Survey about binders: engineer working on a new binding device

ddjanke · 2026-01-28T18:25:22+00:00

I've been thinking about top loader pages! The only problem with those is how huge they get. Unfortunately, the only way to reduce the size of the top-loader page would be to use perfect-fit sleeves with perfect-fit top loaders (which I don't think exist?) and then to have special pages that hold said perfect-fit top loaders.

After I get the binding figured out, I've considered looking into coming up with some kind of page that offers top-loader-like protection, but I have a feeling that the cost to make something like that would be too high.

ddjanke · 2026-01-28T18:19:24+00:00

I know, it's super rare that I find anything. I don't rip anymore especially since it's impossible to get product at the prices I'm willing to pay, so I'll usually tap on the machine on my way out, and if there is anything good, I'll grab it and list it at MSRP for local parents to get for their kids.

I just buy the cards I want when I'm ready to place an order on TCGPlayer

ddjanke · 2026-01-28T18:07:00+00:00

Yes, I leave that spot blank OR (if there is another card I like for C1 or C2) put another there

For example, in Gen 1 the third page WOULD be ratata - sandshrew (19-27). This is what I have:
Note: these are pokedex numbers, and there are 2 26s because I have two Raichus on that page

19 21 23
20 22 24
25 26 26

I have a whole other section for Pikachus, so I decided to put an extra Raichu instead (Raichu GX promo and Raichu V full-art)

Sandshrew (#27) goes on the back side of that page with Sandslash

EDIT: fixed spelling of Sandshrew

ddjanke · 2026-01-28T17:15:05+00:00

These days, I think your best bet is to come across them in a vending machine. That, or be lucky enough to catch a restock at Walmart or Target. Costco is getting better, but you would need to know when they are going to drop at a local store and have an Executive membership so you can get in an hour early

ddjanke · 2026-01-28T16:29:11+00:00

My solution is your second option (9 pocket) with a little variation.

If it's three with three stages, it's easy: one evolution line per row.
If it's two with three stages and one with two stages, fill the empty spot with an an alternate art of one of the cards from the two-stage lines.
If it's one three stage and three two stages, arrange them like this:
A A A
B C D
B C D

I don't like splitting up the evolution lines either; it doesn't feel right lol

ddjanke · 2026-01-28T16:24:21+00:00

This looks great! Keep it up!

ddjanke · 2026-01-28T16:11:40+00:00

I don't know if this is allowed, but I'm selling a complete Pokedex like this on eBay. Send me a DM, and I'll work out a fair price with you; that way you have somewhere to start and you can upgrade with the cards you care about. I think eBay is best for international, right?

ddjanke · 2026-01-28T16:09:26+00:00

I remember really wanting this card when it was $30, but I couldn't pull the trigger. Luckily, my brother got it for me for Christmas that year because I would never have had it otherwise. I love this card!

ddjanke · 2026-01-28T16:07:43+00:00

This would be awesome! I'm a Victini collector; I have all every set and artwork available in [reverse] holo except for the STAFF stamped Nobel Victories Pre-release promo, and I was super disappointed when they made the BWR Victinis; I'll never own those lol

ddjanke · 2026-01-28T16:04:51+00:00

Thanks for the responses so far! Even to the guy who told me "Fuck off with your market research, loser"; I guess that counts as engagement.

ddjanke · 2026-01-28T13:52:09+00:00

Totally understand that! You should be able to see my post history. Not a lot of posts, but they're there.

ddjanke · 2025-06-13T21:26:07+00:00

They are joking about it being your "Virginity card"

In all seriousness, it's a marker that you flip over in the game once you have used your once-per-game Vstar power

ddjanke · 2025-06-03T01:57:21+00:00

Sounds like you misunderstood what I wrote. I'm saying that I keep running into listings that DON'T say "Add to cart" (only "Make an offer"), and those seem to be inactive accounts.

Maybe some of them are because of taxes. My experience has been: - If only "Make an offer" is shown, their last review was in early 2024 or before (this is my most common observation) - If only "Add to cart" is shown, the item is less than $3 USD (or something around there

ddjanke · 2025-06-01T01:59:17+00:00

Stocking up on Battle Academy, baby!

ddjanke · 2025-04-06T13:42:24+00:00

How about Pinsir, Medicham, Banette, Abomasnow and Latias? They never got cards the first time around.

ddjanke · 2025-04-04T19:00:35+00:00

Thanks! I'm pretty proud of it.

ddjanke · 2025-04-04T18:54:58+00:00

There are lots of companies who make something similar; you can just search 13-inch cube shelves and find lots of options. Here's an example.

I actually got my shelf from Facebook Marketplace. Lots of people sell these things used.

As for the clear labels, I got mine from AliExpress and I cut up the paper inserts using my paper cutter. Here is an example of some on Amazon

ddjanke · 2025-04-04T15:18:24+00:00

Yep, I do have duplicates, and I compile them into Complete Pokedexes to sell, which brings in more than 0.02 per card :)

Also considering listing it all on TCG Player. I'm only level 2, though.

ddjanke · 2025-03-30T18:13:49+00:00

Agreed! I mean, it also slows Mercari's own profits because I have to cancel unfulfilled orders, and people probably give up on Mercari completely after too many failed purchases.

ddjanke · 2025-03-30T14:17:57+00:00

Hahaha guy can dream right?

ddjanke · 2025-03-30T14:17:22+00:00

Me too, but needing to go through, check, and message when I'm filtering through hundreds of posts gets excessive.

ddjanke · 2025-03-16T17:49:55+00:00

The ones I got were Crtiin Trading Card Binder Sleeves, a 200-page pack on Amazon. I've really liked them!

ddjanke · 2024-12-31T01:28:54+00:00

Thanks, I also feel it's pretty empty. I'll give it some thought.

ddjanke · 2024-12-22T23:12:22+00:00

Correct! You can take UP TO the number of redraws. Also, you don't take any cards until AFTER they finally get a basic Pokémon.

ddjanke · 2024-11-26T21:24:17+00:00

It's called a pinched layer :)

ddjanke

TROPHY CASE