Repurposing SGC inserts

[brewing]

Has anyone used them in Top Loaders?

If anyone has a pile, I'm very interested. No problem if you want to clip the top corner to ensure no future shenanigans.


Probably should have used a new toploader. That thing is filthy.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by brewing

Has anyone used them in Top Loaders?

If anyone has a pile, I'm very interested. No problem if you want to clip the top corner to ensure no future shenanigans.


Probably should have used a new toploader. That thing is filthy.

That is awesome, I have made similar for my T210s.

I bugged Rick Hyatt, who makes cool storage items to start making the size DIY Kits that my T206 Ty Cobb is in. I still had the PSA flip for the Cobb, otherwise you can use Avery address labels and print your own flip for your card(s). I know Rick was designing a template so you can put the Avery labels on in exactly the same place every time.

The black insert is actually 2 layers thick so if you don't want his company logo showing you can turn it so it can't be seen. Not sure if they are available on his web site yet or not. This is a prototype/sample I got in the mail a few days ago.

He makes the DIY Kits for most sized cards. Because of the delays lately he finally got the T206 sized ones done.

[brewing]

Originally Posted by bnorth

That is awesome, I have made similar for my T210s.

I bugged Rick Hyatt, who makes cool storage items to start making the size DIY Kits that my T206 Ty Cobb is in. I still had the PSA flip for the Cobb, otherwise you can use Avery address labels and print your own flip for your card(s). I know Rick was designing a template so you can put the Avery labels on in exactly the same place every time.

The black insert is actually 2 layers thick so if you don't want his company logo showing you can turn it so it can't be seen. Not sure if they are available on his web site yet or not. This is a prototype/sample I got in the mail a few days ago.

He makes the DIY Kits for most sized cards. Because of the delays lately he finally got the T206 sized ones done.

His kits and your card was what gave me the idea. I did contact him, but I don't want to use 4x6 top loaders for a tobacco card. I'm trying to reduce my collection footprint.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by brewing

His kits and your card was what gave me the idea. I did contact him, but I don't want to use 4x6 top loaders for a tobacco card. I'm trying to reduce my collection footprint.

I agree 100% on the size. The holder in this thread is a big improvement over the even bigger size Rick was using.

I really like the sleeve aspect. I also sent him this T210 as an example. Unfortunately he didn't go for that size. I think it would sell great to all the tobacco card collectors.

Now that he has the T206 size inserts I have been thinking about asking if I could just buy the sleeves and black inserts for T sized cards. Then cut down the inserts to look like this T210.

Not sure the Avery label # but my crude hand written label is the same size as one they make.

[slantycouch]

If there is enough interest, and consensus on style/size, I can price out manufacturing them in quantity. I'd assume standard size top loader is preferred, but is the a) SGC style or b) style allowing for a sleeve more desirable?

[sbfinley]

Originally Posted by slantycouch

If there is enough interest, and consensus on style/size, I can price out manufacturing them in quantity. I'd assume standard size top loader is preferred, but is the a) SGC style or b) style allowing for a sleeve more desirable?

I would be interested. My biggest collecting wish is that Ultra Pro made One Touches for 1952-1956 Topps and manufactured inserts for Play Ball, Goudeys, and 48-51 Bowman and I'm sure I'm not the only one. An insert for smaller issues that fit One Touch cases would probably be quite popular.

[brewing]

Originally Posted by slantycouch

If there is enough interest, and consensus on style/size, I can price out manufacturing them in quantity. I'd assume standard size top loader is preferred, but is the a) SGC style or b) style allowing for a sleeve more desirable?

Definitely prefer the standard size 3x4 top loader.

I may be alone here, but I always found sleeves a hindrance. It wouldn't matter for my T cards because they have soft dull corners, but I've damaged more Topps cards than I can remember trying to slide them into a penny sleeve. It's why any card I plan to keep goes in a semi rigid holder versus a rigid top loader.

The SGC insert I cut holds the card nicely and their excellent design of corners being cut out keeps the corners safe.

[slantycouch]

I got some samples in. I need to modify the measurements a touch but, as shown, they will fit in penny sleeve and standard top loader.

Would love to hear thoughts on preference between white, clear and black.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by slantycouch

I got some samples in. I need to modify the measurements a touch but, as shown, they will fit in penny sleeve and standard top loader.

Would love to hear thoughts on preference between white, clear and black.

Black by a mile. Just me but I would not want them to fit in a penny sleeve. Would rather they fit the 3X4 toploader. What is the thickness of them?

[slantycouch]

Hey Ben, they're about .4mm. We could definitely make them fit the full size of a top loader. I assumed (incorrectly!) that people would like the added protection of a penny sleeve.

[bnorth]

Again just me. I want a little protection in a very cool looking holder. If I wanted top protection I would go with the ones I posted with the mylar sleeve. I could be way off on what the average collector is looking for though.

What you made but the size of a toploader would be exactly what I want for my lower condition T cards. After doing the conversion that is a great thickness for the insert.

[slantycouch]

Good feedback, Ben. One more question: any preference between plastic (inert, safe for long term storage) or archival paper stock of the same thickness?

[brewing]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Black by a mile. Just me but I would not want them to fit in a penny sleeve. Would rather they fit the 3X4 toploader.

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