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DynaEtch · 05-12-2025, 10:56 PM

Looking for some input on best storage for chrome cards. Specifically regarding the bowing that chrome cards are notorious for. By bowing I mean the card taking on a curve like a “C” as time goes on.

Already notice it slightly in this set, but more concerned with long term future with the chrome parallels.

What is the best way to “keep them flat”…

1. In a binder stored flat with the weight of the pages above the lower pages at least. How much do cards bow in a binder with weight above them?

2. Snug tight in a white long box or shoebox ..how well does that prevent bowing?

3. In a toploader. Does the toploader take on the bow shape long term?

4. In a grading slab. What happens then? Can cards bow in them?

05-12-2025, 10:56 PM	#1177
DynaEtch Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 9,663	Skybox 2024 1992 MM Platinum Looking for some input on best storage for chrome cards. Specifically regarding the bowing that chrome cards are notorious for. By bowing I mean the card taking on a curve like a “C” as time goes on. Already notice it slightly in this set, but more concerned with long term future with the chrome parallels. What is the best way to “keep them flat”… 1. In a binder stored flat with the weight of the pages above the lower pages at least. How much do cards bow in a binder with weight above them? 2. Snug tight in a white long box or shoebox ..how well does that prevent bowing? 3. In a toploader. Does the toploader take on the bow shape long term? 4. In a grading slab. What happens then? Can cards bow in them? __________________ ~~~ '90s trading cards === Golden Era ~~~ Last edited by DynaEtch; 05-13-2025 at 04:52 PM.