Pack binders flat, cushion each slab so it cannot shift, and box sealed product so nothing crushes the corners. Keep high-value cards with you, and protect every box from water, heat, and pressure.
Binders hold cards in pocket pages that bend easily if stored upright. Slabs are graded cards sealed in hard plastic holders that can scratch or crack on impact. Sealed boxes are unopened booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes, or cases where dented wrapping and crushed corners matter.
Table of Contents
- How Should You Pack Binders?
- How Do You Keep Slabs Safe?
- How Should You Pack Sealed Boxes?
- What Should Travel With You?
How Should You Pack Binders?
Lay binders flat in a small, sturdy box. A snug box stops pages from flexing when the box moves.
Use one box per layer if binders are thick. Check that nothing presses against the rings.
- Fill empty space with clean packing paper or soft towels.
- Keep binder clasps closed and add a sheet of cardstock at front and back.
- Do not stack heavy books on top of binders.
How Do You Keep Slabs Safe?
Wrap each slab so hard surfaces never touch. Team bags are resealable plastic bags sized for graded cards. Add bubble wrap around each bagged slab to absorb vibration.
Stand slabs upright like books, with padding on all sides. Fill gaps so the row cannot tip or slide. Carry the most valuable slabs yourself. A small padded case or backpack works better than a large moving box.
How Should You Pack Sealed Boxes?
Keep factory shrink wrap intact and avoid taping directly to the box. Tape can pull ink and wrap when removed. Use a box only slightly larger than the product.
Line the bottom with padding, set boxes in place, then fill side gaps. Do not place sealed product under heavy items. Mark the box crush-sensitive and keep it off the floor of a damp garage.
What Should Travel With You?
Take irreplaceable cards in your personal bag. That includes completed sets, high-grade slabs, and gifts with sentimental value. Make a simple list before you pack.
Note binder titles, slab labels, and sealed-box counts so unpacking is quick. Keep cards cool, dry, and out of direct sun. Avoid a hot car trunk for hours, and move cards inside first on arrival.
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