New to the hobby? Been away and decided to come back (like I did not long ago!) and are confused as to what to do? No problem. Read on and we'll help you get set up.
Binders
I know a lot of people prefer card boxes, card protectors, sleeves, Rubbermaid Totes or even sticking the cards back in the boxes they bought them in. But never underestimate the power of binders for your collection. Binders have been used for decades and certainly have their drawbacks. Many collectors swear by using 1 or 2 inch D ring binders for their utility, flexibility, storage amount and security. Most modern sets (300+ cards) will easily fit into a 2 inch D ring binder.
For those collectors who like to separate sets and even series for better organization, I recommend 1 or 1.5 inch D ring binders which will offer enough space but won't be overly big to store.
I don't recommend grabbing O ring binders as without proper care, an O ring binder can squish or bend cards, especially while stored for long periods of time. I personally have had cards pages slide back as I close the O ring binder, only to open it up weeks or months later and find a handful of cards which are slightly bent with little humps from the rings.
Where can you buy these: These can be bought at any department store or for better quality ones, any office supply store. If you plan on buying several, you may want to look for bulk specials or 3 packs (popular at Staples for examples). For those in Canada and living near a government office, Public Works Canada's Crown Asset (PWGSC) website is a great resource for those of you wondering what the government does with old office supplies and more importantly, BINDERS!! For example, currently in Ottawa here, there are 3 listings of 300 binders up. Sure sounds like a lot, but if you have a big collection..... If your really interested, the last lot of 64 boxes full sold for $38 which is a huge way to free up some cash to spend on your cards.
Binders
I know a lot of people prefer card boxes, card protectors, sleeves, Rubbermaid Totes or even sticking the cards back in the boxes they bought them in. But never underestimate the power of binders for your collection. Binders have been used for decades and certainly have their drawbacks. Many collectors swear by using 1 or 2 inch D ring binders for their utility, flexibility, storage amount and security. Most modern sets (300+ cards) will easily fit into a 2 inch D ring binder.
For those collectors who like to separate sets and even series for better organization, I recommend 1 or 1.5 inch D ring binders which will offer enough space but won't be overly big to store.
I don't recommend grabbing O ring binders as without proper care, an O ring binder can squish or bend cards, especially while stored for long periods of time. I personally have had cards pages slide back as I close the O ring binder, only to open it up weeks or months later and find a handful of cards which are slightly bent with little humps from the rings.
Where can you buy these: These can be bought at any department store or for better quality ones, any office supply store. If you plan on buying several, you may want to look for bulk specials or 3 packs (popular at Staples for examples). For those in Canada and living near a government office, Public Works Canada's Crown Asset (PWGSC) website is a great resource for those of you wondering what the government does with old office supplies and more importantly, BINDERS!! For example, currently in Ottawa here, there are 3 listings of 300 binders up. Sure sounds like a lot, but if you have a big collection..... If your really interested, the last lot of 64 boxes full sold for $38 which is a huge way to free up some cash to spend on your cards.
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