Which Pelican Case to buy

Gradek · 05-16-2020, 12:51 PM

I have about 50 PSA cards currently (and growing 10 or so a year) and was wondering which Pelican case I should get to house them in. Not sure on sizes/types.

mcwildcats · 05-16-2020, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gradek

I have about 50 PSA cards currently (and growing 10 or so a year) and was wondering which Pelican case I should get to house them in. Not sure on sizes/types.

I have the Pelican 1500 and absolutely love it. But, I think it's the only model I've ever had so can't really compare to the other models.

Wil · 05-16-2020, 02:03 PM

How many cards fit in that 1500?

sandlotsportcards · 05-16-2020, 02:28 PM

If you have a Harbor Freight or can order online check out their Apache cases. They are like Pelican.

boston12 · 05-16-2020, 02:33 PM

I have the 1520 shown below. Holds probably 50 slabs with a cushion between each. That would be more than doubled if you didn’t want foam between each. I have a smaller one (im2075) as well.

rngrdanny22 · 05-16-2020, 02:40 PM

The 1500 & 1520 are nice, but not quite enough vertical height for my liking. It felt like the cards were getting squished when closing the lid.

I went with the 1550 and like it MUCH better.

speedyjg13 · 05-16-2020, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rngrdanny22

The 1500 & 1520 are nice, but not quite enough vertical height for my liking. It felt like the cards were getting squished when closing the lid.

I went with the 1550 and like it MUCH better.

How many does this on hold? Is the foam precut?

rngrdanny22 · 05-16-2020, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

How many does this on hold? Is the foam precut?

The 1550 can come with either pluck-apart foam or solid foam. Go with pluck-apart.

You can make 4 rows that hold about 55 PSA per row (with no spacers). A case should hold about 200 PSA cases. Less BGS die to more thickness

mcwildcats · 05-16-2020, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rngrdanny22

The 1500 & 1520 are nice, but not quite enough vertical height for my liking. It felt like the cards were getting squished when closing the lid.

I went with the 1550 and like it MUCH better.

Yeah, you have to take the foam out of the top compartment on mine for it to be able to close comfortably. Not sure if with yours with the foam in the top that allows you to carry the case any way you want. For mine, with top foam out, I can't really carry the case around by the handle as the cards would all fall out (have to carry with both hands on the sides). But, mine just sit in a closet anyways, so not that I care all that much not being able to carry it around by the handle.

gmarutiak · 05-16-2020, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sandlotsportcards

If you have a Harbor Freight or can order online check out their Apache cases. They are like Pelican.

This. A million times, this. Here's the link: https://www.harborfreight.com/4800-w...ack-64250.html

Plus, with Harbor Freight always has a 20% off coupon that you can easily find with a google search.

BALxORIOLESx · 05-16-2020, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sandlotsportcards

If you have a Harbor Freight or can order online check out their Apache cases. They are like Pelican.

What size is best for BGS/PSA cards? How many does an apache hold?

sandlotsportcards · 05-16-2020, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BALxORIOLESx

What size is best for BGS/PSA cards? How many does an apache hold?

I believe any of them will hold BGS/PSA cards. In terms of how many I’m not sure. I don’t have many graded cards. I’m going to be buying the largest size which was posted in the link a few posts back.

speedyjg13 · 05-22-2020, 07:01 PM

Which one holds, roughly, 100 BGS slabs?

speedyjg13 · 05-22-2020, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rngrdanny22

The 1550 can come with either pluck-apart foam or solid foam. Go with pluck-apart.

You can make 4 rows that hold about 55 PSA per row (with no spacers). A case should hold about 200 PSA cases. Less BGS die to more thickness

disregard my post above, the answer is here. The pelican 1550 with pluck-apart. Im gonna see if they got any in stock.

You buy chance mind sharing a picture of how this looks like with 4 rows of slabs

IgnatiusJReilly · 05-22-2020, 07:27 PM

I like having my cards displayed “nicely” which is why I can’t support the pelican style case. If you are traveling with your cards then it makes sense, otherwise it just looks gross. There’s a guy on net54 that sells custom oak boxes that are gorgeous.

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speedyjg13 · 07-05-2020, 09:50 PM

Im between the Pelican 1400 and the Pelican 1500. Does anybody have these? If you do have these, roughly, how many BGS slabs does each one hold?

I'd like my case to have room for 100-110 slabs?

I compared them and the Pelican 1500 is about 5 inches longer, 3 inches wider, and about an inch taller than the 1400. $50 price difference and each come with the Pick and Pluck foam.

pitch21 · 07-05-2020, 10:07 PM

I mentioned this in another thread recently but I went with this. Really high quality.

https://fireboxcases.com/collections...31247101558842

boston12 · 07-05-2020, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pitch21

I mentioned this in another thread recently but I went with this. Really high quality.

https://fireboxcases.com/collections...31247101558842

Perfect I can store my cards out in the snow in it!

speedyjg13 · 07-05-2020, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pitch21

I mentioned this in another thread recently but I went with this. Really high quality.

https://fireboxcases.com/collections...31247101558842

The cases from FireBoxCases are sold out!

Pacmeyer · 07-05-2020, 10:20 PM

Would depend on if the case is for storage only, road trips, or plane travel. There are less pricey alternatives like Nanuk and they don't have splashy Pelican logos to catch the attention of thieves.

speedyjg13 · 07-05-2020, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacmeyer

Would depend on if the case is for storage only, road trips, or plane travel. There are less pricey alternatives like Nanuk and they don't have splashy Pelican logos to catch the attention of thieves.

For me... storage only....I'll look into "Nanuk"

drstrader5 · 07-05-2020, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjg13

For me... storage only....I'll look into "Nanuk"

I have 2 of these and they are great, very sturdy. I keep a mix of PSA, BGS and one touches, you can get 120ish BGS cards into 1 of them.

https://www.harborfreight.com/4800-W...ack-64250.html

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LC2nine10 · 07-05-2020, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by IgnatiusJReilly

I like having my cards displayed “nicely” which is why I can’t support the pelican style case. If you are traveling with your cards then it makes sense, otherwise it just looks gross. There’s a guy on net54 that sells custom oak boxes that are gorgeous.

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I'll second this, ice seen his work and they are very sharp. Like, wouldnt appear out of place in an office.

BraveAtlanta · 07-06-2020, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by drstrader5

I have 2 of these and they are great, very sturdy. I keep a mix of PSA, BGS and one touches, you can get 120ish BGS cards into 1 of them.

https://www.harborfreight.com/4800-W...ack-64250.html

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Wow, 120? Do you mind taking a picture of the inside layout with the slabs please? I have a harbor freight near me and I may head over that way for this. Thanks!

drstrader5 · 07-06-2020, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BraveAtlanta

Wow, 120? Do you mind taking a picture of the inside layout with the slabs please? I have a harbor freight near me and I may head over that way for this. Thanks!

Here you go.

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05-16-2020, 12:51 PM	#1
Gradek Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 744	Which Pelican Case to buy I have about 50 PSA cards currently (and growing 10 or so a year) and was wondering which Pelican case I should get to house them in. Not sure on sizes/types.

05-16-2020, 02:03 PM	#3
Wil Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 510	How many cards fit in that 1500? __________________ Always looking for Tony Gwynn, Fernando Tatis Jr., MacKenzie Gore, and Wally Joyner. PM me anytime

05-22-2020, 07:01 PM	#13
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,262	Which one holds, roughly, 100 BGS slabs? __________________ Current PC: Mike Trout Prior PC: David Fletcher & Jered Weaver https://www.flickr.com/photos/speedyjg13/albums

07-05-2020, 09:50 PM	#16
speedyjg13 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 17,262	Im between the Pelican 1400 and the Pelican 1500. Does anybody have these? If you do have these, roughly, how many BGS slabs does each one hold? I'd like my case to have room for 100-110 slabs? I compared them and the Pelican 1500 is about 5 inches longer, 3 inches wider, and about an inch taller than the 1400. $50 price difference and each come with the Pick and Pluck foam. __________________ Current PC: Mike Trout Prior PC: David Fletcher & Jered Weaver https://www.flickr.com/photos/speedyjg13/albums

07-05-2020, 10:07 PM	#17
pitch21 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: IA Posts: 2,285 pitch2021	I mentioned this in another thread recently but I went with this. Really high quality. https://fireboxcases.com/collections...31247101558842 __________________ http://s1087.photobucket.com/user/pitch2021/library/?view=recent&page=1

05-16-2020, 02:28 PM	#4
sandlotsportcards Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Massillon Ohio Posts: 3,138 sandlotsportcards nkirkbride	If you have a Harbor Freight or can order online check out their Apache cases. They are like Pelican.

05-16-2020, 02:33 PM	#5
boston12 Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 3,282	I have the 1520 shown below. Holds probably 50 slabs with a cushion between each. That would be more than doubled if you didn’t want foam between each. I have a smaller one (im2075) as well.

05-16-2020, 02:40 PM	#6
rngrdanny22 Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 12,372	The 1500 & 1520 are nice, but not quite enough vertical height for my liking. It felt like the cards were getting squished when closing the lid. I went with the 1550 and like it MUCH better.

05-22-2020, 07:27 PM	#15
IgnatiusJReilly Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 1,982 Stonethecrow34	I like having my cards displayed “nicely” which is why I can’t support the pelican style case. If you are traveling with your cards then it makes sense, otherwise it just looks gross. There’s a guy on net54 that sells custom oak boxes that are gorgeous. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-05-2020, 10:20 PM	#20
Pacmeyer Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: All over Posts: 4,206	Would depend on if the case is for storage only, road trips, or plane travel. There are less pricey alternatives like Nanuk and they don't have splashy Pelican logos to catch the attention of thieves.