Palms Off Gaming Top Loaders 35pt
A$5.95 — Pre-order
These are the top loaders for ordinary cards. A 35pt rating matches the thickness of a normal modern single, so this is the size that suits the Pokémon rare you just pulled, a Magic staple you are posting to a buyer, or a rookie card waiting to be sorted. The pack holds 25 ultra-clear rigid loaders with a 70 × 98 mm internal opening, sized for a standard card in a soft sleeve.
Why collectors pick this one
- 35pt: the standard thickness of modern trading cards
- 25 rigid, ultra-clear loaders per pack
- 70 × 98 mm internal opening for a sleeved standard card
- Fits the Collector's Series top loader zip binders
- The go-to size for posting and storing everyday singles
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 35pt
The job of a 35pt loader is simple: stop a thin card from bending. A sleeved card slides in from the open top and the rigid walls keep it flat in a satchel, a shoebox or a trade folder. Because the opening is matched to standard-thickness stock, the card sits snugly rather than sliding around, which is what keeps corners and edges from rubbing over time.
Almost every card from the major games is 35pt or close to it: Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh and most base and parallel sports cards. Thicker items are where the rest of the range comes in. If a card has a jersey swatch, a patch or noticeably heavier stock, step up to 55pt or 75pt rather than forcing it, because a card squeezed into a loader that is too thin can pick up a bend at the top edge as it goes in.
Put the card in a soft penny sleeve first, then into the loader; the loader is not meant to be the only layer. Filled 35pt loaders also fit the Palms Off Gaming Collector's Series 9 Pocket Top Loader Zip Binder, which is built around this size. For sellers and anyone posting cards regularly, this is the loader to keep a stack of.
Specifications
- Brand
- Palms Off Gaming
- Type
- Top Loaders
- SKU
- TL-35PT
- Pack quantity
- 25 top loaders
- Card thickness
- Up to 35pt
- Internal size
- 70 × 98 mm
- Finish
- Ultra-clear, rigid
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.