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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I like Meow the collector. Keep up the good work!
As for me, I just use the tried and true 2x2 stapled cardboard holders which I place in album pages. I've used them for years without issues so I'll just keep on keeping on with those. Use the older that works best for your storage system and don't be shy to experiment and try out different things. I sure what you settle on now will change as your experience and collecting options grow. Ruff!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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A note on the stapled holders... Staples should be flat (or flattened) so they don't scratch the coins or plastic on adjacent holders in storage. They're also easier to slide in and out of plastic album pages that way.
I keep a pair of pliers in my box with the 2x2s so I can flatten the staples as I go.
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Rest in Peace
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I keep a pair of pliers in my box with the 2x2s so I can flatten the staples as I go. You betcha Alpha, in the desk drawer! I have found tho that I use the larger size 2x2 for each coin, the nickel for the dime and cent works great the quarter for some proof nickels, since rims are quite sharp they cut the mylar at times if stapled too close to opening...  and for the large dollars, I gave up on 2x2 and went with 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" and use the 12 pocket page instead of 20 pocket. Just fits easier, nicer and since I use labeler, have enough surface to put it! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 I upsize all the 2x2s using cent size for dime, nickel for cent, etc. Easier to align the coin and can better see the rims. "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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What about the ones that tape it self shut without staples? Don't those look cleaner, without detracting silver slivers?
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Valued Member
United States
392 Posts |
I enjoy meow's posts. Keep Collecting what you like. I collect air tite holders. Every year I buy some silver eagles to go in them.
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Why thank you. Meow was thinking about buying some examples of bullion coins. Meow was going to buy a silver Britannia, and a Krugerrand. But every time Meow looks the price of sliver is lower. Tis hard to pull the trigger with the old paw, being afraid to over pay. Meow was looking at APMEX for its selection and prices. Where do you buy your ASEs from? |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Pull the trigger on the silver cat. Enjoy the coins you want. APMEX - I have never had issue with anything I have bought from them. I cannot say the same for everyone I am sure, but I still use them. You should also look at ebay. Or even the sale section on here for items. And I am glad to see you made it back to the forum. Edited by scopru
08/14/2018 07:12 am
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United States
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A note on the stapled holders... Staples should be flat (or flattened) so they don't scratch the coins or plastic on adjacent holders in storage. They're also easier to slide in and out of plastic album pages that way. Agreed.  Quote:
I keep a pair of pliers in my box with the 2x2s so I can flatten the staples as I go. I do the same. It works well enough for me. Quote:
I upsize all the 2x2s using cent size for dime, nickel for cent, etc. Easier to align the coin and can better see the rims. I like to do the same. I usually stick to just two sizes, quarter and half dollar. They handle most of my needs. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The question of where to buy silver ASEs is another topic. I have bought silver rounds from SD Bullion; JM Bullion has a similar selection and their prices are within 20 cents of each other for 2018 ASEs. |
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United States
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I like to do the same. I usually stick to just two sizes, quarter and half dollar. They handle most of my needs. What do you do for your Ikes, use Crown size holders? |
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United States
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What do you do for your Ikes, use Crown size holders? Most of my Ikes are in the Dansco or slabbed. I do have few Ikes (and similar sized coins/medals) in the US dollar sized 2x2s. They are really tight and stapling is always a challenge. |
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Rest in Peace
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I use Provident Metals for my bullion trading, always had prompt service and no problems to date. I liked their Copper round series that they tied into silver, made for interesting collecting. For large dollar size of 38-40mm I use the 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" in a 12 pocket page, the rest go in 20-pocket pages.  |
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United States
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For large dollar size of 38-40mm I use the 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" in a 12 pocket page, the rest go in 20-pocket pages. Looks good. I use the smaller Dansco 12-pocket 2x2 pages for my holders. There is no 2.5x2.5 option for the Dansco as it does not math. |
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
665 Posts |
The LCS' in my neighbourhood have a broad selection of the Lighthouse 2x2 Quadrum holders. I use these for any higher value items. Since these are the same size as the cardboard 2x2 there is a wide variety of storage options from Lighthouse trays (single display box - 12 per tray) to the standard red/black 2x2 cardboard boxes. Lighthouse also have specific binder pages as the Quadrum holders are too thick for the binder pages designed for cardboard 2x2.
Lighthouse now sell Quadrum XL for coins up to 58mm and fit 2.5x2.5" cases but I have no experience with these...
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