Palms Off Gaming Top Loaders 100pt
A$8.95 — Pre-order
At 100pt the cards stop feeling like cards and start feeling like small objects. Multi-piece patches, large swatch cards, thick autographed memorabilia and cards with embedded items or cut windows usually sit here. These tend to be the most valuable cards in a sports collection, so a loader that matches their thickness matters more than at any other size, both for protection and for presentation when you sell or show them.
Why collectors pick this one
- 100pt: for heavy patch and multi-piece relic cards
- Takes the pressure off windows and embedded swatches
- Rigid protection for posting, showing and storage
- The size most high-end patch autographs need
- Sleeve the card before loading
Choosing the right one
The point rating is the card's **thickness**, not its size. A standard modern card is 35pt. Thicker stock — older cards, patch and relic cards, jersey cards — climbs from there: 55pt, 75pt, 100pt, 130pt, 180pt. If you are not sure, measure the card or start at 35pt for anything modern and standard. The booster pack size takes a sealed pack rather than a single card.
About the Top Loaders 100pt
A 100pt card in a 75pt loader will bulge the walls, and the pressure lands right at the edges of the window or patch, which is the part buyers inspect first. Going up to 100pt removes that pressure. The card can be loaded and unloaded without scraping across the opening, and the swatch area is not being pressed against the inside face of the plastic.
Typical candidates are multi-colour patch autographs, logo patches, dual and triple relics, and premium sports inserts printed on thick board. A handful of specialty collectible cards from other hobbies may also need it. Standard trading card game singles do not; keep those in 35pt.
If you are unsure, compare against a 75pt loader first: if the card fits there without strain, use it, because a loader that is too deep lets the card move. If it is tight, this is the size. Choose 130pt or 180pt only for booklet cards and the thickest memorabilia. Sleeve every card before loading and keep filled loaders upright in storage. A few spare 100pt loaders are worth keeping if you open high-end sports boxes.
Specifications
- Brand
- Palms Off Gaming
- Type
- Top Loaders
- SKU
- TL-100PT
- Card thickness
- Up to 100pt
Common questions
What does "pt" mean?
Point rating is the card's thickness in thousandths of an inch. A standard modern trading card is about 35pt. It has nothing to do with the card's length or width, which are the same across all of these.
Which point size do I need?
Almost all modern single cards are 35pt. Thick-stock inserts, patch, jersey and relic cards need 55pt and up. Using a loader that is too large lets the card shift around inside, which causes exactly the corner wear the loader is meant to prevent.
What is the difference between a top loader and a card loader?
Both are rigid protectors in the same point sizes. They differ in the loading edge and profile — check the product photos on each page for the shape you want.
Do I still need a penny sleeve?
Yes. A card should always go into a soft sleeve before a top loader — sliding a bare card against rigid PVC is what scuffs the surface and rounds the corners.