UV Bat Tubes

[slam]

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

[MercyMe78]

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

i think this is the cheapest you'll get:

http://shop.hobbiesdepot.com/product...productId=3176

[slam]

i think this is the cheapest you'll get:

http://shop.hobbiesdepot.com/product...productId=3176

The only problem is they're not UV protected.

[Wrigley2010]

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/

[slam]

Thanks Joe! Hmmm, I didn't know that the coating only lasted 5 yrs. I'll have to rethink this then.

[mbenga28]

Do you have additional information to support the UV lasting only 5 years?

[danesei@yahoo.com]

The Non-UV version is cheaper yet and keep in mind the UV coating typically only lasts 5 years and then has no effectiveness.

Do you know the circumstances under which that data was collected? Does the coating actually flake off in five years (which would mean new old stock is worthless) or did they estimate that five years of direct UV sunlight would penetrate the coating?

[Wrigley2010]

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

[johnsontravis@ymail.com]

Do you know the circumstances under which that data was collected? Does the coating actually flake off in five years (which would mean new old stock is worthless) or did they estimate that five years of direct UV sunlight would penetrate the coating?

It lasts about five years if on a sunny day you typically take your memorabilia outside and lay it in an open area.