airtites black ring or not this is my question

ok real quick i'm still learning and so many things can hurt coins so i thought i would ask if the black ring that fits inside airtites ,is their any way at all these could hurt coin over long period of time

 

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I really don't think so. Black ring airtites are safe and very good looking. I use a lot of them.

 

I use them...I like airtites all together and I like the rings...it just when you collect so many different sizes it requires many different combos.

 

where do i buy them i forgot to ask when i was asking about gloves just remembered it

 

Air Tights

you can get them for about .70 cents apiece
at www.coinland.com
they also have alot of other coin supplies, PVC free 2"x2"'s etc.

 

I buy mine here, good prices very quick shipping also.

http://cgi.ebay.com/10-CENT-DIRECT-FIT-AIR-TITE-COIN-HOLDERS-AIRTITE_W0QQitemZ280153687006QQihZ018QQcategoryZ39476QQcmdZViewItem

 

I always buy them from JPscorner. $0.47 a piece. He has any and every size, shape, box, and supply.

http://www.jpscorner.com/AirTite_Ring_Type_AirTite_Coin_Holders.htm

 

I have seen examples of the black insert toning coins. I only use the white one.

 

you guys are really great I can thank you all enough
have a great day everyone

 

I have always used black rings and my coins have not toned

 

For how long?...Mike

 

I am suggesting there is ancedotal evidence that the black inserts tone coins.

I have seen an example of modern proofs that had apparently toned from the black inserts (they were not my coins, and it was at a show), and I have also spoken to a collector who told me the same thing -- that the black insert tones coins. I seem to recall reading the same thing I was researching the topic a year or so ago -- but I was unable to find the post after a bit of searching.

I know there was enough of a question in my mind that I bought the white ones. YMMV...Mike

 

I have been using black ring airtites since around 1999 and they haven't toned. There may be knocks off on the market that cause toning. Something to consider.

 

I do not have that many years experience with Air-tites, but it’s my understanding that the inside ring material, regardless of color, is called Volara, and is totally inert.

“Our Rings are made of an inert cross linked polyethylene and serve a couple of purposes; it secures the coin in the holder, creates a barrier against air contamination and in the end presenting an attractive border to accent the coin.”- Welcome to Air-Tite Holders, Inc.

“The choice holder of numismatic archivists. All holders are manufactured using acrylic plastic with a non-yellowing agent, producing a two-piece snap together friction fit cover and base. Rings are produced by cross linked polyethylene (trade name "Volara"), which is totally inert. None of the components contain any PVC. The holders are highly durable and scratch resistant.”- AirTite Coin Holders, Brent- Krueger

 

something else to consider about airtites...............they're not COMPLETELY AIR TIGHT. unfortunately neither are the tpg slabs. i can't understand why a holder can't be invented that truly is sealed from the elements..........maybe we need to throw this out to our friends at NASA. it's well known that they test many many ideas and develop solutions for problems of products of all kinds while in space. in fact if it weren't for them we wouldn't have many products that we now have and take for granted.

grizz

 

Isn't AirTite an AirTite? The reason I am asking is because, one web site sells an AirTite with either black/white Ring for $.49 and another sells the same AirTite with Ring for $1.05 per piece, to hold Morgan Dollars (38 mm size). I also recall on another thread, GDJMSP indicated an AirTite for about $.71 (?).

The above represents a major price difference. That price difference led me to wonder if they are the same AirTites or the cheaper one is not made by the same company. I, like most of you, would like to purchase a genuine product to protect our coins at a reasonable price.

 

i cant rember where i ordered my airtites but they came with black and white rings as filler in the box