Storage HELP HELP!!!! on Vintage cards in penny sleeves

kingraider75

I just got some vintage penny sleeves from our buddies MJ Roop Archives. They seem to fit the cards really well, only problem is that the sleeves won't allow a smooth fit into the hard 3x4 Ultra Pro Toploaders. They will fit, but there is some unsightly wrinkling in the sleeve.

I tried some of the Card Saver 1, because they are oversized, but I am not a big fan of using though for long term storage.

Besides scrapping everything and buying vintage pages and binders; anyone have any ideas?????

Thanks gang!

helionaut

PSA slabs?

I think Card Saver Is are fine. They are wide enough that they hold the card in place without a lot of pressure on the corners. As long as you keep them propped up straight you don't have to worry about any lateral strain or bendage. But they also make top-loads in all kinds of sizes. The ones for 3x5 cards are nice, but kind of expensive unless you buy in a large lot, and they're aren't too attractive for display.

kingraider75

I haven't seen the 3x5 toploaders before. Guess I will have to look around.

PSA slabs is always a good idea for cards, but these are some of my low end VG sets, so it's not worth the money.

Thanks

MarkLee

What do you think of the practice of putting Vinatage cards directly into Top Loaders without a penny sleeve? Lately I have had several sellers send some lower grade commons this way. It certainly can lead to damaged corners if you are not very careful about putting them in, but I think it makes a nice way to look through a stack afterwards.

kingraider75

It looks pretty good, but the toploaders are not acid free. I don't know what the odds are on toploaders running the cards, but why take the chance.