Reddit reviews Ultra Pro 9-Pocket Black PRO-Binder

For better cards, I use this: https://www.amazon.ca/Ultra-Pro-Pocket-Protector-Sleeves/dp/B004T2CBD4/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia?keywords=ultra+pro+binder&pd_rd_i=B004T2CBD4&pd_rd_r=bcb63363-d500-4d56-a6db-ede91821418a&pd_rd_w=8anbj&pd_rd_wg=0FOre&pf_rd_p=1831f6b9-0c20-4ab2-a931-987c40cd17c0&pf_rd_r=FNRSCEF7KJ3MQKAM80A7&qid=1554567204&s=gateway


I get some from time to time buying people's collections. Weee.


For higher-end NM cards, I'd just leave them sleeved in a toploader inside a closed box. You really don't want any damage on those, whereas a beat-up revised Tundra won't get more beat-up by you putting in it the above binders.


For low-end display cards (like a set of Tempest or whatever), I use normal binders with ultra pro sleeves. I stand them upright on a shelf so no card gets any binder dings.


If I had any very high-end cards in decent quantity ( 1k+ ) I'd probably rent a storage box at the bank and leave them in there.


Rudy ( alpha investments ) made a video on keeping your cards safe and basically once you get to a certain point ( like 100k+ ) you just have to install a vault in your house lol.

Avoid C and D-ring binders - if you're not careful, you can easily damage the cards in the column nearest the rings. You might be careful, but others that look through it won't always be.

Use side-loading pages - it makes it harder to steal from you and are much less likely to have cards slide out and get damaged while the binder is in your bag or whatever.

I use these for any binder I take with me to tournaments (I admittedly use a d-ring at home for staples that are not for trade). If you use one of these, sleeve cards that go into the pockets as the waffled pages can leave marks on the backs of cards.

http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/12222739/img/12222739.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-UP82600-Pro-Binder-Black/dp/B004T2CBD4

I personally use this one.

> Those cardinal binders look nice, but are awfully expensive on Amazon for me.

You're telling me, lol. I bought them at Walmart for $10 each, but spread over time as I needed them. You obviously won't need a plethera of binders if you're starting from scratch, although keep in mind supplies ARE ALWAYS expensive, you're just noticing it because you need it all at the same time.

> what sleeves do you recommend?

For your 3-ring binder, I use the exact ones you linked. The more you buy at a single time, the cheaper they are. I usually buy 2,000 at a time. They are perfect for 9-pocket pages.

A trade binder, to me, is one of those ultra pro/monster binders you were referring to in your older post Like This. If you aren't planning on going to locals and trading with fellow players, don't even worry about it. If you're just going about starting a personal collection, get a smaller 3-ring binder for valuables and a bigger one for collection. I personally do not recommend lugging a small 3-ring binder around to locals and tournaments to trade because the cards can fall out of the pages if you aren't careful.

I use an Ultra Pro 9-pocket binder, the one with a plastic cover and not the leather one. I love this binder because the cover is sturdy, even when I accidently left it on a very hot power adapter and the cover was still okay. The pockets are side loading so it is better for a trade binder, not to call out people but it is harder to take out the cards without someone noticing. The backing on the pages are black so it makes the cards look nicer. However, the black backing are not acid-free so you still want to use sleeves for the cards in there. Lastly, the four pocket binders tend to put a bend in the cards on the spine when you fill it up, which can pose a problem to your cards.

Here is a very helpful video I watched before deciding on a binder:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5IauASYWjk

Here is my binder:
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-UP82600-Pro-Binder-Black/dp/B004T2CBD4/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1397693590&sr=8-14&keywords=ultra+pro+9-pocket

Channel Fireball is having a good sale right now, here is the link for the supplies section:
http://store.channelfireball.com/2014_spring_sale_supplies

I would recommend using KMC Perfect Fit sleeves. They are great for double sleeving, and for storing cards in a binder. Also, make sure not to use a 3 ring binder with the loose ultra pro plastic pages, the rings can damage your cards over time. Use a side loading binder like This.

The sleeves matter more than the binder, I'd suggest an Ultra Pro Pro-Binder. Pretty much the same as a Monster Binder, but a helluva lot cheaper! Monster binders are $30+.

I think sleeve pages for a binder is fine. Though I'd suggest staying away from normal circular binders as the front and end pages could bend or get caught thus ruining those cards. This style of top loader binder is best. When you plan to upgrade I would suggest this Ultra Pro Pro-Binder.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T2CBD4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1 for empire (with plenty of room to spare).
1 for Rebel / Scum (with some room for more).
2 for non-ordnance upgrades.

+1 4-pocket binder for ordnance.

That covers core set + 3 conversion kits + reaper&saw

I like nine pocket Ultra Pro Binders along with any protective sleeve, I would only recommend top-loaders for really expensive, non-playable cards.

Binder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004T2CBD4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519272323&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ultra+pro+binder+9+pocket&dpPl=1&dpID=418qe%2BaF5xL&ref=plSrch

Sleeves: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01J7S0YTC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519272426&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Dragon+Shield+Matte+Ivory&dpPl=1&dpID=21kFFKJDwUL&ref=plSrch

I have had over the years several different ways, but the one I use today consists of several portfolio books/binders, three ring binders and ultra pro 9 card pages and two 4k card boxes.

• In the first small portfolio book like this: Ultra Pro 9-Pocket Black PRO-Binder I keep the true collectors items. These are the special, rare printings or just personally nostalgic cards I've collected over the years. These are NOT for play, I'll proxy the card and play with those. (Ex: Alphas, Betas, Unlimited, Promos, special foils, cards over $100, etc. It's really up to you and what you find meets your collector criteria)
  
• In the second small portfolio book (like above) I keep a copy of bench-marking cards. These are cards that I use to compare to others for fakes. I typically try to get two cards of each color, from each set, of those cards that often get proxied and pawned off as real. I take these and a jewelers loupe with me when I am purchasing a collection that I suspect and perform comparisons.
  
• In a large portfolio book like this: 12-Pocket Z-Folio LX Trading Card Albums, Black I dedicate to valuable lands (duals, shock, pain, filter, Scars, fetch, strip mine, tron lands, Urza's saga, cabal, man lands, etc etc. you get the idea). I only separate these because I place a high value in collecting lands for every occasion and pride myself on getting a full play set of each.
  
• In my three ring binder I have the rest of the rares and valuables I might play with. Example
  
• For all other cards, sleeves, counters, dice, etc. I have the 4k bulk card boxes 4 Row I separate by color, artifacts, tokens & gold/multicolor cards, and then divide by commons and uncommons. I keep sections for full art basic lands, foil lands, non-basic lands, etc.
  
• I have a 1k Card box for all the basic lands, I try to keep these to a min.
  
• I have an old school 1997 multiverse 1k Card box for decks Image, and just expanded in to a second one.
  
  I no longer maintain a trade binder. I did when I was younger and played more and frequently visited FNM and game nights. But now that I have moved in to more of a collector role I only play with close friends maybe once a month, so I don't really trade anymore (not sure if the kids still do these days). My trade binder disappeared when I really embraced selling off unnecessary items and started using buylists almost exclusively.
  
  Since these days I do more buying of collections and selling to fund my own collecting I have a great deal of extra boxes, 5k card storage boxes and binders. These are just to organize the sales. Most of the time I sell them with the bulk and replenish with each purchase. From the collections over the years I've acquired a great deal of starter boxes, deck boxes, dividers, stickers, foam inserts, etc that I use in my own collection and to help organize the purchases. These have been some of the most interesting finds, just seeing what other people use to organize is interesting.
  
  I've also purchased shelving from Home Depot to store my collection and the purchases I have going on. Each shelf is dedicated to shipping materials, empty boxes, my stuff or a purchase.
  
  What I see mostly from the collections I acquire is that most use three ring binders for rares/mythics and either separate by color or just leave it to utter chaos (the latter being the worst as its usually shoes boxes and random plastic tubes full, which damage cards).
  

This is semi-similar to how I store my collection. What I do:

2 ZenBin trays per release set with one cover
1 of these books for 2 release sets of cards http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Pocket-Protector-Sleeves/dp/B004T2CBD4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

How do I use only 2 trays per set you ask? the 'card' section of the ZenBins are perfect for storing a ton of dice. you can store 50 on the a single tray's rails and then 20 more in each card tray.

I've also had some issues with malformed dice making the trays not fit right, so I store 8 to a rail and the rest in the sides. it's not quite as neat but it works quite well and keeps the 'size' of the storage area down while making it easy enough to find particular dice.

Here's the math I did:

AVX 132 8 pages 38 dice 2 trays
UCX 126 8 pages 36 dice 2 trays
AOU 142 8 pages 44 dice 2 trays
ASM 142 8 pages 44 dice 2 trays
JL 138 8 pages 40 dice 2 trays
WOL 142 8 pages 44 dice 2 trays
BFF 138 8 pages 40 dice 2 trays
FUS 143 8 pages 45 dice 2 trays

assuming 28 sets of 4 dice per tray

I wouldn't put nice cards in a regular binder with card pages. If you have stuff you really care about, get a purpose-built side loading card binder. If you are going to stick with a regular binder, make sure it's a D ring so that the cards don't get warped during storage.

I use this sort of binder > ultra pro

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T2CBD4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 is my ultra pro binder

I think its good, if not please link better binders. Thanks!

My Ultra Pro binder holds all my ship and upgrade cards quite well. Sorry for the poor quality, I'm entirely using my phone.

I use this binder.

After getting a binder, I found that keeping deployment cards and mission cards in a binder was useful. But a lot of stuff (like agenda or command cards) are much easier to handle with just ziplock baggies.

Talking about these? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004T2CBD4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Was thinking of getting some of them. Can fit two full sets in one.

http://www.amazon.ca/Ultra-Pro-UP82600-Pro-Binder/dp/B004T2CBD4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1367901646&sr=8-4&keywords=ultra+pro+binder

Amazon.ca?

Here is a post I made earlier about getting into the game.


>To give you an idea on deck building, here are some information that you will find helpful.

>https://www.reddit.com/r/pkmntcg/wiki/faq#wiki_beginners_guide_to_the_pokemon_trading_card_game

>https://www.reddit.com/r/pkmntcg/wiki/budgetdecks

>Now, I will also give you some important information what stuff you need to play your deck.

>Purchasing cards
=============

>For purchasing cards, I recommend buying a booster box and an elite trainer box for each new set that comes out then purchase singles. An elite trainer box also gives 5 of each Energy type and burn and poison markers as well as nice dice! One for flipping and the others for keeping track of damage They're made of acrylic, not cheaper cardboard that come with preconstructed decks.

>Sleeves
============================

>Also, I can't stress this enough but, you need sleeves. I recommend Ultra Pro Matte Sleeves. You would need 66mmx91 mm ones to fit Pokemon cards.

>http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-PRO-MATTE-Protector-Sleeves/dp/B00A3H7PEE/ref=pd_sim_21_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51bmSHgIiHL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR143%2C160_&refRID=0FNV83F2P22B2ZK6RXEK


>You can never have enough sleeves. Extras are used to replace ones that look worn out. If you play with worn sleeves (marked) you can get in trouble.

>Playmat
>======================

>Another important thing is a play mat. I really don't like seeing players struggle to scoop up cards on the table instead of a mat; damaging their sleeves in the process!

>http://www.trollandtoad.com/p1064929.html

>Deck Boxes
>==============

>Get a couple deck boxes. I prefer boxes that match the colour of my sleeves. These tower ones are the ones I use. They store a lot of cards and you don't need dice bags to store your dice!

>http://www.amazon.com/White-Satin-Tower-Deck-Boxes/dp/B00FEKACD6/ref=sr_1_3?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1439742188&sr=1-3&keywords=ultra+pro+tower+box

>Dice
>=====================

>Lastly, you need dice. They are used in place of damage counters and coin flipping. For coin flipping die (in competitive play we use them instead of coins), you need a clear one. The rules state you need to.

>http://www.amazon.com/Chessex-Dice-d6-Sets-Translucent/dp/B000RZP7ME/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1440768952&sr=8-3&keywords=clear+dice

>http://www.ebay.com/itm/Set-12-Six-Sided-16mm-D6-Dice-Patriotic-USA-4-Each-Red-White-Blue-/161532753102?hash=item259c1a34ce

>Storing cards
>=============

>I store cards in a mix of binders and boxes. For binders, you either can use these or try to save some money and get these and these

>For boxes to store non-EXs, secret rares and Trainers, I use [these[(http://www.amazon.com/Trading-Card-Storage-Baseball-Basketball/dp/B00RS7K05I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1448893048&sr=8-1&keywords=card+storage+case+jammers)

>You also can use cardboard boxes for cheap here but I don't like them because they aren't secure.

>You can always check out other sites for the same or similar items.

http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Pocket-Protector-Sleeves/dp/B004T2CBD4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1454107520&sr=8-2&keywords=trading+card+binder

first i think you are referring to binders, if this is the case would advise against any 3 ring style regardless of manufacturer, the rings can (will eventually) leave an impression on some of the cards.

the binder i use for storage (have ~20 of these) is this:

https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-9-Pocket-Black-PRO-Binder/dp/B004T2CBD4

hope this helps, good luck!

Ultra Pro 9-Pocket Black PRO-Binder
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004T2CBD4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_CkI0Cb2M8B668

Probably this one. I have three of these for DBS, Magic, Pokémon, and baseball cards. Been using them for years. They’re fantastic.

Definitely go toploader for anything that isn't base or even less valuable parallels.
But If you really enjoy the look of pocket pages, I'd suggest a side loading book like one of these:

Ultra Pro 9-Pocket Black PRO-Binder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004T2CBD4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hrC5Cb8VJQ0H8

I use two of these binders.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004T2CBD4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_QXxFxbFVYEGPJ

Each pocket has enough space for a full set of kingdom cards. I organize the cards by cost, then alphabetical order. This makes it really easy to browse the cards, especially when introducing the game to new people.

I keep the non-cards and tokens in a Tupperware box.

I have all but the last two expansions.

Nope, not sleeved, although the binders I use have a cloth back to the pages and the slots are slightly bigger than what you're probably used to from your childhood.

This vs. These

This is what you want. I got this, and I can't be happier. Just sleeve them up before you put the cards in. I used Ultra Pro Sleeves but penny sleeves work just as well!