EDH Deck Box
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Posted on Oct. 7, 2014, 11:54 p.m. by -MisterJ-
I'm starting to have problems carrying my EDH decks. I've only found one box that can handle a double sleeved EDH deck which is the Ultra Pro Satin Tower deck box. Its starting to get just a touch tight with 5 tokens but its not been an issue to date.
I also have the Elder Dragon Vault deck box that houses two of my other EDH decks. But they don't hold double sleeved decks very easily. Its kinda scary putting one in there.
Lastly I have my 4th EDH deck stored in a Ultra Pro Mana Flip Box. It is single sleeved but I want to double sleeve it but with the deck and 6 tokens, its getting snug.
So my question is what does everyone else use to carry their EDH decks in and if you have a double sleeved deck, whats your fav deck box?
See I thought about doing something like that but my major hold back is the local climate. The climate in Oklahoma changes rapidly and the humidity can ruin cards. How that comes into play is I really just don't want to be carrying something that cumbersome around all the time, especially when I go to my LGS almost 5 days a week. Then have to carry the boxes in, then load em back up and take them inside with me when I get home so they stay at a decent temperature and with minimal moisture.
I know I'm a little over the top with my card care, but it is what it is. I consider my card an investment.
October 8, 2014 12:05 a.m.
scopesightzx says... #4
Does your LGS have any kind of a locker system there? At mine, the store owner takes subscriptions for comics, and when they come in, he puts them in their pre-assigned locker. That could be a storage solution.
October 8, 2014 12:08 a.m.
Oh how I wish. There is no way she could do that, and she wouldn't want that level of responsibility. People can't be trusted and all. Plus the last store she had a few years ago caught fire and all, so there is that.
October 8, 2014 12:10 a.m.
scopesightzx says... #6
Ah. That sucks, only thing I could think of would be making or getting a custom box made with insulation, keep the interior temperature fairly consistent. Maybe some shag carpeting. Gotta pimp out your decks, why not pimp out your box?
October 8, 2014 12:14 a.m.
Conqueror_of_Thrones says... #7
I have all my decks double sleeved (one in the sleeve protector sleeves to protect my awesome House Lannister sleeves and the rest in Pro-Fits), and I use the Ultra Pro Pro 100+ deck box. It just barely holds all 100 cars in the sleeve protectors, but the ones in pro fits have room left over for tokens. I can post pics if youd like. On a side note, how do you like the satin tower box? A buddy of mine and I were talking about them the other day, and im thinking of getting one, but i dont want to drop $10 on a box if its not going to be worth it
October 8, 2014 12:20 a.m.
miracleHat says... #8
I honestly don't know why people go crazy with elaborate deckboxes. I would recommend fatpack boxes, and make sure that they do not get wet (of course i accidentally did that). They can hold 2 double sleeved edh decks + single sleeved 60 card deck.
October 8, 2014 12:20 a.m.
Conqueror_of_Thrones says... #9
I also use a case like This to carry all my decks around in
October 8, 2014 12:21 a.m.
scopesightzx says... #10
The reason people go crazy with deck boxes is that edh decks can have a lot more value than a sanctioned tournament deck, on both a monetary and sentimental level.
October 8, 2014 12:22 a.m.
@Conqueror_of_Thrones I love my Satin Tower deck box, mainly because the specific deck I have it has its own set of dice for life total and counters that fit the flavor of the deck and sleeves, so since it has the extra place in the bottom for the dice it works really well. And as I said, I have a full deck double sleeved in Pro Fits and Dragon Shields plus 5 tokens and it still fits wonderfully. The only downside to the box is you do kinda have to wiggle the top to get it off, and it feels like it might break but I've noticed no wear or tear on the box.
@miracleHat I've had a very bad time with the fat pack boxes. If you're not careful you can accidentally bend a card in half when trying to close the lid on that box and I REALLY would hate to kill a $30-120 card by bending it in half just because of the deck box. I'm rough enough on my decks without that. Not to mention if you drop the back it could open and what not. I also prefer deck boxes that are liquid resistant at least.
As mentioned by scopesightzx my decks are worth a decent amount of money and all of them have a sentimental value compared to my 60 card decks that I don't mind selling and piecing out.
October 8, 2014 12:39 a.m.
smash10101 says... #12
I use fatpack boxes for my decks. Never had any issue with bending cards, but I have ruined a few sleeves when the top of the box hits it wrong. I've taken to keeping a unsleeved card on either end. A fat pack box has room for one double sleeved decks and two single sleeved deck or two double sleeved and one 60 card deck. I also have this box I got at target that has room for two double sleeved decks, though the top doesn't quite close, so I have to use a rubber band on it.
October 8, 2014 2:18 a.m.
BIGBADBRRRAP says... #13
I use an old HTC box my phone came in. http://www.letsgomobile.org/images/reviews/0029/phone-box.jpgI use the cardboard inserts provided to make a divider. i can fit 4 edh decks, a bunch of dice and a 60 card deck no worries. it has a magnetic clasp and a lid that swings open.
October 8, 2014 7:29 a.m.
Honestly I use Starcitygames Creature collection deck boxes. Fits 100 Sleeved (Not double sleeved) plus some tokens, and usually has some really cool art. I just carry around all my deck boxes in a satchel with my binder, and it works out perfect. UNLESS I want to play my zombie commander deck, which I made a pine coffin box to hold the deck, with a small compartment for dice, and zombie tokens. The box itself is almost as long as a fatpack box and a little wider, so it can be a pain to carry, but time and love went into it, so I'm ok if it's hanging out on the table next to me.
October 8, 2014 10:38 a.m.
I find the Ultrapro Satin Tower is pretty much the best deckbox I've ever owned. No complaints about it besides getting the top off in the beginning is sort of a hassle, but it's gotten easier as time went on. As soon as I finish my next edh deck, I'm buying another Satin Tower to store it in.
October 9, 2014 1:42 a.m.
Sounds like i may have to rig something to carry them in, I have about 5 EDH decks and keeping them together is a hassle but a necissary evil.
October 9, 2014 10:29 a.m.
BIGBADBRRRAP says... #17
guys/gals on a budget go out to costco and buy yourself one of these http://www.tqpwarehouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Cadbury_Value_Jumbo_Pack_100_Treat_Size_EBAY_1_NEW_PIC__38729.1381790667.1280.1280.jpg turns into a great deck box jsut insert some dividers.
scopesightzx says... #2
I use the Holiday boxes to store my decks, and for when I need to travel with only a few decks, I use a Deck Builder's tool kit box. My holiday box is slowly starting to come apart, so I've been debating on building my own that can hold nine decks, some tokens, and dice.
October 8, 2014 12:01 a.m.