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What size binder do you recommend for different set sizes. I'm planning on using Ultra Pro Platinum pages. So for instance, what size binder for a 792 Topps set from the 80s compared to a 400 card or 660 card set? I'm guessing a place like Staples, Office Max, or Amazon is going to be the cheapest, right? Are slant rings the best route to go, or "C" or "D" rings instead?

I have been trying to get this right for some time now and I'm getting closer.   I think one of the biggest decisions to make is, are you going to put 9 cards per page(backs visible) or 18 per page (no backs visible)?

I can say this much. For 792 cards sets, go with 3" and D ring. D ring are the best as it reduces the pages slipping under the rings. Sheet lifters will further help that.

I guess I was assuming 9-cards per page.

What's a sheet lifter?

That's what I do too.  In that case, for recent Topps Flagship sets I put Series I, Series II, and Update in separate 1.5in binders with Platinum pages.  So that's 300-350 cards per 1.5in binder.   I find it fits perfectly but some may find it a bit overfull depending on your opinion.   I'm using O-rings but D-ring may be better, not sure if this effects the fit.  I'm just trying to be careful closing the binder to make sure the last page doesn't get stuck under a ring.  

MoTown Cards wrote:

I guess I was assuming 9-cards per page.

Never use "O" ring binders . "D" Rings are your best choice to minimize any accidental damage to the cards

Exactly why "D" ring binders are a better choice for storing sports cards as there's much less chance of the pages slipping under the rings when closed 

A hard plastic piece that goes on the top and bottom with your sheets in between . Keeps pages from slipping under the rings.. 

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