Shields For Slabs?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by tommyc03, Feb 26, 2016.

  1. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    I may be out of touch as this may already be available...I have never seen or heard of shields to protect the faces of slabs from becoming scratched. I'm thinking of something similar to the shields used for cell phones. Something that adheres, but not permanently. Does anything like this exist on the market? I know about storing them in albums and proper boxes but we do have a habit, from time to time, of taking them out to photograph them. Any thoughts? This could apply to any slabs, including cards, comics, etc. What brought this to mind was paddy's recent post of the off center cent as I can see a couple of small scratches on the slab.
     
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  3. Cascade

    Cascade CAC Grader, Founding Member

    Sure, just cut the cellphone ones to size ;)
     
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  4. TJ1952

    TJ1952 Well-Known Member

    No, I haven't but great thought or idea. If it doesn't exist it should. You probably just gave someone the idea to manufacture something and make a million on the idea. The soft plastic that covers/sticks to a cell phone would probably work great! Thanks for the tip!
     
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  5. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    Way to expensive, there has to be a cheaper way to produce these in larger sizes. ;)
     
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  6. brandon spiegel

    brandon spiegel Brandon Spiegel

    i like the idea!
     
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  7. Cascade

    Cascade CAC Grader, Founding Member

    Larger sizes? They are larger than slabs!?
     
  8. Paul M.

    Paul M. Well-Known Member

    Using cell phone screen protectors is one option. You can also find small baggies or plastic sleeves at craft stores that will protect your slabs during storage and handling. I think they're like $2 for 100 or so.
     
  9. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Spray this on your slabs! :smuggrin:
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  10. SuperDave

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  11. SuperDave

    SuperDave Free the Cartwheels!

    Really?
     
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  12. SuperDave

    SuperDave Free the Cartwheels!

    And now the original post is gone? I give up. CT doesn't work in my browser any more. See you later.
     
  13. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    True.. I treat my slabs with love, care, gentleness and kindness.. I have hundreds of them! :kiss:
     
  14. TJ1952

    TJ1952 Well-Known Member

     
  15. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    To be honest I do not own a cell phone but folks who do say the size for them is pretty pricey. I was thinking maybe offer them in an 8"x10" sheet pre cut to slab size. Maybe offering in a 5 pack or so or some kind of bundle. Bring the price down by offering in quantity.
     
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  16. TJ1952

    TJ1952 Well-Known Member

    Disregard this reply.
     
  17. TJ1952

    TJ1952 Well-Known Member

    Something happened with this thread or operator error on my part, don't know. Sorry.
     
  18. UnCommonCents

    UnCommonCents Variety Collector

    These work pretty well. A good coin collector friend turned me on to them. 20160226_171700.jpg 20160226_171745.jpg
     
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  19. rzage

    rzage What Goes Around Comes Around .

    That's all the protection a slab needs . A plastic bag or baggie in about the same size as a slab will prevent the scratches unless you're really rough with them .
     
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  20. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    At the FUN Show in Tampa back in 2011 I met a guy who was trying to market a flexible but durable "window" that permanently adhered to the bottom of the slab, and clung to the entire front and back. The window could conveniently be peeled back from the top of each side of the slab toward the "hinge" at the bottom to allow for unobstructed examination, yet very easily be rubbed back into place to restore the protective window over the focal areas of the slab when finished. The window material was tough, transparent, and sticky, yet residue-free, and sort of reminded me of the Colorforms toys of old, minus the color.

    He was testing the waters to determine whether there would be a profitable market for it, considering his cost to make it. I was very excited for him, if only he could contain his costs. Unfortunately, I never saw him or the product again, and presume his cost to manufacture rendered the idea impractical.
     
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  21. Aidan_()

    Aidan_() Numismatic Contributor

    Why would you want to protect a slob? :rolleyes:
     
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