Custom Card Sleeves Discussion

BFeingersh · 07-15-2010, 10:14 AM

I wasn't sure if this was the right place for this thread, sorry if that's the case.

I know some people have custom playmats and custom life counters, is there any web site that does custom sleeve printing? On that note, are non-major brand name sleeves allowed in sanctioned events?

Basically, I'm looking for custom sleeves for my EDH decks with my general's art on them. If there is a site that does this please let me know.

Megabug · 07-15-2010, 12:01 PM

There is alot of people looking for this but no one currently does, to do it yourself I think you need some kind of speical printer.

Motumbo · 07-15-2010, 12:46 PM

I live in the DFW area. I actually know of some printing companies that will do this. There are many downsides though.

1. You have to pay a setup fee for the printing process.
2. You have to realize that during printing, things can become unalligned, so you may have to provide quite a few more sleeves then you are actually getting printing to assure that there are enough when done.
3. It really isnt worth it honestly.

DrewReaLee · 07-15-2010, 01:06 PM

some artists that do magic cards do sleeves.

***Galspanic*** · 07-15-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MuhammedALee

some artists that do magic cards do sleeves.

I'm pretty sure the artists don't do the sleeves themselves. They are all made by the normal companies with the artists' work on them.

I have been looking for custom sleeves for 3 years now and I am convinced they simply don't exist. Ultra-pro has ignored my calls and emails. Max Protection blows me off as well. customcardsleeves.com has been "ucoming soon" for years.

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Originally Posted by Motumbo

I live in the DFW area. I actually know of some printing companies that will do this. There are many downsides though.

1. You have to pay a setup fee for the printing process.
2. You have to realize that during printing, things can become unalligned, so you may have to provide quite a few more sleeves then you are actually getting printing to assure that there are enough when done.
3. It really isnt worth it honestly.

This makes sense. I have seen companies than can print anything on about anything, but quality is always a huge issue. And, when you actually plan on physically using them.... boooooo!

Nakamura · 07-15-2010, 02:16 PM

I think I need to make a company for it.

I could make a lot of money from it pretty quickly...

Megabug · 07-15-2010, 02:52 PM

yes, yes you would.
Not sure how else you could get them, mayeb kinkos has the right printer

holynorth · 07-15-2010, 03:27 PM

How much would everyone pay for a set of 80 of custom sleeves?

I can make this happen if it's profitable. Custom work is never cheap since you can't mass produce.

Nakamura · 07-15-2010, 04:28 PM

Oh, I have a printer that can do it, and I've done a couple before, but I've never even attempted to do a full-scale custom shop.

If people would pay the price, I would definitely try it out.

Megabug · 07-15-2010, 05:13 PM

How much would you want for a 80 sleeve set?
I'd happily commision this.
By the way what kind of printer is it?

BFeingersh · 07-16-2010, 07:45 AM

Sign me up for two sets of 100 sleeves each

Fir3Wing · 07-17-2010, 08:50 PM

If the quality matched (or came close to) that of Ultrapro's sleeves, i'd pay maybe 15-20 bucks for a set of 80-100 sleeves.

PierceC · 09-14-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Galspanic

I'm pretty sure the artists don't do the sleeves themselves. They are all made by the normal companies with the artists' work on them.

I have been looking for custom sleeves for 3 years now and I am convinced they simply don't exist. Ultra-pro has ignored my calls and emails. Max Protection blows me off as well. customcardsleeves.com has been "ucoming soon" for years.

This makes sense. I have seen companies than can print anything on about anything, but quality is always a huge issue. And, when you actually plan on physically using them.... boooooo!

Hey,
I have recently been bitten by the I want custom sleeves bug. From other previous experiences in hobbies, it seems that custom sleeves should be a GO! But I am having the same problems, but I think the biggest issue is where we are going in the supply change.

For custom dice, most people are going straight to the supplier. Dragon Shield, Ultra-pro, and KMC are all middle-men. I have to admit my business savy outwieghs my ability to search, but I am pretty sure all those three companies outsource production of the actual deck sleeves to other companies. (Read: To little companies in South-east Asia). I think if there is even a small group of people who are willing to approach a real supplier I think this could actually happen.

***Galspanic*** · 09-14-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PierceC

I think if there is even a small group of people who are willing to approach a real supplier I think this could actually happen.

I have neither the time nor energy to do much, but if you find someone and can get a good enough deal I would be very interested. I found custom playmats, and I need accompanying sleeves.

PierceC · 09-15-2010, 06:55 AM

Well,
I have already started speaking to a supplier in Taiwan, its very early days, but the biggest issue will be around order numbers.

What is the largest number of sleeves somone would be willing to buy to have a customised set of deck protectors.

At the outset, I just don't think we'd be able to do retail numbers (a single pack of 50/80). So it would be useful to understand what people's maximum would be.

07-15-2010, 10:14 AM	#1
BFeingersh Archmage Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 786 Blog Entries: 6	Custom Card Sleeves Discussion I wasn't sure if this was the right place for this thread, sorry if that's the case. I know some people have custom playmats and custom life counters, is there any web site that does custom sleeve printing? On that note, are non-major brand name sleeves allowed in sanctioned events? Basically, I'm looking for custom sleeves for my EDH decks with my general's art on them. If there is a site that does this please let me know. __________________ Good stuff on game design, playing to win, and "cheapness": Domination 101 and Sirlin.net Lover of EDH, hater of whiny EDH players.
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Megabug Archmage Overlord Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Frogstar world B Posts: 1,020	There is alot of people looking for this but no one currently does, to do it yourself I think you need some kind of speical printer. __________________ Avatar by Xenoninja thanks a ton. Sig by me(Last Updated: 11/17/12) Realm of the Bug, the best shop for awesome sigs and avatars. Come here to come support our weekly banner contests, and voice your opinion on any of the work there
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DrewReaLee Wizard Mentor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York Posts: 746	some artists that do magic cards do sleeves. __________________ Credit to Rivenor & Miraculous Recovery for the amazing banner. Elf Midrange Teysa, Orzhov Scion EDH My Trade List
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07-15-2010, 02:52 PM	#7
Megabug Archmage Overlord Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Frogstar world B Posts: 1,020	yes, yes you would. Not sure how else you could get them, mayeb kinkos has the right printer __________________ Avatar by Xenoninja thanks a ton. Sig by me(Last Updated: 11/17/12) Realm of the Bug, the best shop for awesome sigs and avatars. Come here to come support our weekly banner contests, and voice your opinion on any of the work there
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07-15-2010, 03:27 PM	#8
holynorth Archmage Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 903	How much would everyone pay for a set of 80 of custom sleeves? I can make this happen if it's profitable. Custom work is never cheap since you can't mass produce. __________________ Trade Thread Last edited by holynorth; 07-15-2010 at 03:53 PM.
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07-15-2010, 12:46 PM	#3
Motumbo Experienced Mage Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 89	I live in the DFW area. I actually know of some printing companies that will do this. There are many downsides though. 1. You have to pay a setup fee for the printing process. 2. You have to realize that during printing, things can become unalligned, so you may have to provide quite a few more sleeves then you are actually getting printing to assure that there are enough when done. 3. It really isnt worth it honestly.
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07-15-2010, 05:13 PM	#10
Megabug Archmage Overlord Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Frogstar world B Posts: 1,020	How much would you want for a 80 sleeve set? I'd happily commision this. By the way what kind of printer is it? __________________ Avatar by Xenoninja thanks a ton. Sig by me(Last Updated: 11/17/12) Realm of the Bug, the best shop for awesome sigs and avatars. Come here to come support our weekly banner contests, and voice your opinion on any of the work there Last edited by Megabug; 07-15-2010 at 05:39 PM.
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07-16-2010, 07:45 AM	#11
BFeingersh Archmage Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 786 Blog Entries: 6	Sign me up for two sets of 100 sleeves each __________________ Good stuff on game design, playing to win, and "cheapness": Domination 101 and Sirlin.net Lover of EDH, hater of whiny EDH players.
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07-17-2010, 08:50 PM	#12
Fir3Wing Common Mage Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 31	If the quality matched (or came close to) that of Ultrapro's sleeves, i'd pay maybe 15-20 bucks for a set of 80-100 sleeves.
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09-15-2010, 06:55 AM	#15
PierceC Experienced Mage Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 120	Well, I have already started speaking to a supplier in Taiwan, its very early days, but the biggest issue will be around order numbers. What is the largest number of sleeves somone would be willing to buy to have a customised set of deck protectors. At the outset, I just don't think we'd be able to do retail numbers (a single pack of 50/80). So it would be useful to understand what people's maximum would be.
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