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<p>[QUOTE="statequarterguy, post: 1869660, member: 21782"]I only buy direct fits for standard size coins - never have had a problem with hundreds of them. I like them better because you can see the edge of the coin better than you can with the ring fits. I only use the ring fits for odd size coins. If a coin is placed properly in the Ait-Tite, there is practically no reason to ever open it, unless you enjoy wasting them. Yes, I did open a couple because I missed some lint inside and had no problem removing the coin.</p><p> </p><p>I know the claim is the ring is inert, but I swear I've had them react with the coin, either way, it's one more substance unnecessarily touching the coin. I've also had coins slide inside the holder, compressing the ring, making it look like hell. If memory serves, since the rings are too thick for thinner coins, I've had them "climb" over the rim of the coin.</p><p> </p><p>As long as they make direct fits, I'll never buy another ring fit for a standard size uncirculated coin.. But, if you like ring fits, buy what you like.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="statequarterguy, post: 1869660, member: 21782"]I only buy direct fits for standard size coins - never have had a problem with hundreds of them. I like them better because you can see the edge of the coin better than you can with the ring fits. I only use the ring fits for odd size coins. If a coin is placed properly in the Ait-Tite, there is practically no reason to ever open it, unless you enjoy wasting them. Yes, I did open a couple because I missed some lint inside and had no problem removing the coin. I know the claim is the ring is inert, but I swear I've had them react with the coin, either way, it's one more substance unnecessarily touching the coin. I've also had coins slide inside the holder, compressing the ring, making it look like hell. If memory serves, since the rings are too thick for thinner coins, I've had them "climb" over the rim of the coin. As long as they make direct fits, I'll never buy another ring fit for a standard size uncirculated coin.. But, if you like ring fits, buy what you like.[/QUOTE]
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