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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rower41, post: 1411371, member: 36826&quot;]Hi all.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m systematically working my way through the contemporary denominations and completing collections of all proof releases w/varieties; Lincoln Cent, Jefferson Nickel, Roosevelt Dime, Washington Quarter, Kennedy halves; Ike, Anthony, and Sak dollars...</p><p><br /></p><p>This is like, 98% complete. </p><p>Will it ever be complete?&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>The adage is to collect the best quality/condition you can afford. </p><p>As a kid with little $ it was worn and circulated pieces for cardboard holders and proofs were the Unachievable Dream.</p><p>I was happy and loved the collection. Dad purchased me some annual Proof Sets as something special. It carried me over til...</p><p>Today when I can achieve this Dream and am endeavoring to obtain the best possible condition coins possible.</p><p>It also takes me back to the demanding quality and frugal standards and fond memories of my father...and provides a sense of continuity and connection to the past. </p><p>For discussion, I&#039;m not talking slabbed pieces at this point. With the exception of key date or rarities I can&#039;t fathom the development this during my hiatus...but that&#039;s another subject.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie9" alt=":eek:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; Dad would definitely &quot;not approve&quot;<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie5" alt=":confused:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>A few series are in Dansco pages but most pieces are still in their dealer holders, awaiting my final storage choice.</p><p><br /></p><p>Dansco gets Presentation points and seems a &quot;standard&quot; but pushing coins into cardboard holes and sliding (grinding?) plastic over cameo, mirror and frosted surfaces really tightens my colon...these look great on the bookshelf but feel just a slight upgrade of the flimsy entry-level Whitman blue coin boards. It also tends to degrade the prestige of the collection...spend $$$$ on finest quality minted collector coins, varieties and keys yet stick them in cheap cardboard and a faux nylon plastic cover. Like a good chef...choice of ingredients, care in preparation and presentation is EVERYTHING. I look at these coins as a collection as well as an investment. </p><p><br /></p><p>I really like the looks of Airtites w/foam rings (black or white) but is there a way these can be &quot;presented&quot; in an album format? </p><p>Or do I hafta get beyond the album mentality at this point...with the $ invested I need to think outside the box. I&#039;ve seen felt trays w/cases that would be a good idea...case or cases for each series?</p><p><br /></p><p>If I obtain a few slabbed pieces am I stuck with this odd encapsulation system that needs storage elsewhere? </p><p><br /></p><p>Or am I stuck with impeccable storage but can not easily show or admire the collection? </p><p><br /></p><p>All opinions and advice is appreciated.</p><p><br /></p><p>BTW, this proof/key date quality vs quantity thing will move backward in time for each design series so whatever storage system I develop it needs to be (as much as possible) consistent across the board.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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