So in regards to my previous post here: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/how-long-can-paper-money-last-in-pvc.343039/ obviously yes I will need some Mylar sleeves, but I happen to like the semi rigid nature of the PVC sleeves I have and have noticed that it seems most mylar sleeves are thin and very flexible, something I don't really like... So my question is: Provided I do it right, could I store the banknote in the Mylar to protect it, and put the banknote/Mylar in the semi-rigid PVC to protect the Mylar and give it some rigidity? And if possible I have another question, if the Mylar sleeve is well big enough for the note but just a tad too big to fit in the rigid holder can I trim it to still protect the notes surface, but fit in the rigid holder? Because what I am looking at getting is the Pack of 10 Lighthouse Premium Mylar #160 US Small Modern Dollar Bill Sleeves (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pack-of-10...Small-Modern-Dollar-Bill-Sleeves/251931639516) and from reading the description it seems as though they open at the top and sides and act as a sort of sheet that folds in two places like one would fold a piece of paper into a third of its original size, so the idea of open sides is putting me off... If it's not an option then can anyone point me to a pack of Mylar sleeves that are open on the long end, but not the sides or bottom? As I've been looking but cannot seem to find them, or I overlook them, Keep in mind that I am on a bit of a budget and a small pack of 10 to 20 would be best...
Get mylar sleeves for the bills and go to Walmart or someplace ( maybe your kitchen cabinets) and find some food storage quality plastic container with a seal lid that the mylar can fit into, or perhaps several shapes/sizes. Paranoid collectors ( most are) can use plastic zip locks for a batch of mylar /bills for even more atmospheric protection. Jim
Take a look at Denly's for Mylar sleeves that are open only on one side. Typically I put mine through a paper cutter to make them just a bit larger than the banknote, so I end up with two sides (top+right) that are open, and the other two sealed. I leave a bit of space on the side for a label, too.
Okay, so even though I already have some of these semi-rigid PVC protectors, don't put the Mylar in them because they will still damage the notes, so instead get a food quality plastic bag or container?
Mylar sleeves, open along one long edge. GL https://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/product/safgard-currency-sleeves-modern.html
My best advice is to store in Mylar and then put it in to a rigid sleeve Of your choosing, as long as the material contacting the actual note Is Mylar you will be ok , PVC holders will break down over time, and Yellow, harden and then crack so using them as the actual contact Point for your note isnt the best idea.
