Looking for advice to buy a new binder

sgbernard · #1 08-28-2023, 08:47 PM

They've already been mentioned, but I really like these:

https://www.archivalmethods.com/category/binders

doug.goodman · #2 08-28-2023, 09:05 PM

The problem with all the binders is curvature of the bottom of the pages over time, unless you have the binders completely stuffed, either with pages or some sort of extra packing.

I prefer the Itoya profolios (for small items like cards in pages, or, if using the small sized profolios, for individual cards or postcards) is no curving.

And for large items like "giant Police Gazette premiums" and even more giant Baseball Magazine m113 posters, or even more more giant newspaper pages, there is pretty much a size for everything.

Doug

icollectDCsports · #3 08-29-2023, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by doug.goodman

The problem with all the binders is curvature of the bottom of the pages over time, unless you have the binders completely stuffed, either with pages or some sort of extra packing.

I prefer the Itoya profolios (for small items like cards in pages, or, if using the small sized profolios, for individual cards or postcards) is no curving.

And for large items like "giant Police Gazette premiums" and even more giant Baseball Magazine m113 posters, or even more more giant newspaper pages, there is pretty much a size for everything.

Doug

I�ve been planning on purchasing binders that come with slipcases and was hoping the slipcases would help prevent page curvature by limiting the ability of the binder covers to open up while on a shelf. Have you experienced page curvature even when using slipcases?

thatkidfromjerrymaguire · #4 08-29-2023, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by icollectDCsports

I�ve been planning on purchasing binders that come with slipcases and was hoping the slipcases would help prevent page curvature by limiting the ability of the binder covers to open up while on a shelf. Have you experienced page curvature even when using slipcases?

I store my slipcase binder flat (i.e. laying down) to make sure and avoid any possible curvature. So no, I have not had any problems with curvature, but it's not a valid test for what you are asking. In theory I would assume the slipcase would help with avoiding curvature when stored vertically, but would like to hear from collectors that store them that way.

parkerj33 · #5 08-29-2023, 03:25 PM

How many pages will a lighthouse F vs. G hold?

Cmvorce · #6 08-30-2023, 07:56 AM

G is significantly larger than F

I use G for my 1950s Topps sets and F for t206

G comfortably holds 1959 (572 cards in 64 9-pocket pages). I�m not close to finishing t206 yet but it seems like F will work for the set of 520.

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Originally Posted by parkerj33

How many pages will a lighthouse F vs. G hold?

Cmvorce · #7 08-30-2023, 08:00 AM

I store the binders in slipcases horizontal, with the rings on top and the pages dangling down. Seems to be working just fine and the slipcases allow for that.

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Originally Posted by icollectDCsports

I�ve been planning on purchasing binders that come with slipcases and was hoping the slipcases would help prevent page curvature by limiting the ability of the binder covers to open up while on a shelf. Have you experienced page curvature even when using slipcases?

bigjaco · #8 08-28-2023, 09:06 PM

You guys make use of BCW binder sleeves for raw cards?

LEHR · #9 02-11-2024, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by sgbernard

They've already been mentioned, but I really like these:

https://www.archivalmethods.com/category/binders

Here's another vote for Archival Methods.
I buy 90% of my storage items from them and everything has been excellent quality. This is one time that you will get what you pay.

BillyCoxDodgers3B · #10 02-11-2024, 08:25 AM

To each his own. I do understand how people would appreciate the aesthetically-pleasing aspects of some of the binders/slipcases as featured in this thread. Just my personal opinion, but other than that aspect, I'm not seeing the rationale for spending that kind of money for binders.

I'm of the camp that values functionality and practicality over aesthetics. We spend so much on the cards and memorabilia already. Some would use that as an argument for buying the expensive binders. I understand that line of thinking, but it's not for me. I'd rather use that money to buy more cards, thanks. Sturdy, safe binders can be found with ease for next to nothing practically everywhere you turn. Online secondhand sellers, thrift stores. Just make sure they are sturdily constructed, have D rings and that the clasps are all flush where they click together.

Some of the best binders I've found were free of charge. People just give this stuff away. They all work fine. Just can't justify the prices I'm seeing for some of these. Not seeing anything special with the products. Keep in mind, however, that I only store raw cards and ephemera in my binders.

Keep an eye out for law firms that are downsizing/remodeling or a lawyer who may be retiring. Very beautiful and once-expensive binders can be found this way. And, if it's uniformity you seek in your binders, this strategy tends to pay off in that respect as well.

tlhss · #11 02-11-2024, 03:27 PM

I went in a slightly different direction for my binders, based on cost and issues with curvature. I purchased these thin plastic stackable bins from Amazon (comes to about $5.50 a bin when purchased in bulk). The team sets are in a low cost Oxford presentation binder. The team labels were purchased off a vendor on eBay (again .... very lost cost).

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