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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;trogdor, post: 766434, member: 21943&quot;]I have wondered this myself, although whatever method I choose, I want to be able to admire my coins frequently. As such, only those coins I can bear to be without for a month or more at a time go into the safe deposit box (typically all bullion gold, and larger silver bullion).</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>This is the best method I&#039;ve found; but I can&#039;t say I really like it. Ease of storage is there, and I love that its economical. The problem for me is that I&#039;d like to be able to see multiple coins on a single plane surface. They also don&#039;t really give me a &quot;special&quot; feeling. More on that later. I always make sure there is desiccant (silica gel) inside the box. I&#039;m not the best about changing it as often as I should, but I try ;P</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Custom wooden/velvet boxes are available, and I own one which houses 6 coins (1909 Indian, 1909-S Indian, 1909 Lincoln, 1909 vdb Lincoln, 1909-S Lincoln, 1909-S vdb Lincoln). Now I want one that will hold all those and have room for S/S, proof, etc. Given that such custom boxes are not cheap and are inflexible when it comes to expanding I&#039;m not totally satisfied with this method either.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I seriously considered these and the lighthouse encap sheets for slabs. They are both economical, and allow for multiple coins viewed on one plane. Unfortunately I can&#039;t get over the similarity to the pages I house my 2x2 flips in. I know many won&#039;t agree, but I want my slabbed coins to stand out from my other coins. They are &quot;more special&quot; if you will. Yes I&#039;m buying into the hype of TPGs, but its a reaction I have accepted even if I know better <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I find home safe for the purpose of storing coins to be a complete waste of money. If a thief wants in my safe they will get in; if they are concerned for time they will take the safe with them. 600 lb safes are surprisingly movable and unless you&#039;re bolting the safe to the floor, they&#039;re a total joke. I do own a safe however, and it is filled with coins...boxes of moderns worth no more than face value. The only use IMO for a safe is as a ruse. </p><p><br /></p><p>Ben[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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