How many ounces would one card in a toploader weigh?

dcprosportsfan · 10-09-2009, 08:33 AM

Hey Guys,
Trying to figure out the weight of one card in a toploader for mailing purposes. Normally I took my cards to the post office but I want to try the paypal shipping labels but need to find out the weight. Thanks for the help

iluvfish2 · 10-09-2009, 08:38 AM

Typically about .7 or .8 ounces, but depends on the type of bubblemailer (brand/size) as well as the label your using (technially the label does count against the weight). Jersey cards can sometimes go to 1.0 or 1.2 ounces or more.

If you start going this route, I highly recommend spending 20 bucks and getting a digital scale.

MrSnyder · 10-09-2009, 08:40 AM

If it's a base card or plain auto card you can get away with 1 oz. However, anytime I have a jersey card I do 2 oz as they run 1.3 - 1.7 depending on holder and card stock. When we get into patches they usually fit into the 2 oz area as well. I picked up a digital scale for $15 at Walmart. Typical stuff I can do easily, however, when I have card lots or sets or a bunch of cards the scale comes in handy.

rudyjustinfarrell · 10-09-2009, 08:46 AM

Remember there are tips and tricks for adding thickness to the bubble mailer to get some of the other charges down cheaper. Packing peanuts are your friend.

iluvfish2 · 10-09-2009, 08:50 AM

Good Point RJF...dont forget, paypal shipping the package MUST be 3/4" thick or it violates USPS rules and the package (if caught) will be treated like a Priority Mail package and priority rates can and will be applied to the package...ala postage due.

dcprosportsfan · 10-09-2009, 09:12 AM

Hey Guys,
Thanks for all the good replies it is definitely appreciated!!

MrSnyder · 10-09-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iluvfish2

Good Point RJF...dont forget, paypal shipping the package MUST be 3/4" thick or it violates USPS rules and the package (if caught) will be treated like a Priority Mail package and priority rates can and will be applied to the package...ala postage due.

This is true, but for the past 3 years the PO system has never sent one back. Now that I've said they, they'll all return...

SkinsFan · 10-09-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSnyder

This is true, but for the past 3 years the PO system has never sent one back. Now that I've said they, they'll all return...

lol, was going to say the same thing but didn't want to jinx myself.

arod305 · 01-29-2014, 12:07 AM

Bump for a long time ago, but how many ounces is 200 chrome cards in sleeves? lol

JHinGA09 · 01-29-2014, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arod305

Bump for a long time ago, but how many ounces is 200 chrome cards in sleeves? lol

Grave digging are we?
I can't remember what 200 cards stacked look like. What does 200 chrome cards in sleeves look like anyhow?

arod305 · 01-29-2014, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHinGA09

Grave digging are we?
I can't remember what 200 cards stacked look like. What does 200 chrome cards in sleeves look like anyhow?

Indeed, I figured someone had posted it before. This is the closest thing I found

da_bears · 01-29-2014, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHinGA09

Grave digging are we?
I can't remember what 200 cards stacked look like. What does 200 chrome cards in sleeves look like anyhow?

it looks like 1 card...but with 199 on top of it

JHinGA09 · 01-29-2014, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by da_bears

it looks like 1 card...but with 199 on top of it

But Captain Obvious, are you sure they're not on the bottom of that 1 card?

pjnjjsdad · 01-29-2014, 02:19 AM

Some post offices have self serve stations...

If yours does, go drop em on the scale there, then go home and print

However, when I ship bulk, I do 50 count jewel cases, fill up however many, go buy a big bubble mailer, stick the jewels in like normal, seal bubble mailer, put bubble mailer into flat rate envelope and print label for flat rate envelope.

I would estimate 1 chrome, in sleeve to be about .3, probably less ounces or so.

.3 x 200 = don't feel like math right now...

But that will give you the answer to if you gotta go priority or first class...

But don't forget, you gotta contain the cards somehow, don't just throw em in a bubbler that way lol

da_bears · 01-29-2014, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHinGA09

But Captain Obvious, are you sure they're not on the bottom of that 1 card?

positive

GOWIFB · 01-29-2014, 03:08 AM

Unless they changed this with the increase in shipping cost recently, paypal shipping charges the same from 1 oz to 3 oz, so I just automatically put 3 oz on every package just in case. Only if its close to going over 3 oz do I bother to weigh it. As others have said you can pick up a cheap digital scale at a lot of different places. I picked up a brand new digital kitchen scale for $3 at a garage sale. Best $3 I ever spent

10-09-2009, 08:33 AM	#1
dcprosportsfan Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 120 dcprosportsfan	How many ounces would one card in a toploader weigh? Hey Guys, Trying to figure out the weight of one card in a toploader for mailing purposes. Normally I took my cards to the post office but I want to try the paypal shipping labels but need to find out the weight. Thanks for the help

10-09-2009, 08:38 AM	#2
iluvfish2 Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 26,685 iluvfish2 iluvfish2	Typically about .7 or .8 ounces, but depends on the type of bubblemailer (brand/size) as well as the label your using (technially the label does count against the weight). Jersey cards can sometimes go to 1.0 or 1.2 ounces or more. If you start going this route, I highly recommend spending 20 bucks and getting a digital scale. __________________ Blowouts Resident Wade Boggs Super Collector

10-09-2009, 08:40 AM	#3
MrSnyder Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,032 mrsnyder	If it's a base card or plain auto card you can get away with 1 oz. However, anytime I have a jersey card I do 2 oz as they run 1.3 - 1.7 depending on holder and card stock. When we get into patches they usually fit into the 2 oz area as well. I picked up a digital scale for $15 at Walmart. Typical stuff I can do easily, however, when I have card lots or sets or a bunch of cards the scale comes in handy. __________________ Collecting Ozzie Smith and Football HOF autograph articles... GO Bears (Hershey)! "You want to drag me down, as if I even care." - Breaking Benjamin

10-09-2009, 08:50 AM	#5
iluvfish2 Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 26,685 iluvfish2 iluvfish2	Good Point RJF...dont forget, paypal shipping the package MUST be 3/4" thick or it violates USPS rules and the package (if caught) will be treated like a Priority Mail package and priority rates can and will be applied to the package...ala postage due. __________________ Blowouts Resident Wade Boggs Super Collector

01-29-2014, 12:07 AM	#9
arod305 Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 8,047	Bump for a long time ago, but how many ounces is 200 chrome cards in sleeves? lol __________________ Follow me on IG a.rod305

10-09-2009, 08:46 AM	#4
rudyjustinfarrell Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 12,709 rudyjustinfarrell	Remember there are tips and tricks for adding thickness to the bubble mailer to get some of the other charges down cheaper. Packing peanuts are your friend.

10-09-2009, 09:12 AM	#6
dcprosportsfan Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 120 dcprosportsfan	Hey Guys, Thanks for all the good replies it is definitely appreciated!!

01-29-2014, 02:19 AM	#14
pjnjjsdad Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orrville, OH Posts: 4,028 huslscacbuys HUSLSCAC	Some post offices have self serve stations... If yours does, go drop em on the scale there, then go home and print However, when I ship bulk, I do 50 count jewel cases, fill up however many, go buy a big bubble mailer, stick the jewels in like normal, seal bubble mailer, put bubble mailer into flat rate envelope and print label for flat rate envelope. I would estimate 1 chrome, in sleeve to be about .3, probably less ounces or so. .3 x 200 = don't feel like math right now... But that will give you the answer to if you gotta go priority or first class... But don't forget, you gotta contain the cards somehow, don't just throw em in a bubbler that way lol __________________ Collecting Tennessee Titans and Tom Brandstater

01-29-2014, 03:08 AM	#16
GOWIFB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 5,913	Unless they changed this with the increase in shipping cost recently, paypal shipping charges the same from 1 oz to 3 oz, so I just automatically put 3 oz on every package just in case. Only if its close to going over 3 oz do I bother to weigh it. As others have said you can pick up a cheap digital scale at a lot of different places. I picked up a brand new digital kitchen scale for $3 at a garage sale. Best $3 I ever spent __________________ Collecting 2007 Sweet Spot Classic Patches and anything Wisconsin! My photobucket: http://s451.photobucket.com/albums/qq239/GOWIFB/