cellophane or glassine fly card sleeves

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hatch
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cellophane or glassine fly card sleeves

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Does anyone know where to order cellophane sleeves for carded flies? Thanks

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You can find them at WalMart in the craft section. Also Hobby Lobby.
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I collect very old flies with the original fragile paper envelopes. To protect the paper and the graphics I usually go to that website of eCommerce infamy and search “ Ultra Pro 3-1/2" X 7-1/4" Ticket Toploader 25ct.” Rare ticket collectors use them.

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I'll throw out, the tight paper sleeves though fine for paper are not the best for flies.

I'd want a loose, but seal-able container for paper with flies. If flies are not sealed they will eventually have bug damage, the feathers are a source of protein for the clothes moth beetles, or larder beetles.

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