Where can I find this kind of box for my graded cards?

[tinkereversandme]

I got the new Memory Lane catalog and saw the following 1955 Bowman set, all housed in this nice box.

http://www.memorylaneinc.com/site/bid/bidplace.asp?itemid=16787

Where does one go to obtain one? I have completed various sets from the 1950's and this seems ideal. Thank you.

Larry

[Griffins]

PT Freund makes them, from my experience the cardboard ones (that roop sold and Freund makes) don't hold up nearly as well as the wooden ones -covered in black linen cloth, Roop sold these as well, and are also made by Freund.

http://www.ptfreund.com/

[Cowboy Fan]

These are nice and not too expensive. I have 10 of them and they do a really good job.

http://aboxfactory.com/products.php?catid=58&category=PSA%20Storage%20Box%20-%20Chip%20Board

[Griffins]

wow, box factory is way less expensive- thanks for posting.

[tinkereversandme]

Thanks for all your help! What is a "Roop" and where can I find this item or person? :-) Site? What do you suppose this person's 1955 Bowman set is housed in (wood?) and which company will supply the neat checklist that adorns the inside cover.

Thanks again guys.

Larry

[Griffins]

MJ Roop was a company that sold these boxes and slipcased binders to collectors. They went out of business a few years ago. Basically they took the same products offered by aboxcompany and archivalmethods (binders) and added a few bells and whistles- the checklist and screenprinting.
IMO you're better off creating the checklist yourself and having it laminated. The couple I have from Roop were full of errors and typos.

[sgbernard]

These aboxfactory boxes look fantastic, but can you order them off the website? I just tried and kept getting a error webpage after putting in my address, and it says they are "wholesale" only. Is there somewhere else that sells them? I just outgrew my current lockbox and would love to get ahold of one of these...

[scooter729]

These aboxfactory boxes look fantastic, but can you order them off the website? I just tried and kept getting a error webpage after putting in my address, and it says they are "wholesale" only. Is there somewhere else that sells them? I just outgrew my current lockbox and would love to get ahold of one of these...

Seth, I saw the same "wholesale only" message, but then scan down just below that, and there's a link where you can go to PayPal to pay for it. I just did that and it appears to have gone through; with postage it came to just under 35 bucks for me. Nice price that you can't beat (except when Anthony N. hooked me up with one - thanks again for that!).

[Cowboy Fan]

You should be able to order from the website I always have. I have always received fast service and my orders have been shipped the next day after ordering. Rick, who is the owner of A Box Factory posts sometimes on the SGC boards which is how I discovered them. The V-Notch trays are awesome too and they hold the slabs (PSA or SGC) with a sleeve nicely and are $5.35.

I have emailed Rick about the Net54 forum and maybe he will stop in and say hello and answer any questions.

[sgbernard]

Thanks guys, I see the paypal link now and will order. These really look perfect. After this thread, maybe they'll be buying some banner time on Net54, too!

[tinkereversandme]

Thanks so much guys for all your help!

Larry

[sox1903wschamp]

wow, box factory is way less expensive- thanks for posting.

I agree and nice looking. Just sent in an order.

[calvindog]

Guys, just keep in mind that the cheaper boxes you are looking at above are not made of wood.

[sgbernard]

Hey guys, I just received my box today from aboxfactory, and I freakin love it. I bought the nicer wooden one, in black, it is super sleak looking, has a lock on the handle, and fits my cards really snug. One small complaint: if it is completely filled with SGC cards, then it is a bit small even though it still closes (there's a 1mm gap between lid and bottom), as I think the tolerances are cut to a slightly smaller PSA holder. But this is if you're putting like 120 SGC cards in it. Take a few out, and it fits beautifully and snugly (is that a word). I also had some problems (my fault) with shipping, and the customer service was just fantastic. I couldn't recommend this company more, a perfect box for my collection.

[scooter729]

I received mine last week as well (shipping was very quick). I got the $27 box, and though not as solid as the Roop boxes, it was worth it for the price.