Best place to buy cel books???

Carla · Post by **Carla** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:20 pm

I was looking around and saw no thread on this topic

I only saw this one about frames:

http://www.anime-beta.com/phpBB/viewtop ... ight=frame

I would love to frame some of my cels but I'm to afraid the sun will turn them extra crispy

I'm looking for a big cel book to hold lots of Genga does anyone know where to go to get a good quality cel book for a reasonable price???

Thank You

glorff · Post by **glorff** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:55 pm

Try your local art store to avoid shipping costs (but pay tax)

Thats where I get mine

Moop · Post by **Moop** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:12 pm

I think most people consider Itoya to be the standard in cel books. You can find them online at Dick Blick or In2Art, among others. You can also go the eBay route, or as glorff said, you can save on shipping by buying them at several art/craft store chains. Try calling some of the ones in your area to see if they have them in stock.

RalphVboy · Post by **RalphVboy** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:18 pm

I highly recommend Jerry's Artarama. Here's a link to there Itoyas (though they carry other brands of portfolios as well):

http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount- ... supplies/3

Always had quick shipping/order processing as well as world-class customer service from them ^_^

- RalphVboy

Carla · Post by **Carla** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:39 pm

Thanks guys you where a BIG BIG HELP

It's time I invest in storing my baby's better then just in one big pile

I want them to last FOREVER

and have them easier to view and show

And what's even better the cel books are on sale

gloff- Thats a great idea but where I live the only art store we have is Hobby Lobby I should call and see if they have them but if not it looks like I'm stuck with the shipping cost

oh well

Moop and RalphVboy- Thanks for all your help the links are great

and there at a reasonable price too

Thanks Again Everyone

Post by **Kaona** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:00 pm

Hey Carla,

Our Hobby Lobby carries Itoya Portfolios and they have a 40% off any item coupon that comes out every other week.

You can print the coupons off their site or join the email list for weekly reminders.

Hope that helps! Oh, and if they don't have them in stock, but a sales associate to order some.

Post by **Kaona** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:02 pm

Don't but the sales associate! Bug the sales associate....geez...sorry! LOL!

Lynxa · Post by **Lynxa** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:38 pm

Okay, since I love you guys, I'm going to share my secret.

http://www.dickblick.com/zz150/19/

It's the cheapest place you will ever find them.

Carla · Post by **Carla** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:03 pm

Kaona -

Thank You!!!

You are right I printed the coupon and went to Hobby Lobby and they did have them and whats was even better I got 2 Itoya cel books for only $15.65 because they where both on sale

I need to go back and get more

Thanks for saving me money now I can buy another cel

j/k

Lynxa- We love you too

but hate to break it to you I think Moop knows your secret

Oh and a couple of days ago I got an email from someone about cel books they had and wanting to sale I tried e-mailing him/her back but there e-mail address doesn't work

thanks anyways but I now have the cel books that I need

Thanks Again Guys

Post by **Kaona** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 3:10 pm

Glad I could help, Carla!

I also like the Itoya Poly Zip Art & Photo Envelopes you can get at Hobby Lobby. They should be located next to the other Itoyas. They are polypro, acid free, archival safe, and good for storing larger quantities of layouts/genga/douga/timing sheets. I'll take a few cuts from the same anime and store them together. There is an external pocket where I can keep a list of what is inside. It keeps everything safe, organized and dust-free.

Have fun!

duotrouble · Post by **duotrouble** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 3:34 am

Here you go.

http://www.anime-beta.com/phpBB/viewtop ... =cel+books

Mara · Post by **Mara** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 10:17 am

Yes! Thank you for the tip about Hobby Lobby! I never thought to look there for Itoyas. I went there last night, and lo and behold, they were 40% off. I decided to buy two books to house all my douga and genga for easy viewing, since they had just been stacked in one big pile in storage. Yay Hobby Lobby!

miz ducky · Post by **miz ducky** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 8:37 pm

40% OFF!?

Man you guys are lucky. There is only one store to buy Itoya's here, and I they don't offer discounts. Shipping costs are just way out of hand here too, so I try to avoid buying things online unless I can get a free shipping deal.