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Pillar of the Community
 United States
595 Posts |
The last time I used folders other than Whitman, the coins fell out. I know they're in there to stay once I get them in. I keep after it.
Thanks, everybody.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
12845 Posts |
They don't call coin folders "thumb busters" for nothing. @janknez, I recommend upgrading to an album over a folder. A Whitman Classic album will only set you back about $10 at Hobby Lobby when you use the perpetual 40% coupon. They have clear slides that cover both sides of the holes so you can view both sides of the coin, and the holes are much easier to seat the coins in. They look great on a shelf too. Save your fingers and upgrade!  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
3831 Posts |
Personally I would highly recommend using some low grade / circulated / used / abused coin for this purpose. Once it's expanded, you can always put the coin that you want.
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
Jan , I have to agree with ''Celticknot''. If you want to get serious in the hobby, Albums or loose leaf binders with 2x2 pages is the way to go .  |
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Valued Member
United States
223 Posts |
I use a dowel rod with tape at the end to push the coins in. It doesn't damage the coins, and it is relatively cheap as well.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
10743 Posts |
I use a hammer and a punch....that gets it done..  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1963 Posts |
Well, I have the same problem!
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Moderator
 United States
189222 Posts |
I agree with the album sentiment, especially for larger, heavier coins.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
Believe it or not I use a hammer.
No I don't hit it, I put the coin in the hole, a couple sheets of paper over it, and gently use the face of a hammer to force it into the hole. The paper protects the coin from the hammer and the hammer doesn't "give" like your thumb does so all the force goes to pushing the coin into the hole.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The best thing is to simply use a slightly larger coin to round out the hole a little. However, try to remember that Whitman made those slots tight for a reason. Your coins are not supposed to fall out. They are actually made slightly tapered with the larger size on the inside of the hole. If and when you make the slot larger, coins could fall out. I know it is costly but this is one of the biggest reasons to go to Albums.
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
I used folders when I was a YN . Trust me , as you progress in the hobby you will go with albums or the binder books .  |
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Moderator
United States
189222 Posts |
I think a lot of us started with folders. I still have all of my old Whitman folders in storage.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
So true .  |
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Valued Member
United States
467 Posts |
2x2's and an binder would be best for you. You can get a labeler to make as professional as you would like. Good luck.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
595 Posts |
Thanks, everyone, for your ideas an encouragement. This is not a serious collection. I started sticking Kennedys in folders that I got in circulation or found while roll hunting, all just for fun. I do admit that I make a trip to the coin shop every year to pick up the current P&D, which sets me back about $1.50, just because I hate to quit something I started. But folders are good enough for this.
I use albums for coins I'm serious about. Besides, for something like this, albums take up too much room.
I'll keep after it.
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