Collectable card mounting device and methods of using

A method of using a mounting device for a collectable, the mounting device comprising a rear wall, a pair of opposed side walls extending in a forward direction from the rear wall;

• at least one of the side walls extending in an arcuate shape and defining a front support ridge and a rear support ridge, the front support ridge being offset from the rear support ridge, each side wall having a retaining lip extending therefrom for engaging a front surface of the collectable;
• a collectable support member extending from each side wall and having a collectable engaging end for engaging a rear surface of the collectable, the method comprising:
• placing the collectable adjacent a cover sheet;
• placing a first edge of the cover sheet under a first one of the retaining lips;
• applying a lateral outward force to one of the side walls to flex the one side wall away from the other side wall;
• placing a second edge of the cover sheet under a second one of the retaining lips;
• slightly deflecting the support members to apply a force against a back surface of the collectable;
• securing the cover sheet and collectable in the device between the side walls;
• and
• supporting the mounting device on a horizontal surface such that the front support ridge and rear support ridge engage the horizontal surface and the collectable is displayed at a viewing angle of less than 90 degrees to the horizontal support surface.

A collectable card mounting device comprising:

• a rear wall;
• a pair of opposed side walls extending in an arcuate shape from the rear wall, such that one of the side walls may support the mounting device on a horizontal surface at a viewing angle that is less than 90 degrees relative to the horizontal surface;
• a collectable card support member extending from each side wall and having a collectable card engaging end for engaging a rear surface of the collectable card,
• a cover sheet secured between the side walls, the cover sheet extending laterally beyond the width of the rear wall such that an edge of the cover sheet and an edge of the rear wall may support the device on a horizontal surface at a viewing angle that is less than 90 degrees relative to the horizontal surface.