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09-29-2012, 10:57 PM
Magnetic Card Cases
Hello,
I'm looking to get feedback on properly protecting your cards. I've been using the magnetic cases for my cards that carry some value. I use a variety of sizes depending on the thickness of my cards. Currently, I'm not using a penny sleeve also inside the case as it does not fit well with both.
Does anyone have any issues with that or any suggestions on a better way to protect the corners from chipping, etc? Right now, they are in great shape but years down the road I don't want to regret not protecting them properly.
I appreciate any advice.
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09-29-2012, 11:11 PM
RE: Magnetic Card Cases
You will get a variety of answers on this one. Some prefer them. Some not. Some use albums, some use top loaders. Its what ever you feel comfortable having your cards in (and make sure that they are not too tight otherwise they will ruin your cards).
As far as the chipping issue, that shouldnt happen unless you are constantly moving the card around in the case. If it is pretty much stationary for most its life, than you shouldnt have any issues.
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09-29-2012, 11:25 PM
RE: Magnetic Card Cases
Thank you, Sir. Appreciate the feedback.
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09-29-2012, 11:51 PM
RE: Magnetic Card Cases
(09-29-2012, 11:11 PM)creativemunky Wrote: You will get a variety of answers on this one. Some prefer them. Some not. Some use albums, some use top loaders. Its what ever you feel comfortable having your cards in (and make sure that they are not too tight otherwise they will ruin your cards).
As far as the chipping issue, that shouldnt happen unless you are constantly moving the card around in the case. If it is pretty much stationary for most its life, than you shouldnt have any issues.
I didn't try a magnetic until receiving one in a trade this year. I like them over the screw down, mainly for the ease of use. I'm not sure if they pop open if one gets dropped.
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09-30-2012, 06:50 AM
RE: Magnetic Card Cases
If you don't intend on opening the case I put a small (and barely noticable) piece of clear tape over the top to keep them from poping open.
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09-30-2012, 10:24 AM
RE: Magnetic Card Cases
Or if you really want protection.. Just get the card graded and slabbed. Otherwise, I use the magnetic cases for my better cards and i put everything in binders for the rest.
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09-30-2012, 05:14 PM
RE: Magnetic Card Cases
The only thing I don't like about the magnetic holders is that they scratch when rubbed up against other holders, unlike the graded holders, which are ridged so that they lock together when adjacent to each other. You can stick em in a team bag, but then they look less aesthetic. And, yes, they do pop open when you drop them, speaking from personal experience.
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09-30-2012, 05:22 PM
RE: Magnetic Card Cases
I love 'em for cards of value. But I also use top loaders and binders for "lesser" cards. The magnetic holders look nice with these tiny plate stands I bought at a craft store.
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09-30-2012, 07:12 PM
RE: Magnetic Card Cases
Forgot to mention to put them in team bags or graded card bags in order to keep them secure and scratch free.
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09-30-2012, 08:38 PM
RE: Magnetic Card Cases
(09-29-2012, 11:51 PM)krn001 Wrote: I didn't try a magnetic until receiving one in a trade this year. I like them over the screw down, mainly for the ease of use. I'm not sure if they pop open if one gets dropped.
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