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Title: Sleeves
Post by: Rass on May 02, 2012, 10:24:45 PM
Ok looking to buy a bunch of one color. What brand works the best, last the longest, and where is the most economical to buy
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Dudecore on May 02, 2012, 10:27:02 PM
I swear by Dragon Shield. Box of 100 is $9.99. They're durable, never stick and never break. Economical, maybe not so much.
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Death Gaara on May 02, 2012, 10:27:22 PM
Quote from: Rass on May 02, 2012, 10:24:45 PM
Ok looking to buy a bunch of one color. What brand works the best, last the longest, and where is the most economical to buy

1 Dragon Shield for long term playability
2 Dragon Shiled
3 eBay in bulk

Keep in mind they are expensive though. Ultra Pro Matte sleeves or Pro Matte are also decent and cheaper, but Dragon Shields will last you the longest without a doubt.
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: GoJuDragon on May 02, 2012, 10:28:30 PM
in my opinion ultra pro is the best, and they r usually pretty cheap.
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Rass on May 02, 2012, 10:35:53 PM
What color would you say is the most interchangeable
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Dudecore on May 02, 2012, 10:36:16 PM
Quote from: Death Gaara on May 02, 2012, 10:27:22 PM
Quote from: Rass on May 02, 2012, 10:24:45 PM
Ok looking to buy a bunch of one color. What brand works the best, last the longest, and where is the most economical to buy

1 Dragon Shield for long term playability
2 Dragon Shiled
3 eBay in bulk

Keep in mind they are expensive though. Ultra Pro Matte sleeves or Pro Matte are also decent, but Dragon Shields will last you the longest without a doubt.

You can use the box the sleeves come in as a budget deckbox too.
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Rass on May 02, 2012, 10:38:03 PM
It's more for making decks with some discolored or worn cards
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Dudecore on May 02, 2012, 10:39:08 PM
Quote from: Rass on May 02, 2012, 10:35:53 PM
What color would you say is the most interchangeable

Whatever color you buy bulk in. Mostly all of my decks are in black dragon sleeves, and I use certain cards between decks (so I don't have to buy 3 play sets of {Snapcaster Mage})
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Rass on May 02, 2012, 10:42:41 PM
Quote from: Dudecore on May 02, 2012, 10:39:08 PM
Quote from: Rass on May 02, 2012, 10:35:53 PM
What color would you say is the most interchangeable

Whatever color you buy bulk in. Mostly all of my decks are in black dragon sleeves, and I use certain cards between decks (so I don't have to buy 3 play sets of {Snapcaster Mage})

Yea that's what I was thinking but I wasn't sure if a certin color gets discolored faster so you can tell the cards
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Death Gaara on May 02, 2012, 10:52:43 PM
Quote from: Rass on May 02, 2012, 10:42:41 PM
Quote from: Dudecore on May 02, 2012, 10:39:08 PM
Quote from: Rass on May 02, 2012, 10:35:53 PM
What color would you say is the most interchangeable

Whatever color you buy bulk in. Mostly all of my decks are in black dragon sleeves, and I use certain cards between decks (so I don't have to buy 3 play sets of {Snapcaster Mage})

Yea that's what I was thinking but I wasn't sure if a certin color gets discolored faster so you can tell the cards

Dudecore is right. In my 10 years of playing the game I have discovered black dragon shields are the way to go. They wont show dirt, last forever and are more affordable in bulk. I have a set that has lasted me 6 years.
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Rass on May 02, 2012, 11:01:37 PM
Where do you buy them in bulk?
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Death Gaara on May 02, 2012, 11:02:40 PM
Quote from: Rass on May 02, 2012, 11:01:37 PM
Where do you buy them in bulk?

eBay is the best place. I mentioned it in my earlier post.
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Rass on May 02, 2012, 11:08:50 PM
Ok I'll have to keep my eye out no black sleeves for sale
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Death Gaara on May 02, 2012, 11:09:48 PM
Quote from: Rass on May 02, 2012, 11:08:50 PM
Ok I'll have to keep my eye out no black sleeves for sale

There should be on eBay?
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Rass on May 02, 2012, 11:11:54 PM
Quote from: Death Gaara on May 02, 2012, 11:09:48 PM
Quote from: Rass on May 02, 2012, 11:08:50 PM
Ok I'll have to keep my eye out no black sleeves for sale

There should be on eBay?

Yep no black
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Death Gaara on May 02, 2012, 11:17:51 PM
Quote from: Rass on May 02, 2012, 11:11:54 PM
Quote from: Death Gaara on May 02, 2012, 11:09:48 PM
Quote from: Rass on May 02, 2012, 11:08:50 PM
Ok I'll have to keep my eye out no black sleeves for sale

There should be on eBay?

Yep no black

Here

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Dragon-Shield-300-Card-Sleeves-3-Boxes-NEW-/140741067005?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c4d240fd#ht_2000wt_1163

or for 500 here

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DRAGON-SHIELD-DECK-PROTECTOR-SLEEVES-NEW-500-BLACK-/360407674325?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e9f8add5#ht_1134wt_1396
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: BlackJester on May 02, 2012, 11:59:14 PM
I'm a sucker for official swag, so I get the Ultra Pro sleeves.
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Wally on May 03, 2012, 12:23:58 AM
Yeah, I stick with the matte black ultrapro sleeves. I find them much better to shuffle and play with than any of the glossy ones I've seen/used.
Also I have seen some some with fancy designs on the back (not mtg characters) and some of them are almost see thru.
I swap a lot of cards between decks so keeping them all the same is much easier. :)
Title: Re: Sleeves
Post by: Prophylaxis on May 03, 2012, 12:30:09 AM
Quote from: Wally on May 03, 2012, 12:23:58 AM
Yeah, I stick with the matte black ultrapro sleeves. I find them much better to shuffle and play with than any of the glossy ones I've seen/used.
Also I have seen some some with fancy designs on the back (not mtg characters) and some of them are almost see thru.
I swap a lot of cards between decks so keeping them all the same is much easier. :)
I agree with the matte black. Excellent.

I hate the ones with the art on them. They feel so sticky and feel really bad to shuffle. The corners also puncture into your skin.

I advise against them.