{"id":6590,"date":"2022-11-28T13:04:10","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T13:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/?p=6590"},"modified":"2024-07-16T12:58:41","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T12:58:41","slug":"card-stands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/28\/card-stands\/","title":{"rendered":"What Stands Work Best for Your Cards?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Variety of stands with cards in different types of holders,\" class=\"wp-image-6595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-500x282.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Protecting and storing your collection is vital, but almost as important is displaying pieces you&#8217;re most fond of. A popular method is to use a stand to display the card on a desktop or shelf. BCW offers several types of stands, each with slightly different function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-4-1024x809.jpg\" alt=\"Graded Pokemon card with BCW Small Stand\" class=\"wp-image-6598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-4-1024x809.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-4-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-4-768x607.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-4-1536x1213.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-4-380x300.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-4.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/small-stand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BCW Small Stand<\/a> is perhaps the most basic and easiest option. As it is made of clear plastic with a simple design, it won&#8217;t distract from the card being displayed. It holds standard card holders, although thicker holders may have trouble with the design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"877\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1-1024x877.jpg\" alt=\"Graded basketball card with BCW Foldable Stand\" class=\"wp-image-6599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1-1024x877.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1-768x657.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1-1536x1315.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1-350x300.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/foldable-card-stand-black\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foldable Card Stand<\/a> fills a similar purpose as the basic stand, but with a more ornate design and black color. This can enhance the visual appeal of the card, making it feel more special. This stand works well for toploaders, but heavier holders are prone to slipping and falling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1-1024x591.jpg\" alt=\"Magic The Gathering card in toploader with Pro-Mold card stands\" class=\"wp-image-6597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1-1024x591.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1-768x443.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1-1536x886.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1-500x289.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/pro-mold-card-holder-stand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pro-Mold Card Holder Stand<\/a> is a simple yet effective stand. It lifts the card higher than the other stands, giving more separation between the card and the surface. It also features a very stable design. However, it will not hold anything thicker than a standard 35 pt Magnetic Card Holder, so it is unsuitable for thicker cards or holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PM-PCSTANDTHICK_SM_2-crop-1024x944.jpg\" alt=\"Thick hockey patch card in toploader on Pro-Mold Thick Card Holder Stand\" class=\"wp-image-8408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PM-PCSTANDTHICK_SM_2-crop-1024x944.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PM-PCSTANDTHICK_SM_2-crop-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PM-PCSTANDTHICK_SM_2-crop-768x708.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PM-PCSTANDTHICK_SM_2-crop-326x300.jpg 326w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/PM-PCSTANDTHICK_SM_2-crop.jpg 1085w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for thicker card holders, we also carry the Pro-Mold Thick Card Holder Stand. Like the stand above, it holds the card higher with a stable design. The slot to hold the card is larger, accommodating toploaders up to 360 pts in thickness or magnetics up to 180 pts thick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"Basketball card in magnetic holder with BCW 2-Piece stands\" class=\"wp-image-6596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-420x300.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcwsupplies.com\/two-piece-stand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BCW 2-Piece Stand<\/a> is the most versatile option. The stand is adjustable, making it able to hold both larger and smaller items. This also gives more flexibility on the display angle, as the other stands are fixed in one alignment. Unfortunately, adjusting the position too much will eventually wear away the plastic, making the back slip out of position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A question asked of me recently was &#8220;Do you have to follow these guidelines?&#8221; Ultimately, as long as you&#8217;re careful and have a steady hand, any of the holders should meet your needs. I would suggest staying within the guidelines however, as even a small jostle could take down your display otherwise. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Protecting and storing your collection is vital, but almost as important is displaying pieces you&#8217;re most fond of. A popular method is to use a stand to display the card on a desktop or shelf. 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