They are better than a cardboard box! | An FDS Review
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- I've been looking for an upgrade to my regular old cardboard boxes to store my collection. Can the 1600 Card Bin or the Ultra Pro 3 Drawer Organizer get me my holy grail?
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About 6-7 years ago I bought a very plain wardrobe from Ikea and put a bunch of slide out drawers inside it, building my own card catalogue unit. The entire thing cost me about 300bucks but it holds thousands of cards using cardboard boxes as dividers just like in the drawers in this video. Build it yoursef guys, its the only way.
Thankfully BCW now have dedicated card catalogue drawers. I seen the 6 drawer one and it looks very nice.
That sounds awesome! I just saw the BCW 6 Drawer one myself and I can't wait to get my hands on it!
Back in the 90s I used a wooden audio cassette organizer for my collection. It had 16 or 20 drawers similar to a card catalog and held approximately 500 cards per drawer. Kicking mt butt now for ever getting rid of it.
I know my sister had something like that and I had asked her about it almost 15 years ago. She had just gotten rid of it. All my stuff was for CDs so no options there. O well. Can't win them all I guess.
Damn, that sucks.
I personally like the dividers that don't click in so that i can make sub groups within my cards easier.
The only thing the Ultra Pro is missing to make it not perfect (as someone who has this system) is it needs every drawer to have a built in front divider that slides with a clamping mechanism to lock it into place at any point in the drawer. Would be great to secure your cards in place if you aren't filling the drawer. It may sacrifice a little card room per drawer but it would be worth it for the flexibility of the system and safety of the cards.
But I also really enjoyed the look of the BCW as a deck transporting system that isn't too over priced.
Building your own is always the move if you own your own home, would be crazy to move if you were renting.
Grateful you created this video to inform BCW and UltraPro to improve for feedback. I would love to change the industrial gray look into matted black or a bolder universal look (two-tone color, color gradient, or my suggestion - Wood-like service and hardness not unlike luxury vinyl flooring)
I hope they start trying new things in terms of colors. I think that is why Ultimate Guard and Gamegenic are doing so well because they are giving us good products that actually look nice. If we could get the durability of a BCW product mixed with the looks of a Gamegenic or Ultimate Guard product it would be a bestseller!
I've seen a blue bcw one from a UK supplier, still want black though.
BCW does blue and red and soon green and yellow. And the new card catalog is black like you wanted!
Just stumbled across your channel and I love it. Very high quality production and super engaging. You deserve way more subs/views!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you saying that!
I love that the BCW bin comes together and I did not have to build it , super happy with BCW
They recently announced a six drawer card box and I can't wait to try it out!
Would like to see a tour of that card sorting desk area! Also, just put a monitor at your sorting desk area and remote into your desktop PC 😜
I agree! I think the concepts are great! And we as a community could build on them! I love the lid on the 1st one and I think there could be a lock or lever in front of where the drawers could go and that could allow it to be portable, removable, sturdy, etc. My main concern though is whether they could be designed with waterproof protection in mind in case someone’s apartment above them leaks for example
I love this idea! And I agree, I hope waterproof protection is a feature on things like these soon. I know the cardboard boxes aren’t waterproof, but they actually do a good job of delaying potential damage in a leak situation. I had a box get left on a porch over night and it rained. Thankfully the cardboard box soaked up the water and the inside was still dry when I got to it. (If it had been there an hour longer my collection would have been RIP though…)
@@beyondthedeckbox I’m guessing a box got shipped your way? That’s surprising, I never would’ve guessed that they have a level of protection in themselves…I’ve just been debating long term storage! But yeah honestly I think if these two companies collaborated that would be awesome! Lid for accessibility; drawers for convenience.
What’s your opinion on storing a foil set of Lorcana in DEX Binders (for presentability)? Would top loaders be the safest longterm?
Sooo I went ahead and bought the smaller guy with the handle…and I’m really enjoying the fact that it holds smaller deck boxes, toploaders, etc. Considering buying another 🤗
I still have a minor concern with watertight integrity 🤔 but noticed that the middle section with the locks are separate from the compartment and seem to fall through the container which is interesting 🤔
I'm so glad you like it! It probably would be okay to run across a parking lot in a light rain, but anything more than that I would probably put it in a bag to help keep it dry. Thank you so much for watching!
NGL I gasped in panic when he released the drawer and it fell to the floor 😂
The 1600 ct. card bin looks like a great way to transport a full 720 card Cube and ALL the extras needed with it : )
That's a great idea! I completely forgot to mention something about putting a cube in one. It would be awesome for that!
I have a Cube and I love your idea. Thanks!
What I really hate about most boxes for collections, or even decks, is that someone of the design team always seems to think that making the walls as high as the cards would make for a pleasant experience getting them out.
I modified plastic drawer boxes (for documents in DIN A4 format) for my collection. Kind of like the UP thing here, but with one big, removable drawer. I have put a thin layer of sponge rubber on the bottom, so that the cards don't slip easily and divided the whole drawer into 3 rows. The row dividers/walls are cut from PVC foam sheets and like half an MTG cards hight, which makes it very easy to take out a bunch of cards at once. They are just hold in place by duct tape, for now, just out of lazyness and wanting to get it done quickly. A more permament fixture is planned tho.
One drawer box can hold around 3000 cards, maybe even more, and is also pretty good transportable via car, or even on foot, if you just take a little care in how you put it in a bag/backpack and don't shake too wildly 😉
If there is an interest in it, I can provide some more details/pics of the whole thing.
This sounds great! I would love to see some pictures of it! If you check my about page my email is there, feel free to send me the info! Thanks!
My issue is definitely that the rows are too deep so it's hard to get the cards out.
Was waiting to see how the Ultra Pro drawers turned out! Sad to see it’s back to Ultra Pro underwhelming quality.
Also I loved the little clips of you walking back and forth with your boxes. Nice touch to the edit
Thank you so much! I was really pleased with how that part turned out.
I saw an other video and that guy has a Ikea Pax closet with only draws on witch he puts the white boxes in - genious! 🤯
100 percent agree with what you are saying!!!!
I have two of the BCW 3200 cases that house my Marvel Champions collection. I didn't know about the 1600, I will definitely need to look for one!
It's really nice! I was actually planning on buying some 3200's for my collection right up until I discovered I could fit my cards in those drawers near my desk. Still might pick up a 3200 though because I like having options with the collection.
This is a great review! Love it!
Thank you so much!
I’m so happy you did this review!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much!
Really thoughtful review!
Thank you so much!
Drawers nay, lid tops yay 💪🏻💯
Love this video, in so many ways.
I store my single row cardboard boxes upright, cause they are never full enough to prevent sliding. Gonna get some Ikea Nissafors soon (basically little shelf trays on wheels), so that I can wheel them to where I use them, and to where I store them.
This is a great idea!
This is what I purchased to store my cards.
Global Industrial™ Modular Drawer Cabinet, 5 Drawers, w/Lock, 30"Wx27"Dx29-1/2"H, Blue
I'm definitely going to check that out! Thank you so much for sharing it!
Four row UP would have been great.. 3 is such an odd number for a box like that. Perhaps they made a test version with 4 rows and the plastic couldn't stand up to the wear and tear of more weight.
I didn’t even think of that. Looking at it now, I think you may be on to something. I’m interested to see if the iterate on it or just leave it as is.
Could you do a review over the “4-Pocket Secure Platinum Page for Toploaders” and/or/vs the “4-Pocket Page for 23PT-100PT ONE-TOUCH”? (Both UltraPro)
Sure! I can add that to the list!
@@beyondthedeckbox Cool! I have been looking to get a bunch of one or the other, and can’t seem to find any UA-cam videos about them.
I can see someone making a design that utilizes the BCW and like.. some Alex displays from IKEA. Put the BCW on a board, the board on rails, the rails in the display. Boom, catalog.
What about the new BCW Card Catalog announced today... it could finally be a better solution because it pretty much is what you were asking for... still 3 row but its 2 high so its kallax sized!
I know! I saw their video today and I'm looking to pick one up ASAP. I can't wait to try it.
The BCW is tempting but those cardboard boxes are super cheap in bulk and ive built up a stockpile of them.
I'd maybe get one for my rares though but most of my rares are bulk rares and sorting out my actually valuable cards is a time waster I dont have time for.
Still, might consider a 2 row one. It has a handle!
I completely understand that! The cardboard often does have the right price, especially when you are talking about the cheaper rares and bulk. The BCW is nice, and those dividers are great!
I really wish you would have answered the question of "do these fit toploaders"?
They both do!
i have to say as an Professional Seller who use Cardboard boxes. Why are the boxes that HIGH? i really like the Cardboard boxes because i can sort through it easy but on the Boxes From BCW and Ultrapro it looks like they had more in mind that you can put you Deckboxes into these Boxes what i personal find a little stupid but hey its just not for me.
I absolutely agree. Especially the BCW. After having used it for a bit, I have a hard time sorting through my cards in it because the walls are so high. I have to move the dividers far enough apart so the cards can lean far enough so I can thumb through them, or even get them out of the box. I hope they adjust in newer versions.
How does this go with cards in penny sleeves? It looks tight (side to side)
They fit penny sleeve without issue in my experience. I hope that helps!
For a card show which one would you recommend the bcw and doe the top loaders fall forward if it was just standalone or would the divider keep it from moving
I think the BCW would be a great for that! And since the dividers lock in, they would keep the top loaders from falling flat.
Would some CD towers be good for slabbed cards? Someone test for me.
I don't have a tower but I have some CDs. I'll measure and get back to you.
The Ultra Pro has no dust protection!
Thanks man, now I know what I won't buy😂
Quick question maybe i missed it in the vid can the ultra pro one fit top loaders in it
Yes it can! It can hold a bunch too. (I don’t have exact numbers but it’s a lot)
Is there anything you would recommend that are similar to these for card savers? I want to store my cards in card savers because I like the larger feel they give to cards but I can't find a plastic type case that would fit their dimensions. I could go all out and get a case meant for psa slabs but I want to see if there is something like the plastic boxes you've shown in here. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Do these boxes fit top loaded cards? I've been looking for something more protective to hold my baseball cards but the ones I want to protect are in top loaders. These boxes seem like they'd work for me quite well if they hold top loaders. I'm also assuming the amount they hold will change cause sports cards are thicker than TCG cards.
Yes they hold toploaders, personally I'm getting them for toploaders. I'm still putting my unsleeved cards in the white boxes.
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@beyondthedeckbox I guess that's why you rebranded? Too many people are showing up looking for unrelated content? Lol.
Great card catalog but only recommended for single men or man children. Wives do not accept that behavior in a family home.
Why do you say that?
@@beyondthedeckbox if you have to ask then you are a lonely single soul
@@RustedInfection Tell that to my spouse. I hope you have a great day and feel better!
@@beyondthedeckbox Taking notes on how to respond to humans, thanks.
I am a carpenter and was planning to build a personal card filing cabinet. I found a library card catalog cabinet in an antique store. With little to some renovations, I was able to fit 40K cards. Ultra Pro has a good concept. The bins are too wide. But why end in 4, why not 5 drawers. I still have two 8-cube storage organizers full of bundle boxes of cards. How high can it go if you stock the BCW and Ultra-Pro boxes before it leans over and falls? We don't know and I won't take the reisk.
I know what you mean! I actually started to get into woodworking to build a set of drawers for my collection. I haven't gotten that far yet, but I did build a shelf/desk for my binders and sorting. It's a "bit" out of square but I learned a lot while building it. Since then I've built two bookshelves for my wife (that ARE square) and I'm looking forward to doing more. It's just finding the time...and the wood.
@@beyondthedeckbox I correct myself, it was not an antique store but an estate sale for $200. My friend was able to get an old mechanic tool table and 6 drawers. Unlike todays cabinets it has different heights depending on the kind of tools. This one is metal and has the same size drawers and by coincidence fits a BCW card box like yours.
Great vid. BCW looks great for moving cards, maybe even more practical than The Big Black Metal Box.
But, and I know am being petty, it looks ugly.
I can see the allure of the drawers, but I'll stick to the cardboard boxes for now.
I have a couple of drawers full of unopened stuff, they were too tall for cards
I completely understand. I'm not a huge fan of the look either. Would be nice if they could make them look nicer in addition to the functionality. We'll have to wait and see. Thanks for watching!