(Part 2) Best card cases and storage sleeves according to redditors
We found 1,781 Reddit comments discussing the best card cases and storage sleeves. We ranked the 526 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Copy/paste of a comment I made previously:
For the majority of my components I use 3 ring binders filled with baseball card holders. I took some pictures.
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It works great for small things for which I have multiple different values, like resistors and capacitors.
Here's are the actual bits I used if you want to duplicate:
First class mail package/thick envelope works absolutely fine with 4x8 bubble mailers. It costs about $2.67 if you purchase the postage through eBay, and you get the added bonus of free tracking and delivery confirmation. When you're shipping more valuable cards, you might want to spring for insurance (pay out of your own pocket if the buyer didn't request it specifically). It's pretty cheap and is a good way to play it safe.
 
Here's the method I've used for shipping hundreds of cards on eBay, with absolutely no problems whatsoever. You'll need the following supplies:
 
#000 4x8 Bubble Mailer
Penny sleeve
Toploader
Team bag
Scotch tape
Packing tape
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hope this information helps anyone looking for a worry-free way to ship cards!
I bet he will find several thousand more dollars worth of cards in there. He should invest in some sleeves and card holders in order to protect his cards. I prefer to double sleeve, then put it in a magic card binder (NOT a regular 3 ring binder) or in a top loaders.
KMC Perfect Fit sleeves
https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Barrier-PERFECT-packs-Total/dp/B00T3Z72Q8
KMC Hyper Matte Playing Sleeves
https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Hyper-Matte-Sleeves-Sheets/dp/B00VCQXQAW
Rigid Top Loaders
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Regular-TOPLOADERS-Standard/dp/B01G1GRLSA
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You take the card and (carefully) put the card upside down into the Perfect Fit sleeves. The card should fit snugly in there. Then you put the card into the Playing Sleeve with the opening of the Perfect Fit sleeve at the bottom. Then put the whole thing into a top loader.
So Card -> Perfect Fit sleeve -> Playing Sleeve -> Top Loader
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Good luck!.. And no more bend testing for all that is holy, lol.
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Edit to add: if they are in extremely good condition (like they look perfect straight out of the pack), it may be best to avoid the Perfect Fit because you can cause very small nicks in the corners if you're not careful putting them in which can affect their grade, but if they look like the Black Lotus you have there, then it's probably not a huge concern.
I like to save money by repurposing things, but just a heads up that boxes for cards really aren't that expensive. Right now on Amazon you can buy a pack of 5 Ultra Pro deck boxes for $8.50 with prime shipping.
I started out using index cards, but I got tired of handwriting each spell onto a card. Now I use playing card sized printouts and insert them into those collectible plastic sheets. That way I can move them around to keep them alphabetical for easy reference as my spell book grows. As for prepared spell books, I create one template for different functions, (i.e. in town, dungeon, RP heavy towns, etc) to cut down time during the game spent on preparing my spell book. Then I just keep one empty page if I find myself needing a special setup. It's a little extra paper, but I keep everything in a 1/2" binder so it doesn't make it more difficult to bring along.
Ultra Pro has gone through many packaging rebrands over the years, but they always have their standard sleeves available. This is the current version of them: https://www.ultrapro.com/product_info.php?products_id=1075&osCsid=509h24psatms7gsqmb8it2r9h6
It also looks like there are a bunch of them on Amazon for sale: https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Protector-Sleeves-2-Packs/dp/B009EXIAOC/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=ultra+pro+black+deck+protectors&qid=1573515530&sr=8-2
I really love [Ultra Pro Deck boxes] (https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Orange-Purple-Yellow/dp/B00EABSFRA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536579780&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Ultra+pro+deck+box&dpPl=1&dpID=31Pl866hBaL&ref=plSrch) because they're inexpensive, sturdy (I've never had one break and I travel a lot with them), and available everywhere. I just use the clear ones so it's easier to see what's inside, but you can also just get different colors and label them.
Here's a photo of how I carry them. Base game and four or three starting decks in one and Colony Wars/Cosmic Gambit in the other. You can also label the tops easily. I seriously use them for so many games now because the size is perfect- I just got San Juan from the gift exchange and the insert is not great so I just tossed the cards into one of these and it fits great.
I've used the Ultra Pro Deck Protectors for sleeving my board game cards and Warmachine cards. They look to be half the price of the Dragon Shield Clears too.
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Clear-Protector-Sleeves-2-Packs/dp/B00I4O16K2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462749689&sr=8-1&keywords=ultra+pro+clear+sleeves
I just use this:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000K41E7E/
with these:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LIF20O/
It holds all the expansions.
Looking nice, good luck with your playtesting! Try using card sleeves like these if you're using a standard playing card size. They helped us when we had our game in an early state. Sleeves make the cards a bit more durable and easier to manage.
I"m paranoid. I keep the paperwork in the Baseball card boxes that are cheap. Stick a years worth in 2 boxes. I've only been doing about 2years+, but plan on 7 years since that's what IRS can go back.
I was thinking of trying to scan with NEAT or something, but it really doesn't take much space and if IRS ever audits me, see's these extra 200-300k deposits a year, I have paperwork to back me up.
EDIT: In case anyone cares, I use 800 Count BCW Cardboard Trading Card Boxes
https://www.amazon.com/BCW-Count-Corrugated-Cardboard-Storage/dp/B00FO802R4?th=1
I would not use Amazon, I paid 39.90 for 50 boxes couple years ago.
I used to keep each deck in a case like this to showcase the commander. Now that I doublesleeve my decks don't fit in those boxes as well, so I use these. I think it's easier than grouping all your decks together.
Mayday ''Standards'' and Ultimate Guard ''Premium'' are some almost-a-penny soft sleeve lines. But I cannot honestly recommend using soft sleeves.
KMC Perfect Fits/Size are a touch more sturdy and thick, but still relatively thin. I can recommend these, but they are meant to be the inner when double sleeving, so they won't totally cover the top edge of the card though.
However, my method is use proper sleeves and toss out the inserts and if necessary move to deck boxes. Options include small, medium, large, also large. Links for example. May not represent the best price and certainly do not represent the only options.
Edit: Obligatory BGG Card Sleeve Sizes for games link. A great resource.
Oh man... ditch the old school binders.
I'm a pokemon card collector, so i'm not certain the sizes...however if the cards are of similar size..
PLEASE.....PLEASE....INVEST in "FOUR" binders.
Here's what I use [DeckTutor FOUR Binder] (https://www.amazon.com/DeckTutor-FOUR-12-Pocket-Collectors-Portfolio/dp/B00JNT0L80). I purchased 3 when they were on sale years ago.
I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND YOU INVEST IN THESE!!!! You'll thank me later!
This is the binder I use, would highly recommend.
https://www.amazon.com/12-Pocket-Z-Folio-Trading-Albums-Black/dp/B00VFXWBZS/ref=pd_nav_hcs_rp_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=B2XTS0EVG10BFTRNAR10
I've built my collection of EDH decks since I started playing EDH in around 2011-2012. I used to have a lot more 60-card casual decks, but then my playgroup gradually switched to EDH/Commander because it was "more fair." My collection of Commander decks include the 32 precon decks I've purchased of which about 6 or 7 I've modified. The rest of them are in their original state. I just counted the deck's I've built from scratch and I currently have 57 of them so I apparently have 89 total Commander decks.
I've only disassembled 2 of my Commander decks over time. My first deck I played a lot and it was a Naya [[Survival of the Fittest]] goodstuff deck led by [[Rith, the Awakener]]. It contained the Fruity Pebbles combo, and after I won a few times with that combo I decided to retire the deck. The other deck I took apart was a lame deck that tried to play too many big bombs without enough support, and it was a 5-color deck which made it even harder to play decently. I decided it was better to take it apart and use the pieces for other decks rather than trying to salvage the deck.
I keep most of my decks in these Ultra Pro 150 Count Clear Card Storage Boxes on a bookcase-like storage unit. I can see all of my decks and just grab the ones I want to play and throw them in my Stanley Organizer to take to game night. I've also been experimenting with other deck transportation methods to take less decks to game night since I typically only play 3 or 4 decks in one night.
I typically get to play anywhere from 1 to 4 decks per week, and I got to play 12 of my decks that I brought to Magic Fest Las Vegas. I like keeping the decks together as I feel like they're never actually done being built. I can always find ways to make tweaks to them. I also like keeping my decks together as when I play them they bring back memories of the good times I've had playing with friends and the nostalgia of playing the various commanders.
http://www.cardkingdom.com/catalog/shop/battle-decks
I've played these a handful of times. The ones I can comment on:
I'd probably get 4 of those, and then a few packs of penny sleeves (these sleeves are less than $2) and some d20's / d6's / tokens for tracking stuff. Ally Rally & Emerging Evil are both pretty good for learning how to play fair, and then you can get 2 more decks that are less "fair" like Aura Blight or Thermal Detonator.
Decks I haven't played: Warriors! seems to show up a lot, so I'm assuming it's popular. Sphinx Control looks a lot like a classic control deck. Spider Spawning also seems pretty sweet.
I've tried a number of different sorting methods and the one I'm using now I think is the best for a player's active collection. If you're not a player, you might be able to adapt what I do to make it good for you anyway.
So, for starters, each set gets its own binder. In addition, I have a binder for trades and secret rares, a binder for promos (one for each card generation, so SM Promos, XY Promos, etc.), and a binder for playable singles, sorted by set. At the front of each binder, I've also got a sheet protector that houses the booklet that comes with the set's Elite Trainer Box.
Each binder gets the card pages necessary to house a playset of each card from the set (secret rares excepted). I have created a spreadsheet in Excel that, in addition to calculating the necessary number of pages, will calculate the size of the binder the set will need based on the number of cards in the set. Each card is then organized by card number all the way through to the last of the special energies. I prioritize regular holos over reverse (prefer them) and reverse holos over non-holos. For alternate arts, I keep whichever art I prefer as the playset in the binder (for example, I prefer Alolan Vulpix GRI 21a over 21, so I keep 21a in the binder--when it's not in a deck, of course).
As for cards that exceed the playsets? It depends on whether I've considered them playable bulk or regular bulk. If I don't intend to try to trade it away, playable bulk goes into the playable bulk singles binder until it hits a full playset (always 4, even for cards that can only be one ofs in a deck, like prism star cards). Once it hits a full playset, the playset goes into a penny sleeve and then the playable bulk box (like this), which is sorted by set (using a divider from its Elite Trainer Box) and then divided by little plastic dividers (like these) into the following sections:
If I consider the card not playable, it goes into an Elite Trainer Box from the set it belongs to (or bulk boxes like the one I use for energies mentioned below if I don't have one), sorted by card number with same sections as above, just in case a card gets reclassed (like Chimecho CIN 43 did just recently). I still use the dividers with sets prior to Black and White, but the dividers are numerical instead (every 10 card numbers).
Basic energy cards are sorted into bulk storage boxes (like these).
Amazon is probably your best bet. These are the best card sheets available in my opinion, but it's unnecessary for, say, individual sets or master sets; I mostly use them for my binder of rare and valuable cards. These are probably the second best option and are good for any type of card, otherwise the regular ones found at Walmart and Target are fine; the only thing is they tend to sag at the bottom if the binder is standing vertically but it doesn't damage or affect the cards at all.
For binders, I haven't played around with too many different kinds, but I am very satisfied with the Avery brand. Here's the specific kind I use.
Because the binder is small, flimsy, cards easily slide out, pages tear easily, and the cards aren't very well protected. I would only recommend it to people that are super careful with their stuff, don't transport it much, and plan on using it purely to collect in a safe environment. Visually it looks good, and it technically does the job fine, but I wouldn't trust it to protect a expensive collection.
High durability Binder for $6: http://www.amazon.com/Wilson-Jones-Durable-Customizable-W86660/dp/B00CPXDSGS
9-Pocket Pages (50~100 count) cost anywhere from $6~$20 depending on the brand, count, quality, and style you go for. I personally recommend getting Ultra Pro side-loading pages with 9 slots on each side (18 slots per page): http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-3-Hole-Side-Load-Pocket/dp/B009WU5EG4/
I use these for bulk sleeves - http://www.cheapmagicsleeves.com/bulk-pro-matte-ultra-pro-mix-and-match-sleeves-1200ct/
And boxes can be found on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EABSFRA/ref=psdc_2522048011_t1_B0002TT3B6
I'm a fan of the BCW Z-Folio. Holds 480 cards each, pages are 3 rows x 4 columns. I ended up with ~6 of them to store my color-sorted EDH staples and they make a little WUBRG rainbow on my shelf.
Thanks! If you mean the card sleeve pages, I use these: https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Platnium-Imperial-sizedCards/dp/B01CTY7LT2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537157742&sr=8-1&keywords=ultra+pro+16+pocket
I got them cheaper at a local board game/collectible shop that sells the sleeve pages for 30 cents each.
I grabbed the Ultra Pro pages for our sleeved marketplace cards and they work perfectly. The very tops of the cards stick out of the slot a very slight bit (~1mm) and the sleeves themselves stick out just slightly further (~3mm), but it isn't an issue in a binder. The 4-of items are a tight fit, but they do fit sleeved. The exact item I got was this one: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CTY7LT2/ but they are the same product (25pages vs 100pages).
I’ve been using the following products:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XYC3MNI?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf as a general carrying case for all my cards. It has enough room for cards and has some nice Velcro dividers. For premade decks, I use these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074DVF48M?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
The deck sleeves fit in the case a little snug, but they don’t bend the cards Best I can tell. So far satisfied with my purchase.
I had got a huge pack of these:
BCW Pack of 100 Soft Sleeves - Penny Sleeve for Baseball Cards & Other Sports Cards https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002TT3N4/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_yQhTub0NVM8T4
Then I ran out while sleeving wrath and ordered the 100 pack.
I bought some Dragon Shield sleeves for mine, and they work just fine. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P0SY44
UltraPro makes oversized sleeves. They fit the big Commander cards and the big Planechase planar cards.
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Oversized-Protectors-82420/dp/B003K5TMJW/
Lots of people put resistors in (these) and use blue masking tape to close the entryway slot.
I went with plastic sheets for trading card games to organize and store my resistors. It works pretty well and is extremely space-saving, and if you secure it with a card board binder and tight elastic bands, I'd say it would also endure some upside-down maneuvers, although I still wouldn't recommend tossing it around.
if they're learning how to play still, i'd recommend starter deck: codebreaker, as it's the most recent starter deck and a good place to start learning the game. it's pretty well rounded in terms of the cards in it, while still being basic enough so as to not overwhelm new players with walls of text in the card effects. if they already know how to play, then the legendary hero decks is probably a good pickup. it comes with three different theme decks based on characters from the different series, all basically playable right out of the box. if they want packs to open, then the most recent main booster set soul fusion might be a good place to start, though shadows of valhalla, battles of legend: relentless revenge, or legendary collection kaiba are also good sets with lots of cards that fans of the anime would enjoy. (the links for the four booster sets i mentioned are booster boxes, but you can buy individual packs at walmart or whatever as well if you wanted to mix and match. three or four packs of each set for each kid for example, that way they get a more varied pool of cards to play with and collect if they're less worried about actually playing the game.) i'd also recommend getting some card sleeves and a binder so they can learn to protect their cards and keep them organized, since nobody likes damaged cards. playmats aren't strictly required to play the game, but they are recommended as the game has zones that need to be kept track of for a number of reasons, and having the zones visible helps keep things lined up so you know what's going on. the starter deck comes with a paper playmat, which is serviceable enough for a beginner, but there's quite a few playmats available that have zones that are pretty good quality (they're like big mouse pads, basically) though you can get some that have a wide range of designs on them, even custom made ones, though i've yet to have my own made yet so i'm not sure how that works exactly. only other thing you'd really need are a few deck boxes so they can keep their decks separate from the rest of their cards.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EABSFRA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I use these. They fit sideways in the top down terrain organizer if you get that.
You mean a card box?
I use one of those long cardboard boxes meant for trading cards.
BCW 800-Count Storage Box for Standard 20pt Trading Cards | 200 lb. Test Strength | (10-Count) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FO802R4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zGEMDbRCWH8R1
I sleeve all of mine with Ultra Pro. I've been using these since I started sleeving with Overpower cards. Still use them for DiceMasters, Smash Up and Legendary.
I ordered from Germany via amazon, about 26€ or 30€ when I remember it right.
EDIT: http://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00JNT0L80/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?keywords=four%20magic&qid=1410824917&ref_=sr_ph&sr=1
25€ +5€ shipping to Germany
Pretty good, but after shipping it still comes out to about $6 per pack, while you can get 5 for about $4.5 a pack and with fast shipping with Amazon if you have prime: https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Hyper-Matte-Sleeves-Sheets/dp/B00VCQXQAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494958836&sr=8-1&keywords=kmc+hyper+matte
Depends on the size of your collection and if you want to buy the return to... expansions.
Personally I have a small traveling case that I keep the next scenario and the player decks in. And then I keep the campaigns in either the Return to boxes or I have a regular cardboard box for the ones that haven't come out as return to expansions yet.
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My Setup
I use these and they're super cheap. This might not be the best place to buy them. A card shop near me sells them for 1.50. They are 150 count but perfect with sleeves.
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-2-Piece-Count-Storage/dp/B01N3S9WIY
protect it or get a different wallet if it matters that much to you
if you want to do that dragon shield makes clear sleeves check your LGS for the sleeves first before ordering!.
Just preference on what you like. I like being able to see both sides of the card so I use regular Ultra Pro penny sleeves on my cards. I've been slowly finding my old collection of Pokemon and a lot of the top loaders have yellowed some but the cards inside the sleeves are fine. This an ok deal on penny sleeves and Top Loaders I've got before: https://www.amazon.com/3x4-Top-Loaders-Ultra-Pro/dp/B002K2MNGK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510800635&sr=8-1&keywords=3x4+Top+Loaders+100+ct+by+Ultra+Pro+-+Plus+100+Free+Card+Sleeve+Promo+Pack+%281+Pack%29
Recently found out about these Pro-Fit sleeves that fit Pokemon cards perfectly and have been using these for cards that I put in binder pages.
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Standard-Pro-Fit-Transparent-Sleeves/dp/B005HXLH3O/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1510800779&sr=1-1&keywords=Ultra-Pro+Standard+Pro-Fit+Transparent+Clear+Sleeves+%28100%2FPack%29+89mm+x+64mm
The solid back colored sleeves to me look alright if you are playing with the cards.
Amazon has 100 Ultra Pro toploaders and 100 penny sleeves for $11 plus shipping. I ship a few dozen cards every month, and one order of these will last me a few months. Otherwise, if you're just using them to store cards, it's probably more than you'd ever realistically need. A great deal, IMO.
At the moment, your options are largely limited to this (edit: and the other boxes linked in the comments below) for deck boxes and this for card sleeves. You'll note that all of these are Ultra Pro products, and none of them are particularly desirable. I would be very happy if KMC or similar got into the oversized card market - niche as it may be - in response to the renewed interest in Planechase.
Edit: Additionally, the Planar die that comes with the set is about 2x the size of a normal Planar die, so even finding a place for that is hard. I carry around a set of Chessex dice - the plastic case has some extra room for a normal Planar die if you have one of those sitting around (you basically put the d4, d6, d8 and Planar die at the bottom, then the d20/d10 next and the d12/d10 on top of that - should be an almost perfect fit). Or, you could always use a regular d6 and use 1/6 for Chaos/Planeswalk, respectively.
Edit 2 - Forgot about the Planechase tokens... they're double-sided, so grab a pack of penny sleeves for those - that way, they're protected and still easy to use on both sides. You should have enough room left in the fat pack/deck builder's toolkit box for them along with the 4 double-sleeved decks.
Sleeves: https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Oversized-Protectors-82420/dp/B003K5TMJW
Binder page: https://www.amazon.com/20-Twenty-Pages-4-Pocket-pockets/dp/B004QVH0RK
They do exist - yes. Its however up to you to find the best deal on them, this is just a quick google search I Did.
How big are Cosmic Encounter race cards?
Magic: The Gathering oversize sleeves can accommodate 3" x 5.5".
http://www.amazon.com/Oversized-Deck-Protector-Sleeves-40ct/dp/B003K5TMJW
Another option is to go ahead and laminate them. I think Staples sells laminating kits.
http://www.staples.com/Laminating-Service/product_381713
Dominion - Hinterlands for $25.92
Dominion - Adventures for $29.18
Munchkin Zombies for $14.42
Munchkin Booty for $16.36
Thank you! It has been a long process lol
For the dividers, I use the BCW trading card dividers. I got them here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005LIF20O/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1&th=1
I then used a label maker with a small clear tape to stick on them.
I'm pretty happy with my storage so far so I'm happy to share.
Here's a link to a few pictures.
http://imgur.com/a/F8Ldw
For the dice I went with 2 Craft Storage Boxes from Hobby Lobby.
http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/craft-storage-box-666735/
The ones in that picture are a little different than the ones I got. In store they sell the flat bottom containers for $2 and a version with rounded bottoms for 3.
For the cards I'm using Ultra-Pro 18 slots card sheets in a 3 ring binder. I have all the cards sleeved and they fit perfectly (it even helped to fix the warping from the booster packs). You'll also notice that I can fit some card stock printed playmats in the binder as well and tuck the dice bags into the back of the binder.
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Pocket-Side-load-Pages/dp/B009WU5EG4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1398517926&sr=8-1&keywords=Ultra+Pro+18+pocket
For the Basic Action cards, Basic Action dice and Sidekick dice I fit them all into a standard Ultra Pro Deck Box (with the cards sleeved).
yea, no need to sleeve your whole collection. just sleeve decks as you make them. personally, i like flipping through my cards in a binder organized by set number rather than going through a bunch of cards in a box. i use these, two cards per pocket front and back.
for sleeves, i like the bcw colored double matte ones. you can find them on ebay for around 30$ for a 1000. i've been using bcw sleeves for the past two years and haven't had a single rip yet.
enjoy the game homie. once you get a feel of the game save this site on your phone. so useful.
We use CCG deck boxes. They don't hold the sheet or board, but they easily hold everything else.
Ultra Pro Deck Box, Set of 6 (Orange, Purple, Light Blue, Pink, Yellow, Light Green) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EABSFRA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_5YoZCbHST71RY
Hmm I was looking at amazon and found this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0779Z1VLG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3A.VDbTV9J97B
Judging by the reviews, it looks like it can fit 1000 double sleeved cards. Someone mentioned 800 double sleeved card in 4 rows and used the 5th row of misc accessories.
 
But personally for me in use something similar to these:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FO802R4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_aE.VDb45ZQBGR
I buy them at my LGS that sells them for pretty cheap and put them into my backpack ( 3 at most). Each can hold abt 3 decks each.
It's not the sexiest way to carry around decks, but it sure is cheap and effective...
I used the ultra pro standards. They've worked well for all my standard card games like Legendary Marvel, Harry Potter Hogwartz Battle, and Clank!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I4O16K2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Personally for cards that I store at home and are not for trade I store them in a plain white card box sorted by color and name.
edit: I used to use this binder for playsets until my cards didn't fit in it anymore. https://www.amazon.com/DeckTutor-FOUR-12-Pocket-Collectors-Portfolio/dp/B00JNT0L80
Caseling case ment for Cards Against Humanity but I bought it for these instead. Was only $19 on Amazon.ca.
I'm copying my previous post:
I bought this off Amazon
Caseling Xtra Large Case 1650 cards
Cheap, holds 1650 cards (less sleeved I'm guessing), and has moveable dividers. Loving it. Room enough for all my cards and space to grow, and easy storage.
A half inch 3 ring binder from staples or office depot, and then one order of:
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Platnium-Imperial-sizedCards/dp/B01CTY7LT2/ref=pd_m_ba_rp_of_7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=S80YM1MP2Q41FCWDNM40
(Check local game store to support them if you can please, but this is an unusual product to find stocked, so amazon link)
While I am generally a proponent of foamcore, I would not recommend it for this game. With this type of game, I feel that speed of setup is the most important part of storage. Sure, there are foamcore solutions, but there is just not enough room to compartmentalize things where they are efficient.
My buddy had the same idea of foamcoring this, and thought I was being silly about considering the insert or ultimately buying the four Planos we ended up using. He changed his tune after we got done punching and organizing.
We use a variation of the Y.A.S.S Plano boxes. Map tiles are in an accordion folder, market cards are in a 3 ring binder with pocket sleeves (unlocked are hidden with a piece of paper taped to the back side), and monster stat cards and decks are in an old school CD folder from a thrift store. We use 4x6 photo boxes for the characters currently in play.
Links:
Y.A.S.S main thread
Y.A.S.S Plano boxes legend 1 (our monster AI is in the CD folder, so we photoshopped the legend to spread cards out so they fit while sleeved)
Y.A.S.S Plano boxes legend 2
File folder
Pocket sheets
Character boxes They sell these individually at Michaels for like $2, but I bought a case on sale. They fit everything but the paper pad great. A couple strips of foam converted one into a dual deck box for the current city and road events. We also store the monster attack modifier deck here, to free up room in the Planos for other cards.
I know this isn't want you asked for, but it works great for us, and I have no clue how you could get anywhere nearly as organized with foam core. And no, this does not fit in the box either, but this game is massive. The binder, accordion folder, and CD binder are stored externally, and the rest packs the box full. But setup is smooth.
One thing I don't think I've seen u/ProfessorSTAFF cover is the clear Ultra Pro boxes as Commander deck boxes. I've got all my commander decks in these and they fit single-sleeved EDH decks just fine, and you can put your commander out front for display or easy recognition. Now, they obviously don't fit the oversized commanders from precons, but the regular versions work just fine. My only complaint is that I can't squeeze a toploader into the box, but that's true of most deck boxes.
I also have a canvas tool bag that I carry a bunch of stuff in for bringing it to second locations.
Io ho imbustato Jaipur nelle bustine tipo queste, ma mi sa che sono più per proteggere carte "da esposizione", più che per giocarci.
Tuttavia non ci sono troppi problemi nel mescolamento, se non proprio l'altezza delle buste che è 2-3 mm più delle carte.
In genere, quanto costano in negozio le bustine semi rigide per le carte standard (tipo queste)? Ho come l'impressione che Amazon le faccia strapagare (e ogni volta che passo in negozio mi dimentico di chiedere)
Whoops, my phone I guess has learned to change MTG to MTGO I guess, my bad. I meant something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Shields-Protective-Sleeves-100-Pack/dp/B000P0SY44
@ /u/aetius476 - Both sides visible, but you can actually play with them! Good luck and Merry Christmas.
You might have different needs than me. I have like 30 EDH decks. I wanted cheap deck boxes that would should the commander. I wanted them to be replaceable if I wanted and sturdy enough I wouldn't often want to.
This is not for people who want deck boxes as lovingly crafted as their decks or want completely indestructible boxes that are hermetically sealed. This will repel some water, like rain or a quickly cleaned spilled drink, but not protect again submersion.
I settled on BCW 100 count boxes with a hard toploader attached with packaging tape.
50 count of boxes - https://www.amazon.com/Count-Bundle-Corrugated-Cardboard-Storage/dp/B000K3XPTA/
100 count ultrapro toploader - https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Loaders-Sleeve-Promo/dp/B002K2MNGK?th=1&psc=1
If you order each 100 at a go it will cost less than $1 per box. If you buy the stuff for one box, you might pay $2 for the box at an LGS and another dollar for the toploader. it might be worth it to buy a small pack of toploaders because they are randomly useful and I have never regretted having spares.
Add any clear packaging tape and have cheap deck boxes that show off the commander. I used Duck brand max strength ultra clear HD. No clue what my tape is doing with the extra HD pixels, but it is strong and I got it walmart for less than $5 and use it for anything that needs clear tape.
With the dispenser about $6 per roll - https://www.amazon.com/Duck-Clear-Packaging-Refill-441962/dp/B0006HX2MU
Without dispenser about $2 per roll - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GR5XCW
They do make oversized card sleeves. You could even back the two individual cards with an oversized card from, say, the Commander precons so it doesn't get all floppy.
Yes they do.
If you haven't played Munchkin you absolutely need to get it. It's an amazing card game! There's actually a zombie version of it which is probably my favorite one. It's good for a decent amount of age ranges too which is great. My husband, our friends, and I are all 20-21. We play it with my husband's cousins who are about your boyfriend's daughter's age. We also play it with my mother-in-law. I absolutely cannot tell you how much you need to get this game. It's amazing.
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I got a binder and some of those 9 pocket card sleeves: https://smile.amazon.com/BCW-100-9-Pocket-Plastic-Sheets/dp/B005JCL05I?sa-no-redirect=1 Holds credit cards, membership cards, insurance cards, etc... anything that's not in the wallet.
It's probably too late in your project for this, but you can always print alternatively so you can skip the seal step later. However, both of these make double sided figures problematic. This increases the costs, but might balance out some of the sealing costs.
Print to transparencies. (Of course, white is then an issue.) Example: https://www.amazon.com/3M-3700-Color-Laser-Transparency/dp/B00004TS5M
Print to water-resistant labels, and stick onto plastic. Example:
https://www.amazon.com/Packs-BCW-Trading-Divider-Dividers/dp/B005LIF20O and https://www.amazon.com/Neato-Blank-Full-Sheet-Labels/dp/B01FKXOJOY
I use these
for Netrunner because they're cheap and work fine.
Over about 100-150 games with tons of shuffling, maybe 10 have split. That probably pains people who are sleeve connoisseurs, but I always have spares handy and they work for me.
This video was super informative for which high-end sleeves are best.
At my store the Ultra Pro are the cheapest one's. 100 for $8. Amazon have 200 for 10 https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Black-Protector-Sleeves-2-Packs/dp/B009EXIAOC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481571065&sr=8-2&keywords=mtg+sleeves
Amazon is basically my go-to for almost everything.
If you want dirt cheap then go for these. My problem with them is that they are HORRIBLE for shuffling unless if they get worn out a bit.
My current go-to's are these. Roughly about 500% more expensive than the ones above, but I have absolutely 0 complaints with them. They are solid, have a back and they shuffle very well out of the bag.
You could get these sheets: https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-3-Hole-Side-Load-Pocket/dp/B009WU5EG4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469986071&sr=8-1&keywords=ultra+pro+side+loading+pages
You can see me filling out some binders in this way here:
https://youtu.be/-2CTiWGkeS8?t=5m54s
I use the following products:
The binders come in 2 and 3 inch sizes as well, I believe. Regardless of what binder you use, I cannot speak highly enough of how perfectly the KMC sleeves fit in the Ultra Pro sheets. Definitely give it a shot.
Also, if you want to see a more detailed review of the binder itself, I look at it here:
https://youtu.be/6eyj8xvqROE?t=3m32s
What to store things in
I use binders for commonly used cards and cardboard boxes for "bulk" cards (The cards you don't think you will use very often): 5000 capacity box, 800 capacity box
I also hear that these Stanley Organizers are also incredible for storage, as each compartment is the perfect size for a sleeved MTG commander deck (100 cards).
The binder should definitely be sorted. Not only is it more organized that way, you can find the cards you need much faster. The box can be unsorted, though I like to at least keep cards belonging to the same faction together.
This does run into the problem of occasionally not knowing whether a card is in the binder or box, but it has the advantage of giving you quicker access to the cards you most commonly use. I mostly do this because of habits from MTG, where you get tons of useless cards, but Netrunner doesn't give you nearly as many useless cards, so you could make the argument for storing all your cards together instead of differentiating between commonly used cards and bulk.
How to sort cards quickly
Your cards can be in whatever order you want: completely alphabetical, by faction and then by type and then alphabetical, by set, whatever. Your personal preference.
However, when it comes to sorting cards, or anything in general, there are fast ways to sort and slow ways to sort. Anyone who has studied computer science can attest to this. The difference is small when you only have a few cards, but quickly becomes massive as the number of cards grows.
Here are the two sorting algorithms you should know if you want to sort your cards quickly: Quicksort and Merge sort. They are among the fastest algorithms out there, they're easy to understand, and they're practical for sorting cards by hand. I'll explain them in the context of sorting cards below.
Quicksort
Here's how quicksort works for computers: Choose a "pivot" item at random from the unsorted pile. Now, go through everything and divide it into two piles: Those that would come before the pivot, and those that would come after the pivot. Then, sort each pile individually (usually with yet another quicksort). Once the piles are sorted, just combine them and put the pivot in between them, and voila, the pile as a whole is in order.
However, if you're a human, you'll find it more efficient to sort based on certain characteristics of the card that you can quickly identify (such as the card's faction) instead of whether or not the card comes before or after a randomly chosen pivot. In addition, you'll want to separate into multiple piles instead of just 2.
Here's an example: You want your cards sorted by faction and then in alphabetical order. You already sorted you cards by faction, and now, you want to sort your Anarch cards in alphabetical order. The cards you want to sort are in the following order: Wyldside, Demolition run, Deja Vu, Grimoire, Corroder, Medium, Yog.0, Stimhack, Parasite. The first step of quicksort is to divide the cards into piles. When sorting alphabetically, I like to make a pile for cards from A-E, one for F-M, one for N-R, and one last one for S-Z. However, as long as every card in one pile comes before every card in the next pile, it doesn't matter how you make your piles. So, dividing these unsorted cards into piles (according to my preferred sorting scheme), we get the following piles:
{Demolition run, Deja Vu, Corroder}, {Grimoire, Medium}, {Parasite}, {Wyldside, Stimhack, Yog.0}
Each individual pile is not in order, so we sort each pile individually (I would use another quicksort on these piles if they were bigger) to get:
{Corroder, Deja Vu, Demolition run}, {Grimoire, Medium}, {Parasite}, {Stimhack, Wyldside, Yog.0}
Then, we just combine the piles and we're good.
Merge sort
Here's how merge sort works for computers: Divide your big pile into 2 separate piles, and then sort those piles individually (Usually with another merge sort). Then, once the 2 piles are sorted, merge the piles into one sorted pile. The merging process is made much easier by the fact that the two piles are already sorted individually.
Here's how the merging process works: Look at the top item of both piles. Whichever one comes first gets added to the bottom of a new combined pile. Repeat until both piles are empty, and voila, your combined pile is sorted in order.
Example: You have the following sorted piles: {Demolition run, Yog.0, Wyldside}, {Corroder, Parasite}. The first elements of our 2 piles are Demolition run and Corroder. Corroder comes first, it becomes our new combined pile. Now, the top item of our 2 piles are Demolition Run and Parasite. Demolition run comes before Parasite, so it gets put at the bottom of our combined pile. The top cards of the piles are: Yog.0, Parasite. Parasite is put at the bottom of the combined pile. The second pile is now empty, so just put the rest of the first pile at the bottom of the combined pile. The combined pile looks like this: {Corroder, Demolition run, Parasite, Yog.0, Wyldside}. It's sorted, yay!
If you're a human, you'll be doing mostly the same thing as the computer. However, instead of having to lift up the combined pile to put a card at the bottom of it, you can instead make the entire combined pile face-down and add cards to the top. When you're done merging, just flip the combined pile upside-down.
Which one?
From experience, quicksort is a lot better if you have an unorganized mess to sort.
However, if you're adding some brand new cards to an already sorted collection, you'll want to use mergesort instead, since your collection is already sorted. Simply sort the new cards, and then merge the pile of new cards and your already sorted collection.
How NOT to sort your cards
Perhaps you currently sort your cards like this: Pull a card out of the unsorted pile, find out where it goes in your pile of sorted cards, then put it there. Repeat until unsorted pile is empty.
Or, maybe you do this: Go through the unsorted pile, find the item in the pile that goes below every other item in the unsorted pile, put that item at the bottom of the sorted pile. Repeat until unsorted pile is empty.
If they feel slow, that's because they are. They're mathematically inferior to quicksort and merge sort. The first method is actually OK if you want to just put back a card you took out of your collection, but if you have more than a few cards to add to your collection, merge sort instead.
2nding the BCW boxes. I bought a bunch of them and printed out dividers and they work wonderfully.
I ended up getting the 800 count boxes. With nightmare cards, you can easily store 2 full cycles in one box. Without nightmare cards, you can store 3.
800 is also nice for player cards as you're able to store all of them in two boxes. I have green and red (and the ring/bilbo cards) in one box, and blue, purple, and neutral in the other.
You can get 10 boxes on Amazon for $16. That's been enough so far to store all the cards including anything upcoming from the Rhovanion cycle.
https://www.amazon.com/BCW-Count-Corrugated-Cardboard-Storage/dp/B00FO802R4/
As some other players have mentioned, BCW has amazing boxes for storage. I have a very large collection, somewhere over 8000 cards (rough guess because I ran out of boxes and I still have more cards to put away.)
But I prefer to use the 800 count boxes because they are long, single row, and I can stack them how I see fit.
But if you want all the cards in just a few boxes, BCW also has a 5000 card box. I probably should've gone with these to be honest.
There's a lot of sleeve reviews on Youtube, but I'd like to weigh in on this.
I have roughly 400 games with huge chunk of them sleeved, and a box of sleeves in just about every size and brand possible. Fantasy Flight makes great sleeves, though Panasia beats every hands down by price. Mayday is close, and appear to use juuuust slightly better quality than Panasia. Ultrapro is pretty good, about as good as Fantasy Flight, but they have that damn emblem in the corner. Surprisingly, I've only ever had Ultrapros rip and that was while shuffling cards in Avalon.
As for thinness, Mayday and Panasia make the thin ones, but thin means not as durable. I sleeved my Legendary Games (Predator, Aliens, Firefly, and Big Trouble In Little China) with Ultrapro because I got like 600 cards on Amazon for $27 (link here: https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Protectors-Sleeves-Standard-Colors/dp/B00HOI5KSS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1494267860&sr=8-2&keywords=ultra+pro+600). Somehow, the price hasn't changed since I lost bought some, and I think I have a stock of a few hundred left.
When you're sleeving games like Legendary Encounters, then you're going to spending a decent chunk, $15-$25. Good luck!
Edit: For what it's worth, I sleeved Terraforming Mars with Panasia and I regret it. The sleeves stick together because the sweat from being handled so much just sticks to the cards. Just posting this makes me want to go back and unsleeve/resleeve them. I pray for my fingers...
Double edit: I actually sleeved three of my Legendary games with Mayday sleeves, not Ultrapro. I think I got them for $2.50 per 100, which was cheaper than Ultrapro. They've held up fine and they're quite thin.
I am also new to the hobby, so just today, I ordered this to sleeve all of the games that use the standard card size (63mm x 88mm). You can obviously find them in smaller quantities.
I've been double sleeving mine since I started. I use a few different over-sleeves.
I use the fantasy flight black sleeves for the encounter deck, and fantasy white sleeve for set aside cards. Which ultimately I've decided I don't like because of the difficulty to acquire at times and they are very long compared to other sleeves. With that said they aren't bad sleeves just not the best.
I use Ultra-Pro Clear Deck Protector Sleeves for any double sided cards such as locations, acts, agendas, and special cards. These I really like, they are pretty spot on for sizing with the perfect fits. They have a great handling feel, though can be slick, and have a good thickness to them. I know some don't like the emblem on the but I've found it doesn't really matter to me. I do think there are a version of these with out the emblem.
I also color code my investigators with class color. I have used different sleeves to get the right colors as I could but if you can I can recommend the Ultra-Pro Eclipses followed by the Ultra-Pro Matte. The sizing, quality, and color are top rate. I absolutely love the black inside backing of the Eclipses.
Note: I've not been satisfied with the dragon shields as in my experience they are slightly too narrow for double sleeving with the KMC perfect fits.
I would never trust my collection to cheap three ring binders and loose pages.
Spend a few extra bucks and buy something solid. This what I use:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JNT0L80?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I just ordered one from Decktutor so i'm looking forward to trying it out. I just hope it isn't a fake :(
From the many binders I've used when I played Yugioh, Magic, Weiss, etc. I think Monster binders are the best for what they are worth. I like them because they are durable and the way you insert cards from the side makes it easier for cards to not fall out. It's a nice binder to invest for trades.
Here's a standard 9 pocket Monster binder:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043FLAZM?keywords=monster%20binder&qid=1450480128&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
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If you want to collect SPs or holos and want even something more nice to look at, I highly recommend the FOUR binders. They have 4 pockets per page and it is same to Monster in how you insert the cards in the page. The binder looks like a scrapbook but it is still a nice size to fit to a backpack or wherever you go. I think this is probably what you are looking for.
FOUR Binder:
http://www.amazon.com/DeckTutor-FOUR-12-Pocket-Collectors-Portfolio/dp/B00JNT0L80/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450480435&sr=8-1&keywords=four+binder
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And here is an example of what my collection looks like in the 4 binder:
http://i.imgur.com/UAnD4HU.jpg
The KMC Hyper Mat (Matte) Premiums are probably the less opaque of the KMC brand sleeves. They have a different back texture in comparison to the KMC Hyper Mats (Mattes), but the plastic on the front is slightly more glossy, which slightly clouds viewing (you can still see your card perfectly clear, but it doesn't quite let the foils "pop"). It's super minor, but if you're going for the backs not showing, the different texture does help. I think they come in colors other than black, but you have to look around (Amazon is my reference point). Ask your LGS for them.
You're making a good decision by choosing KMCs, that's for sure. The Premiums also have a great shuffle feel if that helps.
Edit: I should have referenced you to the Professor for further details on the Premiums. As they say, it's never too late.
Also should have said this earlier (and my spelling was bad too...that's what happens when I reddit before my AM coffee), but I use these sleeves and have never had an issue with seeing the backs of cards with them. I believe they are the Premiums, but I could be wrong. They have the gloss and texture, so I'm assuming they're Premiums. If they have the same type of plastic in white as they do in black, you shouldn't have an issue with seeing your cards. I use KMCs for everything and they work wonderfully with my double faced cards. I'd recommend them to anyone. My buddy who uses Dragon Shields shuffled with my cards and couldn't stop for a solid hour (I have weird friends). He couldn't believe how they can pull off double sleeving so well and how nicely they shuffled. So there's that upside plus the visibility. Judges seem to like them.
@OP... I've been doing some research online and you may find this helpful. I found Tolarian Community College browsing YouTube and although his videos are pretty cheesy and aimed for MTG, a lot of the same principles for card storage apply since MTG and PTCG both use the same standard size cards. After watching almost 80 of his videos (my wife is still laughing at me), I decided to forego my initial plans for storing cards in toploaders. I'll instead be using the toploaders I already bought to sell and trade cards through the mail. The #1 reason why I gave up on toploaders for storage was because the only solution I could find involved commissioning a custom box. I couldn't justify spending the $100's to $1,000's it would require to commission a company like Wyrmwood Quality Gaming Supplies to custom-make a wooden box of sufficient size to store toploaders.
The new storage solution I decided on was to buy 400 (200x2) KMC perfect fit inner sleeves and 400 KMC Hyper Mattes, plus the DEX Protection Creation Line - Medium Box for storing my play decks, the DEX Binder 12 for storing my personal collection, and the DEX Binder 4 for storing the cards I have available for trade.
Let me know if you find any other solutions for storing toploaders!
Edit: Hidden among his hundreds of videos, I found this which includes a review of Kakapopo cases. It looks like the company stopped selling some of their other products in favor of their A2 Briefcase, B2 Carry Case, and D2 Case Cube. It looks like prices for these products are pretty steep and unfortunately they don't have the best reviews. But it's something!
The youtuber "the Professor" reccomends KMC Hyper Matte's and double sleeving with them.
The below links lead to amazon bundles of them at a pretty great price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VCQXQAW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3Z72Q8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
yes there are this one is my favorite, but it can get very pricey if you are doing one of each Pokemon or for all cards printed for that Pokemon.
https://www.amazon.com/12-Pocket-Z-Folio-Trading-Albums-Black/dp/B00VFXWBZS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1537046130&sr=8-1&keywords=zfolio
Player cards - BCW Z-folio binder
Encounter decks - Hobby Lobby artist box (black) w/ broken token artist box organizer that I will paint black
The artist box is what is used for LotR LCG encounter decks and, though it probably won't be needed for this block of expansions, it will be needed later. The Arkham Horror core set box with the Go7Gaming insert just will work short term but won't cut it later except for possibly carrying decks and tokens.
Also, there are these cool little distressed trunk boxes that are on sale for $2 a piece right now. They are just large enough for each one to carry all of a single type of tokens from 2 base sets. It is large enough to hold, but isn't large enough to randomize the chaos tokens. A major pro is that there is a different color trunk for each token - tan (resource), red (health), blue (sanity), black (chaos), and wood brown (clue/doom). They also stay open so you can see what is in each one during play.
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.
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).
I was incredibly happy with this 4x3 binder:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VFXWBZS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm still using ziplock bags for dice storage, unfortunately, but I travel with UltraPro deck boxes and just ordered this for two deck travel:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TGKEWZO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
If you're looking for a more affordable solution, I would recommend buying this case card ($20) for storing deckboxes + bagged components. You would then use something like a laptop sleeve ($10) to store boards and other paper bits.
https://www.amazon.com/Caseling-Expansions-Moveable-Dividers-Cards/dp/B017237OJW/
This case here at AMAZON
I use it for my tournaments for passed 3 years. IMG HERE and HERE
Awhile back, I got velcro strips, and made loops, TO DO THIS It keeps the ships very secure when traveling around in a backpack. And at tourneys, no worrying about them falling over.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017237OJW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1468064849&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=caseling&dpPl=1&dpID=51wF%2BWAAkNL&ref=plSrch Sorry for the slow reply :)
Actually I am almost done foiling out BW Edrazi & Taxes and started looking into this as well. I went with KMC Perfect Hard + Dragonshield Mattes, and just got the Perfect Hards a couple days ago and re-sleeved. To give you an idea of the thickness increase, prior to that I was using a Ultra Pro 2-Piece 150 Count Clear Card Storage Box for the double-sleeved deck, sleeved sideboard, and extra inner/outer sleeves. (FYI, I love this deck box and use them for all my other decks.) After going with the Hards, the 60 card deck fits fine in the storage box, but not the SB and extra sleeves. This is even after 24-hours of the sleeves sitting under some very heavy programming books. So yeah, that combo does add a good amount of thickness, but they do feel great when shuffling, and I like the added protection. Edit: I tested with Ultra Pro Eclipse and hated them, totally muted the foiling effect and didn't feel any better than DS mattes.
As for a new deck box, I just ordered a Ultra Pro Satin Tower Deck Box. I really hope it fits all the cards and the top doesn't open in my backpack.
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-2-Piece-Count-Storage/dp/B01N3S9WIY
They never break, are dirt cheap, and you can tell what deck it is at a glance.
Literally the only downside is that if you drop one half of the box, it’s loud as balls. But don’t drop them and you’re fine.
Search.
This thread has someone saying they use the 150-count boxes for EDH decks. Also the Amazon page for the 150 count box has questions about EDH decks.
If you google a bit I'm sure you can find people talking about them or at least find the measurements of the box.
Last time I travelled with games I bought some of the ultrapro hard plastic deck boxes and a hard plastic project case. Games like Splendor can fit in a deck box. Games with boards / bigger components fit in a mix of deck box and in the project case.
I think I brought 10 or so games with me in 1 project case and 4 or so deck boxes and the hard plastic kept everything safe even in a checked bag.
I have my stored in a couple of these. One contains the player cards and bits to play the game. The other is encounter cards and the scenario pamphlets. Had I to do over, I'd probably just get one of the 4 or 5 row boxes. It fills up fast.
Within the box, I organize using the cheap Ultra-Pro deck boxes and team bags
(Hope 3rd time post will bypass whatever is going on with reddit servers.)
I use Ultra Pro Deck Boxes and buy them in bulk. You can store specific types of cards in a different colored box. They hold a lot of cards sleeved and unsleeved. They're cheap. And pretty durable.
Ultra Pro Deck Box 5 Set -- $8.38
I'm looking at getting Dominion - would anyone mind confirming how many cards come in the 2nd ed of the game? And would these sleeves fit?
Many thanks.
Here you go. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002TT3N4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Dunno where you are, but I recently took a punt on these from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01CYZCAWE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
500 sleves for < £20 and they are great quality and feel great. I don't double sleeve my cards and I love the clear sleeves as they let you see the archon art. They feel good in the hand and, honestly, I can't tell the difference between these and the Dragon shield sleeves I used originally.
I use a KMC Perfect Fit to protect the inside as well as a Dragon Shield clear sleeve for the outer sleeve. It is a bit pricey to use this method but it offers the best protection with a water resistant seal that will not require the mane character to be pulled out every time it flips.
Hello. I'm not an active player of the card game and never was (except some older videogame titles), but I recently stumbled upon the Legendary Decks II box and bought it because of nostalgia.
After researching for some time which are the best protective sleeves, I bought the Standard Clear ones from Dragon Shield. Well, needless to say: it was the wrong size. After further research, it seems that the Dragon Shield Minis would be the right choice.
My question: How do the Minis compare from the feel/look to the Standard ones? I like the Standard ones a lot. And I know what many want to say: "Go with KMC or go homu." Sadly, I live in a part of Europe where KMC Hyper Mat Minis cost 70% more, so they're not an option.
Ultra pro clear is good, but I prefer Dragon Shield Clear https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Shield-Protective-Sleeves-100-Pack or Dragon Shield Matte Black https://www.amazon.com/Arcane-Tinman-Dragon-Protective-Sleeves/
Perfect fit + Clear Dragon Shields
for the full size cards? I use KMC perfect fit sleeves + Dragon Shield sleeves.
https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Barrier-Sleeves-Piece-Clear/dp/B0007N7PB2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1536991219&sr=8-4&keywords=kmc+perfect+fit
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https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Shield-Protective-Sleeves-100-Pack/dp/B000P0SY44/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1536991242&sr=1-1&keywords=dragon+shield+clear
I should have this copy already since I answer this question every single time:
Double sleeves:
Yugioh size sleeves
Dragon shield clear
Triple sleeves:
latcg clear sleeves
Waifu/standard size sleeves
KMC/other brand character guard oversleeves
Absolutely love the Dragon Shield sleeves. They feel good, and the different color options are great.
https://www.amazon.com/Dragon-Shields-Protective-Sleeves-100-Pack/dp/B000P0SY44
i did that and found they moved too much.
I wish I had just printed them on normal stock and put them in top loaders, instead of having them print on card stock and then putting them in top loaders.
http://www.amazon.com/3x4-Top-Loaders-Ultra-Pro/dp/B002K2MNGK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1462683068&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=card+top+loaders
Top loaders for really expensive cards.
I normally use a thick sleeve idk what they are called bit they are normally a solid color or have a picture on them. And place it in a top loader.
Normally it's like 200 for 12$ on Amazon for non brand picture sleeves.
Here are some examples:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009EXIAOC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_S1W0CbVXHYJCF
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XAH0V68/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_a3W0CbJ7H4CV1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EXOH8SK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_J3W0CbTZH0F9D
You can get like 100 top loaders for 12$ as well mine came with 100 penny sleeves as well but idk if they all do.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002K2MNGK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_P4W0Cb5PGHA3V
Side loading binder pages. I just ordered these so I have not tried them but a few people recommended them.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009WU21XI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_q5W0CbP9G2VV0
I store my bulk in MTG fat packs or in the pokemon world what would be elite trainer boxes.
I also have like 1000 penny sleeves laying around just in case:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000Y4HI7A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d8W0Cb5DZ0CTX
I just use old binder I used when I was kid or your can just go to any office supply store and get three ring binders for a few dollars.
I've not sent amiibo cards out, but I did sell a lot of Magic the Gathering cards in the past, if you're really worried about the cards getting damaged, you can pick up a pack of toploaders, they're hard plastic sleeves that you place cards into, after that, the standard bubble wrap or bubbled envelope fairs perfectly.
it's probably better than nothing, just don't bang the tin around and mess up the edges. obviously you don't want to do it forever, in case moisture makes it's way in, or if it can rust. Still the best possible thing would be to put them in card sleeves and then in a rigid top loader card holder if you want to keep them pristine.
I use Yugioh sleeves like these - http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Supplies-YUGIOH-Protector-Sleeves/dp/B004R7DUZ4 . They're a little big, but they work well enough. They are a bit slippery, so it does limit the max safe height of the draw decks.
And then for Dungeons/Caverns/Hideouts I think it's these - http://www.amazon.com/Oversized-Deck-Protector-Sleeves-40ct/dp/B003K5TMJW . They are oversized Magic the Gathering sleeves.
I haven't measured them myself but I believe, they are 3.5 x 5 in. If so, these should fit them:
Ultra Pro Oversized Protectors
Munchkin Zombies
Munchkin has come out with a version for pretty much anything you'd want.
Zombie Fluxx is fun! And there's also Munchkin Zombies :)
here you go. This is just the base pack, there are expansions that come with the Massdrop bundle.
Happy cake day, and congrats on the job!
Pumpkin!
http://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jackson-Games-SJG-1481/dp/B004QGY0LE/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&amp;colid=3BV6ORTEG1H7I&amp;coliid=I2M3LZDPU8XOEU
My personal favorite are BCW 9-pockets. I fit roughly eight cards in a single slot and haven't had many issues (maybe one split in about seventy pages), so I figure a playset would be cake. Got them off Amazon here:
http://www.amazon.com/100-BCW-9-Pocket-Plastic-Sheets/dp/B005JCL05I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1406665467&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=bcw+binder
Perfectly fitting SEs -- you wish. The sleeves are about 2mm too short... I tried "double bagging" them by having a second SE sleeve the other way round -- but then you actually start having weird refraction light issues and cannot read the cards all that well anymore.
Anyway, at own peril: these are what I am using:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003D06SGE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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For the Locations, I am using these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J01XP52/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and those are perfect
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For the FA , WPs, etc, ..
https://www.amazon.com/BCW-100-9-Pocket-Plastic-Sheets/dp/B005JCL05I/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1543169921&sr=1-2&keywords=bcw+card+sleeves
What I prefer to do is put all my cards in binders. I have four 2" binders with each of them having 100 pages of 9-Pocket Plastic Sheets. If you go the path of the card holders for binders, I would suggest making sure to only put one card in each pocket, otherwise the pockets will get expanded then the cards will fall out really easily.
I sort the cards by set then the number within the set. There is one binder for trainer cards, one for energy cards (sorted by type, then set), and two binders for the pokémon. The benefit of this system is that it is easy to find specific cards and it is easy to organize and when new sets come out, a total rearrangement isn't necessary.
I seriously like binders for parts too. I order resistor, capacitor assortments from ebay and then load up the binders. Never run out of common parts that way. Zip lock bags organized into drawers for larger items like cords, switches, connectors.
I picked up these dividers and they have worked perfectly for that purpose:
http://www.amazon.com/Packs-BCW-Trading-Divider-Dividers/dp/B005LIF20O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1397944241&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=bcw+dividers
Apparently BCW has their own foam pads for boxes too, but I haven't tried them:
http://www.amazon.com/BCW-Monster-Pads-20-Pads-Pack/dp/B001OOR4MI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1397944316&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=bcw+pads
I got myself one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/BCW-500-Count-Box/dp/B00HGMSYM6
and the base set just fits into such a box, I use plastic dividers:
http://www.amazon.com/Packs-BCW-Trading-Divider-Dividers/dp/B005LIF20O
to separate the cards
Ps got these
(10) Packs of BCW Brand Trading Card Divider Cards(100 Dividers Total) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LIF20O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GPtUAbA04ZACW
Get a shapie pen and can write our villain groups, henchmen, heroes, etc on the top of them and they work really well to separate cards
I keep player cards in an Avery Heavy Duty Binder and Ultra Pro Platinum pages -
http://www.amazon.com/Avery-Nonstick-Heavy-Duty-Reference-79193/dp/B000FH1J6M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1381681145&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=avery+heavy+duty
http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-9-Pocket-Trading-Pages/dp/B00095M5DQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1381681190&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=ultra+pro+platinum+pages
The encounter cards I keep sleeved in a BCW 1600 card box, with BCW dividers between each set -
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LIF20O/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
http://www.coolstuffinc.com/p/146014
I don't keep the player cards sleeved, since my decks for this game rarely change and I tend to use expensive sleeves for my games (KMC Hyper Mat Clears). The Encounter Decks I keep sleeved in cheaper FFG clear sleeves so that I can set up a game quickly.
Ultra pro like these?
And then what brand/type would you use for the inner sleeve if double sleeved?
i'd just buy a pre-constructed (pre-con) deck
Don't forget sleeves and a deck box
In the end, it'll probably cost about the same as it would collecting each of the singles for whatever you come up with. These are also pre-built and tested by wotc.
Find a method that is most convenient for you and allows you to make and alter cards as quickly as possible.
What works for me:
I use 3x5 index cards cut in half for my initial prototypes. Once I want a higher quality prototype I use multideck for mac. Multideck takes csv datasources for card content and then you use a wysiwyg editor for card layout. I then print the cards on regular printer paper and cut them with a guillotine paper cutter. Cutting was the biggest time sink for me, so I think a good paper cutter is essential. Once cut, I sleeve the cards with a magic card as a back to make them sturdy. One last tip: If you are going to sleeve your cards, make the layout of the cards you print slightly smaller than the sleeve you plan to put it in.
Links to resources mentioned above:
edit: lists are hard
While you may not be pricing the cards, using the pricing guide on tcgplayer.com is a good place to start organizing specific sets. It can also give you a general market value for all conditions as you are organizing. If you see the market value on a specific card is much higher than others in the set, you should consider protecting that one with penny and hard sleeves(or depending on the card, perhaps more than that). If you are going to store your cards in binders, i recommend these sleeves for inside sleeves and these sleeves for the outside soft sleeve prior to putting in a binder like this or like this.
Can't see your imgur link at work but you basically have two types of binder sleeve pages:
Top loading: https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Pocket-Page-Protectors/dp/B005HIOVOG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1PW6S35QEALPQ&keywords=ultra+pro+binder+sleeves&qid=1564147002&s=toys-and-games&sprefix=ultra+pro+binder+sl%2Ctoys-and-games%2C151&sr=1-2
Side loading: https://www.amazon.com/18-Pocket-Platinum-Side-Black-Background/dp/B009WU5EG4
I tried switching to binders, got nice ultra pro platinum sheets and ultra pro 3-ring binders (found some space themed ones somewhere)
Nope! Takes up way too much space and too slow to access. Went straight back to the cardboard boxes with labeled tab dividers.
If you still want to do it, I'd be willing to sell you mine cheap if shipping costs are reasonable
Commons aren't really binderable in the first place. I wouldn't bother with them. Side-loading sheets would definitely be the way to go if you can't keep your binder right side up consistently.
Buy a white long box at your FLGS for a couple bux, sleeve all the encounter cards and put them in there.
Buy Ultra pro Black pages (https://www.amazon.com/18-Pocket-Platinum-Side-Black-Background/dp/B009WU5EG4) and put your player cards in a binder with them.
Actually if youre willing to splurge and upgrade I would recommend these: http://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Pocket-Side-load-Pages/dp/B009WU5EG4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1422654715&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=ultra+pro+binder+pages
Local shop happens to sell them for the same price as the platinum ones so check your store and see if they carry and how much they charge. The black background makes the cards pop more and you wont see imperfections of the back of cards if you put 2 per page.
I got these and swapped in a white box I already had:
Ultra-Pro Deck Box, Set of 6 (Orange, Purple, Light Blue, Pink, Yellow, Light Green)
Set of Five New Ultra-Pro Deck Boxes (Dark Colors Incl. Black, Blue, Brown, Green, and Red) For Magic/Pokemon/YuGiOh Cards
It is These and These.
I use either:
XCB boxes by carat case creations
Or
BCW baseball card boxes (they come in a lot of different sizes)
Are you talking about deck boxes or looking for larger storage? I collect both Pokemon and MTG so I usually just use these for my bulk cards. It keeps them in pretty good condition as long as you're not constantly moving cards back and forth and sleeved cards do fit as well.
If you're looking storing your foils/money cards I suggest getting a binder instead. Sleeves also help here as well, but I prefer the Monster or DeckTutor binders (if you can find the non knockoff version). They're usually high quality.
For deck boxes, pretty much anything works. You can probably just hop on amazon and search around a bit. I have some more expensive ones that I use just out of preference. Regular old Ultra Pro boxes ususally do the trick, I know they have a pokeball variant as well but I don't know the quality.
I scan the cards I want to keep into the Delver Lens app then store them in these boxes - sorted by color and rarity.
I've shipped a full collection in multiple 800 card boxes (see https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FO802R4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_d30UzbSG4XTXN for an example) with no problems. Mine were sleeved with penny sleeves so that helps protect them but isn't required. The main thing is to make sure the boxes are full enough that cards have limited movement inside. I put a little bubble wrap around them as well.
For dice, I received a Destiny collection by mail and the dice fit nicely in small bubble wrap bags or, alternatively, in zip lock bags with a layer of bubble wrap around them. Again the goal is to fill the bags so there's little room for the dice to bounce around.
I bought these: https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Protectors-Sleeves-Standard-Colors/dp/B00HOI5KSS/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1518713227&amp;sr=8-9&amp;keywords=ultra+pro+sleeves
Good price and great quality.
Do you find that the ultra pro sleeves just barely cover the top of your cards? I find that there's barely any room between the top of the sleeve and the top of the card, and I'm always worried that will lead to more wear and tear on the top end of the card. But then again, I got the ultra pro clear deck protector sleeves, so the size may be different.
Ultra pro are some of the better value sleeves I think. The ones you got don't sound like they are the standard ultra pro sleeves I've seen though.
I have bought a couple of packs of these and they are probably the best bang for the buck I've been able to find.
(600x) Ultra PRO Clear Deck Protectors Sleeves Standard MTG Colors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HOI5KSS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_HNOGdYNz2KJrr
Play with what you have for a bit first, don't add in everything right away. I would stay away from penny protectors. My personal go to are https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HOI5KSS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I purchase these and have done at least three orders. Very happy with the results. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HOI5KSS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I am indeed new to this! I guess I'll pick up sleeves when I find a storage situation. https://smile.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Clear-Protector-Sleeves-2-Packs/dp/B00I4O16K2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1485018054&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=clear+card+sleeves
Do you mean sleeves like those?
Do those long boxes hold sleeved cards? The pictures I'm looking at online look kind of tight with bare cards?
Are there long boxes but not cardboard? It's pretty likely that the box is going to end up passed around the same table as several cups of coffee and tea.
These ones: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I4O16K2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iKqNybEJP3JRX
Buy Ultra Pro Clear Sleeve. You can buy a pack of 100 for like 6 bucks off eBay or Amazon. It has a little circle on the bottom but it doesn't interfere.
200 pack for 10 bucks: https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Clear-Protector-Sleeves-2-Packs/dp/B00I4O16K2/ref=pd_sbs_21_1?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B00I4O16K2&amp;pd_rd_r=YH5YG7CCNY4F6ZB2270W&amp;pd_rd_w=oGW9r&amp;pd_rd_wg=NyoJ8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=YH5YG7CCNY4F6ZB2270W
Just the standard clear sleeves. AS GossamerSolid said, the dot/logo is still there but it is basically transparent.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I4O16K2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I use these sleeves: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I4O16K2/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1502868965&amp;sr=8-6&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=Ultra+pro+sleeves&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=41w5Ekv8MWL&amp;ref=plSrch
In this binder:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VTDX68A/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1502869068&amp;sr=8-8&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&amp;keywords=Ultra+pro+binder&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=31Kp0j45RiL&amp;ref=plSrch
I chose the sleeves because they are durable and transparent on both sides so you don't have to take the card out of the sleeve to look at the back. The binder is also good for valuable cards because 1. of the way it folds 2. the cards are not back to back to each other 3. the pockets are loaded from the side not the top so they can't slide out easily. The only downside is that it starts to bend slightly when there are 480 cards + sleeves.
i just picked up one of these and love it. nice hard outer casings.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JNT0L80/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
KMC Hyper Matte Sleeves Black ×5 Sets (5 Packs/total 400 Sheets) ( Japan Import ) Made in Japan https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VCQXQAW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kNEJAbKM27CSB
I’ve been ordering these kmc hyper mats from amazon for a year now every time I start to run low. So far no splits.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Hyper-Matte-Sleeves-Sheets/dp/B00VCQXQAW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1468421850&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=kmc+hyper+matte
Argh. I can't math. I think it's more like $5.40 per 80:
https://www.amazon.com/KMC-Hyper-Matte-Sleeves-Sheets/dp/B00VCQXQAW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1473223201&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=kmc+hyper+matte
Here is what I've been buying, first for my cube then later for random decks. 400 KMC Hyper Mattes for ~$20 is hard to beat. People say that KMC quality has dropped, but I haven't noticed with these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00VCQXQAW/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1526220624&amp;sr=8-6&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=kmc%2Bsleeves&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=618KNdeE2TL&amp;ref=plSrch&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1. Excellent quality for price. You can get a ten pack too
How valuable are we talking here? I tend to do sleeves in a nice binder for my really valuable cards, perfect fits in a long box for my playable common/uncommons, foils, etc. Unsleeved in a long box for bulk rares. Assorted commons and uncommons in the fat pack box that matches their set symbol.
I have one of these that I really like: https://www.amazon.com/12-Pocket-Z-Folio-Trading-Albums-Black/dp/B00VFXWBZS/ref=sr_1_1
12-Pocket Z-Folio LX Trading Card Albums, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VFXWBZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qUB-AbHAXQ3TQ
That’s the album he is using.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VFXWBZS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I have all my cards double sleeved with kmc perfect fits inside of kmc hyper mattes.
Characters are (currently) in FFG sleeves (rey for hero, kylo for villain) and those fit just fine as well
1x Stanley Organizer
2x BCW Z-Folio 12-Pocket Albums [1 for AWK, 1 for SoR]
2x Sets of 5 Ultra Pro Deck Boxes
The deck boxes aren't all for SWD, I have some Pokemon as well. I'm probably going to end up buying some of the cheap BCW card boxes to store all my duplicates / bulk in as it's easier than throwing them in like 4 deck boxes.
It kind of sucks to lug the stuff around so I am looking into either getting a rolling backpack or tool holder to put everything in or just like a duffle bag to throw it all in.
Caseling has done me well. This, or this depending on your size needs
Caseling Extra Large Hard Case (2 Row) for C. A. H. Card Game. Fits the Main Game, All 6 Expansions Plus. Includes 6 Moveable Dividers. Fits up to 1650 Cards. - Card Game Sold Separately. Black https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B017237OJW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HC5CCbF5NJHRD
It went up in price a bit from when I bought it but it's still a solid cheaper option.
Just stumbled across this on amazon...it has dividers you can move to customize your collection of cards/dice...https://www.amazon.com/Caseling-Expansions-Moveable-Dividers-Cards/dp/B017237OJW/ref=sr_1_49?s=toys-and-games&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1481861392&amp;sr=1-49&amp;keywords=deck+box
Tak - Abstract game, very flexible, very fun! Feels like checkers and chess. Put the pieces in a bag to bring with.
Jump Drive / Race for the Galaxy (put it in a deck box) - engine building VP generation games about space, very replayable.
Cave Vs Cave - Super fun worker placement ish game.
Lost Cities - Fun 2 player game, can be reboxed. Just cards, very deep gameplay from just cards.
Patchwork - Puzzle tetris style game, lovely theme and artwork.
Jaipur - My GF's favorite game, fun little set collection game.
Onitama - Pretty large box, but very fun 2 player game. Could Proxy pieces and bring just the card and roll up board.
I bought this case, and whenever I travel I slap a bunch of small box/card games in it. Makes traveling with games super easy.
They're not plastic or cardboard, but I used this for base game + 2 expansions, and upgraded to this for base game + 3 expansions. I've been loving it, very compact for the amount of cards they carry, and very easy to travel with.
I found some at a local game store (used for xwing miniatures) for a fairly good price. They are listed on amazon but kind of expensive.
Link to buy the sleeves for the three ring binder on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Platnium-Imperial-sizedCards/dp/B01CTY7LT2/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=ultra+pro+star+wars+upgrade&amp;qid=1554422824&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-3
> Ultra-Pro 16 slot American mini pages
These?
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-Platnium-Imperial-sizedCards/dp/B01CTY7LT2/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CTY7LT2?psc=1&amp;ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
I ordered this once, and have a few spare pages.
Probably if you're talking about the thin plastic ones like this... https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074DVF48M/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1505018810&amp;sr=8-3&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=ultra+pro+deck+box&amp;dpPl=1&amp;dpID=417yKdxbkgL&amp;ref=plSrch
My BCW boxes fit fine. I did grab a few of the Pirate Lab deckboxes. They come in sets of 5 and fit perfectly. That being said, I'm sure ultra pros fit.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074DVF48M/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1527210946&amp;sr=8-3&amp;pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&amp;keywords=ultra+pro+deck+box
It's these cheap ones
For that number of cards, I'd actually use something like this, with cards in penny sleeves (3-4 cards can fit in a single penny sleeves, to save on cost). You may consider folding and taping the opening of the penny sleeve so cards so slip out, but I think this would be the most cost effective way to do things. Plus, you could print shipping labels to put directly on the card storage box, while also taping it closed.
While this won't protect you from heavy weather, I don't think I'd mind receiving a large bulk of cards like this.
The other option, that I just remembered CardKingdom uses, are hinged hard plastic card cases similar to these. This plus a bubble mailer is what I've gotten from them on larger orders. And I think if the majority of my cards were $1-$2 rares, but I had a lot of them, I'd like them in this.
You do know these exist, right?
I use this, it holds playsets of your valuable cards, doesn't have rings to fuck your cards up and has a stiff front unlike the ultra pro binders which can bend and damage your cards.
Now to be clear, binders, while convenient for accessing your cards are not ideal for keeping them in perfect condition. Sleeved and in a box such as an elite trainer box or a BCW box is the ideal way to prevent any damage to your cards.
As for commons and uncommons storing them unsleeved in a BCW 4 or 5 row is more than sufficient since you will accumulate a large amount of them over time.
Someone else in the thread mentioned the Ultimate Guard ZipFolio which is honestly probably the best binder out there, im just not interested in moving all of my cards from the binders they are currently in.