Glassine envelopes wanted

[annew]

Does anyone know where I can get some 60x45mm glassine envelopes for seeds? I've had them from the AGS in the past, but I can't find them on the website, and I'm unable to contact them by phone. All the ones on ebay etc don't have a gummed flap, but I need to be able to seal them. Any ideas? Thanks!

[Maggi Young]

Mike Ireland has suggested this company in the past :  http://veratrinder.org/lindner-glassine-envelopessize-45mm-60mm-x500-p-2024.html?osCsid=s713r6fc0l4e2qtkqsi7dlake5

Anthony Derby used this firm : http://www.bedwynstamps.com/

Most folks don't want a pre-gummed flap because of all the seed sticking to it......

[Maggi Young]

More discussion on similar topics : http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=11179.0

http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=4590.0

http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=4614.0

[David Pilling]

Although AGS don't seem to advertise, they did sell them to me at the end of 2013.

Another thought is that stamp collectors use the same thing. So if you live near a philately shop. Or look on ebay.

[Graeme]

you can buy as many as you want as there is a drop down
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lindner-Glassine-Stamp-Packets-Envelopes-60-x-45mm-Brand-new-/200915945930?pt=UK_Stamps_Philatley&var=&hash=item2ec78609ca

someone is also listing full boxes of 500
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lindner-700-Glassine-envelopes-Size-45mm-x-60mm-x500-/191115005702?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

looks like the code for that size is Lindner 700

or amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lindner-700-Glassine-Envelopes-45/dp/B005VQNU82

[annew]

Thanks for all the links, but the ones listed are all without a gummed flap. Sticking them down with sellotape is a heck of a faff if there's a lot to do.
Diane has pointed me to the appropriate section of the AGS, so I will order some from there.

[chasw]

Anne I can let you have some,if you message me your address will pop some in the post, would 100 be enough?

[annew]

Thanks, Chas, but I bought some ungummed ones and will tape them. I need quite a lot, so it would have been quite expensive via the AGS.

[Maggi Young]

Have just received this message from brianmglobal@aol.com

Message:
I have noticed that some members require glassine bags for seeds.

Please take a look at our website for more information.

www.glassinebags.co.uk

No note on the site re pricing but  may be of interest.

[jomowi]

Most folks don't want a pre-gummed flap because of all the seed sticking to it......

Just picked up on this.  If you use a funnel it's not a problem.  I use it even if the envelopes are not pre-gummed as it is so quick compared with trying to direct the seeds into the envelope in the usual way. 

[annew]

Exactly, Maureen. We used gummed envelopes to packet up fern spores for years, even without a funnel. You just need to get the knack of it. The ones I bought had to have the tops turned over twice and sellotaped down, which made them relatively thick. Problems when sending a lot of packets in an envelope given the 5mm thickness limit on posting for the least cost.