Storage, Simple But Complex!

I simply put my coins in 2 x 2 holders that you can record all the info on and than store the coins in binders.

I live in a fairly dry climate so I really don't worry about moisture affecting the coins. I also live in a motorhome so space is limited, but the binders work well for my situation.

I like having my coins easily accesed (from my safes), I dont believe in wrapping them in 5 layers of "protection" and throwing them in an airtight box, sealed away so tight that it takes 5 minutes to unwrap them to look at them.. I like being able to see and enjoy my coins, and quickly, lol. But that's just me, I would never tell anyone how to store theirs and I believe there is no wrong way, if you like how you do it then its right!

For storage I also use both 2x2's and slabs (both TPG'ed and empty ones I buy, fill and label myself ((never for resale)) in binders, Dansco's and Whitman albums/folders (for cheaper modern sets that I collect more for fun than value) stacked in one of my two safes.. I also keep mint boxes (commemorative's, proof sets, bullion) stacked on the shelves with many silica packets, reused from non coin purchases thrown all about the safes. And I have a glass topped 2x2 display case full of my pre 1900 foreign coin collection (obviously all in 2x2's) hanging on the wall above my coin desk.

I'm really not worried about toning... In the least.. If all my coins/bullion were to rainbow I would be far from upset, far far from it. Then again, were they to turn a nasty black or ugly color I wouldn't be too happy at all.. But if I see that starting I'll change my setup.. But as of now nothing has happened to any of my coins being stored like that, toned already or blast white, and they've been stored that way for some time now. My mother's has some GSA Morgan's and silver mint packed Ike's stored loosely on her safe shelf for the better part of 30 years and they look identical to the day they went in so I'm not really too worried that mine will tone, good or bad toning.

As for labeling them I simply either write on the cardboard 2x2 or make my own label for the slabs. And I keep a written record of all coins, grades, purchase price and value.

Do the 2x2 and 9 slot "card"/slab pages really contain PVC still?

Thanks jc. I will try that. Next time I light the forge for my metal working since I blacksmith in my little free time. I'll incorporate it when I due a demo at a faire to show the kids the dangers of fire.

Ben, you could but remember copper has a low melt point and is "hard" to maintain consistency if you only want to use that metal. The only copper I smelt is to make bars or fittings on knives, etc.. Most of the clasp and small stuff, nails and etc is iron which can be buffed up to look like silver. I plan on using the slugs to make a necklace for my wife. Even thou its just a "slug" it can still be just as a jewerly piece.

Does anyone "slab" the coins? Seems like more protection overall. I was thinking of having some even sent off but everyone seems to old ID and give a COA. Any good one? Worth it?

all my ancients are in 2x2 non-pvc flips, I'm converting to only the clear ones with no carboard. I have them stored in boxes with little silica gel packets to keep everyone nice and dry.