Cardboad Coin Flips And Clear Round Stickers?

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Dano83, Sep 19, 2012.

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  1. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Probably not, at first anyway. But what about after 10 years of it, 20 ? The point is it imparts more wear to the coin, that is an undeniable fact. But if you don't care about that, then use them.

    edit - I wanted to add one more thing to this. Probably 80% or more of all raw coins are problem coins of one kind or another. But how do you think those coins got to be problem coins in the first place ? The most common way - improper storage. They got to be problem coins because collectors did not use proper storage methods. All of the things I have talked about, flips, 2x2s, even coin albums - all of those things contribute to improper storage and helped to make those coins problem coins.

    Those who read this might want to consider that.

    It's pretty easy -

    1583 rose noble obv.jpg

    1595 Netherlands ducat obv.jpg

    1637 Neth ducat obv a.jpg
     
    GDJMSP, Sep 21, 2012
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    And I agree. The holder itself is but the first step of proper coin storage as I have explained many times. But in this case were only talking about holders and the possible downsides they have. They asked for reasons why particular holders are bad, I gave those reasons.
     
    GDJMSP, Sep 21, 2012
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  4. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    That depends, how much is too much ? What you have to ask yourself is quite simple - can the coins move inside the tube ? The answer of course is yes they can. But it's more than that, for if the tube is moved then the coins inside not only can move, they do move. Meaning it is not just a possibility that they might move, but pretty much a certainty that they will move. And if they move at all then they rub against each other. And if coins rub against each other that produces wear on the coins. Coins rubbing against each other is the single most common cause of wear that there is.

    So ask yourself, is that good for your coins ? Do you care ? If you do then you have your answer.
     
    GDJMSP, Sep 21, 2012
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  5. Prime Mover

    Prime Mover Active Member

    Doug,

    That certainly answers my question very well. I think I'll stick to tubes for storing things that I don't value highly (such as my 90% junk silver), but I will go with single 2x2 plastic hard cases for anything that I may consider valuable.

    Thank you.
     
    Prime Mover, Sep 21, 2012
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  6. enochian

    enochian silver eater

    well if every thing is bad the plasticcases are bad to they can heat up a releae chemicals in to the coins. goes to show you can come up witha problem for any thing
     
    enochian, Sep 23, 2012
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  7. Ripley

    Ripley Senior Member

    :p If in doubt use rice paper.
     
    Ripley, Sep 23, 2012
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  8. thecoin

    thecoin New Member

    thecoin, Sep 23, 2012
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  9. Numis-addict

    Numis-addict Addicted to coins

    Okay, so I need to do some re-holdering... At least the coins will be safe:)
     
    Numis-addict, Sep 23, 2012
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  10. Numis-addict

    Numis-addict Addicted to coins

    oh, and what are these airtites goining to set me back?
     
    Numis-addict, Sep 23, 2012
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  11. JeromeLS

    JeromeLS Coin Fanatic

    I dislike the term "problem coin", because it suggests that because a coin has been mounted or defaced or whatever it isn't a legitimate example of the issue in some sense, and has less value as a historical artifact. I am happy to collect coins with serious "problems" because it allows me to buy extremely rare issues which otherwise I would not be able to afford.

    Sure, my coins will, over decades, be slightly worn by the flips, but your coins will still suffer minor damage no matter how well you keep them. Life's too short to worry about superficial damage to coins which have already been heavily "damaged" by circulation.
     
    JeromeLS, Sep 23, 2012
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  12. enochian

    enochian silver eater

    airtights go any where from 50 cents up to a few dollars a piece the one my ase is in was 1.50 there cheaper online
     
    enochian, Sep 23, 2012
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  13. thecoin

    thecoin New Member

    if anyone wants Edited, Buy/sell/trade posts can only be made in the advertising section, not general posting section ~ Read rules http://www.cointalk.com/t34131/
     
    thecoin, Sep 23, 2012
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  14. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    No, they don't. Not unless you get them so hot they melt, and if that happens, you've got far more to worry about.
     
    GDJMSP, Sep 24, 2012
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  15. Prime Mover

    Prime Mover Active Member

    The hard plastic 2x2's can be found for usually around $.40 apiece in quantities of 25 or more at various online places as well as eBay if you look. They seem to be about the same cost no matter the type/size of the coin being held. Definitely more expensive than cardboard and saflips, but in my opinion worth it especially for the higher value coins.
     
    Prime Mover, Sep 24, 2012
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