(Part 3) Top products from r/mtgfinance
We found 23 product mentions on r/mtgfinance. We ranked the 73 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
41. Card Box 1000
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Card sleeves protect cards from dirt, gunk and moisture.High quality card sleeves from KMC, card sleeve manufacturer in Japan, the sleeves to protect your valuable card collectionsGreat for collectible card games.KMC is known for highest quality.
42. Opinel No 6 Carbon Steel Folding knife
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
This essential tool is unchanged since 1890 and is a must have for outdoorsmen and handymen alikeThe Stainless Virobloc safety ring has two sections, one fixed and one sliding for secure lockingOpinel's carbon steel is extremely hard, thereby guaranteeing excellent cutting qualityHandle is made from...
43. Ultra Pro 100 Topload Card Holders with 100 Ct Bag of Sleeves
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
4 Pack Lot of Top Loads with 100 Ct Bag of Sleeves - 100 Top Load25 Holder(s) per Pack - Crystal Clear - Hold StandardMade of high impact rigid PVCOutside 3 x 4 1/16 x 1/16 - Inside 2 3/4 x 3 7/16 x 1/32
44. First Alert 2583DF Executive Safe with Digital Lock, 6.7 Cubic Foot, Gunmetal Fine Texture
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
6.7 cubic foot capacity offers the durability and integrity of solid steel constructionProgrammable digital lock with dust cover accepts three to eight digit pass codePry resistant concealed hinges prevent theft by prying includes mounting kit and three adjustable shelves plus key rackAttractive eno...
45. Scotch Transparent Tape, Versatile, Clear Finish, Engineered for Office and Home Use, 3/4 x 850 Inches, 4 Dispensered Rolls (4814)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Classic glossy-finish tapeIdeal for basic taping jobs around the houseA great value!Crystal clearInstant adhesion with excellent holding power
46. Absorbent Industries Dry-Packs Silica Gel in Cotton Dehumidifier Absorbs Moisture 3 Gram 20PK, 20-Pack
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES from deterioration caused by moisture that creates mold, mildew, and rustAMAZING ADSORPTION and adsorbs 40 percent of its weight in water vapor yet remains completely dry even when it’s fully saturated at its maximum capacityPROLONG PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS like cereal, crackers,...
47. 50#000 4x8 Kraft Bubble Mailers Padded Envelopes 4 X 8 + Free MicroUSB Cable
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Our Bubble Mailers are The Best Quality By Far!Heavy Duty Kraft PaperSelf-Sealing (just peel-n-seal)Finned on three sides for the ultimate impact protection!Free MicroUSB cable inlcuded. Work for any Android smartphones, tablets, other popular devices with Mirco female socket and any power bank.
48. GoldenRod Original Dehumidifier, 12-Inch - 725721
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
SPECS: 12” L, 110-120 volt AC plug, 6 foot cord, protects up to 100 cubic feet, has a lifetime warranty and is Made in the USAEASE OF USE: Rod features attachable legs for placement and a cord with a quick plug attachment to allow for the cord to be ran through the back of the safe and then plugge...
49. Ultra Pro 24" x 36" Toploader
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
This rigid top loader protects sheets and photosMade of high impact rigid PVCSuper ClearKeeps posters, photos, magazines and other collectibles cleanRecyclable material
50. Ultra Pro 9-Pocket Black PRO-Binder
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Includes (20) premium 3-web pages with black backing to frame your cardsHolds up to 360 standard sized cards in UltraPRO Deck Protector sleevesDurable, rigid, and PVC-free cover, also Acid-free, Non-PVC archival-safe pages so your cards stay protectedIncludes an elastic band to keep your binder secu...
51. 10 BCW Brand 150 Trading Card Capacity Slider Box / Holder / Case - BCW-SB150 - Protect Your Valuable Sports and Gaming Cards!
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Holds up to 150 standard trading cardsFriction fitCrystal clearMade from High Impact PolystryrenePerfect for Storing and Organizing Your Decks of Cards!
52. 5 BCW Brand 55 Trading Card Capacity Hinged Box/Holder/Case - BCW-HB55 - Protect Your Valuable Sports and Gaming Cards!
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Holds up to 55 standard trading cardsSnap FitCrystal clearMade from High Impact PolystryrenePerfect for Storing and Organizing Your Decks of Cards!
53. BCW Topload Card Holder for Standard Trading Cards ,3" x 4" ,Up to 20 pts, 100-Count
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
100 Holders Total. Topload, open on the short sideEach card holder holds a standard trading card - Up to 20 pts12-mil thickness panels made of high-quality, rigid PVC.Exterior Dimensions: 3" x 4-1/16"Interior Dimensions: 2-3/4" x 3-7/8"
54. Dry-Packs 40 Gram Silica Gel Desiccant Fits Pelican Cases!
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Silica Gel 2 x 4 1/2 InchesSturdy Aluminum HousingMoisture Indicator lets you know when you need to bake to reactivate!Cobalt Chloride Free - NO BLUE SILICA GEL!Identical Size as the Pelican 1500D Peli Desiccant
55. NYKKOLA 40X Illuminated Jewelers Eye Loupe Magnifier, Foldable Jewelry Magnifier with Bright LED Light for Gems, Jewelry, Rocks, Stamps, Coins, Watches, Hobbies, Etc
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Bright LED light: you can see objects clearly in dark or insufficient light conditions with this dual LED light source.Pocket size: it is very convenient to carry and you can use it anywhere. It requires 3 LR927 batteries (batteries are included).Function: eye loupe is great for rock collectors, coi...
56. GE Kraft Bubble Mailer Padded Envelopes, 000 4"X8", 500 Qty
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Quantity: 500, usable inside dimensions 4 x 7 1/4"Self sealing enclosure, simply peal and stick ensuring quick and secure shippingKeep your shipping costs down: each mailer is only 3 ozBubble lined interior: 3/16" air bubble
57. Presto 06300 Dehydro Electric Food Dehydrator, Standard
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
NOTE :Item does not have an on off switch. This unit turns on when plugged in.Four-tray system for dehydrating foods at a fraction of the cost of commercially dehydrated foods with no additives or preservativesSee-through cover to monitor drying progress on top tray; Bottom-mounted fan and heating e...
58. 250#000 4 x 8 Premium US Made Kraft Bubble MAILERS Padded Envelope Bags
Sentiment score: 0
Number of reviews: 1
Premium Quality, Heavy Duty Light Weight Polyethylene 3/16” bubble lined shipping envelopes.Strongest Available Envelopes & High Quality Shipping Envelopes.Pressure Sensitive Seal that is tamper evident and secure.UPS, USPS, FEDEX ApprovedAvailable in all sizes
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!
Trying to pay for MtG with speculation is near impossible. It requires a significant amount of market knowledge and a good bit of luck as well. I've had better luck grinding collections and trades.
Buying Craigslist and Facebook collections at buylist prices can be incredibly profitable. It can be a successful venture with very little MtG/business knowledge. That said, it's a hell of a grind.
Take my most recent purchase:
Then the hard part. I sorted everything, then alphabetized the rares. Here's the list after everything was sorted. There was another $120 or so in bulk or cards I kept for my collection.
Then you need to figure out how to move this product. It's $370 in buylist, I used MTGprice to get that number. I could spend $30 in shipping to make $40 for 4-6 hours of work. Not for me.
I broke the numbers down further considering eBay and TCGPlayer fees for cash. I knew I wanted to move some of it on PucaTrade because I want to build UR Twin and it's easy to pick up the $5-$20 uncommons on there. Rares and staples like Scalding Tarn and Snapcaster are near impossible to pick up on Puca without bounties but the uncommons from MM and MM15 move quickly. I decided to just move the entire collection on Puca and then sell the points (whoops).
I used PucaPower to optimize this procedure. It went something like:
I ended up with a lot of trades. It ended up being ~52000 PP over 55 packages. That's $0.49 per stamp, $0.07 per envelope and $0.10 per top loader which comes out to $0.66 in shipping per order. That's $36 in shipping and handling.
I took the remainder of the collection to my LGS. He initially offered 35% TCGPlayer mid in cash or 50% in trade. I offered to throw in the binder that came with the collection and organize the binder into a new Commander product binder for him if he would give me 75% in trade. He offered 65% and I accepted. That got me a playset of NM Snapcaster Mages ($240 in retail).
All that to say...
Collection Cost: $300
Shipping and Handling: $36
Total Investment: $336, 10 hours of time
to get
$240 retail in Snapcasters
$120 retail in random staples
52,000 PP
I can play the waiting game and hope the cards I need trickle in or I can sell the PP for $0.65-$0.68 per 100. That'd be ~$338, completely covering my investment. So for 10 hours of work I earned a free set of Snapcasters and grew my binder/collection by another $120 in retail. Of course I'm addicted to cardboard crack and I have 30000 PP worth of cards on my want list. I'll likely sell the remaining 20,000 PP to finance my next collection purchase.
It's a long and slow grind. I basically made $30/hour doing this. I could have made ~$50/hour in overtime at work and just bought the cards but I enjoy sorting cards more than my job. I've built Atarka Red in Standard, Naya Burn in Modern (no tarns) and I'm starting on Twin using this method. I had to flip four collections to do this but I think it's worth it.
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.
“These dehumidifier rods are made right here in the United States of America, and are perfect for using in a gun safe, on a boat or in a storage area to protect items from mildew and humidity.”
GoldenRod Original Dehumidifier, 12-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D1WYXR0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_G7fOAb05VNQ9V
Right?
Now, apparently, I get my choice of some overpriced $300+ pair of headphones, to throw on the pile of regular-ass headphones that I have which do the job just fine, a $150 pocket knife that I probably won't like more than my $14 Opinel (seriously...I can't see what the point of $100+, very losable pocket knife is...what does it sing you a song when you're using it to open your mail?), or...a watch. I guess they sell camping equipment too? Lol?
It just seem like they're trying to move away from a site that offered good deals on a variety of objects to being a site that offers only absurdly expensive versions of objects you probably already have, primarily for hipsters that don't mind spending hundreds of dollars...on a knife, or a pair of headphones. Or something?
I don't get it, personally. They must not be doing well.
BCW boxes. You can find them at card shops all over. Sometimes shops that focus on sports cards (baseball, etc) can be cheaper on these. I have read the 5000 count boxes can't handle the weight that well so I always stuck with 3200 and below. I have all sorts of sizes and never had any issues. Most everyone uses these boxes in some capacity.
Probably is above the budget but KMC has a Card Barrier Box 1000 that is very nice for sleeved cards. I use those for most my better cards that I keep sleeved.
Here's what I'm rocking:
First Alert 2583DF Executive Safe with Digital Lock, 6.7 Cubic Foot, Gunmetal Fine Texture https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UHO4Z4/
I've been very happy with it. I can easily fit binders inside standing upright, as well as my laptop and important documents.
Be careful when getting fireproof safes. They often have a water logged clay in the walls to withstand a fire, but what you may not realize is that they can ruin items inside them by getting the damp if the safe isn't opened often enough. You hear about this problem often when people buy fireproof safes and store printed documents in them, but I'd imagine Magic cards are even more sensitive.
The one I have is fire resistant up to a certain temp which I feel is just fine.
Curvature is caused by the cardstock absorbing moisture from the atmosphere. The paper expands slightly, while the metallic front is unchanged. So the foil is effectively pulled taut across the paper, which bends it.
The fix is to remove the moisture from the cardstock. A food dehydrator is the cheapest and most convenient solution I've found. You can get them cheaply online. Here's the model I use:
https://www.amazon.com/Presto-06300-Dehydro-Electric-Dehydrator/dp/B008H2OELY/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=presto+food+dryer&qid=1556999178&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Keep in mind that this also heats the cards, so the metal will expand, causing it to bend back the other way. But once the foil cools down, it will go back. However, if you left it in long enough, the cardstock will actually dry out, and when the card cools off, it will be straight.
It's not an exact science. I usually have to put my cards in a couple times. But it does last once you get it right, as long as you make sure to store them in a dry place afterwards.
I heavily recommend against any attempts at "flattening" with heavy objects or such. Those methods aren't really addressing the real issue, and you're actually damaging your cards.
For foils, I keep mine in acrylic boxes with silica packets. It works pretty well.
I found that cardboard boxes are a risky move for storing foils due the their ability to absorb moisture.
I'm still waiting for a brand that offers integrated silica packs in their deckboxes/storage solutions.
Maybe with something like the Peli case silica Gel packs?
Yeah, that's expensive. I suggest here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009C2QQ3C/ref=pe_175190_21431760_3p_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
I purchase ALL of my supplies from Amazon and it is significantly cheaper than other supplier I have found. I've tried ULine, Staples, etc.
Have you seen Amazon? https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0786930152/ref=tmm_mmp_used_olp_sr?ie=UTF8&condition=used&qid=1525636713&sr=8-1
These
I just grabbed the first listing for these boxes I found on Amazon.
Amazon. 10.83 for 100. I got bcw but 100 ultra pro are the same price
BCW (100 - 4 packs of 25) BCW Brand Trading Card Toploaders - 3" x 4" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LR7GK4/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_gSk8BbQ5R23AQ
Exodus has color fluctuations between cards. Buy a loupe, it's $2.
Link for the lazy
I have been using this one for years:
http://www.amazon.com/Niceeshop-Microscope-Magnifier-Adjustable-Illuminator/dp/B00A3SU7NO?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
https://www.amazon.com/Dry-Packs-Cotton-Silica-Packet-Pack/dp/B0038N30OY
Use these.
https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Pro-24-36-Toploader/dp/B004L17318/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=top+loader+sheet&qid=1562683181&s=gateway&sr=8-3
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Do you think this would do the job? I don't know the size of the sheet and don't want to order incorrectly