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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Dymaxion22, post: 9158, member: 964&quot;]In a thread entitled &quot;White Spots on Silver Eagle,&quot; GDJMSP wrote:</p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;[E]ven if you buy these coins [ASEs] in a Mint tube - that is no guarantee that the tubes were not opened and searched. There are a great many dealers and collectors alike who know that business strike ASE&#039;s when submitted to the grading companies and are returned with MS69 or MS70 grades sell for substantial premiums. Because of this - a tube, or roll, of BU ASE&#039;s may have been searched and picked over many times before it ends up in your hands. And it is not uncommon for some less scrupulous people to make up rolls of these coins that are of the worst quality.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>I bought my first 20 ASEs last weekend, of course before reading GDJMSP&#039;s caution.&nbsp; The coins were in a Mint tube, but I was unsure whether to scrutinize them there in the shop.&nbsp; I didn&#039;t know whether it is important to the value of the coins that they remain undisturbed in the tube.&nbsp; In light of GDJMSP&#039;s comments, it appears possible (if not likely?) that they have already been looked through.</p><p><br /></p><p>Is it appropriate/wise to open it and check that all the coins are in good condition at the shop, or will that just be risking (further) wear and tear?&nbsp; Now that I&#039;ve got the roll at home, can I / should I open and look through, or again, is that just inviting wear and tear?&nbsp; If I should check them at the store, should I just dive in, or is it better to ask the dealer to show them to me?&nbsp; Is this annoying/insulting to a dealer?</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, does anyone have advice on taking the stack of coins out of tube and putting them back in without scratching them or otherwise messing them up?</p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, is the Mint tube ok for long-term storage, or does it have PVC or other chemicals that will harm coins?&nbsp; If the Mint tube is not appropriate, any recommendations on containers for long-term storage (not for display)? </p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks in advance for your help!</p><p>Dymaxion[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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