Anytime you search anything related to baseball card storage, this is always one of the first videos that comes up. Surprised it doesn't have even more views. Great video.
I'm a mets fan and enjoyed having good ole john olerud on my team years ago. He was a good hitter and a decent defender. Definitely a solid player but I'm shocked to see someone have such a dedicated collector for that type of a player. You must really like him to invest in this type of collector. Even the rarest of his cards can't be worth that much. Anyway, interesting video. Thanks for posting
Real nice video! My Olerud collection is currently in the typical Ultrpro 9 sleeve pages. My base and parrallel cards are in a 6 inch thick binder with my memorabilia cards in a separate binder. I 100% agree with you that it's a pain to re-organize as you get new cards. I like your storage technique. But, I also like being able to flip through the binder to see the parallels side by side. You're correct, there's no one "right" way. Just as long as you enjoy your collection.
I had watched this video years ago back when my cards had been in actual shoeboxes for some 30 years and was blown away by it. But wasnt until the covid era that I finally had time to properly organize. I like that the collection focuses more on the cards than on value. I know both matter but still. Hopefully you are still picking up a few Oleruds.
I don't use magnetics mainly because they cost a lot more per card than toploaders. Also cards can still jiggle around in a magnetic, and you can't use a penny sleeve.
My local card shop carries them, as do most card shops I assume. They're 1600-count "shoeboxes". They generally cost about $2 or $3 apiece. They hold toploaders nicely, but larger boxes I've seen locally (4-row 3200-count boxes) do not.
I am trying to organize some thousands of cards that I haven't paid any attention to since I was collecting them as a kid in the 1970s. After watching your video I went to Amazon and was about to buy toploaders when I read a review about "jagged" or "chipped" top edges that were sharp. Have you ever come across that?
I've never seen jagged or chipped top edges, but I have gotten toploaders that have slightly uneven top edges. I buy mine from a card shop, where I can see them and make sure they aren't defective. Oh, and I only buy Ultra Pro brand.
So far even my thickest cards fit OK in the penny sleeves shown in the video. I do have be carefull putting them in though. I don't use magnetics at all. Used to use single-screw cases for thick cards but that was before I found the thicker toploaders.
Solid organization and website you've put together. If you don't mind, I'd like to place a link to your website on my blog. Are some of those dividers Ultra Pro Card Sleeve Dividers? If so, do they have enough space for labels?
I don't mind at all if you link my site in your blog. Thanks! Yes, those are Ultra Pro plastic dividers. I've never bought them but I have 4 or 5 of them that I got when they were included in 100-ct packages of penny sleeves. They only stick up above a toploader by less than 1/4 inch, so there probably isn't room for a decent label.
I think most card shops would carry different sized toploaders. If your's doesn't there are tons of other online sources. One place that COMC is affiliated with is BCW Supplies (just Google them).
Yes they do. I accidentally bought a pack. The only thing is that they don't fit in normal sized top loaders....so you can't use them with regular sized cards.
Thank you for the video! Are the penny sleeve and the toploader BOTH open at the head of the card, or do you put the open end of the penny sleeve into the bottom of the toploader (in order to have no open end)?
Like the vid. Like how it's organized. Can you make a video on how you storage your basic cards, or what do you use. If I'm correct this is your more expensive cards.
@@olerud363 My bad man. Just now seeing this. I had so many TH-cam notifications - I missed it. Hope you see this and can respond today. I have a big problem putting my cards into sleeves without bending one of the edges. I did see a video on here and bought a box cutter and slit one corner and it worked. You just angle the card in to the left and cut the opposite corner (right side) just a little. It's a new clean box cutter. No rust. Just wondering how you do it? Some people use the small scissors on a pocket knife. And last random question: if you get a damaged card.. can you complain? Or are you just screwed? It was one of the Bowman Autographs smh. Thanks!
@@nostalgiaman6816 I don't slit the corner of my penny sleeves, though I have seen people do it and it seems like a good idea. I just try to be very careful when sliding the card in. If I get a damaged card from ebay or from a trade, I'll usually contact the other person. But be courteous and honest, and don't immediately accuse them of trying to rip you off or something. With proper communication most issues can be resolved. If not, leave negative feedback with an honest comment.
there not shoeboxes there 1,000 or so lot boxes. shoeboxes are what we used in the 1970's with rubber bands , Do you use screw downs for expensive rookie cards?
No, I don't live in Seattle so I can't recommend any card shops there. I live near Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The shop I go to is called Collector's Dreams, and they do have a website that you can order from if you're interested. collectorsdreams.ca
Not for my Olerud collection. The number of them I'd need would be too expensive and take up too much space. Now I have a small glass display cabinet though, I might start using them to display some cards.
Originally a big part of chosing to collect him was because he had no minor league cards. Back in the early 90's (before eBay and other online sources) it was a lot more difficult to find obscure cards.
Anytime you search anything related to baseball card storage, this is always one of the first videos that comes up. Surprised it doesn't have even more views. Great video.
I'm a mets fan and enjoyed having good ole john olerud on my team years ago. He was a good hitter and a decent defender. Definitely a solid player but I'm shocked to see someone have such a dedicated collector for that type of a player. You must really like him to invest in this type of collector. Even the rarest of his cards can't be worth that much.
Anyway, interesting video. Thanks for posting
Real nice video! My Olerud collection is currently in the typical Ultrpro 9 sleeve pages. My base and parrallel cards are in a 6 inch thick binder with my memorabilia cards in a separate binder. I 100% agree with you that it's a pain to re-organize as you get new cards. I like your storage technique. But, I also like being able to flip through the binder to see the parallels side by side. You're correct, there's no one "right" way. Just as long as you enjoy your collection.
Nicely displayed Olerud collection.
Enjoyed the video. Thank you for the information. Hope to see you doing more videos again someday.
I had watched this video years ago back when my cards had been in actual shoeboxes for some 30 years and was blown away by it.
But wasnt until the covid era that I finally had time to properly organize.
I like that the collection focuses more on the cards than on value. I know both matter but still.
Hopefully you are still picking up a few Oleruds.
I don't use magnetics mainly because they cost a lot more per card than toploaders. Also cards can still jiggle around in a magnetic, and you can't use a penny sleeve.
My local card shop carries them, as do most card shops I assume. They're 1600-count "shoeboxes". They generally cost about $2 or $3 apiece. They hold toploaders nicely, but larger boxes I've seen locally (4-row 3200-count boxes) do not.
Thanks for the advice. I got into collecting later in life and don't want to spoil good cards.
I am trying to organize some thousands of cards that I haven't paid any attention to since I was collecting them as a kid in the 1970s. After watching your video I went to Amazon and was about to buy toploaders when I read a review about "jagged" or "chipped" top edges that were sharp. Have you ever come across that?
I've never seen jagged or chipped top edges, but I have gotten toploaders that have slightly uneven top edges. I buy mine from a card shop, where I can see them and make sure they aren't defective. Oh, and I only buy Ultra Pro brand.
Thank you.
So far even my thickest cards fit OK in the penny sleeves shown in the video. I do have be carefull putting them in though. I don't use magnetics at all. Used to use single-screw cases for thick cards but that was before I found the thicker toploaders.
Solid organization and website you've put together. If you don't mind, I'd like to place a link to your website on my blog.
Are some of those dividers Ultra Pro Card Sleeve Dividers? If so, do they have enough space for labels?
I don't mind at all if you link my site in your blog. Thanks!
Yes, those are Ultra Pro plastic dividers. I've never bought them but I have 4 or 5 of them that I got when they were included in 100-ct packages of penny sleeves. They only stick up above a toploader by less than 1/4 inch, so there probably isn't room for a decent label.
I buy them at my local card shop for about $2 each. Most card shops usually carry them. They're sometimes called shoeboxes.
I think most card shops would carry different sized toploaders. If your's doesn't there are tons of other online sources. One place that COMC is affiliated with is BCW Supplies (just Google them).
Yes they do. I accidentally bought a pack. The only thing is that they don't fit in normal sized top loaders....so you can't use them with regular sized cards.
Thank you for the video! Are the penny sleeve and the toploader BOTH open at the head of the card, or do you put the open end of the penny sleeve into the bottom of the toploader (in order to have no open end)?
I place them so that they are both open at the top.
+olerud363 Good to know. Thanks for the quick reply!
Like the vid. Like how it's organized. Can you make a video on how you storage your basic cards, or what do you use. If I'm correct this is your more expensive cards.
I do this for all my Oleruds, even commons.
+Hector Herrera Nope, not just the more expensive cards. All my standard size (and smaller) Oleruds go in these boxes, even commons.
Hey man. This was along time ago. Are you still answering questions/comments? I have one?
Sure. Ask away.
@@olerud363 My bad man. Just now seeing this. I had so many TH-cam notifications - I missed it. Hope you see this and can respond today.
I have a big problem putting my cards into sleeves without bending one of the edges. I did see a video on here and bought a box cutter and slit one corner and it worked. You just angle the card in to the left and cut the opposite corner (right side) just a little.
It's a new clean box cutter. No rust. Just wondering how you do it? Some people use the small scissors on a pocket knife.
And last random question: if you get a damaged card.. can you complain? Or are you just screwed? It was one of the Bowman Autographs smh. Thanks!
@@nostalgiaman6816 I don't slit the corner of my penny sleeves, though I have seen people do it and it seems like a good idea. I just try to be very careful when sliding the card in.
If I get a damaged card from ebay or from a trade, I'll usually contact the other person. But be courteous and honest, and don't immediately accuse them of trying to rip you off or something. With proper communication most issues can be resolved. If not, leave negative feedback with an honest comment.
@@olerud363 How did you master putting in a card through the sleeve? And the card was from a Bowman 2021 Hobby Box...
Old video but you still collect cards ?
i might have some john olerud cards if your interested, i mainly collect insert hockey cards!
Hi. I don't collect hockey, so I wouldn't have anything to trade to you. Thanks for checking out my video though!
ok, just thought i would ask. thanks!
how many top loaders does one row hold of the standard size? im looking to buy one but cant find an answer anywhere
Just curious why you do not use magnetics?
Do u put all cards in a toploader even base or just hits
All my Olerud PC cards go in a penny sleeve and toploader, even commons!
Thanks
Well, I know who to mail all my John Olerud commons to now ;)
Really cool set up! I wish I was a little more organized like you. Haha
there not shoeboxes there 1,000 or so lot boxes. shoeboxes are what we used in the 1970's with rubber bands ,
Do you use screw downs for expensive rookie cards?
SmellThemFarts: I got a TTM certified via a group sub to PSA/DNA. Don't plan to do any more b/c of the cost.
where can I get top loaders for the 75-76 topps basketball cards
Troy: I picked up the slab sleeve taping trick from one of your vids!
No, I don't live in Seattle so I can't recommend any card shops there. I live near Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The shop I go to is called Collector's Dreams, and they do have a website that you can order from if you're interested. collectorsdreams.ca
what would you recommend doing with bulk commons?
I keep them in 4-row monster boxes, organized by year and set. I'm working on getting them catalogued on zistle.com for trading.
Very Nice Video & Cards
Yeah, I can be pretty anal about organizing stuff. You should see my CD's and BluRays!
do you live in seattle if you do what card shop do you go to go ms
very nice collection
Nice Olerud!
Do you use magnetics holders ?
Not for my Olerud collection. The number of them I'd need would be too expensive and take up too much space. Now I have a small glass display cabinet though, I might start using them to display some cards.
So just to clarify...you put them in a sleeve and then in a top loader?
Yes, all cards, even commons.
+olerud363 Thank you! I appreciate that and appreciate the quick reply. Very helpful video.
Kind of bummed you deleted almost all your old videos.
I actually didn't think anyone watches them based on the low view counts, so I made them private. Sorry!
HA HA HA....The joke is on the viewers. Nice Commercial Bro...... after watching this video, I placed 7 orders for Top Loaders and Penny Sleeves.
Thank you so much for this video! Very helpful! =)
Nice. Very similar to what I do.
why john orlerud?
Originally a big part of chosing to collect him was because he had no minor league cards. Back in the early 90's (before eBay and other online sources) it was a lot more difficult to find obscure cards.
One of my first leaf card was john orlerud rc from a pack.
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Why Not Olerud?
Great info thank you! *SUBBED*
o yah man yo daman:))this is how we do it:))
I am a indians fan I live in Ohio so.