MJ Roop Boxes?

Axtell

What is the difference between the 2 boxes? I bought one of the $59.99 boxes, but I see there is one that is more expensive. My 1971 set is pushing my other PSA cards out of the box I have now, and am wondering if this more expensive box is worth it, or are the $60 boxes the way to go?

Thanks.

qualitycards

AXTELL - The more expensive box is made out of wood, while the other is cardboard w/ the leatherette finish...jay

packCollector

saw both boxes in person this past weekend. I bought the wood boxes for my 56 set. the museum board(cardboard) box is pretty sturdy and I think good for most storage. If you are looking to put together something that is specialzed and will fit in a couple boxes you may want to splurge and get the wood.

CON40

The more expensive box is made out of wood, while the other is cardboard w/ the leatherette finish...jay

Jay... I think they actually finished them with "pleather"... much higher quality than leatherette (and more manly too!).

packcollector's assessment is dead on. I love the wood boxes, but for my needs, and the cost, the cardboard boxes are still superior to most other options you will find out there. If you are interested in them, don't hesitate for a second to get them. You will not regret it!

CON40

Axtell... by the way, they just dropped the price of the cardboard box to $49.99.

CuseSteve

I sent Roop an email asking this question about a week ago....here is the response they sent me:

"The $49 box is made of museum quality board and the $79 is made of wood with
a buckram cloth wrap. Both are the same dimensions 15 1/2 wide, 8 3/4 deep,
5 3/4 high. They both hold 172-176 PSA cards. "

Hope this helps

Steve

67standup

<< <i>I sent Roop an email asking this question about a week ago....here is the response they sent me:

"The $49 box is made of museum quality board and the $79 is made of wood with
a buckram cloth wrap. Both are the same dimensions 15 1/2 wide, 8 3/4 deep,
5 3/4 high. They both hold 172-176 PSA cards. "

Hope this helps

Steve >>



love that buckram cloth.

Cubfan

What in the world is "museum quality board"? And how is that standard set?

Particle board is particle board.

RepublicaninMass

I had the opportunity to see both boxes, packcollector, and con40 at the show this weekend. Bought the wood box for my 1955 topps set. For a set, I would recommend the wood, much nicer and sturdier, for singles probaby the cardboard. Just my 2 cents.

CON40

What in the world is "museum quality board"? And how is that standard set?

Museum-quality means that the stock is archival and pH neutral. Most paper has acid in it that over time rots the stock (think old newspapers). Acid-free paper will not rot, nor will it degrade other paper products it is in contact with. For slabbed cards, this is a minor issue, but for raw cards in card savers and top holders, this is a valuable quality to have in your storage box.

Stone193

<< <i>Museum-quality means that the stock is archival and pH neutral. Most paper has acid in it that over time rots the stock >>


Keith
I was just wondering...does anyone know the difference in the coefficient of thermal expansion between the "Museum quality Board and the Wood?"

Griffins

I've got 1 of the cardboard boxes and 3 of the wood ones. The wood are quite a bit sturdier, heavier, and arguably more aesthetically pleasing. They have sharper corners, and after several months to cardboard one doesn't line up quite as well (lid and base) as the wood ones do. For the difference of a few hamburgers I'd go for the wood ones.
BTW, Roops customer service is excellent. If you have any questions call and talk to Matt- he's really helpful.

jason045

Wouldn't it be easier to just go to Home Depot and get a nice sheet of 3/4" red oak or ash plywood for about 75 bucks and make your own. One sheet would make 4-5 boxes (excluding hardware-hinges, hasps, etc.). You could also customize them to fit the exact number of cards in your set. Oh wait. I'm a carpenter. Not everyone has the tools or the know how to do this. Sorry for the rambling. Newborn at hame has kept me up a couple of days. Must sleep. Maybe when I catch on my rest, I'll do a little experiment and let you all know how it comes out.