These look alot cheaper then getting those hot ones that you can only use once. Do you think these will work well? It has a pump and you can open the zipper and reclose it then pump it dry again? http://www.ziploc.com/Products/Pages/VacuumFreezerSystem.aspx?SizeName=Starter Kit
I don't know, but they work great for meat. I don't recommend placing coins in with hamburger into the freezer though. Guy~
desertgem, do you still have your coins stored in these? If so what kind of results are you getting now after this time? And did you try the small bags in the larger for double protection with dessicants? Thanks again, Duke
I used to use the bags with the little hand pump, seemed I just had too many that would loose their seal (this was dealing with hops though, not coins). I'd even try to double bag them and it wouldn't always work. I have a foodsaver now and really like it, holds the vacuum well, though I have not tried it with coins yet.
conpewter, With the hops, did you move it/open and close it/disturb it fairly often? Or was it just setting alot like the coins will be in the SDB? Thanks
I would just put it in the freezer and the vacuum would be gone the next day. I think there is a lot working against hops though, they can be somewhat dusty so they can screw up the seal, plus they will continually try to expand, as opposed to coins. I saw in the other thread that there has been a lot of success for coins so I say go for it
True, the valves did have a hard time after a while, but I found a small piece of scotch tape over the outside valve flap helped tremendously at room temps. Duke, I found the process quite effective, but I found myself to not be the zip lock bag type except for left over Tri-tip roast and such. Since I rather like toning, I don't mind a little exposure I do like experimenting though!!! Jim
The newer designs seem better than the early ones, but no, they are not. Another experimenter did show that a thin layer of epoxy along the edge would make it so, but not many follow that advice. I sure don't. Too ugly and appears suspicious to anyone you try to sell or trade the coin to. Jim
MPC, even if they were air tight not all my coins are graded. I have rolls of wheats that are red and unc that I'd like to keep that way do you think putting currency in these is good btw?
I have used my foodsaver for many years. I sealed my slabbed coin in the bags before they go into the safe deposit box.
I've thought about the food savers but they cost more and you cant open them and re close them right?
I use the Reynolds Handi-Vac resealable bags with 2 2"x1" bags of silica that turn color if they absorb moisture. I keep all my valuable coins and slabs in a bank safe deposit box, and when I add or remove a coin or 2 I just bring the Handi-Vac (Hence the name) into the bank room where I shut the door and go through my stuff. I love it. No one has yet to ask me what that sucking sound is, coming from my room. I get the silica packs from a man in Malaysia and he's got a great price, selection and ships as fast as he can. I can't recall his name but I mentioned it in another similar thread about Vacuum storage of coins. I can't express enough what the stabilization of the temp, humidity and light means to keep your coins as new as is possible. Bruce
I bought it for food. I like canning and it works great with the mason jars. :eating: My mouth is water, I think I going to go get some of my pickled northern pike. It you make the bag longer than need you can cut the 1/2" off the end and then reseal it again. The bags are also very cheap.
