A Certified Veteran-Owned Joint Venture
(813) 609-2765
GET TO KNOW US
The Company
We are a trading card protective supply sourcing wholesaler headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Making protective supplies accessible at everyday locations for everyday people. We specialize in business-to-business distribution with a wide and growing customer portfolio across the United States. Our clients are unique, and we believe their success is not achieved from price alone, but rather through a reliable point of supply, precise market strategy, and close communication.
Our group has over 20 years of combined experience in the collectibles industry. We have practical knowledge of traditional brick-and-mortar retail and big corporation product fulfillment.
As a smaller firm, you will find that we are agile, responsive, and always willing to do what’s best for our clients. We invite you to sign up and experience the Armored Cards LLC difference.
The Journey
After retiring from military service, a service-disabled veteran founded Armored Cards, seeking a fresh start with a bold vision: to bring trading card protection and hobby products to everyday people in everyday places. Specializing in solutions like penny sleeves and toploaders, we saw untapped potential beyond traditional hobby outlets, identifying a unique market need. We believed collectors and enthusiasts would value the convenience of finding trusted protection products at familiar retail locations.
In an industry built on strong ties and steep entry barriers, we knew the climb would be steep. Our strategy hinged on crafting a value proposition rooted in a practical business model, and then pitching it effectively to the right partners. This meant trading short-term profits for long-term proof of concept and investing time to demonstrate success.
Through dedication, persistence, and relentless outreach, we validated our approach and began forging partnerships with retailers and manufacturers alike. Today, Armored Cards grows steadily, brick-by-brick, as each new client and partner takes a chance on us. We invite you to find inspiration in our journey and join us as we pave the way in this exciting new frontier of trading card protection.
Convenience Stores
At Armored Cards, we keep your counter sales thriving by offering premium trading card protection products—giving your customers another great reason to stop in.
Toy Stores
Keep the customers coming and the shelves stocked with the brands they recognize and expect.
Sporting Goods & Training
At Armored Cards, we help you reach the final mile of your customer’s fandom with trading cards and top-tier protection products. Who says clothing and equipment should dominate the sales? Give your sports enthusiasts more to love—and keep them coming back.
Celebration Venues
Party favors, last minute gifts, and the perfect compliment to matching themed events.
Libraries
Shh! Armored Cards brings trading card excitement to your library—perfect for themed events, fundraisers, or giving members a fun new way to enjoy the printed word with top-notch protection products.
Education
Armored Cards brings trading card protection to the classroom—perfect for fundraisers, event giveaways, and sparking student motivation. Keep kids engaged with their favorite cards while ensuring playground chatter stays fun, safe, and age-appropriate.
Speciality Shops/Gifting
Add variety and popularity to your shevles with the most giftable products on the planet.
Amusement Parks / Lodging
Whether at your sales stand or general store, trading cards will keep the smiles going and cap off the customer experience.
Grocery Stores
Armored Cards turns the checkout line into a win for families—no fuss, just fun with trading card protection products. A sugar-free treat that makes every trip worthwhile!10
Toy Stores
Armored Cards keeps your customers coming back and your shelves stocked with top-quality trading card protection—featuring the reliable brands collectors know and expect.
Our Management Team
Our Team Culture & Work Philosophy
We believe that protecting your treasures is an art form. Our work philosophy is simple: design with purpose, deliver with pride. Every sleeve, case, and storage solution we create is a testament to our commitment to quality and durability. We thrive on collaboration—bouncing ideas around our sunny St. Pete workspace—and we’re driven by a relentless pursuit to innovate for collectors like us. No detail is too small, because we know a single crease or fade could break a collector’s heart. Here, we’re not just a team; we’re a family united by a love for the hobby and a promise to keep it thriving.
"The archival binders from Armored Cards saved my Silver Age collection from yellowing. The quality is unreal, and I love that it’s a small St. Pete business run by real collectors. My Spidey #1 has never been happier!"
"Top-notch gear, top-notch service!"
Alex Smith
Client Review
"I’ve been collecting Pokémon cards for years, and Armored Cards’ sleeves and toploaders are a game-changer. My rare holos look pristine, and I don’t worry about wear anymore. Plus, shipping was super fast—these guys get it!"
Drew Carlyle
Client Review
"I ordered custom storage cases for my Magic: The Gathering decks, and they’re perfect—sturdy, sleek, and stackable. Checkout was a breeze with taxes handled automatically, and the team even followed up to make sure I was happy. 10/10!"
Charlie McMann
Client Review