Supplies & Tools
These are the tools & supplies I use to help with my own collection, the platforms I personally use to research and buy/sell, and the creators & accounts I follow.
Straight with you: Everything here is something I personally use or follow, and there is no pay-to-list, ever. In the spirit of transparency though, some of these may have affiliate links, which means if you use one I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes what I recommend.
Supplies
Shipping supplies

Soft plastic sleeves designed to protect trading cards from scratches, fingerprints, and everyday handling.
Why I use it: I use penny sleeves on virtually every card I store, ship, or add to my collection.
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Rigid plastic holders that provide an extra layer of protection for trading cards.
Why I use it: When shipping, I start with a penny sleeve, then put the card into a top loader for more protection.
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Clear resealable bags designed to hold and protect top loaders, card savers, and small card lots during shipping and storage.
Why I use it: They add a layer of protection against the elements, keep cards secure in transit, and stop cards sliding out.
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Durable padded mailers that provide reliable protection during shipping.
Why I use it: They offer the right balance of protection and affordability for most card shipments.
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Pre-cut cardboard pieces designed to add extra protection during shipping.
Why I use it: They're easy to use, fit standard cards well, and help prevent bending during transit.
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A compact thermal printer designed for fast & efficient label printing.
Why I use it: It saves time, doesn't require ink, and makes shipping orders much more efficient.
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Self-adhesive thermal labels designed for shipping packages with a thermal label printer. No ink or toner required.
Why I use it: Used with the Pedoolo printer for fast, professional shipping.
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Resealable protective bags sized specifically for graded cards and slabs.
Why I use it: They help protect slabs from scratches, fingerprints, and scuffs during storage and handling.
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A reinforced padded mailer designed to provide more protection than a standard envelope while remaining lightweight and easy to ship.
Why I use it: It offers a great balance of protection, cost, and convenience for card shipments.
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A semi-rigid card holder designed to protect trading cards during storage, shipping, and grading submissions.
Why I use it: Used when shipping multiple cards in an envelope, or when sending cards in for grading.
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A stackable sorting tray designed to help organize and process trading cards efficiently.
Why I use it: For higher-end cards, it makes organizing inventory and incoming cards easier.
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A storage box designed to keep sports cards organized, protected, and easy to access.
Why I use it: Used to store duplicate cards and inventory while keeping everything organized.
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A soft, lint-free cloth designed for cleaning sports cards.
Why I use it: Used to remove dust, fingerprints, and debris before photographing, storing, or shipping cards.
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Sturdy dividers designed to separate and organize trading cards within storage boxes, making collections easier to sort and find.
Why I use it: They help keep large collections organized by player, set, year, or location, so specific cards are easy to find.
Shop product →Tools & platforms
Card Ladder
cardladder.com
My go-to for checking a card's sales history and overall market trend.
Visit →130 Point
130point.com
The best free resource for checking recent sold prices across eBay and other platforms.
Visit →Fanatics Collect
fanaticscollect.com
Use the Vault to store some of my higher value cards, and has a good selection of cards (especially higher-end) for auction and Buy it Now.
Visit →Alt
onlyalt.com
Clean marketplace that is good for checking what is available everywhere (not just on Alt).
Visit →Arena Club
arenaclub.com
The best platform for no-fees trading and a decent selection of cards on the Marketplace.
Visit →Veriswap
veriswap.com
Useful for those looking to trade, but fees are quite high.
Visit →eBay
ebay.com
Still the best place for buying and selling cards eyeballs wise, but fees are high for selling.
Visit →COMC
comc.com
One of the best places to get low end singles and build out sets, but getting cards back can be a pain.
Visit →CollX
collx.app
A useful tool to scan cards, but not the biggest set of customers.
Visit →Creators & accounts I follow
On YouTube
Packman
@PackmanCards
My go-to watch for checking out reviews on new products and tools.
IF Sports Cards
Top 10 Pulls of the Week
My Monday tradition is to watch his weekly Top 10 Pulls of the Week series to see what big cards were hit.
Sports Card Investor
@SportsCardInvestor
Learn more about the hobby from Geoff Wilson, one of the biggest personalities around.
Market Movers
by Sports Card Investor
Super valuable information and content from T-Pot and the team.