Storing 33 Goudey

[conor912]

I agree that binders can be a little scary with the sagging, so I had these binders custom made. The pages fit toploaders so even if the pages themselves sag, the card are protected. I built this storage unit for the binders that fits them snugly, so they don't sag either way.

[Cmvorce]

Originally Posted by conor912

I agree that binders can be a little scary with the sagging, so I had these binders custom made. The pages fit toploaders so even if the pages themselves sag, the card are protected. I built this storage unit for the binders that fits them snugly, so they don't sag either way.

Nice set up!

[icollectDCsports]

Originally Posted by conor912

I agree that binders can be a little scary with the sagging, so I had these binders custom made. The pages fit toploaders so even if the pages themselves sag, the card are protected. I built this storage unit for the binders that fits them snugly, so they don't sag either way.

Very well done! Like the finger notches to aid in grabbing the binders for removal.

[ASF123]

Originally Posted by conor912

I agree that binders can be a little scary with the sagging, so I had these binders custom made. The pages fit toploaders so even if the pages themselves sag, the card are protected. I built this storage unit for the binders that fits them snugly, so they don't sag either way.

Nice - who made the binders? They look like the same concept as these - https://toploaderbinder.com - but were they less expensive ($100 for 2 binders/80 pages)?

[conor912]

Originally Posted by ASF123

Nice - who made the binders? They look like the same concept as these - https://toploaderbinder.com - but were they less expensive ($100 for 2 binders/80 pages)?

Thanks, guys. I’m really happy with them. I actually used the pages from this company. I wanted nicer binders than they had though, so I contacted a leather binder company and had them make me these. They were expensive as far as binders go, but storage and presentation are important to me, so it was worth it.

[slantycouch]

Originally Posted by conor912

Thanks, guys. I’m really happy with them. I actually used the pages from this company. I wanted nicer binders than they had though, so I contacted a leather binder company and had them make me these. They were expensive as far as binders go, but storage and presentation are important to me, so it was worth it.

Love the setup, Conor. Looks great.

But WHY did you have to do this to me? After seeing your setup I clearly need those sleeves but agree that their binders just aren't... right. Looks like I'll be dumping funds into custom binders, too.

[obiwan1129]

This is why I come here. I love some of the set ups you guys have used and feel like I might have to up my game a bit. Thanks for the ideas.

[conor912]

Originally Posted by slantycouch

Love the setup, Conor. Looks great.

But WHY did you have to do this to me? After seeing your setup I clearly need those sleeves but agree that their binders just aren't... right. Looks like I'll be dumping funds into custom binders, too.

Thanks, Chris! Some people think I go over the top on storage, but I don't know anyone who would put a Picasso in a $5 frame, and I don't see how a nice set in a cheap vinyl binder is any different.

[obiwan1129]

Just following up, found some of these on Amazon for ~$43/ea. Made by a company called Lighthouse.

https://www.lighthouse.us/vario-g-pa...mechanism.html

Bought one to check it out and liked it, So I bought a couple more. I used regular Ultra Pro pages with the binders.

I liked these because they had the slipcases with them so I can store them with the pages dangling on a bookshelf. The engineer in me is now wondering if I need to work up some sort of metal grommet on the page holes.

I'm also ready to make up some nice wood bookends to keep them from getting knocked over by a random child or household pet.

[Cmvorce]

John, excited to see this thread back at the top (one of my favorite discussions). Those binders look sweet. Are they big enough to fit complete sets from the 60s and 70s?

[toledo_mudhen]

Originally Posted by obiwan1129

I'm also ready to make up some nice wood bookends to keep them from getting knocked over by a random child or household pet.

Random Children - They are the worst (and everything they do gets blamed on the Dog)

[Cmvorce]

Originally Posted by obiwan1129

Just following up, found some of these on Amazon for ~$43/ea. Made by a company called Lighthouse.

https://www.lighthouse.us/vario-g-pa...mechanism.html

Bought one to check it out and liked it, So I bought a couple more. I used regular Ultra Pro pages with the binders.

I liked these because they had the slipcases with them so I can store them with the pages dangling on a bookshelf. The engineer in me is now wondering if I need to work up some sort of metal grommet on the page holes.

I'm also ready to make up some nice wood bookends to keep them from getting knocked over by a random child or household pet.

John, I ordered one of the lighthouse vario binder / slipcase combo for the 52 Topps set I'm working on. Love it. Thanks for the recommendation.