should i take my coins out of there flips

This was posted by CT member BadThad, but on another forum...I think I'm going to model my storage/display on this:

"I use multi-layer protection:

1) AirTite
2) AirTite goes into a 2x2 (mainly so I can label it)
3) The 2x2 then goes into Cowans 2x2 sheets
4) Sheets go into a 3-ring binder
5) Binder goes into a huge ziplock bag with a giant desiccant pack
6) Whole thing goes into a tupperware type container

Note that some coins in this old pic are not in AirTites. I'm planning on replacing those with better coins. Only the "keep forever" coins go into airtites. I also bought a little Brother P-touch label maker a few months ago so many of 2x2's are labeled with that.

I also intentionally leave gaps on the pages so I can add. For most years/mints I have 2 or more examples (not shown) for various reasons, i.e. toned, woody, variety, error, etc."

 

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With the airtite in the 2x2, isn't the 2x2 pretty fat. Does it fit into the pages OK? The pages I have my 2x2s in are archival polyester and they are very rigid. I can't imagine that a fat 2x2 would fit into a safe page because they are so rigid.

 

Clean the 2x2's with a vacuum cleaner. It WILL minimize any cardboard dust which has a tendency to react to static electrical charges which makes you chase those dang particles all over the place.

 

Sounds like you might have a storage problem Ben. Or maybe the coin was stored improperly before you bought it. Which commem are you refering to? All the ones I buy (OGP) come in plastic (round) holders.

 

1. Get 'em graded.
2. Get graded pages.
3. Get Lighthouse Grande Binders
4. Winning, duh!

Here's a page from my Morgan set. With the empty spaces, I can drop a sticky note in of the coin and grade I'm looking for, too.

 

thanks ill get some airtites for my nice coins

 

What kind of pages do you use for that?

 

I use flips and pages just like Louie two bits up there and my coins look great!! I think back in the 80's and 90's there were some cheaply made flips being sold, but not at most places anymore tho.
Or you can spend more money and get all your stuff graded and you wouldn't have to bother with flips. Of course that's only if you have high end coins and a high end job as well to pay for all that grading. :thumb: good luck!!

 

Lighthouse certified pages in a Lighthouse Grande Binder.

Eyeing the smaller binder for when I get extra coins to take to a show to trade.

 

Are the pages easy to put the slabs in or are they rigid? Also, how many will fit in the larger binder?

 

Be careful, because I have heard that "PVC free" flips are sometimes bogus.

 

Pretty easy to put open and close. Not too rigid. Kinda wish they were more rigid.

I have 6 pages in each of my large binders.

 

Thanks for all the good advice. I will definately use some of it. For my graded cons I have the same binder. They are a little pricey but are really nice and a great way to show off your coins

 

I think I am going to get a couple of these and try them out. Do you find that they maintain their ability to hold the slab if the slab has been removed a couple times to upgrade? Also, will they fit in a regular binder or only in their special binder?

 

I have yet to fill up a page and start upgrading in that page. I typically open a page and add 1-2 coins. So far, they are holding up nicely. Their weak spots are the edges where the graded coins rest. They are flimsy there.

No idea about "normal" 3 ring binders. I like them in the Lighthouse ones because they have that "old book" look to them.

Right now, I use:
2 full binders for my Morgans.
1 full binder for my PCGS Basic Type Set with Gold.

 

I'm not sure how much movement is going to occur in 2x2 in a storage box. However, I too wouldnt keep higher grade or rarer coins in 2x2s. I use air tights or slabs for my good stuff.

 

OK, well...it looks like the come in sets of 2 pages. I think I'll buy a set and try them in my newest binder I'm working on. I don't have that many slabbed coins right now. We'll see how it goes.