Picture is of actual cards Cards were placed into soft plastic sleeves the moment they were removed from pack Items will be shipped in 4" x 6" envelope with the interior padded with bubble wrap. Let me explain because I have a buyer who really struggled to understand this. With plastic sleeves and a bubble wrapped lined envelope the cards should be entirely protected and I've never had a buyer complain about the condition in which they arrived. I don't use top loaders on the cheaper cards because it's overkill and if I use more than two, the thickness of the envelope means I have to send it as a first class package which more than quadruples the cost. I will use top loaders on cards that are around $8 or more. If you want me to use a top loader on a cheaper card I will do it upon request but more than a couple and I have to increase shipping cost. It seems silly to charge $4 shipping on items that are extremely cheap. If the cards arrived damage I will of course send a refund. Please only buy from me if my shipping methods are acceptable. In many cases, I can combine shipping. Ask and I'll see what I can do