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Message:: [QUOTE="JeffC, post: 7627780, member: 90913"]I recently had to buy capsules for 56 quarters so I shopped around.  I saw that Air-Tites (the brand) are usually 2X to 3X the price of capsules with no brands. However, I noticed that every seller refers to their capsules as "Airtites" even when they're not specifically that brand. (I guess it's like "Scotch Tape." We all got used to calling any brand tape by that name.)  What's the difference? Is there really a difference? I asked some people and the consensus is that there's not much of a difference. So I decided to buy one branded Air-Tite to compare with some generic capsules. May I share what I found out - as well as what I couldn't find out. (AT = Air-Tite brand, and G = Generic, no brand) 1.  AT (right) looks glassy and crystal clear. G feels a bit plasticky.[ATTACH=full]1312332[/ATTACH] 2. To be fair however, the difference in transparency is more stark in enlarged photographs than actually in-hand. Here, while there's still a difference, it's not as dramatic. (AT at right.)[ATTACH=full]1312333[/ATTACH] 3. The Fine Print Test.  Here you can see how the fine print becomes less sharp when viewed through the generic capsule (left), vs. the AT capsule on the right.[ATTACH=full]1312334[/ATTACH] 4. The AT weighs about 8% heavier than the generic ones.[ATTACH=full]1312335[/ATTACH] CONCLUSION: The Air-Tites are a bit clearer and a bit heftier.  However, depending on a person's subjective preferences and tolerances, these difference may be unimportant or not even perceptible. WHAT I CAN'T FIND OUT: Is there a difference in the durability? Will one yellow or chip more easily? I don't know. Alrighteee... Wanted to share what I found out.  Have a good week![/QUOTE]

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