pricing for either style above:
100: $ 21.00
200: $ 38.00
500: $ 84.00
1,000: $155.00
#291003. Deluxe Indexed 30 Gauge. 4 7/8
x 6". Thicker and slightly taller than 291002.
#291004. Deluxe Straight-cut 30 Gauge. 4 7/8
x 6". Thicker and slightly taller than 291001.
100: $ 39.00
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NOTE: As the name suggests, our FLEXI-CARD
PLACE MARKERS
are designed to assist dealers and their customers in returning
postcards and covers to their proper categories. For CATEGORY DIVIDERS,
SEE ABOVE.
Our FLEXI-CARD PLACE MARKERS were designed by
a long-time postcard dealer who wanted to create the PERFECT place
marker. These plastic markers are thin and flexible, but sturdy
and strong, with safe, rounded corners. NO MORE cracks, breaks,
splits or creases in your markers. NO MORE cuts and scrapes on
your hands. Whatever else you might be using as place markers,
they just can't be as good as our FLEXI-CARD
PLACE MARKERS.
"PLEASE FILE BEHIND"
FLEXI-CARD PLACE MARKER
#275001-A: Red
#275001-B: Light Blue
#275001-C: Dark Blue
#275001-D: Lime Green
#275001-E: Orange
"PLEASE USE ME" FLEXI-CARD
PLACE MARKER
#275002-A: Red
#275002-B: Light Blue
#275002-C: Dark Blue
#275002-D: Lime Green
#275002-E: Orange
"BLANK BOX" FLEXI-CARD
PLACE MARKER (Write your own slogan or leave blank.)
#275003-A: Red
#275003-B: Light Blue
#275003-C: Dark Blue
#275003-D: Lime Green
#275003-E: Orange
Package of 12:
$12.00.
2 to 9 Packages of 12: $11.00 for each package of 12.
 CORNER MOUNTS
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