Question for the binder users

[Gorditadogg]

I keep my cards in card savers and put the card savers in binders.

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[slidekellyslide]

I keep my sets in binders and the higher dollar cards are also in there but I put them in card savers and then insert them into the 4 pocket pages that were made for postcards.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

I keep my sets in binders and the higher dollar cards are also in there but I put them in card savers and then insert them into the 4 pocket pages that were made for postcards.

This. Except I use Mylar for the prewar and more acid-vulnerable cards. And these binders are great:

https://www.unikeep.com/binders-and-...ay-3-pack.html

[mintacular]

i have a toploader binder and z folio for cheaper $10 and under cards i love them both b/c I can look at my cards!

[Case12]

Everyone of my cards go in binder. But none are more than $300ish (maybe only one $500ish). I break them all out of slabs. I might keep a rare card in slab and display on my shelf someday...but, haven't gotten there yet.

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

This. Except I use Mylar for the prewar and more acid-vulnerable cards. And these binders are great:

https://www.unikeep.com/binders-and-...ay-3-pack.html

LuckyLarry can direct anyone to a mylar card sleeve site if folks need some; I would but I've lost the link.

[Exhibitman]

tcverify.com

good products. I've ordered several times.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

tcverify.com

good products. I've ordered several times.

I have ordered several things from them also. Their sleeves are awesome. I wouldn't recommend their card kits. I bought several hundred and the whole ordeal was a complete cluster F*ck at best.

[Mbjerry]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

tcverify.com

good products. I've ordered several times.

Do these mylar sleeves hold the card firm in the middle similar to a card saver? Is the sleeve mylar the same size as a card saver? Just trying to figure out the logistics of putting the mylar sleeve into a binder page and the card and sleeve not sliding around inside the slot. Thanks

[butchie_t]

To each their own. Personally, binders all the way for me. I don’t have cards in my collection that are stratospheric in price, several hundreds, yes. But they all go in binders.

I like to ogle at my cards from time to time and have legal flashbacks. I just like them all in one place.

Cheers,

B.T.

[53toppscollector]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

This. Except I use Mylar for the prewar and more acid-vulnerable cards. And these binders are great:

https://www.unikeep.com/binders-and-...ay-3-pack.html

Looking to pick up a bunch of these binders. How many pages do you feel will fit comfortably in each binder?

[bammerbb]

What type of binders, sleeves etc. do you all use for the 1955 and 1956 Topps sets since they are slightly larger cards??????

[JLange]

I especially like this idea because I am one to organize and then reorganize my cards in different ways over time. The nice thing about using card savers and 4 pocket pages is you can easily remove and reorganize cards without damaging them. It sounds trivial but if you move cards enough times you come to appreciate the flexibility and protection. The biggest drawback is that a single album now only holds about 280 cards or so. That means 3 or more binders for many sets.

Originally Posted by slidekellyslide

I keep my sets in binders and the higher dollar cards are also in there but I put them in card savers and then insert them into the 4 pocket pages that were made for postcards.

[doug.goodman]

Instead of binders, I use 9 X 12 Itoya profolios. I put the cards in the sheets, then put the sheets in the pages. My concern with binders was the curve of the pages.

Because I think paying for opinions is stupid, all of my cards fit nicely into the sheets and pages.

I had my complete 1948-1992 Topps run stored that way before I sold them all, and I still have my Bowman cards that way (which I probably should sell, because I'm never going to continue working on the sets.

Doug

[vintagebaseballcardguy]

Originally Posted by doug.goodman

Instead of binders, I use 9 X 12 Itoya profolios. I put the cards in the sheets, then put the sheets in the pages. My concern with binders was the curve of the pages.



Because I think paying for opinions is stupid, all of my cards fit nicely into the sheets and pages.



I had my complete 1948-1992 Topps run stored that way before I sold them all, and I still have my Bowman cards that way (which I probably should sell, because I'm never going to continue working on the sets.



Doug

Interesting method, Doug. I never would have thought of that. I have a couple of 9x12 Itoyas at home I use to hold photographs. May have to do a little experimenting.

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[Mbjerry]

Originally Posted by Gorditadogg

I keep my cards in card savers and put the card savers in binders.

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Which brand card savers and pages fit together the best? Any preferences? Thanks

[Gorditadogg]

Originally Posted by Mbjerry

Which brand card savers and pages fit together the best? Any preferences? Thanks

I think they are all about the same, I buy whatever my LCS has in stock.

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[Mbjerry]

Originally Posted by Gorditadogg

I think they are all about the same, I buy whatever my LCS has in stock.

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Thanks. Think I found some from Gaylord archival that have smaller slots (3.5") vs the standard (4"). They sent me a sample page. Hoping it will hold the card saver a little tighter. If not, it does look like they are all about the same.

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[toppcat]

Another solution is to buy a cheap reprint for the binder of players like Mantle. I'm planning to do that with some early 60's sets I plan to start collecting mostly raw. Akin to making your own laser copy but not everyone has a color laser printer.

[JollyElm]

438. Surrogreat (also Pinch Fitter)
The printout, photocopy or reprint of an expensive star card that you put in the pocket of your set binder in place of the original, which is kept safely stored elsewhere.

See also: Relief Picture - when the player on the card in question is a Hall of Fame pitcher.

[toppcat]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

438. Surrogreat (also Pinch Fitter)
The printout, photocopy or reprint of an expensive star card that you put in the pocket of your set binder in place of the original, which is kept safely stored elsewhere.

See also: Relief Picture - when the player on the card in question is a Hall of Fame pitcher.

Kudos!