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Bedrock of the Community
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My understanding is that the hard slip covers are treated (with a chemical I assume) to protect the coins better. Source? That would surprise me if it were true. |
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IMHO if you use commonsense, the opinions above and don't bury it in the backyard you'll be fine. I have 9 of them.
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My understanding is that the hard slip covers are treated (with a chemical I assume) to protect the coins better. I know the Intercept Shield slipcases are designed to protect the coins better, but I am not sure about the ones for Dansco. I have never seen them advertised to do anything other that protect from dust, etc. No better, no worse than keeping them in an enclosed cabinet, safe, lock box, safe deposit box, etc. Quote:
IMHO if you use commonsense, the opinions above and don't bury it in the backyard you'll be fine. I have 9 of them. That is true. How and where you store them is the most important. For the record, I do not use the slipcases. I had my albums at least twenty years before I knew they existed. I figure if they have been okay that long, I did not need them. However, I think they are nice looking and make for a more complete package. |
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They are averywhere, everywhere. I know there are Whitman people out there too but probably to ashamed to admit that. Uh oh, should I be switching to Dansco's?  |
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The person you are quoting is one of those Whitman people.  So no, not unless you would like Dansco better.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Add me to the long time Dansco camp. I've had a few for about 35 years now. They hold up well and look good. Never had a problem with a Dansco album. I have a lot of them nowadays. I also have a couple Whitman Classics and a couple Littletons albums. I'm not a fan of the Littleton binder rings, but I like Whitman Classics. I also use 2x2 pages and ring binders. So, mostly Dansco, but a little of this and that too.
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New Member
United States
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If you aren't convinced by now you never will be. Add me to the long list of Dansco users without any issues. My Jefferson nickel album is old enough that it stops at 1994 |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am a Whitman man. I do have a few Dansco albums that aren't offered in the Whitman line i.e. the Dansco 7070.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My albums are a mix of CAPS and Dansco. I have been pleased with both of them.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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REgarding Dansco Slip Cases, from their online presence:
Dansco Slipcase Covers - Slipcovers
Dansco Slipcases or Slipcovers are used to limit air movement around your coins. Your Dansco albums slide into these so that the binder's spine is still exposed so you can read the album's gold leaf title and album number. The Dansco Archival Quality Slipcases are produced with Silver-Guard Corrosion-Inhibiting protection. No other product on the market matches Silver-Guard Corrosion-Inhabiting protection. This Military Specification material permanently neutralizes corrosive gases in the air that can cause toning and discoloration. This works with silver, gold copper, and nickel coins and metals, medallions, bars, and ferrous metals. Dansco Coin Albums have always been made with the best archival materials and with the addition of the finely crafted slipcase the protection is invaluable.
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REgarding Dansco Slip Cases, from their online presence: Just to be clear, Dansco does not have an online presence. "DanscoAlbumStore.com is not owned and/or operated by any product brands or manufacturers listed throughout this website. (read more)" |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Anytime cardboard is used to make an album, there is a possibility of humidity, absorbed by the cardboard affecting the coin over time.
Albums stored with care to making sure no moisture can be absorbed will prohibit the problem.
Caution also has to be taken when sliding the plastic covers in and out as they can scratch the coins surfaces if they accidentally drag a small particle across the surface of the coin.
I am trying to get all of my coins with luster out of anything cardboard b/c humidity is an issue where I live. I don't want to take the chance I slip up.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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"Anytime cardboard is used to make an album, there is a possibility of humidity, absorbed by the cardboard affecting the coin over time." Isn't that one source of rim-toned coins that some collectors twist their knickers over? |
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Fooled me! You are not the first, nor will you be the last.  Quote:
Isn't that one source of rim-toned coins that some collectors twist their knickers over? I could be wrong, but I think the sulfur content of the cardboard is more the factor. |
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