Card Storage

RUCollector · 10-13-2021, 07:38 AM

Hey all! I am moving to a new house in a few weeks and want to solve my problem of card storage. Right now my cards (mostly raw in top loaders) are a bit all over the place. I have them in a large box but am constantly moving them in and out to view.

Does anyone have suggestions since I’ll be starting fresh in a new house for storage ideas? I want a setup where I can easily access/organize them but have some method to the madness. Wondering what ha worked for others!

DiamondDevil · 10-13-2021, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RUCollector

Hey all! I am moving to a new house in a few weeks and want to solve my problem of card storage. Right now my cards (mostly raw in top loaders) are a bit all over the place. I have them in a large box but am constantly moving them in and out to view.

Does anyone have suggestions since I’ll be starting fresh in a new house for storage ideas? I want a setup where I can easily access/organize them but have some method to the madness. Wondering what ha worked for others!

Any kind of shelving is a must in my opinion. Basic wire shelves with organized boxes will go a long way. From there it's really up to you and your budget. A nicer shelving system with doors offers a bit more protection. Upgrading to Pelican cases from standard cardboard does as well.

RUCollector · 10-13-2021, 08:27 AM

Thank you! I was thinking of biting the bullet a year or so ago and just sending everything I cared about to PSA so I could organize slabs but that went out the window at $150/card!

NYBBFAN · 10-13-2021, 09:29 AM

BCW 2 row shoeboxes fit nicely in here: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/havsta-...gray-50415196/

87toppsproject · 10-13-2021, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYBBFAN

BCW 2 row shoeboxes fit nicely in here: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/havsta-...gray-50415196/

If you ever have a minute, would you mind posting a photo with the 2-row boxes inside? If not, no worries.

Thank you.

Stifle · 10-13-2021, 09:58 AM

1. Cheap method : If you have available space with numerous boxes, 100 or so, find a smaller pallet or more and you can protect and stack boxes safely.

2. Affordable but need to modify - find a large filing cabinet with multiple drawers (6) and you can put a little time and money into creating a card storage cabinet.

3. More expensive but not over the top, basement Man Cave, create a room in the basement designed for cards.

4. Anything utilizing cards in a room designated for a living space / bedroom, that is turned into a man cave, you are in the “Ritz”.

I actually have the first 3.

Allen Ginter 99 · 10-13-2021, 10:28 AM

I’m currently at work.

When I get home I’ll send some pictures of my set up.

It’s overboard but I love it.

I got the idea from a YouTuber who has the same exact set up

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

NYBBFAN · 10-13-2021, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 87toppsproject

If you ever have a minute, would you mind posting a photo with the 2-row boxes inside? If not, no worries.

Thank you.

Disclaimer: I went to the store and measured, but I haven’t bought them yet. I’ll pick them up next July when I get to my new house.

RUCollector · 10-13-2021, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allen Ginter 99

I’m currently at work.

When I get home I’ll send some pictures of my set up.

It’s overboard but I love it.

I got the idea from a YouTuber who has the same exact set up

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Appreciate it!!

middleinf · 10-13-2021, 02:44 PM

I use these... but I believe I paid $30 for one... not $70.. wow

https://www.target.com/p/8-bin-shoe-...02#lnk=sametab

Anyways, I have 8 of these. You can adjust the number of compartments.
You can put 4 four row boxes each having their own shelf or 6 if you stack them.
6 two row toploader boxes.

etc... you get the idea.

Allen Ginter 99 · 10-15-2021, 08:45 AM

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Allen Ginter 99 · 10-15-2021, 08:45 AM

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

yoadrian49 · 10-15-2021, 09:17 AM

[QUOTE=Allen Ginter 99;17723120]

What is that and where did you purchase?

Randallk34 · 10-15-2021, 09:19 AM

Allen Ginter 99 · 10-15-2021, 09:56 AM

[QUOTE=yoadrian49;17723183]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allen Ginter 99

What is that and where did you purchase?

It’s a craftsman tool storage locker

It was discontinued in 2018 I believe l. They sell similar ones now but they are a lot cheaper quality

This one was made in the US.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

RUCollector · 10-16-2021, 05:25 PM

Thanks all! Very helpful

Hardlymisisng · 11-01-2021, 02:45 PM

First time posting but I have followed the forum for about the last 2 years as I have slowly been dragged back in by the nostalgia bite.
Organization has been my main goal and have decided to work on being able to display and have sets/graded singles easily accessible.

But here’s a preview which is a shelf from Lowe’s and mostly BCW graded storage boxes which hold all sets from toploaders to graded. Still have work to do but I’m phasing out on singles/ commons from box breaks that aren’t apart of sets and trying to grade key cards that are part of main sets or small insert sets.

inaka · 11-01-2021, 04:43 PM

I've found the absolute best storage unit is the Ikea kallax storage system. I use it for Records (LPs), CDs, and for cards.

If you buy the two drawer insert option, slabs and cards in top-loaders fit like a charm with some foam dividers. Looks like this:

Easy access and they're nicely protected. I love this setup.

10-13-2021, 07:38 AM	#1
RUCollector Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 130 Bscharf22	Card Storage Hey all! I am moving to a new house in a few weeks and want to solve my problem of card storage. Right now my cards (mostly raw in top loaders) are a bit all over the place. I have them in a large box but am constantly moving them in and out to view. Does anyone have suggestions since I’ll be starting fresh in a new house for storage ideas? I want a setup where I can easily access/organize them but have some method to the madness. Wondering what ha worked for others!

10-13-2021, 09:29 AM	#4
NYBBFAN Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Posts: 5,278	BCW 2 row shoeboxes fit nicely in here: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/havsta-...gray-50415196/ __________________ https://gallery.us175.com/ https://test.us175.com/Inventory/wantlist/

11-01-2021, 04:43 PM	#18
inaka Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Posts: 1,285	I've found the absolute best storage unit is the Ikea kallax storage system. I use it for Records (LPs), CDs, and for cards. If you buy the two drawer insert option, slabs and cards in top-loaders fit like a charm with some foam dividers. Looks like this: Easy access and they're nicely protected. I love this setup. Last edited by inaka; 10-11-2023 at 01:50 AM.

10-13-2021, 08:27 AM	#3
RUCollector Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 130 Bscharf22	Thank you! I was thinking of biting the bullet a year or so ago and just sending everything I cared about to PSA so I could organize slabs but that went out the window at $150/card!

10-13-2021, 09:58 AM	#6
Stifle Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: I've met great collectors throughout MI and N. Indiana / CHI. Posts: 9,632 Stifle	1. Cheap method : If you have available space with numerous boxes, 100 or so, find a smaller pallet or more and you can protect and stack boxes safely. 2. Affordable but need to modify - find a large filing cabinet with multiple drawers (6) and you can put a little time and money into creating a card storage cabinet. 3. More expensive but not over the top, basement Man Cave, create a room in the basement designed for cards. 4. Anything utilizing cards in a room designated for a living space / bedroom, that is turned into a man cave, you are in the “Ritz”. I actually have the first 3.

10-13-2021, 10:28 AM	#7
Allen Ginter 99 Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 613 Eclipsegt911	I’m currently at work. When I get home I’ll send some pictures of my set up. It’s overboard but I love it. I got the idea from a YouTuber who has the same exact set up Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-13-2021, 02:44 PM	#10
middleinf Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 250 rva_baseballcards rvabaseballcards	I use these... but I believe I paid $30 for one... not $70.. wow https://www.target.com/p/8-bin-shoe-...02#lnk=sametab Anyways, I have 8 of these. You can adjust the number of compartments. You can put 4 four row boxes each having their own shelf or 6 if you stack them. 6 two row toploader boxes. etc... you get the idea.

10-15-2021, 08:45 AM	#11
Allen Ginter 99 Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 613 Eclipsegt911	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-15-2021, 09:17 AM	#13
yoadrian49 Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 391 arrowhead10-7	[QUOTE=Allen Ginter 99;17723120] What is that and where did you purchase?

10-15-2021, 09:19 AM	#14
Randallk34 Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 2,000

10-16-2021, 05:25 PM	#16
RUCollector Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 130 Bscharf22	Thanks all! Very helpful