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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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The old style coin cabinets (and Lighthouse sells a modern version in an aluminum case)would eliminate some of your aggravation, but add more: large cost per coin, and huge increase in bulk.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Make sure to flatten those staples. I use a stapler that puts the staples in flat. That way there is nothing sticking out to scratch other coins or holders. I have one like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/COIN-STAPLE...AOSwDuJWxlTqIt works great! Shop around, you may be able to find one cheaper, but I think I paid around $20.00 or more for mine. |
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United States
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I don't mind it for cheap coins, but for coins $50 or more, find a better holder. There is also another problem I have with some of the dealers, mainly, on ebay. If you are selling coins, why don't you offer priority shipping as an option? I am willing to pay extra for it, especially when I paid over $800 for a coin. I shouldn't have to message the buyer for stuff like that. It should already be an option. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What is so great about Priority Mail? It usually takes exactly the same amount of time as First Class. I ship 100+ packages per week on ebay (not coins) and I offer First Class and Priority because some people insist on Priority, but I pretty much roll my eyes when someone does that for a package under 1lb. Priority for packages <1lb is a scam the post office uses to make more money. Priority Flat Rate boxes are a similar rip off for the vast majority of people. That being said, anyone selling a coin worth more than a couple hundred dollars should be sending it insured and signature required anyway. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7390 Posts |
Mylar flips, except nothing else
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Valued Member
United States
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What is so great about Priority Mail? It usually takes exactly the same amount of time as First Class. Not always. I order from a lot of coin and bullion dealers from the West Coast. I live in South Carolina. Priority mail is much faster. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I haven't bought much of anything on ebay in years, but good point! OTOH, the other day I ordered some gluten-free staples for my mom on Amazon (the stuff she likes is hard to find in stores). She needed some of it ASAP, so I looked at shipping options. Admittedly, we are too cheap to go with the 1-2 day option, so I didn't look too hard at that, but I clicked the next quickest options, and they only saved us one day over the free option, and even then we were going to be waiting two weeks! |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I like them, and use them a lot. But I use about every other option too. Depending on the coins. That the good thing about this hobby, you can do it anyway you want. Even use butter tubs ... if that is what you want ...  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That the good thing about this hobby, you can do it anyway you want.
Even use butter tubs ... if that is what you want ... My grandpa's favorite coins were stored in vinyl pockets like this. http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/lig...-of-100.htmlYes, as soon as I learned about the problem with those old plastics and vinyls, I moved those coins into archival flips, but I loved the way they enclosed the coin, kept it easy to access them, and kept them visible. Like you, I think my holder of choice will depend on the coin. I'll go with the capsules for my absolute favorites, just because I think that's probably the best protection that preserves the view. I already have a lot of flips to use up, but once I do, I think I'll check out these pockets. If they're really softer and less stiff than flips, I'll prefer them, even tho they don't have a spot for notes (maybe the corners will do). Edited by twslisa
10/24/2016 09:07 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I use 2X2 white envelopes for all raw coins, adding a soft cotton inset pocket for more valuable pieces. That's how I store my large cents and Conder tokens, plus some other stuff. But that isn't cheap either. The cotton inserts are now going for around $70 per hundred |
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 United States
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I do not hate them. Most of my coins are in regular Dansco albums (holes cut to fit the coin). Coins which do not fit into those albums are placed in cardboard 2x2 holder which are in a Dansco albums made to hold them.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I use 2X2 white envelopes for all raw coins I always thought that they were high in sulfa . Are any of those coins toning badly ? Quote:OTOH, the other day I ordered some gluten-free staples for my mom on Amazon Ah ,say again,  |
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United States
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Quote:Quote:OTOH, the other day I ordered some gluten-free staples for my mom on Amazon Ah ,say again, sta·ple (1) n. 1. A principal raw material or commodity grown or produced in a region. 2. A major item of trade in steady demand. 3. A basic dietary item, such as flour, rice, or corn.4. A basic or principal element or feature. 5. The fiber of cotton, wool, or flax, graded as to length and fineness. adj. 1. Produced or stocked in large quantities to meet steady demand: Wheat is a staple crop. 2. Principal; main: a staple topic of conversation. tr.v. sta·pled, sta·pling, sta·ples To grade (fibers) according to length and fineness. sta·ple (2) n. 1. A thin piece of wire shaped as three sides of a square so that it can be driven into thin or soft material, such as paper, and bent to function as a fastener. 2. A similarly shaped piece of metal with pointed ends, driven into a surface to secure a bolt, hook, hasp, or length of wiring. tr.v. sta·pled, sta·pling, sta·ples To secure or fasten by means of a staple or staples. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1346 Posts |
GR58 - how about egg cartons?
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Posted 10/23/2016 6:38 pm
