Palms Off Gaming Top Loaders 130pt
A$6.50 — In stock
The 130pt loader is for the cards that outgrow 100pt. Multi-swatch memorabilia, thin booklet-style cards, layered relics with several windows and some die-cut premium inserts all land in this range. Most collections only have a few cards like this, but those few are usually the ones worth protecting properly, and a correctly sized rigid loader is cheaper than one damaged corner on a card like that.
Why collectors pick this one
- 130pt: for multi-swatch memorabilia and thin booklet cards
- The middle of the three heavy-duty sizes
- Rigid protection for thick, high-value sports cards
- Fits cards that will not close in a 100pt loader
- 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 130pt
Thickness at this end of the range varies a lot from product to product, which is why the top end of the range is split into three steps rather than one. A 130pt loader gives enough room for chunky memorabilia without the card sliding loosely, as it would in a 180pt. The rigid walls stop the card flexing in a satchel or being pressed by the cards stacked around it in a box.
This is a specialist size for sports collectors. Common examples are triple and quad relics, cards with large embedded objects, and slim fold-out cards. If a card fits a 100pt loader comfortably, keep it there; extra space lets it move. If it is still too thick for 130pt, the 180pt loader is the next and final step.
Collectors who sell high-end sports cards often keep a few loaders in each of the larger sizes so they are not caught short when a big card sells. Sleeve the card first, load it from the open end, and store filled loaders upright rather than lying flat under other items.
Specifications
- Brand
- Palms Off Gaming
- Type
- Top Loaders
- SKU
- TL-130PT
- Card thickness
- Up to 130pt
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.