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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just remember that there's a STRONG chance that any plastic that is easily pliable could contain PVC. Bubble wrap? Sandwich bags? I don't know but I personally wouldn't take the chance.
PVC-free 2x2's stored in PVC-free notebook sized pages that accommodate 2x2's should serve you well.
And don't forget to store them in a place with a stable temperature and low humidity.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Hey guys. I bought this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/311112138293Guess I'll just get a big 3 ring binder at a store somewhere. With 10 of these pages, I'll be able to keep going for quite a while before starting a new one. My little box was getting a bit jumbled.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I've got a box that looks just like that stacked with 2¢ pieces I still need to attribute. One of the best ways I've found for non standard collection viewing and storage is 2x2 mylar holders or 1.5x1.5 mylar holders for smaller coins, and album pages in 3 ring binders with slipcovers, to keep coins in and dust and in my case cat hair out! The pages let me move stuff around as needed, and make it very flexible and inexpensive to add to them.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If you go to office supply stores such as Office Max, you could find covers that could be used as Albums. You get a blank one for the front, same for the back. Then get those post type things to put the thing together. Use those 20 slot plastic pages for 2x2's.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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There is NO chlorine or softening oil in polyethylene clip lock sandwich bags. If there was, they would be illegal to store food in. They are more than perfectly safe for storing coins in, from a chemical or 'gassing out' point of view.
They would be perfectly suitable for storing bulk coins, or bulk 2x2's with coins in them.
The only problem is an obvious one: you can't arrange the contents of the bag in any sort of logical order; that may not be your a requirement for you, however.
Toss in a small bag of silica gel in with the coins, in humid climates.
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Pillar of the Community
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Moderator
 United States
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They look nice, and glad you are enjoying your coins 
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Moderator
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Looking really good! 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Very nice! As you expand, you can start to put like coins in their own pages, and eventually their own binders. It's fun to watch it grow. Sooner or later though, you'll get the bug to specialize in one series for a while. It's a satisfying feeling to complete that first set.... even better than your first binder! Good luck!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice - looks great! Did you get a slipcover for the binders? I find it's important over the years, to keep dust out (cat hair as I mentioned in my case) and to keep the coins at the top from falling out, over time the pages seem to get looser as they age, in my experience.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440
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Pillar of the Community
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"Slipcover"? No I didn't. How does that work - like a platic sheath that slips over each page? Or like a bag the whole binder goes in?
I just ordered some 2.5x2.5 pages though. I got 2.5" cardboard flips for my silver eagles and dollars. I like the way they fit dollars better, because with the 2x2s I never could get the sides stapled closed all the way. I'd always see the rim of the coin exposed.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yep jbuck explained it correctly. Just a slip cover the whole album slides into.
"Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
If you can't find a slip cover of the appropriate size, use a corrugated cardboard box of the nearest dimensions. You may find such an item at an electronic games or photographic shop, with the box thrown out in the trash. Just seize the opportunity when something that suits your needs becomes available.
I use a converted metal beauty case for two of my smaller albums, I found them at a church fate at the junk stall; they cost me $2.
12 pocket album pages made specifically for slabs will fit right into your new album.
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