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United States
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I have a full set of Jefferson nickels, not with proofs. Most are really nice coins a lot of them BU. My dilemma is that the collection is probably only worth say $50 to $100. Cant seem to get the courage to spend $20-$25 on a Dansco album for them. Right now they are in a Whitman folder and they don't look nice in that folder. I have 4 other collections in Dansco folders but they are worth a whole lot more because of the silver content. Would not go to anything but a Dansco album. OK, what would you do? This is my second oldest collection and one that I collected mainly from circulation. Would never get rid of it. Still look to see if the nickels in my pocket change are better than the ones in the collection. Lets hear some thoughts. Talk me into buying a Dansco for these coins. edgman    |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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do you have any coin dealers or shows near you? Maybe you can pick up a used Dansco album cheap.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think you answered your own question... Quote:
This is my second oldest collection.... Would never get rid of it. Forget $ value....sounds like it deserves to be in a Dansco.... |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Watch the bay for a used Dansco. I've picked up at least half of mine from there.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
36744 Posts |
Albums allow you you display and help you enjoy your coins. You'll enjoy the set far more than the $20 or less cost for an album.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1984 Posts |
Dansco albums are for coins you care about. Period. Just because some coins are silver does not mean they necessarily require the protection of a Dansco album. Spend the money if you plan on keeping and upgrading your collection. Your children will be glad you did.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Id get the album. Like everyone says it doesn't have to be a super expensive thing to be in an album
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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One of my nickel sets I was trying to get together for over 20 years and really isn't worth a lot, but I have a lot time invested in it. So it's special to me and is in an album. I have three complete nickel sets and they all started off in Whitman folders but are now in an album. For me, the deciding factor for putting them into an album was that I had coins falling out of the Whitman folders, so finally I made an executive decision to upgrade. I'm now doing a fourth set and it also is starting off in a Whitman folder (just for the sake of continuity and the way that I've always done it). Not for any other reason. I'm also starting a second State Quarter set (also in a Whitman folder) but will probably transfer it to a regular album once it's completed. Edited by ghostrider
10/25/2012 12:02 am
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Valued Member
United States
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Used Danscos are the way to go, if you can find them. I got a used early half dollar dansco at a coin show recently for $5. I have no early half dollars, so I flipped the pages over and put my commems into it. I love it.
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 United States
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That wasn't hard to talk me into it! Coin show at Ocean City, MD this weekend. Will look around there and online. Am giving myself till the end of the year to find one and if not I will buy a brand new one. Found out the Dansco store (Which is owned by Modern Metal) seems to have the best prices for albums and the cheapest shipping prices. Also got mine the next day in the mail. Thanks guys. This may be my cheapest collection but it is probably my favorite collection. Saw 2 coins in it I think I can upgrade to BU this weekend for probably $10-$15 dollars.Always working on it. Cant say that about my Morgans or Eagles. Just my thoughts edgman |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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IF you go to a coin show, ask dealers if they have any used ones to get rid of. Same with any coin stores. Although your sort of stuck on the name Dansco, you might want to ask dealers if they have any Albums regardless of brand name. As with most people the Albums are just hidden away anyway so what difference does it make what the cover looks like.
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Valued Member
United States
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I recently went through the same folder to album change for all my from modern circulation sets. I couldn't stand the folders anymore, and albums do make a nice gift, so ask for them.
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 United States
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My circulated Jefferson nickel set is probably worth a lot less than yours, but I still have them in a Dansco album. When I bought the album, the coins were certainly worth less than what it cost, but I still wanted the coins to have a nice home that I could enjoy. I consider it added value and not an expense. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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It does look like you should get a Dansco, either new or used. For me I like having all my main set in the same albums. One other option might be a album for sale at wizard coin. I have not seen them yet, but have been thinking about getting a couple Just for extra set. The Jefferson album is $5.00. Of course I have no idea of quality. http://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/home.php?cat=420 |
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For me I like having all my main set in the same albums. I agree. I enjoy the consistency. Even my 2x2 albums are Dansco (twelve pocket pages). |
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Posted 10/24/2012 8:38 pm
