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<p>[QUOTE="Just Carl, post: 779883, member: 4552"]Oh no not another Dansco person. And from the MidWest too. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>Not always true but basically Dansco is popular in the West, Whitman in the MidWest and Littleton in the East. Slowly changing due to dealers traveling around but Whitman still rules in the MidWest. So there. :rolling:</p><p>Now as to folders. For one thing all you have to do is contact any manufacturer of those about SULFUR in the paper and they'll tell you no such thing. Just more erroneous nonsence. </p><p>HOWEVER, as to any folders for coins. They are OK for little kids or anyone that really doesn't care about coins to much. Some of the reasons are obvious. Difficult to put some newer coins in those slots so you press with your thumb until it goes in. The slots are purposely made that way. They are what is called tapered. The bottom of the slot is larger than the top. This holds the coins in snuggly. In the meantime, your thumb print is now slowly etching itself onto the coin due to the acid and oils in your sweat. Some people actually use a rubber hammer and that is really not the best for coins. </p><p>Next is the process to make them. Large sheets of paper is glued and the slotted cardboard is placed on that. If you look at the rear of the slots you will see the glue. If in a moist area, this glue adhears to the coins and also, not really great for coins. The advantage though is if you have a really well worn coin, you can spit on the reverse, place it in that slot, the glue will now hold it in place. Not a good idea for a 1909S VDB Lincoln Cent though. :goofer:</p><p>They cost more but always look for Albums. Sort of expensive but if you ask at coin shows or coin stores, they may have some used ones for cheap prices.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Just Carl, post: 779883, member: 4552"]Oh no not another Dansco person. And from the MidWest too. :D Not always true but basically Dansco is popular in the West, Whitman in the MidWest and Littleton in the East. Slowly changing due to dealers traveling around but Whitman still rules in the MidWest. So there. :rolling: Now as to folders. For one thing all you have to do is contact any manufacturer of those about SULFUR in the paper and they'll tell you no such thing. Just more erroneous nonsence. HOWEVER, as to any folders for coins. They are OK for little kids or anyone that really doesn't care about coins to much. Some of the reasons are obvious. Difficult to put some newer coins in those slots so you press with your thumb until it goes in. The slots are purposely made that way. They are what is called tapered. The bottom of the slot is larger than the top. This holds the coins in snuggly. In the meantime, your thumb print is now slowly etching itself onto the coin due to the acid and oils in your sweat. Some people actually use a rubber hammer and that is really not the best for coins. Next is the process to make them. Large sheets of paper is glued and the slotted cardboard is placed on that. If you look at the rear of the slots you will see the glue. If in a moist area, this glue adhears to the coins and also, not really great for coins. The advantage though is if you have a really well worn coin, you can spit on the reverse, place it in that slot, the glue will now hold it in place. Not a good idea for a 1909S VDB Lincoln Cent though. :goofer: They cost more but always look for Albums. Sort of expensive but if you ask at coin shows or coin stores, they may have some used ones for cheap prices.[/QUOTE]
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