Cases. Holders? Cases...

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Anyone ever really test the "UV blocking" capabilities with Pro-Mold? That's got me intrigued. Says "5+ years" of blocking 99% of UV rays. I don't display my cards much, but the way I am I get paranoid even about the fluorescent lights in my closest where my cards live. And those stay off 90% of the time!


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Actually fluorescent puts out massive UV, enough to get a tan based on studies. LED is the best for protecting color. Almost all museums have switched to LED lighting.

I have not seen any color loss, but I display in a basement with LED strip lighting that is only on if I am looking at them. However the UV protection provided by PRO-Mold and Ultrapro is better than nothing, and that is what all the TPGs have.

[irv]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

I don't have 52's to put in them at the moment, but do have some 55's and 56's. Mine just came in today, and I've already put the '55 Jackie Robinson that led me to start this thread in one. Very pleased. They are basically like a graded card case with the recessed area, and the diamond-tip cutouts for the corners, but then close with a screw obviously instead of a hermetic seal.

I will post some pics tonight once I get a few more cards in the other ones I bought, but yes - for $2 or so a pop this will be my new go-to case for ungraded going forward.

Thanks again all for the advice!


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I wish they were sold in Canada but I exhausted all leads. I really wanted these for my 52's!

Looking forward to seeing your pics.

And, you're Welcome.

Originally Posted by JustinD

Never heard of that and I have been using them for years. The magnets are coated with some metal as to not wear.

I put mine in graded card bags for storage and to prevent scratches so it's not an issue.



Please do as you enjoy for your collections.

When I was searching early last year, I read a bunch of reviews and I recall reading about 1 person (only 1) who stated that is what happened to his.
I don't recall reading about anyone contesting that claim, so I thought there might have been some truth to it?

Like I mentioned much earlier in this thread, I just went the route of new Vintage top loaders and sleeves as that was basically my only option.
I haven't gotten around to switching everything over yet, as, like you, I want to purchase team bags first to put them in to help with scratches and hazing.
Hopefully I can find/purchase Team Bags that will work/fit snug/securely with my Vintage Top Loaders?

[jchcollins]

Ok, here are the first 4 in my oversized Pro Mold 1-screw's. Very pleased with the look, but have to admit upon closer examination - there is one thing that is bugging me. The cards (with the exception of the '55 Bowman...) all move around a bit in the case in the recessed area. The 56's move up and down pretty easily. The 55 Robinson will move if I try a bit harder. Is this a big deal? I've read other articles on graded cards that move in their cases from time to time, and the consensus there was it's not really an issue - and even people who tried have not been able to damage the cards when they move them. Someone even did a test putting a graded card in a paint can shaker like they have at Home Depot, and claimed that did not damage the card. Let me know what you think...

[irv]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Ok, here are the first 4 in my oversized Pro Mold 1-screw's. Very pleased with the look, but have to admit upon closer examination - there is one thing that is bugging me. The cards (with the exception of the '55 Bowman...) all move around a bit in the case in the recessed area. The 56's move up and down pretty easily. The 55 Robinson will move if I try a bit harder. Is this a big deal? I've read other articles on graded cards that move in their cases from time to time, and the consensus there was it's not really an issue - and even people who tried have not been able to damage the cards when they move them. Someone even did a test putting a graded card in a paint can shaker like they have at Home Depot, and claimed that did not damage the card. Let me know what you think...

I'm not sure if envious is the proper word, John, but I sure wish I could get those!
They look great, imo.

Thanks for sharing.

[jchcollins]

Originally Posted by irv

I'm not sure if envious is the proper word, John, but I sure wish I could get those!
They look great, imo.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Irv. What do you think about the cards moving in the case? That bugs me. Not happy about it, but I'll go back to Card Savers if this is the case. I do occasionally like to take some cards with me places, and I don't want them bouncing around like bumper cars in their cases when I do that. Say what you will about the old non-recessed 4-screw downs, but cards didn't move in them.

[jchcollins]

Last update before I go to bed:

Got the cards out again about an hour after I had shelved them in disgust just to make sure I wasn't crazy. And I wasn't. These cases are ridiculous; the cards were moving around in them as if on greased skids. Upon closer examination, the two sides of the case even when the screw is driven as tight as it will go don't really seal on both sides. You can still wiggle the bottom piece! Shoddy.

Very disappointing, but my mid-grade, mid-fifties treasures from the earlier picture are now safe and sound back inside good ol' trustworthy Card Saver I's. I will see if there is anything I can do to return my order, but I doubt it since I opened all but one of the Pro-Mold's. Oh well, I'm out 10 bucks. Lesson learned...

[irv]

Originally Posted by jchcollins

Last update before I go to bed:

Got the cards out again about an hour after I had shelved them in disgust just to make sure I wasn't crazy. And I wasn't. These cases are ridiculous; the cards were moving around in them as if on greased skids. Upon closer examination, the two sides of the case even when the screw is driven as tight as it will go don't really seal on both sides. You can still wiggle the bottom piece! Shoddy.

Very disappointing, but my mid-grade, mid-fifties treasures from the earlier picture are now safe and sound back inside good ol' trustworthy Card Saver I's. I will see if there is anything I can do to return my order, but I doubt it since I opened all but one of the Pro-Mold's. Oh well, I'm out 10 bucks. Lesson learned...

That's disappointing to hear, John. I really thought they'd be ideal for our types of cards, but if they move around that much, then I don't blame you for being disappointed.

Just an afterthought, and one I probably wouldn't like anyways, but would putting them in sleeves help with the moving around?
I assume it would, but it would definitely take away the reason why one would purchase them for in the first place.