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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ed Zak, post: 19074, member: 824&quot;]Low humidity and room temperature are the key.&nbsp; Unlike the weather in New Mexico, we have the complete opposite in the South when it comes to the humidity.</p><p><br /></p><p>I keep most of my coins in my safe with silica gel (moisture absorbing) packets.&nbsp; The safe is under normal A/C and room temperature conditions.&nbsp; For low grade coins, I store them in normal 2x2&#039;s in a 3 ring binder.</p><p><br /></p><p>For the good stuff, I use the Intercept Shields.&nbsp; Read about them here...</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://www.interceptshield.com/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.interceptshield.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.interceptshield.com/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>I have searched and searched a number of coin protection products and as far as I can see, nothing comes close for coin protection.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, there are Intercept Shield lined individual and tray boxes that offer addtional protection.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://www.stantonbooks.com/2x2IntShield.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>Sonically sealed slabs, for me, offer a &quot;professionally&quot; 3rd party graded opinion (hence &quot;certification&quot;), coin display, and protection.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>From what I heard recently with NGC certified slabs, they are both sonically sealed and air tight.</p><p><br /></p><p>However, ICG is the only slab/certification company that offers the Intercept Shield for their slabs.&nbsp; The charge is only $3 more (total $18) per coin and in my opinion, well worth it...considering your coin may be worth hundreds or thousands (I wish) of dollars!</p><p><br /></p><p>I prefer Lincolns, especially the early reds and keeping them red is important for me.&nbsp; The differance between a early <b><span style="color: red">RED</span> </b> versus <b><span style="color: darkred">RED/BROWN </span>&nbsp; </b> is serious dollars for Lincoln collectors in MS state.&nbsp; Otherwise, I love Silver Eagles and Morgans.&nbsp; Can&#039;t say I have a lot, but it all starts with the first Morgan my grandfather gave me.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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