Penny sleeve or perfect-fit sleeve?
Penny sleeves are the standard first layer for singles and grading. Perfect-fit (inner) sleeves fit snugly and go inside a deck sleeve for play, or seal a card for long-term binder storage.
What thickness of top loader do I need?
35pt fits standard Pokémon, Lorcana and other TCG cards. Thicker cards such as patches and some promos need a thicker loader or magnetic holder rated for that point size.
Why do grading companies want Card Savers instead of top loaders?
Semi-rigid holders like Card Saver I make it easy for graders to remove the card without damaging it. Cards stuck in rigid top loaders risk damage on removal.
Are your binders safe for long-term storage?
Look for side-loading, acid-free, PVC-free pages. Side-loading pockets keep cards from sliding out, and a zip closure keeps dust out.
How should I store graded slabs?
Put each slab in a slab sleeve to prevent scratches and store it upright in a graded card box, away from direct sunlight.
Do Japanese Pokémon cards need Japanese-size sleeves?
No. Japanese Pokémon cards are the same 63 x 88 mm as English ones and use standard sleeves. "Japanese size" sleeves fit Yu-Gi-Oh! and other smaller cards.
What fits One Piece and Lorcana cards?
Both are standard size, so standard sleeves, toploaders and binders fit. One Piece cards run slightly thick, so avoid very tight "perfect hard" inners and use a perfect-fit inner with a roomy outer sleeve.
Can I recycle old sleeves?
Most sleeves are polypropylene, which curbside recycling won't take. Reuse them for bulk, or send clean ones to a hobby-plastics take-back program such as SleeveCycle.
