MJ Roop is DOPE.

Love of the Game · December 20, 2004 11:41AM

I just received my MJ Roop wooden presentation case for my 1953 Topps set. Purchased it at the Fort show, and they shipped it out to me last week.

I had my 1953 set, which is #28 in the registry and of which I'm very proud, in a white corrugated shoebox. It's got 40-50 graded cards at this point, and while it's not the nicest set I have, it's certainly the most valuable. I'm not a monster collector with an unlimited budget, and I started working on this set in September with exactly ONE 1953 card - a Luke Easter that I've since replaced. Almost all my cards grade at the 6 level (a couple of 5s, a 4, and a handful of 7s and 8OCs, too), but I'm very proud of it nonetheless.

Anyway, I started feeling like there had to be a better way to store higher-end cards, and I read a thread about MJ Roop on this board. I've got to say I STRONGLY recommend the wood presentation case, despite the expense. Just a classy, classy way to store nice cards, in a way that will preserve the condition and allow for easy viewing and even display. I'm not a fan of binders, and I've always looked at the shoeboxes as temporary fixes, but have always thought there had to be a better way.

Anyone who hasn't checked into MJ Roop archiving systems would do well to do so, IMO.

-Al

BugOnTheRug · December 20, 2004 12:10PM

ok, this is my take..........

1) you are a paid spokesman for the above.
2) you are an employee of the above.
3) you will receive a year-end bonus because of the above.

BOTR

nah, sounds like good info to check out; you're one of many who has recommended the above.

minibeers · December 20, 2004 12:55PM

roop is the poop

Love of the Game · December 20, 2004 1:11PM

I wouldn't mind being a paid employee or spokesperson, because I'm sure I wouldn't have to pay $80 for a wooden box.

That said, the stuff is way cool.

-Al

SHOOTER56 · December 20, 2004 1:11PM

I don't think Mr. Roop would like being called the poop!
but then again what do I care,you could be right maybe roop is the poop

ctsoxfan · December 20, 2004 1:41PM

MJ Roop is a good company, with helpful people and quality products. Every time I go past their booth at a show, the staff always recognizes me, asks me how my collection is going, and wants to know if I have any new ideas about their products. The wood boxes are extremely nice - my only issue is that when you collect a large set (660 cards and up for me) you need 4-5 of them to hold one set. I realize anything bigger would be cumbersome, but that's my only issue with those boxes. Their binders and such are quite nice too.

Love of the Game · December 20, 2004 2:47PM

I agree about the size of the boxes. Right now, my '53s fit in one box. But I'm going to need 2 more once I've got them all graded. That's a drag - but, at the same time, it's the best solution I know. It's amazing that so many of us put thousands of dollars worth of cards in cardboard shoeboxes.

I suppose when I've got my 38 Goudeys complete and graded, the boxes are going to be useless. Right now I've got them in an MJ Roop archive box, with foam padding on either side. But there are only 48 cards in the set, so once I have 'em graded I'll try out one of Roop's binders.

Now I REALLY sound like a spokesperson.

-Al

DeutscherGeist · December 20, 2004 4:53PM

Why does one have to create an account with MJ Roop before purchasing something?

MonstersOTG · December 20, 2004 6:32PM

Does anyone know for sure how many PSA cards the wood box will hold?

Paul.

denwd1 · December 20, 2004 7:57PM

Archiver Card Box
Museum quality board box fits 172 PSA, 100 Beckett and SGC, 120 SCD Authentic, 500 Toploads, 116 screwdowns

minibeers · December 20, 2004 8:38PM

I mean poop in only the best way. All my stuff is rooped. love it

Lothar52 · December 20, 2004 10:22PM

im thinking of purchasing some for my 56 and 57 sets

Lothar52

koby · December 21, 2004 12:33AM

They're nice but way too expensive. One box will cost the same as sixteen PSA encapsulations. I am surprised no one has come up with an alternative.

charliehustle14 · December 21, 2004 12:40AM

They look really nice, but I'm with you Koby. All these graded cards out there, and the two main ways to store are Super Vault boxes and MJ Roop cases. It would be nice if some enterpreneurial person could come up with something in between. Perhaps something made of hard plastic? I bet they would be cheap to make.

-Todd-

Love of the Game · December 21, 2004 12:53AM

It took me a while to justify the expense, but then I figured that my 1953 set is worth around $10,000. The break-up value is significantly higher. I had it in a $2.99 box. So I sprung for a $100 box to put them in. They look better, they're better protected, and it was worth it.

Would I put a 1981 Fleer set in a Roop box? No. But a 1953 Topps set? Yep.

-Al

bobsbbcards · December 21, 2004 2:20AM

I went to a furniture store and bought two chest of drawers (light wood that matched the bookcases that my card albums were in). Each cost me about $79 and each holds over 1,000 slabs. Easy to add dividers, drawers pull out (obviously). Very nice.

elway65 · December 21, 2004 3:16AM

Roop is the chicken noodle soup.

Knuckles · December 21, 2004 5:24AM

I wish I had enough graded cards to have an excuse to buy one.

1977topps · December 21, 2004 9:14AM

I've got the '75,'76 (first one made!), and '77 albums, I think there great. I like the slipcovers also. And the checklist is handy. Gonna buy the box when I have enough graded cards.

Gatorbait · December 21, 2004 9:08PM

This weekend, I received my first MJ Roop product - a '74 Topps binder - and I love it. It is oversized, looks professional and great on a shelf, and it doesn't say "MY BASEBALL CARDS" in huge letters. Highly recommended for ungraded.