BCW Semi-Rigid Card Holders, Size 1, for Cards up to 35pt

A dependable mailer holder for card sales and trades

BCW is a familiar name in card storage, and its Size 1 semi-rigid holder is aimed squarely at collectors who ship cards. The listing focuses on reducing bending and handling damage when you sell, trade or mail collectibles, and it gives the most complete dimensions of any holder on this page. For a seller packing orders every week, that precision is useful.

Exact dimensions

BCW publishes both measurements: an exterior of 3 5/16 by 4 15/16 inches and an interior of 3 3/16 by 4 1/4 inches. That interior leaves room for standard cards up to 35pt, either sleeved or bare, according to the maker. Knowing the inside size helps when you are choosing team bags or mailers to go around it, and it removes the guesswork some listings leave.

Clear, structured PVC

The holder uses crystal-clear rigid PVC, which keeps the card front easy to read for a buyer and adds structure during sorting, transport and delivery. It is a semi rigid design, so it flexes enough to remove the card without forcing it, while still stopping the bends that ruin a sale. Slip a penny sleeve on first if the card has a glossy or delicate surface, since the holder itself does not include one.

Specs at a glance

• Size 1 format for standard cards
• Rated for cards up to 35pt
• Exterior of 3 5/16 x 4 15/16 inches
• Interior of 3 3/16 x 4 1/4 inches
• Crystal-clear rigid PVC

Two things to check before buying

First, BCW states plainly that this holder is not intended for PSA submissions. It is meant for grading companies that accept this holder format, so if PSA is your destination, choose a Card Saver 1 instead. Second, the listing is inconsistent on quantity: the title says 200 count, while one feature bullet says the pack includes 50 holders. Confirm the count on the offer you are viewing, because that changes the cost per holder considerably. These two points are why it ranks last here.

Who it is for

This holder is a good fit for online sellers, traders and anyone shipping standard sports or TCG cards to buyers. It also works for organizing singles in storage boxes, or for keeping trade bait protected in a binder pocket between events. Grading-focused collectors, and especially anyone sending orders to PSA, will be better served higher up the list.

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