01 / Essentials
Obsidian
Deep architectural black
A quiet black perimeter that gives darker artwork a gallery-like edge.
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- Rigid aluminum perimeter
- UV-reducing clear display faces*
- Magnetic closure
- Cushioned interior contact areas
5 FINISH-SPECIFIC NOTES
What this finish
changes visually.
Editorial product observations to help compare color, contrast, and display character. These are not attributed customer reviews; verified reviews will be labeled separately.
Sharper contrast
The black perimeter gives bright foil, silver labels, and darker artwork a cleaner visual boundary.
Gallery character
It reads more like a display object than a colorful accessory, especially in dark showcases.
Quiet from a distance
The frame recedes visually so the card remains the first thing the eye catches.
Easy dark-card match
A dependable pairing for black, charcoal, monochrome, and high-contrast card art.
Obsidian in a mixed assortment
Obsidian gives shops and collectors a distinct display option while keeping the same clean FRAME 101 silhouette. It works especially well when merchandised beside contrasting finishes from the 01 / essentials family.
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THREE-STEP SETUP
Open. Insert.
Close.
Open
On a clean, flat surface, separate the two magnetic frame halves and remove the protective film from both clear faces before display.
Insert
Place one standard PSA slab between the cushioned interior contact areas.
Close
Align the two frame halves and let the magnetic closure bring them together evenly.
CARD PAIRING
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Product images are display references. The collectible card and graded slab are not included.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Know it
before it arrives.
Everything currently confirmed for this FRAME 101 display, without overstating what a frame can do.
Compatibility +
| Grading company | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| PSA | ✓ Designed to fit standard slabs |
| CGC | Not yet verified |
| BGS | Not yet verified |
| SGC | Not yet verified |
Oversized, thick, ticket, and specialty slab formats have not yet been verified. Confirm the intended format with FRAME 101 before ordering.
Materials and closure +
Rigid aluminum perimeter, clear display faces, magnetic closure, and cushioned interior contact areas. Final technical documentation will be shared as it becomes available.
What is included +
One complete FRAME 101 display frame with protective film on the clear faces. The collectible card, grading slab, display stand, and photography props are not included.
Color and care +
Use a clean, flat surface during setup. Metallic finishes change with surrounding light and screens cannot reproduce metal color exactly. Keep away from moisture, drops, and abrasive cleaners.
UV and impact limits +
Supplier specifications indicate UV-reducing performance; independent test documentation is not currently published. No display enclosure can prevent all fading or impact damage. FRAME 101 is designed for indoor presentation and everyday handling, and is not certified as drop-proof, waterproof, fireproof, or archival storage.