How to Protect Records when Submitting them to Audio Media Grading

Grading a record is traditionally performed by individual sellers, rating the condition of the vinyl and the record jacket, which can be two separate grades or a collective grade of both the vinyl and cover. Using standards defined by the community, records are graded from Mint to Poor, with the Goldmine Grading Guide being the most recognized standard. Most sellers are honest and fair when grading records, but opinions about a record’s condition can vary, which can be frustrating for buyers who disagree with the seller’s grade.

One solution comes from Audio Media Grading (AMG), which offers independent grading and archiving services for records, CDs, cassettes, 8-tracks, and more. Their team of experts authenticate and grade each item to provide an unbiased, professional opinion about its condition.

AMG Staff at the Austin Record Convention
Jeremy and Rob from AMG at the Austin Record Convention
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Visit the BCW Booth at The National for Samples and More

BCW Supplies is gearing up for the July 24-28, 2024, National Sports Collectors Show in Cleveland. As our booth (6052) will be in the Corporate Area, we will not be selling supplies at the show, just offering FREE samples and displaying our newest products to protect, store, and display your sports cards and memorabilia.

NSCC Toploaders
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2024 Gen Con Exclusives Found at the BCW Supplies Booth

Gen Con attendees can visit the Spectrum, powered by BCW Supplies, booth 2707 during exhibit hall hours to purchase these limited edition Gen Con collectibles for card games!

Gen Con Card Sleeves
2024 Gen Con Card Sleeves

The 2024 Gen Con Card Sleeves comes in packs of 100, perfect for MTG Commander and other standard size card games. These will be $12 at the Spectrum/BCW Gen Con Indy booth 2707 while quantities last.

2024 Gen Con Prism Deck Case
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BCW Card Catalogs Meet WPN Premium Standards

Most game shops fall under the Wizards Play Network banner, but only a few have WPN Premium status. WPN Premium stores receive several benefits, such as exclusive product, WPN Premium promo cards, access to special events, and exclusive marketing materials. However, WPN Premium stores are expected to be among the best of the best, so there are several requirements a store must meet to be accepted. You can find an overview and checklist on the WPN Premium Hub.

Card Catalog

While product knowledge and running engaging events are important aspects, many of the requirements focus on layout design and general upkeep of the store. Important areas highlighted are Card Storage and Shipping Boxes/Cardboard. In short, cardboard boxes need to be out of view, and card storage needs to be in an organized and matching solution or out of sight. The BCW 6 Drawer Card Catalog meets the requirements for card storage without the use of cardboard. This helps check off 2 important requirements, letting you focus on other areas. Best of all, the Card Catalogs are modular, letting you easily add more units as your inventory grows.

The Card Catalog is an excellent way to help your shop meet – or maintain – WPN premium status. Combining a high-quality look that fits nearly every theme with a modular design, the 6-Drawer Card Catalog will make storing and searching your card inventory easier than ever.

Cardfight Vanguard Lascaria Deck Tech

By Serena L.

Stand Up! Vanguard!
Hey guys, it’s Serena again, buzzing in to bring you another Cardfight Vanguard deck tech! This time we’re talking about the lovely lady, Lascaria! Debuting in DivineZ’s first full set, Fated Clash, Lascaria is a new Stoicheia deck that focuses on the Veleno Famiglia and their boss, Lascaria and has the ability to use multiple blitz orders in a single turn!

Overview of a Lascaria deck for Cardfight Vanguard in use
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Introducing the Spectrum 50 ct Prism Deck Cases

The Spectrum Prism deck cases have become a popular option for gamers looking for a simple and effective box for their decks. As you likely know, they hold 100 double-sleeved gaming cards. While this is great for Commander players, many ccgs simply don’t work with them. With that in mind, we would like to introduce our 50 ct Prism Cases.

Like the 100 ct Prisms, these deck boxes are made of sturdy plastic with a smooth finish. They also have the same snap closure and squeeze to open feature as the original. However, 50 ct Prisms are slightly thinner, letting them fit in a 1600 or 3200 ct Card Bin for storage or transport. Of course, since the design won’t let them open accidentally, putting one in your backpack is a great way to carry them too.

As the name implies, the 50 ct Prisms hold 50 double-sleeved or a little over 60 single-sleeved tcg cards. This makes them perfect for games like:

Pokemon Cards

Pokemon: 60 cards

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