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Collecting tools and toys

tcbphdtcbphd Posts: 125
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The M.J. Roop closure still makes me sad. Such nice stuff. Anyway, I thought I would share my completely unsolicited list of collecting tools/toys. Anyone want to add to this?

Database program for keeping track of cards on Palm/Treo/etc. Filters results, several data types including drop-downs and checkboxes, sorts by clicking on columns, converts to and from Excel (if you buy that option): Mobile DB

Sheets for holding PSA slabs (5 fit in a standard album): Ultra-Pro PSA sheets

Filing cabinet for cards and supplies: Bisley Collection cabinets

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  • MDCardsMDCards Posts: 85
    Good idea for a thread- I never even thought of the cabinet idea. I'll have to consider getting one - so much better than my current closet/bookshelf/table arrangement!

    Anybody use the cabinets?
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    The cabinets are very convenient.

    Sometimes, they can be found CHEAP at business-fixture auctions.

    Allstate Mfg. cases should also be noted as good home-storage/display items.
    Folks Who Bite Get Bitten. Folks Who Don't Bite Get Eaten.
  • NathanSrNathanSr Posts: 509 ✭
    This is my solution:

    Raw on the top

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    Graded on the bottom

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    Successful purchases: Lawnmowerman(2), Wabittwax, mkg809, thePlasticman

    Successful sales: xphunk, vjsteele4, onefasttalon, five7teen, yankeeno7

    Successful trades: mijang

    Generous Souls: MBMiler25, DES1984
  • milbrocomilbroco Posts: 2,743 ✭✭✭✭
    How much does one of those cases run for?
    Thanks,
    Bob
    ebay seller name milbroco
    email bcmiller7@comcast.net
  • SportsItUpCardsSportsItUpCards Posts: 2,547
    Great box Nathan, but I don't have that many cards image Who even sells those boxes? Very cool! image

    Giovanni
  • NathanSrNathanSr Posts: 509 ✭
    This one is made by C & N Footlockers. It retails for around $200.00. I paid much less because I bought this one at a yard sale from a neighbor who was getting out of the Navy. It was pratically brand new. It has survived 3 moves and is barely scratched on the outside.

    NathanSr
    Successful purchases: Lawnmowerman(2), Wabittwax, mkg809, thePlasticman

    Successful sales: xphunk, vjsteele4, onefasttalon, five7teen, yankeeno7

    Successful trades: mijang

    Generous Souls: MBMiler25, DES1984
  • lawnmowermanswifelawnmowermanswife Posts: 683 ✭✭
    Here's some with free shipping: http://www.casesandmore.com/Footlockers-Trunks-C24014.html
    edited, can't get my link to work.
    Tonya
  • NathanSrNathanSr Posts: 509 ✭
    If you go the footlocker route, make sure the plywood is covered in steel. My contents are so heavy, I feared the basic plywood ones would come apart at the seams. We move every 3 years, so this was an important feature for me.

    NathanSr
    Successful purchases: Lawnmowerman(2), Wabittwax, mkg809, thePlasticman

    Successful sales: xphunk, vjsteele4, onefasttalon, five7teen, yankeeno7

    Successful trades: mijang

    Generous Souls: MBMiler25, DES1984
  • ArchStantonArchStanton Posts: 1,182 ✭✭✭
    Jeweler's Loupes
    Collector of 1976 Topps baseball for some stupid reason.
    Collector of Pittsburgh Pirates cards for a slightly less stupid reason.
    My Pirates Collection
  • RipublicaninMassRipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭
    I like the wall displays the best, but you need a secure location. I have three roop boxes, and a few nice shoe boxes for the red mans and turkey reds, cant have those in boxes from payless..image
  • Piman58Piman58 Posts: 814 ✭✭
    Here is the Trunk link for lawnmowermanswife.
  • tcbphdtcbphd Posts: 125
    Also, check this out: Japanese cards
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