When storing raw sets, subsets, ect...

[bosoxfan]

Other than placeing the cards into sheets and binders, which do you prefer, Card Savers or a Top Loader w/ a penny sleeve and why?

Or is there another option?

Sorry if this has been discussed before, Rich

[vintagetoppsguy]

I prefer the Card Saver method. I don't use a penny sleeve though. I know some people do, but I don't know what the point of that is.

[steve B]

For me it depends on the card and set.

Recent commons or less than NM cards - Just go in the box.

better recent cards, fragile cards (Topps lazer) sortof old stuff that's in nice condition - Penny sleeve.

Mid 70's back, really nice ones toploader and penny sleeve, same for VG stars, and maybe more fragile beaters.

Very few in cardsavers, they stick up too much for the shoeboxes or the 4 row boxes I've been using. And I'm bummed that the new 4 row boxes won't fir toploaders.

None of the above is a hard rule, I have cards in all sorts of holders, and many that should be holdered but haven't been yet. That's one of the drawbacks of a biggish collection, paying for all the darn holders.

Steve B

[ALR-bishop]

I have all the Topps sets, and they are all in binders ( I collect on ungraded cards and immediately free any graded card I end up with) in 9 pocket sheets without sleeves

[bosoxfan]

Thank you everyone for your input!

I've always kept my raw cards in a penny sleeve and then put them in a top loader but now I'm thinking about useing the card saver method. Is one (in your opinion) better at presentation, viewing, handling, storing and preservation? I know it's a matter of taste. Just curious on what others feel and do.

I have many graded cards and have never set any free, but I think it's time for a few to get some fresh air. I'm not going to encapsulate what I have raw and I want to keep the subsets consistent.

I am thinking of keeping the slips and attaching them to the cardsaver/top loader.

[mintacular]

I don't like cardsaverII's as they are too snug and I feel like when you slip it in and out (that's what she said) you can further damage the card. Card Saver I's built for pre-57 cards work better. Always use a sleeve with toploaders as the card will move around if not...Always use a sleeve with screw downs unless it has a recessed edge as surface scratching can occur. Not sure about sleeve with cardsavers-- probably wouldn't be a bad idea. Vinyl sheets are ok but some allow top corners to peak out (arrgh). In sets, i put empty sheets in front/back of binder so the first/last sheets of cards don't bunch up

[betafolio2]

Originally Posted by bosoxfan

I have many graded cards and have never set any free, but I think it's time for a few to get some fresh air. I'm not going to encapsulate what I have raw and I want to keep the subsets consistent.

I am thinking of keeping the slips and attaching them to the cardsaver/top loader.

I only recently started saving the grading slips from my "liberated" cards. I don't keep them with the cards, but I do keep them in a separate storage box as a reference. If ever I wanted to sell my previously graded cards, I'm sure having the slips would help me describe them properly, if nothing else.

What I'd really like to know is, what with all the attention given to PSA (and other grading companies) population reports, is there any effort on the company's part to DELETE cards from the population that have been proven to be cracked out? (I'm sure a photo of the card and its grading slip with the broken slab would be sufficient proof.) I've often considered contacting PSA with this question, thinking that a scan of my 100+ orphaned PSA slips might get somebody's attention.

Anyone else have thoughts on this?