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FrameDex Displays
Your card. Your display.
Handmade trading card frames with custom-designed backgrounds – for cards that deserve a special place.
Why a display
Your card deserves more than a drawer
Most cards spend their lives in a binder. A FrameDex display protects them and showcases them visibly.
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Hidden in the folder
Well-protected, but almost never seen.
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Standard card stands
Practical, but without any special flair.
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Loose on the wall
Visible, but unprotected and easily damaged.
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FrameDex Display
Handcrafted, protected, and visibly showcased – the card remains removable at any time.
Protection & Presentation
Bestseller
Popular Displays
It's that simple
The FrameDex Principle
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Choose Design
Choose a design that matches your card.
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Configure frame
Size and frame color to your taste.
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Insert card
Card into the Mini-Snap – perfectly presented.
Product Mechanics
Secure mount, detachable at any time
Your card is first placed in a Mini-Snap. The magnet is on the back of the Mini-Snap - it never directly touches the card.
- The card first goes into the mini snap.
- The magnet is on the back of the Mini-Snap.
- The magnet does not touch the card directly.
- The card can be removed and reattached at any time. Suitable sleeves fit into the Mini-Snap.
Why FrameDex
Made for cards that deserve more
A display shouldn't just look good. It should protect your card, appear high-quality, and integrate seamlessly into your setup.
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Craft
Handmade, not mass-produced
Every display is meticulously handcrafted – from photo printing to assembly.
Made in Germany
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Protection
Securely presented
The frame and glass protect the card, while displaying it prominently.
High-quality picture frame
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Flexible
Card detachable at any time
The card sits in the Mini-Snap; the magnet never touches it directly.
No tools required for replacement
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Design
Custom backgrounds
Designed worlds that complement your map instead of covering it.
Photo printing with dye ink
Manufacturing
This is how your display is made
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Design
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Print
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Cut
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Assembly
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Quality Control
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Packaging
Formats
Size comparison
Four formats – from the subtle shelf piece to the statement on the wall.
To-scale illustration of the card displays. The card in the centre matches the standard format of 63 × 88 mm and is not included. View All Frame Dimensions
Is the trading card included?
No. The map shown is for illustrative purposes only and is not included.
Can I take my card off?
Yes. The card is held in the mini snap and can be removed and reattached at any time.
Does the magnet touch the card?
No. The magnet is on the back of the Mini-Snap and does not directly touch the card.
How long does manufacturing take?
Existing designs: up to 7 business days production time, unless in stock. Delivery time is additional.
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