Automated and semi-automated systems, processes and articles are disclosed for providing encapsulated sealing and protection of collectible items and other potentially high asset objects. The encapsulating systems, processes and articles provide a range of options for protecting collectible objects which include providing identification and other information inside the encapsulated container. The resultant encapsulated articles themselves provide collectibles with a secure placement that prevents movement and/or rotation of the collectible within the container, while preventing the majority of the collectible from making contact with the interior surface of the container. The lack of contact provides additional protection for such collectible features such as original signatures while also assisting in the display of the collectibles by maintaining the desired orientation regardless of movement, shaking, etc., of the encapsulated container. Movement and rotation are prevented by the inclusion of inserts within the container that are adhered to or formed integral with the top and/or bottom surface of the container.