How best to set up binders?

I’m sitting down, with my binders open in front of me & it dawned on me .. that I didn’t know how to set up my binders ! .. Right now, their alphabetical & in order .. but, [newbie question approaching] .. the numbers at the base of each card [eg 42/180] .. should they be numerical ?.. Or, should I arrange them alphabetically ? .. My mind tells me, that it doesn’t matter how I arrange them, but my ocd wants it done the right way, if there is a right way of course ?

Its all personal preference as there hasnt really been a “right” way. For context I used to organize mine by the types of cards since the background popped more for me. I suppose set numbers would be the best way if you were looking to sell it later on (especially in todays times) though.

Like Eievui mentioned, there is no right or wrong way. I personally use numerical and then have all the variants of that particular card next to each other.

If you have time, perhaps you could look at a few collections here to get some inspiration.
The Index of Elite Fourum Collections

I totally understand your struggle. This is currently my favorite setup: pokedex number but trying to combine rows of the same energy/type:

When it comes to e-series I embrace set numbers, and from ex-era onwards I just like to arrange pages in a way that’s pleasant to me:

Completely personal preference. Some of my binders are ordered numerically, others alphabetically, and others yet by their Pokedex order.

Thankyou for the link ! .. I really appreciate it :folded_hands: