[Bestdj777]

I don't use screw downs for several reasons. First, I am afraid of damaging them when assembling them. It is much easier to put them in a toploader than to try and line them up in a screw down. Second, they are a lot bulkier than toploaders. I used to store my collection in a shoebox--now moved to a fire safe--so space is an important consideration. Third, I don't think they offer any greater protection than the toploaders and they cost a bit more. I put my good cards in penny sleeves, a toploader, and occasionally one of those sealed bags (team bags?). It keeps them from sliding out, and so far I have not damaged a card. I've dropped them off of my bed onto the floor. My dog has walked across the top of them. No issues. Finally, there is something off putting about screw downs. Almost every time I see a "high end" card for sale on eBay in a screw down it is a fake. I'd say close to 99% of 1952 Topps Mantles in screw downs are counterfeits.

At the end of the day, it all comes down to personal preference. If you like the look of the screwdowns and are confident in your ability to get them in without damage, great. If you are a bit more concerned about space, money, or putting the card in the holder, top loaders are a great alternative.

I've heard of many people using the four page binder/top loader combination. That is also a good way if you prefer the binder set up, because you can very easily remove them from the pages without issue.