Trading Card Binder, Side Loading Pocket Album for TCG (12 Pocket, Black)

This Alteagle card binder is different than any card binder I've had before. I'm used to the hard cover type, that have a thick plastic/cardboard cover and spine that keeps the binder rigid. The Alteagle binder is only made of plastic and is quite flexible. It's a durable plastic though and it kind of reminds me of an art portfolio. The front and back covers are double layered to make them stronger..Still there is the potential to damage your cards if the binder flexes too much. The advantage is that it's a thinner and lighter binder than your typical hardcover version. It's perfect for stuffing it between two books in your backpack or just holding in your hands..The cards load from the sides instead of from the top which is more common. It's supposed to help keep your cards from falling out, but honestly, your cards can still fall out if you hold it sideways. I did a simple drop test, and if the binder falls on its side, there is the potential for cards to partially or fully come out of their pockets..The outer column of cards load from the innermost side of the pocket, while the middle and inner columns load on the outermost side. To truly keep the cards from falling out easily, they should all load from the innermost side. I can see how that might be problematic for loading the innermost column though, as you'd have to lay the binder completely flat to get the cards in..The binder also has an integrated elastic band to keep it closed, which also helps keep the cards in place..Pages are a textured black plastic with pockets on both sides. This means you will only see one side of your cards. That's not a problem for TCG (trading card game) cards, which have generic backs, but if you're a sports card collector this might not be the right binder for you since sports cards typically have details on the back of the card you might wish to see..Overall, it's a good product; it doesn't seem cheaply made, and while It's not as sturdy as a hardcover binder, its strength lies in its slimness. If you have a lot of cards, you could fill this binder up and it would only be about an inch thick. That allows you to store more in less space than a regular binder.

This is a very durable and nice-looking trading card binder. I love the elastic band that keeps the book from staying closed. Highly recommend!

I bought this as an upgrade from a smaller card binder I had for my idol cards and to use exclusively for Twice. This binder is wonderful! Kpop cards are a little smaller than other trading cards so they sit nice and snug and safe from falling out. The plastic feels smooth and clean and protective as well. There's a sort of stretchy band attached to the binder that pulls around to keep the front from flopping open however I don't tend to use it because if you look at the picture it slightly pinches in on the edges and I would be concerned of damage to cards on those front couple pages. It starts out very slim but quickly starts to grow some height as pages get filled so plan accordingly if your putting in a book shelf. I thought I would have more room with this binder holding 360 but I had more Twice cards than originally thought so I will definitely be purchasing a second binder because it was just what I needed and really does the job of protecting trading cards perfectly! That way binder 1 can be for group shot cards of Twice and Binder 2 can give each member a good amount of space for future album cards. My only nitpick would be that I wish their logo would have been all black too so it isn't WHAM in your face, but I get why they did it. Great product and I know its like 20$ but believe you me that's a good price to pay for this binder and keeping your cards safe. Especially if there Twice cards.

When I first saw this, I was worried it wouldn't be stiff enough to protect my cards, but I was pleasantly surprised by the durability of this product. Each page is constructed from a sheet of black dimpled plastic with three separate columns of clear card pockets (each with 3 individual pockets) heat sealed onto the front and the back. This gives each page much more heft than clear card sheets that go in 3 ring binders. The front and back cover are double-layered stiff plastic that provides good protection against reasonable impacts. The pockets are side loading, which is the best design for keeping liquid and dirt away from the cards; I would still put this binder in a bag if traveling in the rain though (duh).This product appears to be identical to my friend's Ultra-Pro side loading card binder, both in design and construction quality.Overall: a lightweight, durable sideloader that looks great.

binder was nice, held cards well, put together fine, but the plastic the outside of the binder was made of was too floppy. it only would protect against scratches, but if you were to press on it in any way other than flat, it would bend and fold and damage everything inside of it. like if you had it in a backpack and someone leaned on it in any direction other than horizontal to the folder it would get bent horribly bad with the littlest of force. if you dropped it on its sides i wouldnt be surprised if the binder opened up and let the inner pages get bent. the outside of the binder is way too floppy for anything other than a casual extra folder for extra cards. its good for beginning collecting, but you quickly would want to upgrade to something more sturdy to protect your collection. a hardback school binder with 3 ring card sheets would be much more protective and much more cheaper. i suggest spending 10 more dollars to get a much more sturdy binder with built in pages if you want that look. going cheap just to get that attached page style will only ruin your collection