Toploaders?

[cubsfan-budman]

yeah, I'm torn on this.

i totally agree with Bill that Card Savers are the "standard". top loaders are far more common from my perspective.

that said, i feel like i bang up corners inserting cards into penny sleeves, so i have started moving towards card savers myself. i have found that some card savers do tend to yellow over time, while my Ultra Pro toploaders seem fine after many years.

card savers are great for removing cards from them (which is why i think they're great for grading submissions), but i find them not great for inserting the cards...if the corner is somewhat dinged, when sliding them in the saver, i think it can exacerbate the corner wear.

Anyhow, its a toss up. Find something from Ultra Pro or BCW in my opinion. Acid free, etc.

[the 'stache]

Christian, I understand the problems you've had with penny sleeves. I've been there. I've become fairly comfortable using them now. I take the leading edge of the card, and press it into the interior of the penny sleeve and it opens the back side up more, making it easier to get the card in.

There are also specially cut penny sleeves (I have never used them), which make insertion easier.

[Paul S]

Originally Posted by cubsfan-budman

yeah, I'm torn on this.

...card savers are great for removing cards from them (which is why i think they're great for grading submissions), but i find them not great for inserting the cards...if the corner is somewhat dinged, when sliding them in the saver, i think it can exacerbate the corner wear.

Most cards I have (including pre war intage) that fit, is stored inside a penny sleeve inserted into a toploader. Easy to put in and remove -- I just grab the sleeve. Mid 50's that are a touch longer than a loader get a sleeve on each end, and then again into a loader.