How do you sort and store your collections?

A lot have recomended using 2x2's and I can see that as a good option.

I have a quetion about them though. I have several that have been in 2x2's for years and the staples have started to rust or discolor for one reason or another and it appears to have seeped in and started discoloring the coins.

Do they make 2x2's that do NOT require staples?

 

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hey spotco2

for your more valuable coins, why don't you check out Coin-edge holders at brent-krueger.com

 

ditto 2X2 are bad period

 

Those look like what my Philharmonics came in but heavier duty.

I think I am going to order a few different holders, some pages and boxes and see what I can put together.

It looks like time to weld some different shelves in the safe also

 

yea, shop around. See what fits your needs. Coin-edge only makes holders for certain coin sizes.

 

Check out wizard coin supply online. I just ordered a bunch of stuff from them and I couldn't be happier. They have nice big silica gel packs in all sizes. They have plenty of different types of holders. You can get the air-tites, round tubes, square tubes, nice albums.

I got some square tubes from them that I really liked. I also bought a bunch of Intercept Shield stuff. For loose coins, Intercept Shield makes plastic 2x2s with black foam in them to secure the coin. They are excellent. I bought a IS 2x2 box as well for storing them. One box will hold a row of 32 and protect your coins from the elements.

I also got a couple of the IS boxes for graded coins in holders. I feel my stuff is protected much better now.

 

Were you born in September? Juss curious :kewl:

 

Nope, July (7-28-73) baby here.

Has anyone ever used a vacuum sealer like a Food Saver® to seal up coins?

The bag material is thick and I do not think that it contains PVC.

I can not help but to think that sealing the coins with a vac could be anything but good as far as long term storage for premium coins. Also, the coins would not be able to jiggle around like they do inside so many of the holders.

 

You don't want your coins in airtight holders, vacuum sealed or otherwise. Especially older copper coins.

 

Forgive my ignorance on this one.. but why not?

 

From what I've heard Air-tites are very safe.

 

Uhh I have most of my coins in a Dansco type set album. All the duplicates are in 2x2s in a little stack sorted my denomination lol. I dont have many coins.

 

I did some playing with the Ms's Food Saver and some 2x2 flips today.



Whatcha think?

 

I purchase coins in lots, the coins, tubes of coins must have lot number for inventory. The high grade uncirculated coins , i handle with plastic gloves to prevent fingerprints. The key, semi-key high grade i handle carefull as well. After examined for grade and rarity there placed in tubes, airtights, mylars & holders. There kept in order to allow me track sells see where profit margin kicks in. Whatever works for you, Ozark

 

I failed to mention, that it might be important for a coin collector to keep a record of coin purchase. The date, amount paid and from whom purchased. If you buy a lot of coins, it's easy to forget after a few years. Happy 4th , Ozark

 

Howdy Ozarktraveler,

It takes you several years to forget where and how much you paid for a coin?
Really? Seriously, really?
Gee, it takes me about 5 minutes even if I still have the receipt in my hand.

Forgot what?
Oh, I collect coins... or was that tops from old soft drink bottles...
Oh, now I remember, it takes coins to get those soft drinks, so that is why I collect coins. Or, maybe it is the other way around. hmmmm.

jeankay

HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!!

 

LOL

I never keep up with what I paid for coins or bullion.

Seriously, what good can come of it unless the prices go up or you got a really good deal?

More often than not, I really don't care to know what I paid. If I saw the total figure, I would probably have a heart attack or at least seek treatment.

I do keep up with the retail value in a spreadsheet for most of it for a couple of reasons. Insurance is one, but the main is so that I can quickly look up a value to compare with or check a value if I sell something.

 

Yeah, and whatever you do.. don't keep track of what you sold and how much you could have sold it for now. I sold off a few coins back in college that are worth about 10 times that now because of the current trends and metal prices.

-DJ