Card display cases question?

gwinny

I've seen alot of card display cases for graded cards which hang on the wall. All of them display the cards in a traditional portrait manner. Do any of you know someone who makes a display case for landscape cards (i.e. 55,56,60 topps). Thanks in advance, Dave.

MCMLVTopps

Dave,

I own the Teddy Ballgame 1955 Topps set in the Registry (lacking 2 cards, Koufax and Berra). I built my own display case, which was pretty easy to do. It just so happens that if you place 15 cards on 14 rows, you get the magical # of 210. I allowed for the "missing" 4 cards and obtained them in PSA 9 to include in my display.

If you are interested in the dimensions for the '55 set, I'd be glad to provide them to you. The "foot print" on the wall is approximately 7 feet horizontal, by 5 feet vertical. I can promise you that when the set is displayed on the wall, it makes a very impressive sight and enables you to enjoy your collection. Basic skills (IMO) are all that is needed to make the display case. A table saw and a set of dado blades to make the grooves to support the cards is needed unless you have a router. I used 1/4" plywood for the back and stained the case a dark walnut and then distressed the finish to make the case look antique-like.

I have a photo of my first complete 55 set (now about to complete my 3rd set) and would be glad to send you a pic, at least it'll give you a visual of the case. You can contact me at mcmlvtopps@earthlink.net and I'll shoot a pic back to you. You could knock this thing out in a Saturday morning.

Al