How to Preserve Baseball Cards

Putting Cards in a Binder

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  Slide your cards into the protective sheets. Depending on the size of the cards and sheets, you can place up to nine cards (one per slot) or 18 cards (if you place them back to back in each sheet).

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  Place the sheets into the three-ring binder, making sure you don't overfill the binder. Doing so can place pressure on the cards and damage them.

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  Place the binders into a rubber storage bin, which will provide further protection from dust, dirt and the elements.

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  Store your binders of cards in a temperature controlled area where they won't be subjected to heat, humidity and extreme temperature changes.

Putting Cards in Top Loaders

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  Slide your card into a poly bag card sleeve--or what might be called a "penny sleeve."

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  Slide the card with the penny sleeve into the top load card holder. These holders have a cut at the top of the holder that allows you to easily put the card into it.

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  Place the card--now in the penny sleeve and top loader--into a cardboard storage box or a display case if you want to show off your collection.

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  Place the storage boxes into a rubber storage bin. Doing this will help keep your cards from the elements.

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  Store the box in a temperature controlled area where it will not be exposed to dampness, humidity and extreme temperature changes.