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Looking after your cards

Sleeves, toploaders and binders. How to keep your best pulls looking new.

CollectingEasy7 November 2026

Handy kit

  • Penny sleeves (thin, clear)1 pack
  • Toploaders (rigid holders)A few
  • Side-loading binder1

Protect a good pull

  1. Sleeve it straight away

    Slide the card into a penny sleeve before it gets scratched.

  2. Add a toploader

    For your most special cards, put the sleeved card into a toploader.

  3. Store it flat and dry

    Keep binders upright on a shelf, away from sunlight and damp.

Tip

Avoid ring binders with O-rings. The rings can dent the cards closest to them.

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