2x2 Cardboard Flips & Boxes - Which Are The Best Brands? - Page 2

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joe_77 Valued Member Italy 284 Posts	Posted 05/10/2024 2:33 pm Quote: Do they line up well when you fold them? They are about 1mm skewed. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 05/10/2024 2:36 pm Quote: They are about 1mm skewed. Yikes! If not for these being thicker, I would almost swear you got some of the cheap ones I bought at the show. They were definitely thinner/flimsier than the Cowen's I later got from Wizard. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24872 Posts	Posted 05/10/2024 3:40 pm Quote: They are about 1mm skewed. I've had a few Cowens 2X2s like that, but the majority of the lot were just fine. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 05/10/2024 3:53 pm Quote: I've had a few Cowens 2X2s like that, but the majority of the lot were just fine. Good to know. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
joe_77 Valued Member Italy 284 Posts	Posted 05/10/2024 4:12 pm And what about the glare? If you place the 2x2 in front of a light and twist it around, does it become completely "blinded" at certain angles? Tried with a dark copper coin inside if that makes any difference. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 05/10/2024 4:20 pm When I manipulate any 2x2 I do get glare or reflections at different angles, but most angles I can see coin details just fine. I cannot recall if it was better or worse with the cheapies — those now occupy space at the bottom of a landfill! For what it is worth, I have never been able to photograph a coin in a 2x2 without glare or reflections. It is always recommend to photograph a coin before placing in a 2x2. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
joe_77 Valued Member Italy 284 Posts	Posted 05/12/2024 03:50 am Quote: When I manipulate any 2x2 I do get glare or reflections at different angles, but most angles I can see coin details just fine Ok good to know! I feel more at ease now that I wasn't sold generic ones. I don't really mind the glare/slight skewness since I am mainly interested in conservation for all the coins I will put in flips. As far as glares, I have a bunch of flips from coins bought in Japan (no clue which brand) and they have absolutely zero glare no matter the angle. I will ask which brand they are. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 05/13/2024 10:45 am Quote: As far as glares, I have a bunch of flips from coins bought in Japan (no clue which brand) and they have absolutely zero glare no matter the angle. I will ask which brand they are. I think glare is just a part of using BoPET (Mylar). Now I am wondering if the lack of glare means they use a cheaper plastic that may break down sooner. If conservation is key, some glare may be the cost of doing business. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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