How to store cards - Page 2

ResidentAsylum · 07-02-2009, 11:31 AM

I've had a Plano plastic card storage box for some time, and I just realized it's potential. It has 5 compartments so I can store Munchkin 1-7, Munchkin Cthulhu 1-3, Q-workshop MC dice(plus the dice that came with both starter sets), level wheels from MQ - extra parts and all the rules.

*Edit* - The box I use is 5305 from plano, but I have also heard the 5325 would be a better investment for storing future expansions. Anyone know where I could find one(other than Plano directly)?

Cheese8242 · 07-02-2009, 01:09 PM

I use the same case as Earthstone uses. The only difference is mine has clear plastic on the outside and black plastic for the middle section (basically opposite color scheme). I have every set in the case, plus all my personal promo items and all my MIB prize support, Spanc, Ninja Burger, and lots of dice. And I still have room for future expansions.

It's a really great case, size wise and durability. Thanks again to EarthStone for pointing it out.

However, before I bought that case I was using an old briefcase.

~~Solelron~~ · 07-02-2009, 01:57 PM

I actually finally took Rev Bobs advice and got the wheeled carts (20.00 at Target) plus 800 count boxes. (400 count work as well for smaller games)
I have 3 400 count boxes for my promo stuff to give away, plus 3 for my sets of munchkin. All of Chez Geek will fit in 1 as well. All the games that have little specialized pieces that aren't card size (MQ, frag, SPANC, etc) stay in their boxes.

I can just about get the entire thing in one of these roll carts, and since they are easy to label, it works really well to just take the kit on the go.

I just need more Stickers for the carts.

Doctor Poo · 03-31-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ResidentAsylum

The box I use is 5305 from plano, but I have also heard the 5325 would be a better investment for storing future expansions. Anyone know where I could find one(other than Plano directly)?

I use 2 Plano Molding 5305s for various card games (One specifically for Munchkin 1-6) and have been searching for more. I've contacted Plano by email and they don't have any in stock but may mold some if there are enough orders. You have to buy them in cases of 6, but they are only 2-3 dollars apiece. You might contact them to see if they have any 5325s in their warehouse.
customercare@planomolding.com
They responded quickly and were very nice when I contacted them.

Here is what I use to carry around my collections.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/6125087...n/photostream/

SmokeRulz · 03-31-2011, 09:02 PM

I have a plastic card box I bought at Wal-Mart that is sufficient enough to hold every Fantasy card I have (which is to say: Almost all of them), and it's got a spot where I keep dice, and a spot to keep Dungeon cards & rule books. The sheer amount of Door cards had to spill out into one of the smaller pockets. I wager I could fit another big expansion in here before I have to upgrade due to Door card overload...

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Originally Posted by Doctor Poo

Here is what I use to carry around my collections.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/6125087...n/photostream/

Looks like you found the same box that I have:
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/930/munchkin1.jpg
http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/4438/munchkin2.jpg
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/594/munchkin3.jpg

Doctor Poo · 03-31-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeRulz

Looks like you found the same box that I have:

Yep. I love them. They are the best boxes I've ever found for card games, but now they are impossible to find in the wild. Their customer service claims that they may do another run in the next few months, but who knows.

SmokeRulz · 03-31-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Poo

Yep. I love them. They are the best boxes I've ever found for card games, but now they are impossible to find in the wild. Their customer service claims that they may do another run in the next few months, but who knows.

Yeah. I work at the Wal-Mart and I notice they haven't been around in quite a while. I have another one that I happened to get from a friend, but I have no Munchkin-related use for it yet. Perhaps in the future!

Also I totally need to cover the top of mine with Munchkin stuff like yours has.

Doctor Poo · 04-01-2011, 11:03 AM

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Also I totally need to cover the top of mine with Munchkin stuff like yours has.

I started that a long time ago with SJGames advertising inserts, but since the rule changes and Go Up A Level switcheroo, I've got a shoebox full of old cards and cut up rulebooks to use as art assets.

My biggest problem was organization. I used to use the smaller box to hold expansions and kept all of my core sets in individual deck boxes. I had it this way for years until I realized I'd never actually PLAYED with the expansions. It was just easier to grab a deck and play than to pick out an expansion to mix in and then separate later. I recently reorganized the collection and mixed every expansion with it's core set and am having much more fun.

LoPan12 · 04-01-2011, 09:20 PM

Got bored and made this from a dewalt drill case...
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink

Sawmaniac · 04-01-2011, 10:40 PM

I use one rubber per each deck per each set.

07-02-2009, 11:31 AM	#11
ResidentAsylum Join Date: May 2009 Location: Indiana	Re: How to store cards I've had a Plano plastic card storage box for some time, and I just realized it's potential. It has 5 compartments so I can store Munchkin 1-7, Munchkin Cthulhu 1-3, Q-workshop MC dice(plus the dice that came with both starter sets), level wheels from MQ - extra parts and all the rules. Edit - The box I use is 5305 from plano, but I have also heard the 5325 would be a better investment for storing future expansions. Anyone know where I could find one(other than Plano directly)? __________________ Never bring a monkey to a knife fight... Last edited by ResidentAsylum; 07-02-2009 at 01:23 PM.

07-02-2009, 01:09 PM	#12
Cheese8242 MIB Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indiana	Re: How to store cards I use the same case as Earthstone uses. The only difference is mine has clear plastic on the outside and black plastic for the middle section (basically opposite color scheme). I have every set in the case, plus all my personal promo items and all my MIB prize support, Spanc, Ninja Burger, and lots of dice. And I still have room for future expansions. It's a really great case, size wise and durability. Thanks again to EarthStone for pointing it out. However, before I bought that case I was using an old briefcase. __________________ Tim Williamson MIB #4282 The Most Impressive Loser in the MQ Gauntlet

07-02-2009, 01:57 PM	#13
~~Solelron~~ Banned Join Date: Jun 2007	Re: How to store cards I actually finally took Rev Bobs advice and got the wheeled carts (20.00 at Target) plus 800 count boxes. (400 count work as well for smaller games) I have 3 400 count boxes for my promo stuff to give away, plus 3 for my sets of munchkin. All of Chez Geek will fit in 1 as well. All the games that have little specialized pieces that aren't card size (MQ, frag, SPANC, etc) stay in their boxes. I can just about get the entire thing in one of these roll carts, and since they are easy to label, it works really well to just take the kit on the go. I just need more Stickers for the carts.

04-01-2011, 09:20 PM	#19
LoPan12 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC	Re: How to store cards Got bored and made this from a dewalt drill case... https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/phot...eat=directlink

04-01-2011, 10:40 PM	#20
Sawmaniac Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: How to store cards I use one rubber per each deck per each set.