How To Sort, Organize and Display Your Cards

[@MarketMovers]

A lot of people are asking about UV damage to the cards. A few important notes: - I'm installing blinds to keep drawn during the day...BIG miss by me not to mention that - BCW magnetic one touch holders are UV resistant - PSA slabs and other graded slabs are NOT...so that's important to know - Autographs can and will fade with prolonged sun exposure - The sunlight is almost entirely indirect based on how my house is situated and the window facing the north - Nevertheless, the blinds will help ensure the cards don't fade with time! Thanks everyone for watching!

[@true_rcs]

I love your teachers heart for the novice collector and the transparency of letting us into your home. Keep up the good work T!

[@MarketMovers]

Appreciate the support! Glad to help out the community.

[@JPfreedom]

​@@MarketMoverswould love to see how you installed with command straps. I need to get my display game up!

[@MathyMaster]

Love that you collected Andre Drummond!

[@leeonhage9732]

You are a Hobby Superstar T-Pott! Thanks for the multitude of organizational tips! Love the Meguiar's Scratch-X idea on slabs and 1 touches! The Card Hotel is also very cool! And I am going to start using Blue Painters Tape a lot more for box labelling, etc. Did I see Duct tape in the shoebox bottom at the 10:26 mark? Hmmm. I rarely throw common cards away though. I put 20 assorted mixed sport and TCG common cards in a team bag, and give them out a Halloween, or donate them to local youth hockey and baseball tournaments. The parents add them to the "SWAG" bags that are given out to each kid, with extras given to the siblings. Everyone loves them, and I have orders for more grab bags all the time. My local card shops often donate their commons to my cause. I also prefer the BCW sorting trays, as they feature 25 different trays of varying depths! Such a time saver. And yes.. even indirect UV sunlight will fade most autographs over time. I have sadly learned that the hard way.

[@JPfreedom]

How do you store your autograph cards?

[@JPfreedom]

How do the trays save time for you?

[@belpostcards9388]

I love it. It is just relaxing watching how someone has everything so organized and clean. Great ideas too.

[@AstroBackyard]

Really enjoyed this, T-Pot! Thank you

[@louiem5985]

Thank you for this video. I have the same problem as most collectors. I do the hunt get them look over the card then into a box. I just started a month ago and I have a stack of cards all over the place. That does not include the free boxes I received from family members. in total I think I have about 10K of cards that I just started to look over. The hardest part for me is keeping track of all the cards and different kind of cards. Trying the excel way and man that's burning me out already from typing everything out .. But you gave me some good ideas . Keep up the great work as well.

[@JLPendltonOregon2023]

I live by myself and live in a apartment with no storage I've got 38,000-40,000 cards I've got mine in binders and they are in teams for my sports cards but every year around this time of the year I start counting my cards then put them in boxes then back into binders .I've decided that every time I get cards I'm going to add those counts to my original count .I'm 53 years old and will collect until it's my time I've got thousands of raw cards worth money that could go to a graded company and make much more money I just don't have the money to send them

[@tomchang732]

Love the office/man cave!! I need to get me some acrylic shelves and command strips!! Also, would love to see a future video on your collection...especially your Drummond PC 😮

[@bobgarcia4131]

I saw this yesterday! After watching this, I realized I'm moving in the right direction! Thanks for the information.

[@cjparker8624]

God bless your wife. Nice video!

[@jamesb6686]

I bought one of those exact thermal printers over 5 years ago and easily one of my best purchases. Never pay for ink and never pay for label paper.

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

I'm all about those acrylic shelves...NGL. Cool setup & tips. Best wishes!

[@mikescardboard]

Always practice safe searches when looking for cardboard supplies.

[@mikescardboard]

Honestly though, I love this video. Thanks Tpot!

[@nepiajapan4461]

Thanks for the great video. How do you protect the card from UV?

[@alexmathewmendoza]

Love this kind of content, very useful! I have a similar intake process when I receive slabs in the mail. Firstly I have a spreadsheet where I catalogue all of my PC cards. After cataloguing the card I always take it out of whatever sleeve the seller sold me the card in, wipe any smudges or fingerprints off the slab itself, then sleeve it up in a brand-new graded card sleeve and file it away in its corresponding storage box.

[@Blasterbreakguy]

I love your display of cards. It is inspiring and I want to do something similar one of these days

[@danielm428]

The biggest gem of information I got from this video was the Meguir ScratchX for cleaning scratches off slabs! I was getting ready to send my favorite cards in for fresh slabs, but instead I just used the ScratchX and my slabs are looking amazing!

[@MarketMovers]

So glad to hear that! Yes it really works!

[@forpetesake20]

you've been teasing us on spitballing for a while with the sneaky peaks, its cool to finally take a walk through

[@rickauclair705]

I have some old wall displays with scratched holders. That Scratchup is a great tip!

[@royalraven747]

Excellent advice. Having an intake system makes it more enjoyable to work with new cards. I also recommend not keeping them stacked loose and too high or near the edge of the desk to prevent the inevitable mistake/damage. I also spend a bit of time updating a database on intake, which has turned into my own price guide. I constantly sort/search this information to make better decisions on future purchases.

[@bran7134]

The best thing I ever did to display my HOF cards is two things. I bought: 1) Ringless top loader binders 18:29 2) Wall display boxes Everything else is broken down into: Auto boxes by sport Numbered by sport Non numbered, nono auto by sport Commons - give away. That's it. Nice Barry Sanders (THE GOAT) on your wall, by the way. Him and Jerry Rice are my pc. I have lots of cards from each but not a single auto or numbered auto of either. Hoping I can at least afford to buy one numbered auto of each to display one day.

[@JPfreedom]

What are you using for wall display boxes?

[@Tim.K.1976]

Great video Teapot one thing I do on my intake step is add what I paid in total for the card either on a spreadsheet or add the card on to the PSA set registry that lets you enter your card costs.

[@carll964]

I use several of the sports card wall display frames, they hold 20 raw cards each and can be found at your local hobby or craft store. I also use foam boards and cork boards to display raw cards in pro mold mini snap holders or one-touch holders using 3M removable mounting squares to attach to the boards.

[@CollectorsWorldFargo]

Awesome video, perfect time to put out an organization video as the new year approaches. Love the displays, visually stunning. Organization is My most difficult thing to do, and I appreciate you taking the time to put this video together.

[@MarketMovers]

A lot of us struggle with the organizational aspect. Glad it was helpful!

[@Fadedc00ki]

I love the way you hobby so much teapot!

[@Gamecock0828]

Incredibly helpful video! Thanks T Pot!!!

[@PSA10dencies]

Awesome and helpful! Market Movers Unlimited member here. Need to rep with some hockey 😆

[@johncampbell7433]

amazing video! very helpful

[@ronaldedwards3587]

such a great video! So helpful!

[@xxJB23xx]

Great video! Thanks for sharing so much advice.

[@videogameaddicts1797]

I absolutely love binders for my collection too, but it seems like not as many people enjoy pages as much anymore. Have you checked out the pages by Legendary Protectors? Those are really good about keeping dings off cards. Great video about collections for beginners. I still watch these videos and seemingly learn something new each one I watch. Even one tiny tweak to your skills makes a huge difference.

[@cartissimo]

Very nice displays, congrats! I won't comment on the Andre Drummond collection :-))))))

[@OracleXCollectibles]

Looking at your collection and seen lions and you talked about piston!! Told my husband you must be a Michigander like us! Thanks for the info

[@MarketMovers]

Yes - Michigander originally! Born in Traverse City...grew up in Grand Rapids area.

[@cenogotkicks5269]

Love this video love what you’re doing!!!

[@JasonBoffetti]

Most interesting part of the video for me: the Padre Pio/Pius X secret shrine in your closet. That's hardcore Catholic bro. Props.

[@t-pott4504]

🙏❤‍🔥

[@btphill2]

This was a lot of fun and very helpful! Are you able to share the model of the larger wardrobe? Love the shelving. Thanks!

[@MarketMovers]

PAX System - IKEA :)

[@LFCBLOCKSCOLLECTABLES]

Omg lovely collection, hopefully I can have a room full of liverpool cards

[@jokerkiddjay990]

Great information. Thanks for confirming I'm on the right track. 👍😎👍

[@MJNSPORTS]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of storing and sorting cards, is there any type of google sheets that you use for inventory that you can share

[@ClearAutumnFestival]

this is what ive been looking for

[@ChrisBenoit9]

Great video and collection. Thanks Tosspot

[@jameshuseby9931]

Great video looks awesome

[@chuckiej]

I see "card house" on eBay as the name for those multi box racks.

[@FLIPSportsCards]

What an insightful video…thank you! What do you do with like $1 bin cards. Do you topload them or just penny sleeve and file away with other raw cards of like HOFers and base RCs and parallels/inserts? I always have a hard time organizing these as I like to rip and it eventually takes up too much space even when throwing out mostly all base cards.

[@sfosoxfan]

This was all fantastic, thank you for the behind the scenes, much appreciated. I do think I would need something a little more substantial for the walls. I use specific earthquake hooks for artwork around my house, I'll have to research options for card displays as well. It's a reality here. Finally, at 13:30, T-Pott doing the lord's work tellin' y'all to use Painter's Tape. A-MEN ... preach! If people would stop using scotch tape on top loaders, the world would be a better place.

[@kevincrews5875]

My arm is raised on all those spaces, desk, floor and 2 rooms with cards. Anything from vintage to modern.

[@cartermonroe5154]

Great vid man!

[@joekantounatakis1429]

only thing I would add is that I use all the extra base or junk wax and I use it for PWE or add 10-20 in a random order of a graded card and get so much feedback how much they love looking though them..

[@joeymeyers271]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. Any suggestions on cost effective ways to buy one touches in bulk?

[@MarketMovers]

Actually...yes! And no joke...I buy them in bulk from CardsHQ. They very often run the SUPPLIES coupon at checkout on their website for 10% off and already have the best supplies prices I have found. That's no shill...just where I really buy mine! In terms of wholesale prices, a little harder to find.

[@lapp3r30shockeycardflips]

Great video as always Ty!

[@MarketMovers]

Thanks, Aaron!

[@katiekrasky2416]

This was an awesome video - we always focus on the dopamine hit of opening that package but the hobby would be in a lot healthier spot if folks took this video to heart and got joy out of the cards already in their possession. Wouldn't shock me if Topps saw content like this as a threat to wax! I can only wonder what would happen to the price of wax if more people did this....

[@MarketMovers]

Thanks, Kate! Appreciate you stopping by over here! Always enjoy seeing you own everyone in trivia on Blabbin'!

[@frizfryry]

What do you think about cards color fading due to over exposure to light while on display?

[@MarketMovers]

yes...they for sure will please see my pinned comment on this video

[@CHe-x5z]

Wow, doesn't get much more methodical and organized than this. Kudos! Are you sure, you're not German?

[@MarketMovers]

Actually...mostly German and Swedish haha

[@PhimTV-rb7jl]

Great video! Love your wall display of cards. However, are you afraid the sunlight will ruined your cards?

[@spaceman94153]

Can you send a link for the acrylic shelves you have?

[@MarketMovers]

Just go to amazon and type in "acrylic shelves" :)

[@craigjacks3165]

@@MarketMoversThere are so many to choose from…which ones did you pick? They seem to be the perfect size

[@grizzzlebees]

This was a nice video , thank you

[@ThatTileGuy83]

Dang T-pot! Your more ocd than me 😂

[@flathead1319]

Can you share the model of the cabinet? You’re scoring everything in that you said was from IKEA? Also, thank you for the video. It’s very helpful, love it.

[@MarketMovers]

PAX System - IKEA :)

[@Mrdoubtfire23]

Nice job super organized. Thanks.

[@thecrutch9]

Old and damaged cards I use as protection around the card sold.

[@223ellimac]

Love the shelves! Do you have a link to them?

[@MarketMovers]

Just type in 'acrylic shelves' into amazon and you'll find them!

[@chrisbohinski3364]

Great content! I’m in that overwhelmed semi sorted phase. Aren’t you afraid of sun damage to the displayed cards?

[@MarketMovers]

see pinned comment :)

[@White-Yaksha]

So much invested in organising and protection, but still uses a ring binder that could potentially damage the cards... Best is to upgrade that to regular binders if you want to keep them all in mint contition over the years.

[@MarketMovers]

It's only a problem if you're not careful to lay the pages flat and store it properly. I have been moving several collections to ringless binders, but the major downside is that those pages can't be moved if you need to re-arrange.

[@jrizz3057]

Every generic shoebox I have there's too much wiggle and movement with the one touches because they aren't as wide as slabs. Is there shoeboxes just for magnetic touches that fit tight on sides?

[@MarketMovers]

One thing I know some people do is just put their one touches back into the boxes they come in when you buy them by the box. That works well, though aesthetically not the best. The card hotel I have is very tight. It's perfect.

[@justincooper7936]

What shelves did u order off Amazon i wanna try the same concept at my house to display cards?

[@MarketMovers]

just type 'acrylic shelves' into Amazon and you will find them! :)

[@ryanbauer8317]

Thank you so much for this..i got so many great ideas....i rip too much wax, but i have some ideas based on this. I mostly do baseball and its sortrd by team. I like.yhr intake system

[@GreatCambino]

Any concerns about discoloration due to the sunlight?

[@t-pott4504]

I know some people do, especially with autos. And autos can and will definitely fade over time. I'm monitoring it, but the one touches are rated for like 98% UV protection for 5 years. I also don't have any direct sunlight really coming through the window. The angles are tough with the way my house is situated, so it's mostly indirect coming through.

[@captaincopter2387]

I’ve experienced an indirect UV issue with a poster over a period of years.

[@kililefotu9647]

Holy moly T-Pott you got a lot of cards

[@MarketMovers]

Not as many as I used to...haha. Slowly chipping away and letting things go that don't make the cut on the shelves!

[@chrfin78]

Mr. Pot, thanks, inspiring. What is your take on rubber bands instead of painters tape. I do not like painters tape, I have found in the South Florida heat it gets sticky like masking tape and leaves residue on the top loaders when I receive them. I ship a lot on eBay and use thin rubber bands, one or two, on the far left and right edge of the top loaders. I go penny sleeve, top loader, rubber band or two depending on thickness and then team bag, lastly card guard with another rubber band. I don't like to pinch the middle with the rubber band so I stick to the side and been receiving positive feedback thus far. Its an easier removal and the top loader is still pristine after removing the rubber band. So what do you think? Again, thank you for your time and inspiration.

[@MarketMovers]

Rubber bands are definitely an option! just NEVER scotch tape! :)

[@BellTunnel]

Love the video, Tyler. Just getting into selling, so I’ll have to take a look at your selling/shipping videos. Wasn’t aware of potential issues with PWEs. I know autographs are vulnerable to sunlight. Is there any concern with keeping non-auto cards displayed long term? Do cards fade, and if so, are they susceptible to sunlight only, or electric light as well?

[@MarketMovers]

Yes, regarding autos and fading...check out the comment I pinned at the top of this video in the comments section :)

[@shakool2kool]

Great vid

[@thomasbordanaro2394]

What are you displaying the cards on the wall with?

[@MarketMovers]

Just type in 'acrylic shelves' into amazon and you'll find them!

[@DJJtorcher]

I wanna know about that Ronald Acuna Jr. frame with the slab in it. Is there somebody that makes those?

[@MarketMovers]

I wish I could remember who gave that to me... :/

[@SuperSoccerTime1]

28:09. LUKA MODRIC KABOOM! That's a chase card of mine! Maybe you want to part ways with it?

[@MarketMovers]

I have considered moving it, but it's just so awesome. I want to hold onto it for now :)

[@SuperSoccerTime1]

@@MarketMovers I just bought the other kaboom card of his. So it wouldn't be lonely!

[@ABSabio]

What do you use to display your slabs on the wall like that?

[@MarketMovers]

Just type into Amazon "acrylic shelves" :)

[@ronaldedwards3587]

I have no system. I need to get to work.

[@forpetesake20]

please dont use quarter round to trim that cabinet to the wall, lol. i see you removed the baseboard to get it up tight and thats a smart move. scribe mold is the way to go to cover that gap and it looks top notch. just use some base white cabinet toe kick to get the base to the wall so the baseboard has a place to dead end when its time to put back. its already looking nice just need those last final touches.

[@MarketMovers]

Appreciate the tips! I'll keep those in mind for the next project!

[@jamesrobinson3349]

Hey brother how do I find the acreclic shelfs? What do I type in? And did you drill those in or just use the command strips? God bless you, Jesus loves you, James

[@MarketMovers]

hey there just go to Amazon and type in "acrylic shelf" and you will see lots of options. And I used command strips.

[@jamesrobinson3349]

@@MarketMovers Thank you T-Pot. I'm going to look right now! God bless you!

[@pdubya-L]

Excellent, yeah another big challenge of collecting, besides the cost of cards, is the organizing (sorting, storing , and display) which is actually a BIG part of the hobby and a part I personally really enjoy. Thanks for the great video.

[@ROWZEROCARDS]

T-Pot, always good information delivered in a clear way... But you didn't answer the MOST important question of them all. How to you get your wife to go along with all of this? Lol. I know for you its a business, but for the rest of us ;)

[@MarketMovers]

She tolerates it...but she doesn't love it 😅

[@nate1111-b4u]

writes in notes - *card penthouse* -

[@nickschultz9445]

Show us how u take pictures of cards for eBay listings

[@MarketMovers]

check out my video on how to sell cards! I gave a full demo! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5bGnX6kmMyYqZIfeature=shared&t=964 16 minute mark!

[@Green-Andy]

I put my pc in top loader and autos in one touch

[@Noah-k7t2i]

Be careful with that window, UV damage is real and it sucks

[@SquareLimit]

My biggest concern with displaying anything..

[@MarketMovers]

Yes you are correct. Please see my pinned comment on this video.

[@bfootballcards]

I don’t like just keeping my cards out like than cause if it gets stolen the people will know this is the valuable stuff

[@Templeburd]

Hey TPott, would you be willing to donate cards to a Middle School teacher to give to his students?

[@mantlesandmetals]

Can we discuss the High Voltage /500, Ultra Stars Gold and Essential Credentials displayed on your wall?!

[@MarketMovers]

😎

[@dankelly]

What specific penny sleeves and top loaders do you recommend for 75pt cards, like National Treasures? I've bought ultra pro penny sleeves for "thick cards" and BCW top loaders for 75 point cards, and the penny sleeves are too big for the 75 point top loaders.

[@PeaceToAll-sl1db]

too much dusting for the wall ones for me lol

[@Drhook2323]

I think throwing away the junk wax cards are a great idea. Maybe if enough people throw their cards away my comments will actually have a value lol

[@MarketMovers]

that's what happened with the '52 Mantle!

[@frayfrayLII]

Do you worry about sun damage on those displayed cards near the window?

[@t-pott4504]

I know some people do, especially with autos. And autos can and will definitely fade over time. I'm monitoring it, but the one touches are rated for like 98% UV protection for 5 years. I also don't have any direct sunlight really coming through the window. The angles are tough with the way my house is situated, so it's mostly indirect coming through.

[@frayfrayLII]

@ thanks for the reply mate! Do you have any autos on display? I’m always worried (being from australia and how sunny it is basically all year round)

[@delshaffer-livingincharles4496]

What is comcee?

[@MarketMovers]

COMC.com Check Out My Cards great site!

[@goodeyecards]

Unrelated and just genuinely curious, is that Padre Pio hanging up in your office closet?

[@t-pott4504]

Yes! 🙏❤‍🔥

[@CaptShriver]

If it's junk wax era I just take out the Hall of famers and throw the rest of the commons away. I just came to that conclusion about a month ago. No point in taking up space

[@JonathanBentz]

I started doing this earlier this year.

[@MarketMovers]

Yep it's kind of a crumby feeling, but...it needs to be done.

[@crazykev6491]

I did that while we’re all at home in 2020-21. What a ride down memory lane. Sent some off to PSA for grading and kept ones that meant something, like the 88 Topps baseball set, the first I put together as a kid. Should have seen the trash can afterwards though.

[@JonathanBentz]

@MarketMovers I guess technically not all of my keepers are HOFers... that Bo Jackson "Future Stars" is one heckuva card to keep after pulling it out of a junk box.

[@TheLegendofBrettMorrison]

Yes Yes Tell Every keep doing that... eventually the ones I keep will become rare 😂😂😂😂

[@Ramikzur]

i would never expose my cards to a window with natural sunlight because even if you have uv protecting supplies, they still will bleach out or fade over time, which makes the colours look aweful PS: 2 of your grant hill cards made me jealous

[@MarketMovers]

Yes you are correct. Please see my pinned comment on this video.

[@creed5]

*raises hand* i feel attacked that my slabs are stacked on my desk

[@MarketMovers]

hahaha no attack intended!

[@GFTCNJ]

My whole garage is just stacks and stacks of cards 😭

[@jamesjazz3395]

You ever think about selling them to get something you actually want to look at.

[@CaptShriver]

Well I could think of a whole lot worse problems to have😂

[@GFTCNJ]

@ I give most of them away but they just keep on coming.

[@billthehofcollector4525]

You better have a UV film on that window…. Any acetate or auto will go bad.

[@MarketMovers]

See pinned comment :)

[@Slab_Studios]

Man how small is that door 😂