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What size soft sleeves (penny sleeves) for pre-1957 baseball cards?

judgebuckjudgebuck Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭
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The regular size (2 5/8" X 3 3/4") soft sleeves are too small. I know that there are the 2 1/2" X 4 3/4" tall card soft sleeves, but these are too big, aren't they?

Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.

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  • alnavmanalnavman Posts: 4,129 ✭✭✭
    I don't remember ever seeing sleeves for those cards.....like the 52's,53,54,55 and 56
  • bkingbking Posts: 3,095 ✭✭


    << <i>I don't remember ever seeing sleeves for those cards.....like the 52's,53,54,55 and 56 >>



    Ultra Pro makes a product called, interestingly enough, Vintage Card sleeves. They measure 2-3/4x3-15/16. I use them for all my cards.
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  • fkwfkw Posts: 1,766 ✭✭
    Topps cards? or pre1957 cards?

    Most all cards made before 1957 are smaller than 2.5" by 3.5" so the same penny sleeve and top loader used for modern cards are perfect.
  • judgebuckjudgebuck Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭
    Now listen, guys. I'm not lying about this. The pre-1957 Topps and Bowman cards don't fit in the regular soft sleeves. I will check out the Ultra Pro Vintage Card sleeves.

    Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.

  • SidePocketSidePocket Posts: 2,901 ✭✭✭
    I also use the Vintage Card sleeves for my 56 set.

    "Molon Labe"

  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    http://www.blowoutcards.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=118_122&products_id=4892
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  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭
    I bought some Ultra Pro Vintage penny sleeves about 5 years ago. They are wonderful for 52-56 Topps cards.

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    T206 Set - 300/524
  • judgebuckjudgebuck Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for the help. The Ultra Pro vintage Card sleeves are just what I need. I've already made the purchase.

    Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.

  • bkingbking Posts: 3,095 ✭✭


    << <i>Thanks for the help. The Ultra Pro vintage Card sleeves are just what I need. I've already made the purchase. >>



    Glad to hear it. FWIW, I use them for all my cards as it lessens the danger to the corners when inserting the cards.
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  • judgebuckjudgebuck Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭
    Yes, it does. Putting even a regular size card in a regular size soft sleeve can be hazardous to the corners.

    Always looking for Mantle cards such as Stahl Meyer, 1954 Dan Dee, 1959 Bazooka, 1960 Post, 1952 Star Cal Decal, 1952 Tip Top Bread Labels, 1953-54 Briggs Meat, and other Topps, Bowman, and oddball Mantles.

  • alnavmanalnavman Posts: 4,129 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>I don't remember ever seeing sleeves for those cards.....like the 52's,53,54,55 and 56 >>



    Ultra Pro makes a product called, interestingly enough, Vintage Card sleeves. They measure 2-3/4x3-15/16. I use them for all my cards. >>



    Thanks for the info, I will also have to check them out......there are a few card shows in my area this weekend, maybe I can pick some up.
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