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Thread: UV Bat Tubes
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05-12-2014, 11:55 AM #1
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UV Bat Tubes
Does anyone know a cheap place online where I can purchase Ultra Pro UV bat tubes (model # 82835)? Is there another brand that has these types of tubes? I know BCW use to make them, but they are discontinued. I'm looking to spend $10 max on each of these. Thanks
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05-12-2014, 12:25 PM #2
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Re: UV Bat Tubes
i think this is the cheapest you'll get:
http://shop.hobbiesdepot.com/product...productId=3176
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05-12-2014, 12:39 PM #3
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05-12-2014, 12:42 PM #4
Re: UV Bat Tubes
The best price for a UV bat tube I know of is found here...
http://mattsbaseball.com/store/produ...BAT-TUBE-w-UV/
The Non-UV version is cheaper yet and keep in mind the UV coating typically only lasts 5 years and then has no effectiveness.
http://mattsbaseball.com/store/produ.../PSD-BAT-TUBE/
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05-12-2014, 01:03 PM #5
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Re: UV Bat Tubes
Thanks Joe! Hmmm, I didn't know that the coating only lasted 5 yrs. I'll have to rethink this then.
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05-12-2014, 01:14 PM #6
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Re: UV Bat Tubes
Do you have additional information to support the UV lasting only 5 years?
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05-12-2014, 02:43 PM #7
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Re: UV Bat Tubes
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05-13-2014, 12:53 AM #8
Re: UV Bat Tubes
I really should have been more clear with my 5 year statement. When I was purchasing cubes for my autograph collection I put a lot of research in to the different products out there before I purchased. I found there are basically three versions Non-UV coated, 5 year UV and 25 year UV. For me the extra cost of the 25 year wasn't worth it as I needed approximately 350 cubes so I went with the 5 year. There is a link below to Cardboard Connections Website regarding UV effectiveness and shelf life. It looks like it really depends on the amount of direct sun light your tubes will have on them in regards to how long the UV coating will last. I'd say for the average collector who is conscious of the amount of light in his memorabilia room the UV coating should last forever as the article stated. Hope this clears up the confusion I may have caused with my initial post.
http://www.cardboardconnection.com/u...otection-guide
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05-13-2014, 11:15 AM #9
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