Comments on: Insider: Organizing Your Binder Using Categories https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/12/insider-organizing-your-binder-using-categories/ Play More, Win More, Pay Less Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:58:45 +0000 hourly 1 By: Sigmund Ausfresser https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/12/insider-organizing-your-binder-using-categories/#comment-28934 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:09:47 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=24614#comment-28934 In reply to Brad Carvalho.

Thanks, Brad! I didn't always have a "don't touch" binder. When I started collecting dual lands, I was placing them in the middle of my trade binder to keep them protected and to help me remember which ones I still needed. When asked if they were for trade, I would generally respond in the negative. This would frequently turn my trade partners off. Finally, I got sick of being asked (and I won a free Monster binder around that same time) so I transferred all my Duals and Legacy staples into this "don't touch" binder. Has worked very well ever since!

]]> By: Brad Carvalho https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/12/insider-organizing-your-binder-using-categories/#comment-28917 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:47:01 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=24614#comment-28917 Very nice article. I like the idea of the "don't touch" binder. Well done.

]]> By: Carl Szalich https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/12/insider-organizing-your-binder-using-categories/#comment-28898 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:29:45 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=24614#comment-28898 I had to split my binders into 3 because I had too many cards lol. I use 1 binder for standard, 1 binder for non-standard, then I also carry a "not for trade" binder that has my "better stuff". My mythical 4th binder stays at home, as it has all of my stuff that will NEVER be traded like playset of Duals and P9 etc… I totally agree with having the "not for trade binder" and making a goal to always add to it whenever possible.

]]> By: Sigmund Ausfresser https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/12/insider-organizing-your-binder-using-categories/#comment-28895 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:44:43 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=24614#comment-28895 I remember when I had to make a conscious decision to split my collection into two binders. It's possible I can remove much of the filler in the middle and return to one binder again, but there's always the occasional casual/EDH player who wants my middle filler. So I leave it in there and thus maintain the two binders (not counting the Monster one for Legacy staples). As I continue to sell more and streamline my collection, I may eventually go back to one, but I still would try and place the hyped cards towards the front and speculation targets towards the middle. And I will always be happy to trade towards Duals, of course :-).

Thanks for commenting!

]]> By: @Chosler88 https://www.quietspeculation.com/2011/12/insider-organizing-your-binder-using-categories/#comment-28889 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:18:48 +0000 http://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=24614#comment-28889 Interesting setup. It also depends heavily on how large your collection is. I keep mine pretty small, so I'm able to just throw everything in by color and call it a day. Of course it means my collection never grows insanely large (though it does pick up blue chips such as duals from time to time), it also means I can use one binder and easily keep track of everything. The benefits of selling often…

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