Here at Matty Wax, we’re not only about creating one-of-a-kind greeting cards out of trading cards or finding awesome gifts for guys brought to you by fellow Etsy sellers. We’re also very much in tune with our inner card collecting nerd. Like many guys of a certain age, the pandemic gave us a reason to dig into our card collections and get back into The Hobby (for the uninitiated, “The Hobby” refers mostly to card collecting). Card collecting has come a long way, and where there are devout card collectors, you can bet your base Barry Bonds rookie card that there are going to be a variety of gifts for card collectors out there. And what better place to browse than the Etsy marketplace?
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When it comes to deciding on a gift for the card collector in your life, you have a couple of options…
First, you can gift them cards. He or she will never turn those down. Modern cards are more expensive than they were thirty years ago, and for good reason. A new favorite pack or blaster box, hanger box, or hobby box would be greatly appreciated by any Hobby enthusiast. You can even pick up cards on Amazon now at a fair price.
Second, you can find some awesome accessories that would give your card collector an opportunity to display his or her cards or store them for safekeeping. But where do you start?
That’s where Matty Wax comes in!
There are lots of listings for gifts for card collectors on Etsy. There are also overpriced sports cards and Pokemon cards that we think should move off of Etsy and onto eBay. Regardless, we’ve sifted through countless Etsy listings and found the top ten most bangin’ gifts for card collectors. As always, please support Etsy creators around the globe by clicking on our affiliate links!
Sports Cards
Sports card collectors can’t get enough sports cards, so if you’re looking for a gift for the card collector in your life, then you can rest assured knowing that a box or a few packs of baseball cards, basketball cards, or football cards will be received with open arms. And when it comes to sports cards, the more coveted cards generally mean stretching the budget. If you can spend a little extra, then it will be very much appreciated. We keep an eye on the high-end products we love here:
That said, there are certain brands that are more affordable than others, like Topps’ flagship baseball product, Panini’s Prestige and Absolute product lines, or even Upper Deck (hockey) and Leaf cards.
Sports Card Tall Dividers With Customized MLB Cap Logo Labels
Card collectors far and wide accumulate hundreds and hundreds of cards in their precious card collections every year. With every new trading release and every new series, there are more cards. Whether your card collector is a sports card enthusiast, Pokemon person, Magic the Gathering guru, or collects any other types of cards, he or she will need storage. And where there is card storage, there needs to be order and organization. These Tall Dividers with Customized MLB Cap Logo Labels are the perfect gift for baseball card collectors! I personally use these to keep my football, baseball, and basketball cards neatly organized by team.
Wooden Card Storage Gift For Card Collectors
Trading card storage comes in many forms. From the old-school cardboard shoebox to the fireproof lockbox, there are a number of options for card collectors to stow away their cards. For those seeking gifts for card collectors, consider an Unfinished Wood Deck Box. Complete with metal hinges and latches, this wood card storage box offers adjustable dividers for optimal organization. Available in oak, maple, or cherry and in three- or four-rows, this cool card storage box can hold anywhere from 1000 to 1500 sleeved cards.
Adjustable Wall Mount For Graded Cards
There’s nothing a card collector takes more pride in than his or her favorite cards in a high grade. These graded cards, or “slabs” as they’re known in the hobby, are inspected by professional card graders and assigned a score or number, typically 1 thru 10. the graded card is sealed in a protective case where the card will remain in that grade forever. Etsy seller CollectorMount provides these handy Adjustable Card Mounts, which allow collectors to display those graded cards with pride neatly on a wall.
Woooden Trading Card Display Stand
For many, displaying favorite or most valuable cards is an essential part of the past time. Whether your near and dear card collector enjoys collecting baseball cards, football cards, basketball cards, hockey cards, Pokemon cards, Magic the Gathering cards, or any other type of trading cards, taking these cards out of the storage boxes and in full display may not be the priority—because the priority is collecting! So if you’re looking for clever gifts for card collectors, you can’t go wrong with something like a Wooden Trading Card Display Stand. For the sports card collectors or general sports enthusiasts, one can’t help but notice how these wooden display stands resemble bleachers. Available in three diffrent colors stains, these display stands will be sure to please!
Custom Pokemon Storage Box
For the Pokemon card collectors out there, and there are many avid collectors in the hobby, quality storage is a must. Whether they play the game or simply collect Pokemon cards, storing hundreds of cards (or thousands of cards) with minimal wear and tear is important. This Custom Pokemon Storage Box is the perfect gift for Pokemon card collectors. Etsy seller 3DTreasureDesigns actually offers other designs, such as Star Wars, Shadow of Brimstone, and even custom designs. So if you have a custom design in touch for the card collector in your life, get in touch!
Fireproof Graded Card Slab Storage Box
Serious collectors of high-end trading card product generally have a stack of slabs — or graded cards — that not only need to be stored appropriately but also need to be protected from the elements. A Fireproof Graded Card Slab Storage Box may just be the best gift for card collectors of high-end sports and game trading cards. This fireproof and water-resistant lockbox storage case fits up to 40 graded cards to ensure peace of mind. Measuring 13.5″ x 10.75″ x 5.75″ and weighing in at a not-playing-around 17 pounds, this proves to be one of the most meaningful gifts for cards collectors available to Etsy shoppers. For something more portable that can be taken to card shows, check out my CASEMATIX graded card storage box review.
Custom Trading Card Stand
Very popular among trading card breakers, this Custom Trading Card Stand is available in a dozen or so colors and in four different styles. Get it blank or enter your own custom text. There’s also an option to add a logo or design. This is great for displaying individual cards and showing off those big hits after ripping wax boxes and packs. Each trading card stand is made to order, and if Etsy seller Mawazo3D has a question, he’ll get in touch! Whether your card gal or guy is a professional breaker or casual collector, trading card stands are always a great idea when it comes to gifts for card collectors.
PERSONALIZED Engraved Wood Trading Card Box
Trading card storage comes in many forms, as we’ve seen with a number of the Etsy items for sale listed here. For fans of individual teams or specific types of cards, this Personalized Laser Engraved Wood Trading Card Box is a great gift for the card collector in your life. These gorgeous birch boxes are a very special way to store cards and travel with cards. Book-style storage boxes featuring a sliding bolt latch, the personalized trading card box measures 4 1/8″ x 3 3/4″ x 1 1/8″. According to Etsy seller ParagonInspiration, all orders are laser engraved, so the possibilities are endless!
Sports Card Display Wall Shelf Gift For Card Collectors
Card collectors tend to focus on collecting cards and don’t put much thought into how they might want to display the gems of their card collection. For great gifts for sports card collectors or any avid collector in the hobby, offering them a way to display their cards works as an awesome gift. The Etsy marketplace does not disappoint. Some of the best gifts for card collectors available on Etsy are these well-made Sports Card Display Wall Shelves. Available in natural, dark walnut, black paint, white paint, and mahogany stain and in a variety of lengths, from 7″ to 36″, these card display wall shelves truly knock it out of the park!
Magic The Gathering Deck Organizer & Trading Card Storage
Collectors of Magic the Gathering cards are serious about their cards. And their serious about their card storage. Sure, there’s always the standard white cardboard monster boxes, but a serious Magic the Gathering card collector deserves a serious gift for card collectors. This Magic the Gathering Deck Organizer and Trading Card Storage Box is the perfect gift for that special Magic the Gathering card collector in your life. These boxes may not be inexpensive, but quality is everything. Made for Magic the Gathering card collectors by a Magic the Gathering card collector, every detail is considered in a range of seven options.
Find The Perfect Gifts For Card Collectors
Whether your card collector is a casual hobbyist or a dedicated sports card enthusiast with a fortune in his or her card collection, there is something available in the Etsy marketplace for everyone. For the most part, Etsy sellers are happy to collaborate with their customers and customize or personalize a special gift. So if you’re looking to find unique gifts for card collectors, definitely check out the items here and reach out to the Etsy seller to customize your next gift.
And don’t forget! If your gifts for sports card collectors need a greeting card, check out Matty Wax for an awesome selection of sports greeting cards and more! Like so many Etsy creatives, we love to collaborate, so if you have a special idea in mind, don’t hesitate to contact us today!