I had been ordering Coin World's cardboard 2x2 coin mounts, and they were good quality and worked just fine. However, the last time I went to reorder supplies I could not find them anymore on the Coin World website. So, I ordered some Cowen flips from JP's Corner. These Cowen flips are the worst quality cardboard flips I have ever seen. Unusable, in my opinion. So, does anybody know if Coin World still makes theirs and, if so, where I can order them from? Or is there a different brand that you would recommend?
What is wrong with the Cowens? I ask since maybe they are the economical grade but maybe JP's sell stiffer or higher quality as well. Answering this may help us with your inquiry sir. I prefer calling in orders for supplies and talking to a representative for them to help me in what I want. Both JP's and Brooklyn Gallery I have found to be helpful this way, (thought BG has the typical NYC "approach" to things at times lol).
They don't fold straight (so that the two sides line up once folded), they don't fold very flat (crease in middle could be scored a lot more), and the mylar lining is very loosely attached and thus has lots of wrinkles.
Never had that problem with Cowens, and I buy mine from Wizard. I assumed these are outsourced, and different manufacturers may have lower standards than others, despite being sold as "Cowens" brand.
I feel your pain. I haven't tried JP's Corner (and I won't now) but generally if I order 200 2x2's anywhere (including Wizard), I'm likely to get 75 of one type and 125 of another, so I don't know which brand is which anyway. The only thing I'm sure of is that the "dust-free" ones have the most dust. Sorry, I know this isn't helpful but it made me feel better.
I use Wizard myself, both the economy brand and the more expensive one, and honestly, I don't really see a difference with them. I am however transitioning to CoinEdge Holders. A bit more expensive, but a more sturdy and has longevity, and best part is that they fit in standard 2x2 boxes! They're less than $20 for a box of 100. You can find them easily on the Wizard site.
I don't know if its the Cowen's brand or Jp's Corner version. But those cardboard flips are the worst I have ever seen. Baggy mylars, thin cardboard, lots of dust and not aligned straight. Sadly the last good batch I ordered were from Brent Kreuger who is no longer in business.
