How do you protect your PSA cards from scratches??

34GoudeyCollector

Just curious on the methods out there. For my '34 Goudey Registry Set, I have trashed the "I don't fit PSA cards well" graded sleeves (they look just plain ugly, to say it nicely!). I use two team bags slipped over the card on opposite ends. These fit PSA cards tight and allow me to store them perfectly in my custom made ash-wood box in my fire-safe, however, they leave a noticeable "line" where the two sleeves meet.

Is anyone else using something different or no protection at all (ooh that's dangerous!)

Ken

koby

There are regular team bags and there are team bags for taller cards. A single taller team bag will fit the PSA holder snuggly.

goodriddance189

team bags and graded sleeves. i like team bags better, because they're smaller

yawie99

I used to use the big graded-card sleeves, then switched to just a single team-set bag, which at least looked better. My search for sleeves that fit snugly finally reached a happy ending several months ago when our own AllenAlan (I think Joe is his real name, but I can't remember) bought a huge load of them from a distributor in his area and sold some at cost to board members. You might want to see if he still has any left. If not, I could probably spare one or two packs of 100.

On a side note, if you're not yet aware of this product, you should pick up a bottle of Novus plastic polish #2. It works pretty well at buffing out or at least minimizing the unsightliness of minor holder scratches. I'm insanely anal about the condition of my slabs, so it's saved me a fair chunk of change in reholdering fees.

goodriddance189

steve, i would pay $5 each for two packs if you have them. i need to get some protection for my RC card collection, at least until i get married and move in to a house where i can litter the walls with graded cards

joker73

If Joe's out of them, here's another totally random possibile lead. A couple of weeks ago, I was enjoying a few treats from a local Chinese bakery - and some of the bean paste-based pastries (about the size of a donut) were sealed in the exact same bags as the ones Joe picked up (Sea King is the only brand marking on the bags). So, maybe the "perfect fit" PSA resealable bags are really intended for various food packing activities. I have no clue where you'd start to track some down, but maybe a food packing plant or material distributor might be a good start. I said it was random .

Yawie - thanks for the tip on the polish. Much better than reholdering fees + shipping ...

Robert

CandyFactory

Could someone post a pic of what these "bags" look like? And the dimensions? I may be able to help.

Ryan

AlanAllen

Hi guys,
I still have some of the "perfect fit" baggies available, but I've been swamped at work so getting orders out will be tough. A few of the guys on the board have bought them, and I think everyone has been happy with them. PM or e-mail me if you're interested.

Joe

schr1st

I've been debating trying out some 4X6 or bigger zip-loc style baggies. You can order a thousand of them from different places on the net for between $20 and $30 delivered. Any give them a shot?

Comet

Ultra Pro offers PSA 'slab' pages that fit into regular 3 ring binders. The holders sit recessed in the page so it is protected from any contact. I hope this may help.