Alternative to HuCard Sleeves and Display Storage Box for US Game Boxes

[henrycsc]

For those of you who suffer from Loose hucards and want a cheap alternative to buying official hucard sleeves, I found these guys.

These sleeves are made to store the business card size CDs, and they work perfectly.  Legit Sleeve is on the left and Rink CD sleeve on right.

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This is one I had lying around from a demo CD, so I looked for them online.


This is a pretty good price for a reasonable quantity of 50 of them:
http://www.computer-labels.com/cwp-192812.html


I also have been trying to find a nice storage box for some of the more valuable US Boxed games to display.  This one won't work, but is close to what I am looking for. 

http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-6280/Retail-Boxes/7-x-5-x-1-3-4-Plastic-Boxes

A box with internal measurements of 6" x 7" x 3/4" would be just about perfect.

If anyone has found something that works well, please let me know. 
Thanks.

[Frank_fjs]

For my loose HuCards, I was thinking a business card folder would be ideal.

Something along these lines:



http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Business-Name-Card-Holder-50-Pages-300-Cards-Blue-/330497635770?pt=AU_Business_Industrial_Office_Supplies&hash=item4cf331b5ba#ht_2483wt_1139

[henrycsc]

Frank_fjs, have you actually used those with success?

The problem I have found with those type is that they are made for a single business card to fit snugly.  The hucards, if they fit at all, are very snug to the point of being difficult to remove.

If anyone has a particular brand that they know works well, it may be helpful to everyone.  The one I tried was a no go.

For my loose HuCards, I was thinking a business card folder would be ideal.

Something along these lines:



http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Business-Name-Card-Holder-50-Pages-300-Cards-Blue-/330497635770?pt=AU_Business_Industrial_Office_Supplies&hash=item4cf331b5ba#ht_2483wt_1139

[mrhaboobi]

id like the storage boxes too for complete games .. keen to know who can come up with something, there are some of ebay for various other systems, but i havent seen a turbo one before.  Although im sure they exist as a once saw a Magical Chase in a fancy box which had gone through a certification process.

[Frank_fjs]

Well, I got the idea from using a small pocket sized business card holder that I have.



The HuCards fit perfectly into it. The only problem is as the HuCards are obviously thicker than a business card, it limits how many you can squeeze in there whilst still being able to close it. With a bigger, folder style holder, I imagine this would be less of a problem.

[NecroPhile]

Take a look at baseball card holders, which come in various configurations for three ring binders.  They're a bit bigger than a business card, but they should work well.

As for putting your Turbobs in plastic prisons - please don't.  Big plastic cases make you look like a pretentious tool, so you may as well go whole hog and send 'em to VGA for grading.  If you want to protect the box from fingerprints, plain ol' shrinkwrap does the job just fine; if you want protection from more aggressive damage, get less careless friends.

[Colossus1574]

id like the storage boxes too for complete games .. keen to know who can come up with something, there are some of ebay for various other systems, but i havent seen a turbo one before.  Although im sure they exist as a once saw a Magical Chase in a fancy box which had gone through a certification process.

a complete joke for actual gamers who wanna play that sought after game, do we really need another copy of it being stored away???!!! 

[hoobs88]

Take a look at baseball card holders, which come in various configurations for three ring binders.  They're a bit bigger than a business card, but they should work well.

I use a Vaultz 3 ring binder with zipper closure and "baseball"/collector card 9-pocket pages to store my hueys as well as transport them (when I want to play at someone else's house.)

[mrhaboobi]

I get sick of these comments, i bought the game, i have it and have used it, but at the same time it's an expensive item  so i want to protect it, look after it, make sure nothing bad happens, like an earthquake which could crush it, a bit of protection while its not being used is perfectly fine in my opinion.  Im not going to seal it away so it can never be opened.  If you want a copy of the game to play then do what the rest of us have, buy, play it, do what you want with it.  Its unfortunate the game costs so much to buy now.  I wouldnt want to pay current prices, but im not going to complain if someone does pay that and decides to seal it away in a tomb, their money, their decision, get over it.  No doubt there will be flames for my opinion, but we are all big boys and i can deal with it

[NecroPhile]

I get sick of these comments, i bought the game, i have it and have used it, but at the same time it's an expensive item  so i want to protect it, look after it, make sure nothing bad happens, like an earthquake which could crush it, a bit of protection while its not being used is perfectly fine in my opinion.

What about fires, floods, pestilence, theft, and freak lightning strikes?

I wouldnt want to pay current prices, but im not going to complain if someone does pay that and decides to seal it away in a tomb, their money, their decision, get over it.

Then don't ever complain about anything on here.  We all have opinions and mine is that putting games in a big plastic box is stupid; get over it.

[mrhaboobi]

What about fires, floods, pestilence, theft, and freak lightning strikes?

Yup include those aswell ...

Then don't ever complain about anything on here.  We all have opinions and mine is that putting games in a big plastic box is stupid; get over it.

I'll complain when i like..   And i'll take whatever crap comes my way.. Do what you want with your games.. i'll protect mine when i can, not just because of the value but because in general i like my shit to be kept protected.  Call me a tool if you like, but i'll be the one calling you a fool when your game does get damaged and you complain about it on here.. ;)

[NecroPhile]

I'll complain when i like..

Gotcha.  You're just 'sick' of it when others opine, and we should all 'get over it' but not you.

[mrhaboobi]

Seems like your on a mission to get a reaction?  Sorry to dissapoint, but arguing over minor stuff like this just isnt gonna wind me up.. do what you want, id like to know about the cases if anyone knows a source.

Cheers

[henrycsc]

Calling someone a tool for wanting to protect their collection is a bit much.  I know quite a few "gamers" on here that insist on getting things mint, complete, whatever you want to call it.  I'm with mrhaboobi on wanting to protect and properly display what I have. 

And yeah, I play the stuff too, but you can't play the box - you can only collect it.  If you don't care about that, then simply don't buy the game with a box.  If you do care about it, then you should be happy that there's someone out there that cares enough about them to want to protect it.

I did contact Uline about the acrylic cases.  They don't have a clear plastic box that works, they do have a paper stationery box with a clear cover that would just slightly be oversized.  http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-8542/Retail-Boxes/9-5-8-x-6-3-8-x-1-5-8-White-Stationery-Boxes  I'll keep looking.

It's good to know that there are some business card/baseball card holders that do work for storing the hueys as well.  If anyone knows of specific brands/models that work good, I'm sure people would be interested to know.

[nat]

I'm curious what a plastic box is going to protect a game from, exactly. Floods, pestilence, theft, lightning strikes, fire and earthquakes have just as good a chance of damaging a game regardless of whether or not it's in a plastic case. Unless the case is made of titanium or diamond and is waterproof/airtight I don't really see the point.

[mrhaboobi]

I'm curious what a plastic box is going to protect a game from, exactly. Floods, pestilence, theft, lightning strikes, fire and earthquakes have just as good a chance of damaging a game regardless of whether or not it's in a plastic case. Unless the case is made of titanium or diamond and is waterproof/airtight I don't really see the point.

Seriously?  Sure floods, fires etc maybe an overstatement, but what about kids getting into a cupboard and getting their paws over it and crushing it.  C'mon there are plenty of things that could damage the box/game.  and yes a strong plastic case is going to help during an earthquake, trust me i know from experience.. A bit of protection is all im after.

[Duo_R]

do these not pop on ebay anymore?



http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/turbografx-16-hucard-vinyl-sleeves-10-73463537

[henrycsc]

The last couple lots of those I have seen went for close to $2/sleeve shipped.  Goat store sells for $1/sleeve + shipping, but they are dirty sleeves that you need to clean.
It's probably cheaper to find a lot with a bunch of cheap games and go that route unless there are other places to get real sleeves.
I've purchased real sleeves myself, but they have always been dirty (retr0bright works great) and some come torn or written on.
There may be other suppliers of official sleeves, I haven't seen them though.

[Ceti Alpha]

The last couple lots of those I have seen went for close to $2/sleeve shipped.  Goat store sells for $1/sleeve + shipping, but they are dirty sleeves that you need to clean.
It's probably cheaper to find a lot with a bunch of cheap games and go that route unless there are other places to get real sleeves.
I've purchased real sleeves myself, but they have always been dirty (retr0bright works great) and some come torn or written on.
There may be other suppliers of official sleeves, I haven't seen them though.

I bought a pack of 10 sleeves a couple years ago and they were brand spanking new. They even had that new plastic smell.

[Duo_R]

Yeah same here for about a Buck a piece. They are nice.

[NecroPhile]

I'm curious what a plastic box is going to protect a game from, exactly. Floods, pestilence, theft, lightning strikes, fire and earthquakes have just as good a chance of damaging a game regardless of whether or not it's in a plastic case. Unless the case is made of titanium or diamond and is waterproof/airtight I don't really see the point.

Exactly, nat.  Plastic boxes would be nice if I had little kids running around, though putting 'em on a higher shelf would be better (perhaps do both); I've yet to meet a rug monkey that didn't try to pry open anything and everything they get their mitts on.


Anywho, have you guys checked with VGA?  I'm pretty sure they sell their cases separately, though I suspect they'd charge waaaaay too much for 'em.  Perhaps you could buy just one, find out who made 'em, and then buy in bulk direct.

[Obfuscate]

I keep mine in diamond protected cases. I should actually be MORE careful, mine sit on a stand next to the TV I play on. Had a small water spill on my DE2 manual once,, minor damage and I don't plan to sell it but if I was to sell it I'm sure I wouldn't get what I would have due to the small water stain and slight wrinkle of the pages.

[GameFreak]

I have tried the single baseball card sleeves and the pages that go in the binder. I wasn't really happy with the way they fit compared to the originals TG16 sleeves. I would like to try other options though since I have a lot of loose hucards.

[hoobs88]

do these not pop on ebay anymore?



http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/turbografx-16-hucard-vinyl-sleeves-10-73463537

I saw some listed a day or two ago.

[Duo_R]

I have some extras but looking for manuals to trade for.

[henrycsc]

$3 shipped per sleeve on ebay.  http://cgi.ebay.com/TurboGrafx16-Hu-Card-TurboChip-Sleeves-VERY-RARE-/190469438825?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item2c58dcfd69

...for the same price you can get 100 of the CD Business Card Sleeves shipped USPS.

It's an alternative for those who may want it.

[GameFreak]

$3 shipped per sleeve on ebay.  http://cgi.ebay.com/TurboGrafx16-Hu-Card-TurboChip-Sleeves-VERY-RARE-/190469438825?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item2c58dcfd69

...for the same price you can get 100 of the CD Business Card Sleeves shipped USPS.

It's an alternative for those who may want it.

Those ones on Ebay he says are OEM which means "original equipment manufacturer" but they clearly don't look like original.  Right?

I like that book that hold business cards. I might try that! Great idea!

[nectarsis]

I'm curious what a plastic box is going to protect a game from, exactly. Floods, pestilence, theft, lightning strikes, fire and earthquakes have just as good a chance of damaging a game regardless of whether or not it's in a plastic case. Unless the case is made of titanium or diamond and is waterproof/airtight I don't really see the point.

Exactly my thought.  MAYBE if it was in a waterproof case/firesafe it would have some sufficient protection...but a little plastic "case" not to much (especially those joke cases the "graders" use).  Display purposes are one thing,but "protection" here seems a bit optimistic.  I've got 3 kids of varying younger ages here, between "DON'T TOUCH MY STUFF", and higher shelves my games are safe ;)

[Arkhan Asylum]

i used to just stick them in casette cases if i didnt have cases for the games.

Its funny to open a shitty bruce springsteen tape and go FUCK YEAH, MILITARY MADNESS.

and pop it in.

but lately, i go the trading card sleeve route.  its pretty legit, and makes for a neat thing to flip through.

cant do it with NES games

[Duo_R]

I have a small business card holder book that I use for traveling

[MotherGunner]

$3 shipped per sleeve on ebay.  http://cgi.ebay.com/TurboGrafx16-Hu-Card-TurboChip-Sleeves-VERY-RARE-/190469438825?pt=Video_Games_Accessories&hash=item2c58dcfd69

...for the same price you can get 100 of the CD Business Card Sleeves shipped USPS.

It's an alternative for those who may want it.

Those ones on Ebay he says are OEM which means "original equipment manufacturer" but they clearly don't look like original.  Right?

I like that book that hold business cards. I might try that! Great idea!

I actually had a few games with the shorter flap so these could be in fact OEM.

[GameFreak]

I actually had a few games with the shorter flap so these could be in fact OEM.[/quote]
I've seen many where the flap overlaps on one side a little more and I've seen the rarer ones with binder holes but I never saw ones with even cut flaps like those on ebay. Good to know. But i still wouldn't pay that much. I will take loose Hucards in a shoebox any day of the week.

[Duo_R]

I think it depends how many games do you have loose. Is it just like 4? The OEM ones are totally worth it. Do you have 20 games loose...then ya I can see why. I used to use a badge holder and that worked pretty well, but definitely not the same.

[nat]

I'm curious what a plastic box is going to protect a game from, exactly. Floods, pestilence, theft, lightning strikes, fire and earthquakes have just as good a chance of damaging a game regardless of whether or not it's in a plastic case. Unless the case is made of titanium or diamond and is waterproof/airtight I don't really see the point.

Seriously?  Sure floods, fires etc maybe an overstatement, but what about kids getting into a cupboard and getting their paws over it and crushing it.  C'mon there are plenty of things that could damage the box/game.  and yes a strong plastic case is going to help during an earthquake, trust me i know from experience.. A bit of protection is all im after.

Sounds like a locked cabinet is what you really need.

[turbogrfxfan]

what happens if someone sells a game on ebay stating its complete and original and you get it in the mail and its a fake sleve?

[Duo_R]

They are very high quality. I would be happy instead of using an old dirty snot colored sleeve that I would have to use chemicals on.

what happens if someone sells a game on ebay stating its complete and original and you get it in the mail and its a fake sleve?

[turbogrfxfan]

They are very high quality. I would be happy instead of using an old dirty snot colored sleeve that I would have to use chemicals on.

what happens if someone sells a game on ebay stating its complete and original and you get it in the mail and its a fake sleve?

i agree duo r

[NecroPhile]

Sounds like a locked cabinet is what you really need.

Not a bad alternative.  A well-built barrister's bookcase would look nice and protect the games from little hands and crushing; and if you're really gung-ho, it could be fire-proofed with mineral fiber, intumescent tape, and ceramic glass.