What is the best way to store valuable cards?

Penny Sleeves

On its own, the penny sleeve is good for storing cards not yet worthy enough of a top loader. Or, if you're ripping a box of cards and/or going through a big collection and don't have time to put everything worthy of a top loader in a top loader at that moment, a penny sleeve is a good first step.

How do you store high value cards?

Screw-down holders

One from the 1900s, screws-down holders can be an option for storing your high-value cards. They are sturdy plastic cases that can (sometimes) safely secure your cards. A screw-down holder comprises two plastic pieces. To use, you'd place your card in place and screw both plastic pieces together.

How do you preserve collectible cards?

You have to make sure you are storing trading cards in a dark place, and only exposing them to light when you take them out. Cards that aren't properly stored could also get bent or ripped. This kind of damage also hurts the value of a card, and if you end up ripping one in half, you won't have it to enjoy anymore.

How do you protect rare cards?

The easiest and cheapest way to do this is to use sleeves and slips. Sleeves are very common and affordable, you can get them from your local gaming store or online. They come in different sizes and Pokemon cards require the standard size to fit. There are even Pokemon-themed sleeves!

Do penny sleeves protect cards?

Penny sleeves have been the go-to for keeping “the good cards” safe for collectors going back into the 1980s. Penny sleeves offer some basic protection for cards – protecting against fingerprints, moisture, surface scratches, and general handling wear and tear.

The CORRECT Way to Store Pokémon Cards

How do you store cards and keepsakes?

How do you store cards against humidity?

Is it better to store cards in top loaders or card savers?

If dropped from a distance, a Card Saver might better protect from the fall because the card and the Card Saver act as one, where as a card and a top loader may become separated if the top loader hits the ground at a certain angle.

How do you tell if a card is worth a lot?

Head to PSAcard.com/auctionprices and search for your card. The more refined the query, the more accurate the results. It is best to include the year, manufacturer and subject of your card in your search. If you include the card number, expect All-Star results.

What makes a card more valuable?

Everything from when the card was printed, how much of it was printed, and its condition, can impact a card's value. We'll start with supply, or in this case, rarity. In general economic principle, when supply is down, demand and, in turn, value, increases.

What is the best humidity for collectible cards?

Get Temperature and Humidity Under Control

Basic guidelines advise storing between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit as well as at a humidity level of 45-55%.

How do you keep cards from molding?

To keep a collection such as stamps, postcards, sports cards, books, and ephemera free from mold, store the items in a room of the house that is both air conditioned with a relative humidity level between 35 and 50%. The ideal room temperature is from the mid to upper 60's, or slightly below average room temperature.

What is the best humidity to store cards?

Temperatures. Playing Cards prefer a 68 F (20 C) and a relative humidity range of 30%-40%. They can be stored in temperatures as low as 30-40 F (-1 through 4 C), as long as the humidity stays constant between 30-40%. Again, dehumidifiers can reduce the moisture in a room or storage area and are inexpensive.

What do you use to store cards?

Cardboard Boxes and Monster Boxes

Don't take up a lot of space considering how many cards they hold. Easiest way to have cards get damaged unless other protection is used. Chances are, you're going to use a variety of storage options for your cards.

Should you store cards in card savers?

The card saver will hold your card in place very securely, allowing for no movement, but can bend. Card savers are recommended by both PSA and BGS.

Should you keep store cards open?

Store credit cards tend to charge a lot of interest, and your usage of them is often limited. If you recently opened a store credit card, closing it could prevent you from overspending. Closing a card can impact your credit score, but the hit will be lighter if it's a newer account.

Do cards get damaged in binders?

“If you are using a binder with O-rings, that is bad,” he said. “O-rings are actually the number one culprit for your dented, creased, or concaved Pokemon cards. Once you add too many pages and close your binder, cards on the top page will move back towards the spine.

Should I double sleeve my cards?

If you want to protect your cards then double sleeving is the best way to go about it. A single sleeve still allows dust and other particles inside, which can damage and even scratch your card.

How do you store unopened packs of cards?

A basic solution is to put a pack in a toploader. Most modern packs have sealed flaps at the top and bottom, and those flaps will need to be carefully tucked inside the toploader. For thin packs, such as the Pokémon booster pack pictured above, a 197 Point Thick Toploader is the appropriate size (5mm thick).

Why do people sleeve their cards?

Plastic card sleeves are used to protect trading cards, game cards, and collectible card game cards from wear and tear.

Do perfect fit sleeves damage cards?

There is an interesting discussion on high end FB group about storing valuable cards (mainly for grading purposes). Basically they are AGAINST using perfect fits sleeves as they might nick corners, damage edges and cards are harder to take out of sleeves.

What is the difference between 55 and 62% humidity packs?

The difference between the 55% RH and 62%RH are the humidity levels. 55% adds less moisture and 62% allows for more moisture. Some consumers have favored a slightly drier environment, with an RH as low as 55%. It all depends on your personal preferences and how long you intend to hold onto a given plant.