?s about putting sets in a binder

[timber63401]

Have some 70s sets in 800 count boxes that I thought about putting in binders. For those of you that have done it are you putting them in penny sleeves first? Is a 3in 3 ring binder big enough for a 700 card set? Ultra pro Platinum pages as good as anything to use? Long term storage preferences? Thanks.

[deweyinthehall]

Originally Posted by timber63401

Have some 70s sets in 800 count boxes that I thought about putting in binders. For those of you that have done it are you putting them in penny sleeves first? Is a 3in 3 ring binder big enough for a 700 card set? Ultra pro Platinum pages as good as anything to use? Long term storage preferences? Thanks.

All of my sets are in binders, mostly 3". I put the cards straight in without individual penny sleeves.

A 3-inch binder will hold any 1970s set perfectly well. I have all the 1980s 792-card Topps sets in them as well, and they are fine.

[mikemb]

I keep most of my sets (1956 - 2008) in binders.

I use Ultra Pro Platinum pages without penny sleeves. I put 1 card in each pocket, not 2 back to back. I store them flat.

Been doing this for many years. Look at them often and never had any damage to cards.

Mike

[uniship]

I was considering doing the same thing for a 1959 topps set which currently each card is in a sleeve and a top loader.

I’m curious if I’m going to regret doing this - Has anybody else done this and later regretted putting them in binders?

[Hxcmilkshake]

I had some curling when stored upright after years, but storing flat had no problems other than it's not so super looking.

My main thing with binders is it takes so much space. I liked it for a while but I like my space now since I sold most off. (I had over 100 sets in binders)

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[ALR-bishop]

Topps sets 48 and 51 to 2024. Heritage sets 2001- 2024. Bowman sets 48 to 55. Fleer sets 1923 and 1959 to 2007…… binders with no sleeves. Plus Topps insert, test and supplemental sets up to 1994 in binders or artist portfolio binders for the bigger items

Binders do take up space and good ones can be pricey. Plus the cost of sheets. But anytime a discussion comes up on this or another board about a set or card it is great to be able to get quick and easy access to the set or card

Plus I keep variations in the binders overlaid over the companion card with another sheet. Plus unopened packs and wrappers, salesman samples, contest or insert cards, Rookie Banquet programs, Topps Achievement Awards, and hobby articles about the set…. all go in the binders

[Zach Wheat]

Originally Posted by uniship

I was considering doing the same thing for a 1959 topps set which currently each card is in a sleeve and a top loader.

I’m curious if I’m going to regret doing this - Has anybody else done this and later regretted putting them in binders?

I used to have all of my sets in binders. I started putting my more valuable cards/sets in penny sleeves and toploaders. I have scanned many of the key cards and variations for ease of reference.