

When you refer to Ultra Pro deck protectors, I’m assuming you’re refering to these?Īre these basically like thicker versions of penny sleeves? What I’m using currently is the Ultra Pro premium card sleeves, which are a very slightly heavier gauge than their normal penny sleeves (can barely tell the difference).

Curious if others have had that experience or suspicion like I have. When I have purchased individual cards or sets that were sleeved that way, the cards really stick inside the sleeves and it also seems that the sleeve had removed the gloss and shine from the surface of the card. I suspect those may cause damage to the backs of cards. The ones with designs on the back, or they can be a solid color. One more thing… about the sleeves that don’t have clear backs, like the kind leonhart uses in his videos. But like others, I also find the perfect fit sleeves too tight around the cards for me to feel comfortable storing valuable cards that way. So if you were building pokemon TCG decks I would recommend that. I used perfect fit sleeves inside dragon shield sleeves for MtG which I found ideal for playing. I also keep the binders vertical (like books on a bookshelf) so they’re not stacked on top of each other. I keep my cards in a well ventilated area where the temperature is always room temperature. My favorite binders are the ultra pro premium binders which come with various pokemon themes. Importantly, the card can breathe at the top. Once the card is in there, I feel confident it’s not going to get further wear from handling or from being in the binder. It’s semi rigid on the sides and bottom so the card is well protected. I use one sleeve, the ultra pro deck protector. Overall I’m really happy with how it looks and had so much fun doing it. I will continue to do so, but, just be very careful.Īlso, regular penny DO fit, but do wrinkle with insertion and do not look as nice. I will admit, unless you “hit it” just right, there were times where it was uncomfortably difficult get put the cards in. I have to be honest, last night I received a binder and some KMC perfect sleeves to put my raw 1st ed base (no holos yet) in. Also is it a bad idea to put your most valuable cards in the front page? Thanks! I feel kind of uneasy putting a 600+ card into a single deck sleeve and was wondering how do you protect your higher end raw cards, do you double sleeve them or does it not really matter or does it make it worse? I know I could use top loaders but I’m looking for the best way to protect it while having it in a standard premium foe leather binder. Right now all I have for protection is some matte black dragon shield sleeves, and while good I don’t know if I need more protection for the more high end cards. Hey as I’m starting out collecting again I’ve decided the best way to get the most enjoyment for the least cost would be to get binder sets of raw nm cards.
