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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Jordan88, post: 3130866, member: 96677&quot;]This thread is very confusing and contradicts a lot of the information provided by other reputable resources. I recently began to build a high-end collection of Peace Dollars, Franklin Halves, Washington Quarters, Kennedy Halves, and multiple other sets. I have completed most of the albums and those left are only missing a few coins. All of the coins I have acquired are in BU/MS condition.</p><p><br /></p><p>With that said – before I purchased the coin albums I watched a video on YouTube produced by Coin Week, a reputable publisher of hobby information. In the video they were talking about coin storage and mentioned that many high-end dealers/collectors use coin albums to store their collections. One such person that was provided as an example was the founder of Stack Bowers (I believe that is the name of his company). The video went on to provide various reasons why this form of storage was one of the better options.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now that I have read this thread I am second guessing that information. From the information you all have provided, if I understand it correctly, I am screwed no matter what (yay). This has prompted a few questions:</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>1.&nbsp; Is there no album that could be recommended for long-term storage of quality coins? Albums, even the many of the more expensive ones I could find online, are incredibly cost-effective (much more so than all other options).</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>2.&nbsp; I understand the Sulphur in the cardboard, glue on the backing, and vinyl/PVC on the album covers can destroy coins (according to one of the posts contained in this thread). How could Whitman, the Littleton Coin Company, and a sleuth of others all claim they have “archival safe” albums if that isn’t the case? I mean… that just doesn’t make sense, these are reputable companies that have been around for ages. The same poster goes on to recommend air-tight capsules. I have seen a lot of testimony from others in the community that storing coins in air-tight capsules for a long period of time can be very damaging. Everything is made in China these days and I question anything I receive from China that says “archival quality” even if it features the name of a reputable company. I feel more comfortable with the idea of storing my coins for a long-period of time in a non-PVC coin flip or a coin album than I would a plastic capsule for this reason.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am a young collector who is considering this as much of an investment as an enjoyable way to pass time. I want to hold on to the coins I have for decades before selling some of them off to help provide extra cash later in my life. I would rather find out how to store my coins correctly now and be certain that the information I am “running with” is correct so I do not look back with regret down the road. Any help would be much appreciated.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Jordan[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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