Users questions

Can baseball cards be stored in the attic?

Joe Ford

Can baseball cards be stored in the attic?

You shouldn’t store your sports cards in your garage or attic because it will be susceptible to the outdoor climate. Humidity greatly affects sports cards as well as the cold and hot weather. If there is too much water in the air, your cards will get moldy and become worthless.

How do you store thick sports cards?

For thicker memorabilia and patch cards, to be stored in a toploader or magnetic holder, sleeves are available in 130 point thickness. Cards thicker than 130-138 points should simply be inserted into a toploader or magnetic holder without a sleeve.

Where can I store valuable cards?

Once you have your cards sorted, it’s always best to store them in card savers and then figure out your next move. You may want to keep them all together inside a corrugated storage box, or simply any size (100-count, 200-count, 500-count, etc.)

Should I keep my Pokemon cards in a binder?

We recommend binders for non-holographics, or lesser rare cards that you are keeping in penny or card sleeves. Box – If you are going to use a box or metal case, make sure there isn’t too much room for the cards to move around. This is less of a problem if your card has already been graded by PSA or Beckett.

How do you handle old baseball cards?

How to Safely Store Your Baseball Cards and Collection

  1. Penny Sleeves. These thin, clear polypropylene sleeves should be acid free and archival safe for storage of cards.
  2. Top Loaders (Rigid)
  3. Card Savers (Semi Rigid)
  4. Screw Downs.
  5. Snap-Tite/One-Touch.
  6. Boxes and Binders.
  7. Lamination.
  8. Always Consider and Prepare for the “Worst Case Scenario”

How do you store expensive cards?

I personally keep my most valuable cards double sleeved (perfect fit for non-foils, perfect hard for foils) in a toploader, which is then covered by a small plastic sealer. Then they go in a small protective case with dry packets inside. I recommend and use the dry packets as well. Especially for foils.

Are screw down cases bad for Cards?

The recessed ones are pretty much as safe as anything else to use. If you use the wrong size you can damage a card, whether its a screw down, top loader, or magnet holder.

How do I organize my sports card collection?

Choose a Folder or Box Pick up a suitable quality binder or multiple binders for your collection. There are many types of binders that have plastic inserts that will make viewing and organizing your collection easy! You may prefer to store your baseball cards in boxes.

Is there an app for baseball cards?

The app is live and we have been adding new features everyday!!! Now available for Android-Search CardGenie on Google Play Store!

How do you store old baseball cards?

Best Way to Store Vintage Baseball Cards

  1. Penny sleeves.
  2. Top loaders.
  3. Semi-rigid holders.
  4. Sheets and albums.
  5. If your cards are in really nice shape, we don’t recommend a simple box but if you’re not that concerned with their condition, placing them inside the standard baseball card storage boxes is an option.
  6. Magnetic holders.

How many baseball cards fit in a shoebox?

2,967 cards

Do binders damage Pokemon cards?

Many binders over the years have damaged cards in this way. Instead, you’ll need a D-ring binder which will prevent pages from slipping far enough over that the ring can press down into any cards contained inside. There are lots of beautiful D-ring binders in the Pokemon world.

How many cards can a binder hold?

Your Binder’s Capacity is Determined by the Ring Type & Size

Ring Size (Diameter for O-Rings) Page Capacity
1-inch 175
1.5-inches 250
2-inches 350
3-inches 570

How do I know if my baseball cards are worth anything?

How much are your Baseball cards worth?

  1. Enter the year. Look at the back for the copyright date, or the last year of stats.
  2. Enter the brand. For example: Topps, Upper Deck, Bowman, etc.
  3. Enter the player’s name.
  4. Enter the card number. Found on the back of the card.

How can I sell baseball cards fast?

Card Dealers & Shops If your collection consists of pre-War or vintage cards (and even some modern cards) but you have to sell quickly, then this is likely your best option. By negotiating either in person, by email or by phone with a dealer or card shop you can sell quickly at an agreed upon price.

How do I sell baseball cards on eBay?

Here we’ll look at all the steps you need to do in order to sell your sport cards on eBay.

  1. Step One: Create an eBay Account.
  2. Step Two: Head to eBay Home Page.
  3. Step Three: Enter Your Category.
  4. Step Four: Select The Card Closest To Yours.
  5. Step Five: Add Your Card Details and Descriptions.
  6. Step Six: Sell and Ship Your Product.

Are baseball cards still worth money?

The value of a card goes up when it is graded by PSA. To be clear, 99.9% of baseball cards are completely worthless. I’m sorry to say this, but your 2008 Topps Derek Jeter card isn’t worth any money, even though Jeter is in the Hall of Fame. Like any business, baseball cards become valuable through supply and demand.

How do I sell my baseball cards in bulk?

Sell Your Sports Cards and Memorabilia to Us. In recent years, Amazon.com has become a viable marketplace for selling bulk commons. While eBay is generally used for cards with long-term collectible value, Amazon is a place to buy or sell sports cards that are more of a commodity.