OT/ I hate magic tape, and cards in contact with tape

[Jewish-collector]

Why not just put the card in an envelope raw with no sleave & no top loader. Let see if there's any damage when it arrives to its destination.

[slantycouch]

I've found, when using the T-card top loaders, that the best thing to do is... tcard in mini sleeve, sleeve in top loader, top loader in team bag sideways. Wrap around once and seal team bag on the back. They fit perfectly and prevent any movement.

[JasonL]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Why not just put the card in an envelope raw with no sleave & no top loader. Let see if there's any damage when it arrives to its destination.

Alan,
you're on the right track. That is what I do, but just to protect it, since it is a raw card after all, - I wrap the raw card itself with one layer of magic tape, all the way around, just to make sure it's covered and sturdier in the envelope!

[Anthony S.]

I find those tiny T card top loaders to be a complete pain in ascot. I didn't grow up to have normal sized hands just so I could try to get a card in and out of one of those damn things.

[jrhatchjr]

Originally Posted by Jewish-collector

Why not just put the card in an envelope raw with no sleave & no top loader. Let see if there's any damage when it arrives to its destination.

I had this happen to me many years ago. Made a trade for an E105 Mello Mint and the card came in a business sized envelope and nothing else. No top loader, no penny sleeve, not even a piece of paper to wrap it in. I think it came through OK...

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To respond to the original post: tape does come in handy. I find glue to be just too messy and I can never get a real good alignment using staples

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