Just discovered your channel and just want to say thanks for what you do as this is all such helpful info especially to someone like myself thats just now collecting pokemon cards with my daughter so it's a little hard to know how to go about protecting like with sleeves, top loaders, binders etc and your really helpful with all this. Wish you and the channel the best and I'll be sure to check out every video!
I wish you did some coverage of the holographic sleeves. The quality on them varies dramatically and it could be entertaining. It also would be useful for those of us that want to try and use a double sleeved setup to have a 'holo' inner sleeve. I see lots of conflicting info on the holo sleeves and which ones even can fit with double sleeving depending out the sizing and all that ofc.
I make use of a small handful of sleeves for Yugioh. I use Dragon Shield to Double Sleeve all my cards of Value for the Collection, and for my Dueling Deck. But for my Collection I keep some in a Binder and others i use BCW Toploaders for storage. Then finally I use BCW Penny sleeves for general storage once pulled from the Pack. The very instant i pull a card, I instantly put it in a Penny Sleeve, then I find it's value snd decide if it's gonna be Double Sleeved and Toploaded or just kept in a Penney Sleeve. I collect Six Samurai cards, and i keep the most mint cards in thr Binder.
So for protecting a card the best before getting it graded - what would you suggest? Now, how about a card that is multiple thousands of dollars but you don't want to grade it for obvious reasons - what would you sleeve that in?
Hey! 1 year since you published this video and still very helpfull. BIG THANKS! I was looking for sleeves with a textured/matte back and a clear front so with your review I was able to make my choise!
If I want to use KMC Perfect Size Sleeves for double sleeving Yugioh cards, which other sleeves should I use? (I want them to be fully transparent on both sides). TitanShield Japanese Size? Konami sleeves are too expensive.
When I started collecting the first sleeves I got were Titanshield as Amazon shippes them to Europe and now I sadly can't use any other sleeve as they never have the feel of "I CAN SAFELY HANDLE A CARD" that titanshield has. Only downside - stacking cards take MORE SPACE xd and they're quite pricey.
I have lots of Dragonsheilds for Mtg decks, and once i tried the Eclipse, I preferred them slightly, but the difference is negligible.. for binder cards, I just use VaultX, KMC, or Ultra Pro perfect fits into an Ultra Pro penny sleeve (double sleeve for the more valuable).
Which one is the most rigid ? Because even though I have toploaders, the regular ultrapro sleeves are not enough for my Pokémon cards, they keep on curving and I want to avoid that.
I know there are extra thick sleeves available but each of the sleeves I tested in this video are more or less the same regarding flexibility. You could try double-sleeving your cards to lock out any moisture
In your opinion which would be better for a top loader binder, thick sleeves (specifically the bcw sleeves) or ultra pro penny sleeves? I have a bunch of bcw sleeves that I was given but I don’t know if they would be best for a top loader binder
They both perform similarly, the only main difference is the thick sleeve is slightly tighter in the top loader but that is expected being it is a thicker sleeve. Doesn’t damage anything and I personally like it being slightly tighter so the card doesn’t move as much without excessive pressure.
Pretty much any card sleeve is good for protecting cards when putting them in binders or storage. The Perfect Fit sealable sleeves are clearly the best at full protection of the cards. But when it comes to actually playing the games and needing to shuffle often, none do it better than Dragon Shield. Dragon Shield also offer "Clear Matte Outer" sleeves that are designed to be used with cards that are already sleeved. So you can turn the lower quality sleeves into good playable sleeves if you're okay with double sleeving your deck. Best example is the Konami sleeves for Yu-Gi-Oh! decks. The Konami sleeves often have really nice designs and look great, but they also are notorious for being sticky and "losing their shuffle" after a game or two. Or the ETB sleeves for Standard size. In my experience, ETB sleeves rip easily when shuffling and using the outer sleeves from Dragon Shield effectively turn them into Dragon Shield sleeves and can be used for longer. And even better, they protect the sleeves they're covering, so if you have a limited run set of sleeves, or ones with a really cool design that you want to use for a long time, you can just replace the Outer Sleeves once they eventually "die out" But if you're just collecting and putting the cards on display, the penny sleeves are pretty good. They can also typically hold more than one card so you could put playsets of a specific card into one penny sleeve and since they're very cheap sleeves, getting the sleeve scuffed isn't a bad thing and can always be replaced.
Best way to store cards ? So they don’t warp? Like this ) ( I had some in binders (have some in a red one rn) should I load my special ones in hard top loaders psa like sleeves but not psa cased
I have a few modern and vintage booster packs and I was wondering if there are any sleeves you could recommend to store them in. I know about the graded card sleeves but there is a lot of slack in those and was hoping to find something more snug. Any help is appreciated, thanks!
I like the sealable sleeves a lot. I primarily collect wrestling cards so I don't know if double sleeving makes sense as I won't be handling the cards as much as someone playing card games.
Oh man I have those pro fit sleeves and they feel and look amazing. Even without double sleeving. But those dragon shield resealable ones are such an amazing design, Gotta pick up some of those...
I took the dive back into pokemon cards, and I've picked up a couple of booster boxes. Now, I'm going through a couple videos people seem to be on the fence about perfect fit sleeves. Some people say to stay away from them. Some say it really doesn't matter. Any guidance would be appreciated.
I think the controversy over perfect-fit sleeves comes from various manufacturers, both for sleeves and cards. There are too many factors at play. My advice is to find a brand that fits Pokémon cards and stick with them. I've been using Ultra Pro Pro Fit lately and they work fine. I have some $1,000+ cards in perfect-fit sleeves and they are perfectly safe.
I like BCW sleeves over all but if I am at my local card shop and need some and they have UltraPro I will buy them, with Pokémon ETB sleeves I am not a massive fan but will use them for my cards to for trade if I have any on hand.
@@urFriendlyNeighbors Sometimes I will double sleeve a card so it fits into the binder page pocket a little tighter, making sure it can't fall out or come loose.
That seems a bit not picky about word choice. I think his meaning was very clear- the side that tucks isn't left open- and thus offers more protection from dust, dander, pet hair etc. So, it is a form of a seal. He did not say airtight deal or complete seal. It didn't need to be said, because we have eyes. In fact, he refers to the fully closed side as seams, so it's pretty clear. If you want it sealed on all sides, you'll have to get your card graded, or use a card case and not a sleeve.
@@octaviustyree8899if you look not so carefully. The packaging it self says “sealable” so of course he’s going to use the term “seal”. If you’re going to care about the tiniest bits of detail then do it right.
Great video.
I personally use Dragon Shield perfect fit sleeves and their deck/matte sleeves. Absolutely love their quality
Dragon shield also makes Yu-Gi-Oh size sleeves
Thanks for stating the obvious 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Just discovered your channel and just want to say thanks for what you do as this is all such helpful info especially to someone like myself thats just now collecting pokemon cards with my daughter so it's a little hard to know how to go about protecting like with sleeves, top loaders, binders etc and your really helpful with all this.
Wish you and the channel the best and I'll be sure to check out every video!
Thank you so much, I love comments like these. I'll be sure to upload more soon!
I wish you did some coverage of the holographic sleeves. The quality on them varies dramatically and it could be entertaining. It also would be useful for those of us that want to try and use a double sleeved setup to have a 'holo' inner sleeve.
I see lots of conflicting info on the holo sleeves and which ones even can fit with double sleeving depending out the sizing and all that ofc.
Thanks otherwise tho, nice chill informative vid
I make use of a small handful of sleeves for Yugioh.
I use Dragon Shield to Double Sleeve all my cards of Value for the Collection, and for my Dueling Deck.
But for my Collection I keep some in a Binder and others i use BCW Toploaders for storage.
Then finally I use BCW Penny sleeves for general storage once pulled from the Pack.
The very instant i pull a card, I instantly put it in a Penny Sleeve, then I find it's value snd decide if it's gonna be Double Sleeved and Toploaded or just kept in a Penney Sleeve.
I collect Six Samurai cards, and i keep the most mint cards in thr Binder.
What about those that blur the holo foil like I want the ones that are the MOST clear!! Any suggestions?
So for protecting a card the best before getting it graded - what would you suggest? Now, how about a card that is multiple thousands of dollars but you don't want to grade it for obvious reasons - what would you sleeve that in?
For me, it would be inner sleeve>standard sleeve>top loader>top loader binder
Thanks for this video!
Gonna go purchase some sleeves rn
No problem!!
Hey! 1 year since you published this video and still very helpfull. BIG THANKS! I was looking for sleeves with a textured/matte back and a clear front so with your review I was able to make my choise!
Thanks for watching! Damn, a year flew by
If I want to use KMC Perfect Size Sleeves for double sleeving Yugioh cards, which other sleeves should I use? (I want them to be fully transparent on both sides).
TitanShield Japanese Size? Konami sleeves are too expensive.
When I started collecting the first sleeves I got were Titanshield as Amazon shippes them to Europe and now I sadly can't use any other sleeve as they never have the feel of "I CAN SAFELY HANDLE A CARD" that titanshield has. Only downside - stacking cards take MORE SPACE xd and they're quite pricey.
Thanks for your tips..I'm new to sleeving and this video helped me decide on my sleeve strategy. Cheers.
Welcome to the hobby!
I have lots of Dragonsheilds for Mtg decks, and once i tried the Eclipse, I preferred them slightly, but the difference is negligible.. for binder cards, I just use VaultX, KMC, or Ultra Pro perfect fits into an Ultra Pro penny sleeve (double sleeve for the more valuable).
Great start! Please buy more sleeves and do a follow up video!!
Which one is the most rigid ? Because even though I have toploaders, the regular ultrapro sleeves are not enough for my Pokémon cards, they keep on curving and I want to avoid that.
I know there are extra thick sleeves available but each of the sleeves I tested in this video are more or less the same regarding flexibility. You could try double-sleeving your cards to lock out any moisture
In your opinion which would be better for a top loader binder, thick sleeves (specifically the bcw sleeves) or ultra pro penny sleeves?
I have a bunch of bcw sleeves that I was given but I don’t know if they would be best for a top loader binder
I don’t think it’s matters so much. Both sleeves should perform similarly. Or have you found that to not be the case?
They both perform similarly, the only main difference is the thick sleeve is slightly tighter in the top loader but that is expected being it is a thicker sleeve. Doesn’t damage anything and I personally like it being slightly tighter so the card doesn’t move as much without excessive pressure.
@@metanoba4099 Ah yeah, I like a tighter fit too
By any chance, do you know if dents in cards are fixable or is it a lose cause?
@@metanoba4099 It is not fixable
Great video. I've always used ETB sleeves for my pokemon cards. No issues, but I could see there being a problem if you take them in and out a lot
Pretty much any card sleeve is good for protecting cards when putting them in binders or storage. The Perfect Fit sealable sleeves are clearly the best at full protection of the cards. But when it comes to actually playing the games and needing to shuffle often, none do it better than Dragon Shield. Dragon Shield also offer "Clear Matte Outer" sleeves that are designed to be used with cards that are already sleeved. So you can turn the lower quality sleeves into good playable sleeves if you're okay with double sleeving your deck. Best example is the Konami sleeves for Yu-Gi-Oh! decks. The Konami sleeves often have really nice designs and look great, but they also are notorious for being sticky and "losing their shuffle" after a game or two. Or the ETB sleeves for Standard size. In my experience, ETB sleeves rip easily when shuffling and using the outer sleeves from Dragon Shield effectively turn them into Dragon Shield sleeves and can be used for longer. And even better, they protect the sleeves they're covering, so if you have a limited run set of sleeves, or ones with a really cool design that you want to use for a long time, you can just replace the Outer Sleeves once they eventually "die out"
But if you're just collecting and putting the cards on display, the penny sleeves are pretty good. They can also typically hold more than one card so you could put playsets of a specific card into one penny sleeve and since they're very cheap sleeves, getting the sleeve scuffed isn't a bad thing and can always be replaced.
Which sleeves are the most translucent to really bring out the cards’ holo foil?
Probably ultra pro standard sleeves!
@@sleevenocardbehind You mean the penny or the perfect ?
@@mephisto-- If they're by the same brand I'd assume they have the same clarity
@@sleevenocardbehind Oh I get that, but not sure tbh
Best way to store cards ? So they don’t warp? Like this ) ( I had some in binders (have some in a red one rn) should I load my special ones in hard top loaders psa like sleeves but not psa cased
My personal method is to double sleeve (inner sleeve + standard sleeve) then top loader, then binder.
Are sleeves with dimension 63,5x88,9 mm good for yu gi oh ?
I have a few modern and vintage booster packs and I was wondering if there are any sleeves you could recommend to store them in. I know about the graded card sleeves but there is a lot of slack in those and was hoping to find something more snug. Any help is appreciated, thanks!
Check out ‘Tarot sleeves’ from the brand BCW
@@sleevenocardbehind thanks!
I like the sealable sleeves a lot. I primarily collect wrestling cards so I don't know if double sleeving makes sense as I won't be handling the cards as much as someone playing card games.
Oh man I have those pro fit sleeves and they feel and look amazing. Even without double sleeving. But those dragon shield resealable ones are such an amazing design, Gotta pick up some of those...
I took the dive back into pokemon cards, and I've picked up a couple of booster boxes. Now, I'm going through a couple videos people seem to be on the fence about perfect fit sleeves. Some people say to stay away from them. Some say it really doesn't matter. Any guidance would be appreciated.
I think the controversy over perfect-fit sleeves comes from various manufacturers, both for sleeves and cards. There are too many factors at play. My advice is to find a brand that fits Pokémon cards and stick with them. I've been using Ultra Pro Pro Fit lately and they work fine. I have some $1,000+ cards in perfect-fit sleeves and they are perfectly safe.
I like BCW sleeves over all but if I am at my local card shop and need some and they have UltraPro I will buy them, with Pokémon ETB sleeves I am not a massive fan but will use them for my cards to for trade if I have any on hand.
Appreciate it, helped me decide!
New collectors here, should I use inner sleeves too ? So i can use sleeve like that
It’s up to you. Using inner sleeves can be beneficial but most people just use regular sleeves
@@sleevenocardbehind I personally wanna put my cards into the Binder
@@urFriendlyNeighbors Sometimes I will double sleeve a card so it fits into the binder page pocket a little tighter, making sure it can't fall out or come loose.
@@sleevenocardbehind Great, thank you for your response
@@sleevenocardbehind what sleeves do you use to store cards in a binder?
Thank for your help ❤
Good video
I wanna add that dragon shield has Japanese sleeves also
Hi, can i ask if pokemon etb sleeves are pvc and acid free?
Yes, they are pvc and acid free 👍🏻
thank you!!
Thank you for watching and subscribing! I appreciate it
I always just inner sleeve from the bottom then a regular penny sleeve.
u missed some very important sleeves on amazon , Arcane Armor - And Ultimate Guard Katana
curious if you ever tired Vault X sleeves?
Yes I have. From what I could tell they are identical to ultra pro and all the other popular brands
Thank you for the video
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!
No KMC? 😢
Try vault x
good video
I wanted to believe your video, but once you said seals on all 4 sides; you lost me. It tucks, that's not a seal.
That seems a bit not picky about word choice. I think his meaning was very clear- the side that tucks isn't left open- and thus offers more protection from dust, dander, pet hair etc. So, it is a form of a seal. He did not say airtight deal or complete seal. It didn't need to be said, because we have eyes. In fact, he refers to the fully closed side as seams, so it's pretty clear. If you want it sealed on all sides, you'll have to get your card graded, or use a card case and not a sleeve.
@Gilliebeany but it still isn't a seal. He said seal. Look at what seal means, then you'll know.
@@octaviustyree8899if you look not so carefully. The packaging it self says “sealable” so of course he’s going to use the term “seal”. If you’re going to care about the tiniest bits of detail then do it right.