I guess I need clarification on 2X2's as well. Seems like I keep hearing that the cardboard flips are not good for storage long term because of PVC or other things. So I bought some of the mylar flips to hold my coins. So now I have a stack of flips held together by a rubber band to keep the coins from sliding around. As I understand it, these could actually show signs of wear if they move around too much. But, I like the album pages where you can view a dozen or so coins at once. How do you store and display your coins that aren't slabbed? Any suggestions? BTW, I like the idea of being able to write info on the cardboard, which I can't do with the mylar flips I have. They have the paper insert to write on, but then you have to turn it over to see the description. And, apparently, paper can have a reaction as wel so I can't slide it behind the coin and write on the parts not covered by the coin. What to do?
Oh for _ _ _ _ sakes. Cardboard 2 x 2's are now off limits as well? I'll tell ya, I'd love to have the scientific community chime in, and once and for all, and provide the end all to end all, cut and dry advice on what to use, and forget all about the others. I have been bounced back and forth so many times on what is the best method, that my head hurts. I have spent umpteen dollars in following this past advise. Now, for Zz's issue, why not buy some small stickers, write on them, and stick them on the outside of the flip. Just a thought
I'm with you on what to use and the bouncing back and forth! Seems everything I read conflicts. That's why I'm asking. Thanks for the feedback on the stickers, it's an idea.
Printed Stickers - Good topic. This is one subject I need to get more comfortable with. So many of my coins are not identified. Eventhough I know very little, my family knows even less. Pluse, my relatives tend to be a little one sided (Morgans, and Walking Libertys). I like foreign gold alot. I noticed that AMPEX uses a sticker that can be read with a magnifier. I have been writing notes with some of the coins, but not near enough of them. Other times, I just reference the PO# or shipping number and date of acquisition. Perhaps, there is not a one size that fits all solution to this topic. Due to space restrictions, I try not to use a lot of folders. Do you folks know if small yellow envelopes (Key size) is safe for storing coins?
From what I understand, paper can react with the coins, too. So, I'm guessing no on the envelopes and even paper coin rolls, but I could be wrong on that, too. I'll wait for the experts on this one.
There have probably been at least 500 threads on the proper storage of coins. I urge you to do search and read them. Use the advanced search feature for storage and type my name in the box for Member Name. You'llfind all you want and more. But keep in mind, you will also find a great many differing opinions on what people prefer to use. But personal preference does not necessarily indicate the best storage method. Many of the methods like albums, cardboard 2x2's, mylar flips etc are actually some the worst methods (for the coins) you can use.
2x2's are fine as long as you look at your coins every once and awhile and have them in a good steady temp controlled room. For real long term storage use airtite's in a food saver bag with the air sucked out of them with a desiccant in the bag oh and put the alll the contents of the bag into intercept shield boxs too
I got about 1000 Indian heads in a fruit cake container. I don't think thats a good idea, but they are out of the way.
That is one big tribe! My tribe is only about three dozen. I keep mine in a blue whitman with the plastic slides, I like to see both sides of the coin
Presume you did not leave the Fruit Cake in there too. Makes for sticky Indian coins. Are you mentioning Indian Head Cents or Nickels? Some taste better with the Fruit cake.
Why not just don't use those cardboard flips. Just use a felt tipped marker and print all the info you want right on the coin? Save all that money on those flips and then not have to worry about them hurting the coins. :rolling::goofer: As already noted this subject gets about 99,999,999,999 submissions, approximately. Maybe a little exagerated there. :goofer:
My opinion is that any coin that is worthy of being in your in your collection deserves a good quality holder. There are many to choose from, but Air-Tites are as good as any and the least expensive of the lot.
So, In an air-tite, in a 2X2, in the album page, in an album, in a slip cover, in a zip-lock bag, in an ammo box, in a safe. Got it!
I keep my 1933 gold double eagle in my toilet tank so that a burglar won't find it to easily. I figure they'll steal the safe but not the toilet. Btw, I never slabbed that one because the slabs are harmful you know.:secret:
