Top 5 Choice Binders For Your Trading Card Collection

Choosing the right binder is like buying the right kind of glasses for your eyes. You want them to provide the right support and protection so that your eyesight don't degrade as much as they could have overtime.

Welcome back if you are here after reading my post on 'Top 5 Ways To Store And Protect Your Cards Collection'. Otherwise, hello there!

Thought to do a quick one stop check on the best binder that fit your needs, so you can have a better sense of which to get in light of your top considerations and price points. So take these rankings loosely as I will admit that they are quite biased by my own personal preference (P.S. most of my collection is made up Ultimate Guard and Vault X binders, while my friends tend to have more of a mix).

5. ULTRA PRO

Recommended for its Cost (Basic)

Price: $

Pros	​Quality padded exterior with quality stitching Durable binder with side-loading pockets
Cons	​Cards tend to fall out more easily and would require double-sleeving Its strap-binder tends not to lie as flat, and might close on itself. It also lacks the sturdiness, which might comprise the security of the cards.

Here are the links to the various binder sizes:

(please click the individual links for the available colors)

• 160-Cards Basic Strap Closure (4 Pocket)

• 360-Card Basic Strap Closure (9 Pocket)

• 360-Card Pokeball Strap Closure (9 Pocket)

• 360-Card Pikachu Strap Closure (9 Pocket)

• 360-Card Pro Zip Binder (9 Pocket)

• 360-Card Pro Zip Binder Grey (9 Pocket)

4. DEX PROTECTION

Recommended for its Value-for-Money and minor Lux

Price: $-$$

Pros	Durable and padded with a thick and high-quality cover Extra-lined with a velvet interior that provides extra protection
Cons	Chunky, especially once it is filled with cards, which could cause your cards to bend or crease. Tends to attracts dirt more easily.

Here are the links to the various binder sizes:

(please click the individual links for the available colors)

• 160-Card Strap Closure (4 Pocket)

• 360-Card Strap Closure (9 Pocket)

• 480-Card Strap Closure (12 Pocket)

• 160-Card Zip Binder (4 Pocket)

• 360-Card Zip Binder (9 Pocket)

• 480-Card Zip Binder (12 Pocket)

3. DRAGON SHIELD

Recommended for its Quality and Design Range

Price: $$

Pros	Durable faux leather exterior with thick covers Acid PVC-free and side-loading pages Extra space provided so that the pages lie flat when filled with cards Multiple dragon-illustration designs to choose from
Cons	D-ring binder options not as highly recommended as cards nearest to the D-ring may be damaged if not stored properly. Most also made of cardboard which compromises durability. Design themes might not match your collection aesthetics

Here are the links to the various binder sizes:

(please click the individual links for the available colors or here to see the binder designs)

• 160-Card Strap Closure Olive Peah (4 Pocket)

• 360-Card Strap Closure Arcane Red (9 Pocket)

• 360-Card Strap Closure Dorna Yellow (9 Pocket)

• 360-Card Strap Closure Strata Sky Blue (9 Pocket)

• 360-Card Zip Ring Binder Boreas Blue (9 Pocket)

• 360-Card Zip Ring Binder Purple Amifist (9 Pocket)

• 360-Card Zip Binder Limited Edition Batman (9 Pocket)

2. ULTIMATE GUARD

Recommended for its Durability and Go-To-Brand

Price: $$$

Pros	​Sturdy with quality exterior and leathery feel. Personally like the color matching all-around the exterior. Acid PVC-free with side-loading pockets. Personally, my preferred interior which lies more snug. Range of designs to choose from.
Cons	​Pages tend not to lie flat when filled, and card slots do seem abit bigger and may double-sleeving to secure the cards. Realized increasing issues with Quality control, despite coming with a hefty price-tag.

Here are the links to the various binder sizes:

(please click the individual names for your preferred color or here to see the binder designs)

• 160-Card Strap Closure Basic Pink (4 Pocket)

• 360-Card Strap Closure Mountains Red (9 Pocket)

• 360-Card Strap Closure Lands Yellow (9 Pocket)

• 480-Card Strap Closure Basic Red (12 Pocket), Black (12 Pocket), White (12 Pocket), Lime Green (12 Pocket)

• 160-Card Zip Binder (4 Pocket)

• 360-Card Zip Binder (8 Pocket)

• 480-Card Zip Binder Black (12 Pocket), Petrol Blue (12 Pocket), Red (12 Pocket), Green (12 Pocket), White (12 Pocket)

1. VAULT X

Recommended for its All-Roundedness

Price: $$-$$$

Pros	Padded exterior which doesn't bulge as much when filled. This also allows the pages to lie flatter when opened. Light-weight feeling with a quality stitching and leathery exterior. Acid PCV-free with Quality zippers.
Cons	Low variety in color options. Their straps can get abit tight sometimes, which squishes the cards when closed. Would recommend their zip binders instead.

Here are the links to the various binder sizes:

(please click the individual links for the available colors)

• 160-Card Strap Closure (4 Pocket)

• 360-Card Strap Closure (9 Pocket)

• 480-Card Strap Closure (12 Pocket)

• 360-Card Zip Binder (9 Pocket)

• 480-Card Zip Binder (12 Pocket)

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