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Let's Top Load Those Cards!
Top Loaders are some of the most used collecting items to keep the cards safe! Every card that goes into a top loader should already have a card sleeve. Top Loaders are important for keeping the card protected from surface damage, bends, tears, and rips! The plastic storage case is very rigid and won’t let the card bend unless there is a large force. These are what the majority of cards of value will be stored in! Top loaders come in many different sizes, so SEE HERE for the Beckett size guide to how thick your card is, and then get a top loader of that size, or slightly larger, to store your card! See below for all of the different top loader sizes:
Standard 35 Point Top Loader
These 35 point top loaders will be used for standard, base cards. The thickness is what is typical out of a majority of card packs! These are usually the best rigid top loaders for base cards, autographed cards of the same thickness, and numbered cards. Jersey / memorabilia cards typically are too thick for these, so keep on moving down the list!
Below are the 35 point top loaders that can be found on Amazon.
75 Point Top Loader
These 75 point top loaders will be used for slightly thicker base cards or thinner jersey cards. Be sure to check the size gauge to make sure that you’re getting the correct size top loader! Some of the thicker base cards / autographed cards may use this top loader size, but it is always best to get into the habit of checking the card thickness BEFORE trying to put the card into a top loader! Below are some of the options for this 75 point top loader.
100 Point Top Loader
These 100 point top loaders will be used for thicker base cards or fairly standard jersey cards. Be sure to check the size gauge to make sure that you’re getting the correct size top loader BEFORE trying to put the sleeved card into the top loader. If the top loader is too small for the card, it could damage the card! Below are some of the options for this 100 point top loader that can be found on Amazon!
130 Point Top Loader
These 130 point top loaders will be used for thicker base cards or standard jersey cards. Be sure to check the size gauge to make sure that you’re getting the correct size top loader BEFORE attempting to put the trading card into the top loader! If you put a trading card into a top loader that is too small, it could damage the card – and no one wants that! Below are some of the options for this 130 point top loader that can be found on Amazon.
180 Point Top Loader
These 180 point top loaders will be used for extra thick base cards or thick jersey cards. These will be quite thick, so you’ll know when you should be using a thicker top loader! Be sure to check the size gauge to make sure that you’re getting the correct size top loader, you don’t want to damage the card with a top loader that is too small Below are some of the options for this 180 point top loader that can be found on Amazon.
360 Point Top Loader
These 360 point top loaders will be used for SUPER Thick cards. These cards… are VERY thick pieces of cardboard for sure! These you’ll want to be careful with, because the corners can ger damaged fairly easily. Be sure to check the size gauge to make sure that you’re getting the correct size top loader! These top loaders will be seldom used, as cards typically don’t come this thick in normal packs!
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