How I Protect My Pokemon Cards!

[@SurfNturfz]

Anything over $5 gets a spot in my toploader binder.. only about $2000 total right now but I would be absolutely devastated if something happened to those. Waterproof with a zipper. If I had a fireproof safe, I'd put it in there and it would be indestructible 😂

[@jeycholz]

Great Video my friend! I was thinking of taking it a step further with my cards that have Top Loaders to put them into a Top Loader Binder. Just need to find where i can get one XD

[@basesetmew]

Thank you! I think Gemloader makes Top Loader binders and while I personally can't say anything about the quality of their binders, a lot of people swear by them.

[@jeycholz]

@@basesetmew ahh nice, I’ll check them out! Thank you so much! 💯

[@plutotradingco]

I use the perfect sleeve + penny + toploader and into my top loader binder.

[@royaljadeee]

Name of the top loader binder?

[@ugandanknuckles464]

i triple sleeve then place in a toploader and that goes in a toploader binder then i put in a safe, i have pidgey cards

[@basesetmew]

Gotta keep those pidgey cards as safe as possible!

[@ansarsiddiqui312]

Over kill and that’s a lot of pressure on the cards

[@mephisto--]

@@ansarsiddiqui312 Sarcasm..

[@JiipHoep]

@@mephisto-- what is sarcasm? that ''its giving a pressure'' comment or ''i triple sleeve'' comment?

[@mephisto--]

@@JiipHoep "I triple sleeve" indeed

[@unaffected420]

thank for showing me the perfect fit seal sleeve, just bought some for my binder :)

[@mephisto--]

Yeah me too, I didn't know anything about it !

[@mephisto--]

Absolute great video. Thank you a lot !

[@ChristianJosephs]

Thanks a lot ordered my first One Piece TCG Booster Box today and was looking for this advice. Now I know. what to order to protect the cards :)

[@fragBE1]

the top loader binders are awesome.... so much more joy flipping though collection, the look and feel is great🔥 - give it a try 🙏 Note when sleeving the dragon shield you should only put that card in 2/3 of the card in, then slide the "closing" part in and use it to push the remaining of the card in... it's almost as fast as pennysleves.... Personally (for my Master collection(s)) I have then in Dragon Shield and then in top loaders - and then in top loader binder (note that the binders 9 per page, is massive... like 50% bigger or so compared to a normal one but totally worth it).. For my trader binders and spare cards I simply use the dragon shield or perfect fit. easy, perfect and keeps all dust etc. away. And thanks a lot for sharing 🙏

[@basesetmew]

Thank you too for the insight on how you protect your collection!

[@cartermorris7322]

Great Video! This is exactly what I needed as I just started my card pokemon card collecting journey :)

[@basesetmew]

Thanks and welcome to the hobby! ✌️

[@interseption6896]

Thanks for the explanation and really great video!

[@basesetmew]

Glad I could help!

[@najyusof168]

I heard using a perfect sleeve and put another sleeve ,after that putting card inside card saver is the best way, is that true? what about using magnetic case? will it damage the card?

[@basesetmew]

Yeah that the best way to store your cards IMO. The Magnetic case will not damage the card since 35pt is perfect thickness for a card + perfect fit sleeve.

[@najyusof168]

@@basesetmew so for magnetic case i still need to put a perfect sleeve n put inside the case, right? Are u sure magnetic case not damaging the card for a long terms? I heard lots of the case will have some bent to it if it stay for too long

[@basesetmew]

Yeah I'd still sleeve the card to avoid surface scratches & edge damage. I've not heard of cards being damaged by One-Touch cases, bending (to an extent) usually comes from moisture in the air. Just make sure you buy a One Touch case with 35pt (either from Ultra Pro or Ultimate Guard) as they are perfectly recessed for a Pokemon Card with a Perfect Fit Sleeve + they also have the "Diamond Corners" to protect the corners of the card.

[@noÿr7]

Is it to risky to sleeve my cards in a ultra pro penny and then in a toploder because of the space? Should I use perfect fit sleeves for toploader or card saver?

[@basesetmew]

No, using a Penny Sleeve with a Toploader / Card Saver is completely fine and even the preferred way of storing your cards for certain collectors.

[@IneptCardCollector]

Thanks for the help. I'm good at buying cards, bad at buying storage for them.

[@boatboattmmrp9950]

Awesome Tohru sticker

[@basesetmew]

Thank you 😄

[@Pellopix_giovanna]

Thats sick i also have Something Similair tho i never customised mine like you do

[@Senauce]

Yo nice video, I basically do the exact same thing as you. I also use extra team bags specifically made for the one touches but they are so loose and baggy I really hope someone brings out perfect fitts for them. Also whats the difference between premium toploaders ans normal toploaders?

[@basesetmew]

The premium Toploaders are usually a bit more rigid and clearer compared to the standard ones. They’re also made from recycled plastic if that’s something that matters to you.

[@Nitemare-c2y]

I use BCW penny sleeve. Would you say that’s acid free? I hope so lol

[@basesetmew]

Pretty sure they are. You can always make sure and check the packaging, Usually it should mention “Acid Free”.

[@miksabella3456]

Can expound further why you dont recommend ring binder? I just bought one for my Kayou collection. 😅 Card-> Dragon Shield perfect fit-> Ultrapro platinum pocket sleeves-> generic D-ring binder (from school supplies, but the rings are not on the spine, so the pocket sleeves wont bend overtime).

[@basesetmew]

I personally don't like Ring Binders because they are so big and bulky. They are a good way if you have a ton of cards and if you're working on a Master Set or Pokedex themed binder. As long as it's a D-Ring Binder you're good to go know!

[@miksabella3456]

@@basesetmew i see. The good thing for me if using ring binders is that the cards are layed flat. Coz the inner cards are slightly away from the spine. They dont convene into one junction when the front cover is closed. But i think this issue may not be present on established brands when they design the pages on their albums. Could be they consider the overall thickness + spacing for every pages. But yeah..they are bulky and need to take extra caution when carrying the binder.

[@greenJade168]

Thanks for the explanation. Are the pokemon etb sleeves acid/pvc free?

[@basesetmew]

The Pokemon Company doesn't confirm whether they are Acid / PVC free or not so I'd assume they are not and just grab some Ultra Pro / Dragon Shield / KMC Sleeves.

[@x10creeper52]

5:53 nice method there

[@ajulian7331]

Dragon maid sticker! Man of culture indeed 🙌

[@basesetmew]

😏

[@piara2008]

Best video on youtube

[@basesetmew]

Thank you!

[@maverickbonato8164]

Oh? The cards barely fit in the Precious Collector Box binder? Imma buy one real quick and see if it's good for my Yugioh cards, I can never find a decent one for them xP

[@basesetmew]

I actually have a few Yugioh cards so I checked and they fit pretty well if they're double sleeved. Here's a picture: i.imgur.com/hESb8oj.jpeg

[@maverickbonato8164]

@@basesetmew I use Strictly Sealed sleeves that are bigger than normal ones but not Pokémon level so I think they'll fit pretty well, already bought 2 binders to test now I'm waiting for them to arrive. Thanks for the info!

[@Oo2k10]

For the magnetic card holder. Can you use the psa graded perfect sleeve in this video to protect it or I have to use different team bags?

[@basesetmew]

The magnetic card holders are a bit smaller compared to PSA slabs (One Touch =108 x 72mm - PSA = 80 x 135mm) Graded card sleeves will still work though but Ultra Pro also makes sleeves specifically for their One Touch cases.

[@nyxer4]

Really weird question. When you sleeve cards that are tight fit, have you ever slightly flexed the card, as ive tried not to do this with my cards but it happens when sleeving or putting them in the binder. I understand not doing it to much but is it 100% unnavoidable? My ocd is my worst enemy 🥲 try to keep everything perfect.

[@basesetmew]

If the sleeves are a bit tight, I like to loosen them up by inserting 2 Energy cards first a few times. That usually does the trick.

[@nyxer4]

@@basesetmewwould temp flexing cards do any long term dmg ? D: also using energies is a good idea

[@basesetmew]

Depends on how much you're flexing them. If they're only flexing by a little bit, it's unlikely to do any long-term damage.

[@nyxer4]

@@basesetmewit’s only a little bit on odd occasions and I don’t re sleeve often if at all . Thank you for your input !

[@basesetmew]

No problem, anytime!

[@miksabella3456]

Im looking for clear and transparent toploaders. Any recommendations bro? Im not really into ultrapro toploaders coz they have this bluish color. I prefer clear white color and very transparent.

[@basesetmew]

I don't know of any clear white Top Loaders. I think they're all going to have an inherently bluish tint because of the material.

[@miksabella3456]

@@basesetmew ohh..but generic toploader (non branded) is able to make clear ones though..but i worry about generic toploader coz its a bit cheaper and dont know if these are acid free..

[@jerkygastropub7845]

are dragon shield sleeves+ dragon shield codex enough protection for my bulk common cards?

[@basesetmew]

Yeah that’s more than enough protection!

[@SpiriTxDOUGHBOY]

151 has 360+ cards, I'm looking for a binder I can sleeve and store master set in, prefer a 9 pocket per page, any recommendations?

[@basesetmew]

Are you sure 151 has 360+ cards? According to Bulbapedia the set has about 210 cards. Either way I recommend an Ultra Pro Pro Binder (9-Pocket) which holds 360 cards. If you really need more, I’m pretty sure there’s no way around a 12-Pocket binder since that’ll hold 480 cards.

[@SpiriTxDOUGHBOY]

@budgetpokemon including all holos reverses, exs and promos 151 is 360+..I'll probably go with a 12 pocket even though I prefer the 9 lol

[@basesetmew]

Oh right, I forgot about the reverses. Same here, I prefer 9-Pocket binders but there isn’t one that holds more than 360 cards. Good luck with your master set!

[@AA7_Editzz]

Hi, do perfect fit sleeves like kmc or vault x bend cards over time? Im scared for my moonbreon.

[@basesetmew]

The perfect fit sleeves I use for my cards (KMC & Dragon Shield Resealable) are fine and my cards haven't bend at all. If you really are too worried, just use and outer sleeve. That's totally reasonable!

[@Ibelievesoiam]

So loading the card into the perfect size sleeve then into a binder sleeve is ok? Does it matter if I load from top or bottom with the perfect size?

[@basesetmew]

I wouldn't recommend using just perfect fit sleeves to store cards in your binder, use an outer sleeve like KMC Hyper Matte or Dragon Shield Matte instead. If you want to double sleeve: 1. Hold the perfect fit sleeve with the opening at the top 2. Put the card in upside down 3. Now put the card the right way up into the outer sleeve. That makes it a bit safer if some liquid were to spill on them.

[@Ibelievesoiam]

@@basesetmew thank you. Two more questions so if I wanted to only single sleeve the kmc hypermat is ok to put in binder? Would the be ok for high end and tradable cards? Also do you recommend perfect fit sleeve before placing into a gold magnet? Thank you so much.

[@basesetmew]

Sorry for the late reply, if you don't don't want to double sleeve than just a KMC Hypermat is fine for your binder. Depending on the price though you might want to consider double sleeving. For the Magnetic Card Holders I'd highly recommend putting the card in a perfect sleeve first. If you get the 35pt version, the card + sleeve will fit perfectly.

[@Ibelievesoiam]

@@basesetmew thank you!

[@IQerat]

I don't know the size for Marvel Masterpieces Cards but would the binder / penny sleeves mentioned in this video work with them? 🤔

[@basesetmew]

I'm not too familiar with Marvel Masterpieces Cards. I'd suggest just buying a pack of penny sleeves and see if they fit. If they do then they should fit into a standard binder.

[@IQerat]

@@basesetmew cheers I’m gonna try that! 👍🏼

[@CONTRATI]

Whats that “Inder Sticker” ? Pink one

[@basesetmew]

Do you mean the sticker on the top right of the binder?

[@GepenetreerdeDuif]

What is the best binder for a whole collection? I’m collecting every card of shiny treasure ex but I want all cards in 1 binder

[@basesetmew]

Shiny Treasure ex contains 360 cards. The Ultra Pro Binder I showed off in the video can accommodate 360 cards so I'd be perfect for that. You don't have to buy the exact one, just look for a 9-Pocket, 20 page Binder from a reputable company like Dragon Shield, Ultra Pro, VaultX, Ultimate Guard ect.

[@GepenetreerdeDuif]

@@basesetmew aaah thank you mate! I will buy the one in your description 🙂 You got a new subscriber 🔥❤️

[@GepenetreerdeDuif]

Oh and is it safe enough to put cards worth 10 dollars or 5 etc in a binder or do you use something else for that?

[@basesetmew]

As long as you're buying from a reputable company it's safe. A couple of my friends have cards in their binders that are worth 1000€

[@GepenetreerdeDuif]

@@basesetmew thanks for the reaction now i know it safe! But I would NEVER put cards worth 1000 dollars in a binder hahaha 🔥

[@pimzel7562]

Is it okay of you don’t dubble sleeve

[@basesetmew]

Absolutely! If you just use an outer sleeve from KMC / Dragon Shield / Ultra Pro that's perfectly fine.

[@jessieboswachter]

where do you store your toploader/cardsaver cards?

[@basesetmew]

I usually put about 10 of them in a Team Bag and then just store them in one of my cabinets together with my other cards.

[@garci1966]

Nice

[@sovereignblastoise6767]

Collection tour???

[@basesetmew]

Soon™

[@sovereignblastoise6767]

@@basesetmew ayye!!

[@mephisto--]

Hi ! What is the use case of a matte sleeve ? Is it just for the esthetic ?

[@basesetmew]

Yeah it's just for the esthetic and personal preference.

[@mephisto--]

@@basesetmew Thank you :)

[@Charly_Tekilyou]

Great video. Thx!

[@yongmengtan8827]

Thank you

[@miksabella3456]

Hi can i ask regarding hose card saver semi rigid sleeves. Is the color clear and transparent? Or is it bluish? (Like ultrapro toploader). Thanks.

[@basesetmew]

The bluish tint is there although not as pronounced compared to the Ultra Pro Top Loaders. I think part of that is just because they're much thinner than Top Loaders.

[@miksabella3456]

@@basesetmew tnx a lot for ur replies bro..

[@LeoLi-t1i]

I triple sleeve my cards, i use a kmc perfect fit, then a clear transparent deck protector sleeve and then an ultra pro penny sleeve followed by a top loader and a top loader sealing plastic bag.

[@basesetmew]

That’s one way to make they’re as safe as possible!

[@nagarjunablessed4904]

Overkill and too much pressure. Will damage your cards.

[@itoitonomi1849]

That’s dumb as f*ck. But you do you lmao

[@Bighous503]

Yeah bro your just doing the most at that point and ruining your cards, 90% of your collection will be worthless when it comes time