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gussyboy1 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 01/30/2008 1:01 pm Yep, I learned a lesson. I went with the very low cost albums to place my coins in, and now am in the process of getting the "good stuff" that really protects my babies! Advice to a newby--go with the good albums. Report this Post to the Staff

justjimrob Valued Member United States 330 Posts	Posted 01/30/2008 1:03 pm What albums had you been using and what are you switching to? Just curious. I use Dansco and Intercept Shield. Thanks, Jim Report this Post to the Staff
Connor Pillar of the Community United States 2130 Posts	Posted 01/30/2008 1:06 pm How about the Whitman albums? Good or Bad? Report this Post to the Staff
justjimrob Valued Member United States 330 Posts	Posted 01/30/2008 1:18 pm Whitman are fine. Thanks, Jim Report this Post to the Staff
jbakic Valued Member United States 251 Posts	Posted 01/30/2008 1:30 pm I have the Whitman (Good), the Dansco (Best) and a Littleton (ok) album. Report this Post to the Staff
Jdgarst0720 Valued Member United States 259 Posts	Posted 01/30/2008 3:18 pm I would say that it depends on your coins condition. I, too, am considering using something beside the Whitman. For my collection of circulation coins, it is OK. Best wishes- John Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 01/30/2008 5:44 pm I have been using Dansco albums for almost twenty-five years now. About half of them are that old, while the "youngest" is right at nine years ( Statehood Quarters). About twelve years ago, I replaced the binders on three of them (but the pages are original) because I was not so kind to them in the beginning like I am now. All said, they have held up great! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Gary Burke Rest in Peace United States 3730 Posts	Posted 01/31/2008 02:50 am First 35 years of collecting I used Whitman, and they are fine. Last 15 years I have used nothing but Dansco. Report this Post to the Staff
magusxxx Valued Member United States 306 Posts	Posted 01/31/2008 05:05 am Do a forum search for Chief Coins. I have bought many used Dansco albums from them for $10-$15. Report this Post to the Staff
Jdgarst0720 Valued Member United States 259 Posts	Posted 01/31/2008 09:00 am I have heard alot about Dansco albums, and would definitely use them, the more involved and valuable my collection gets. Also, by Whitman, are you meaning the $3.00 3 fold? John Report this Post to the Staff
justjimrob Valued Member United States 330 Posts	Posted 01/31/2008 09:11 am John, No. No folders unless you don't care about the coins. First, you only get to see one side. Second, the paper is not great and even brand new folders will tone your coins in an unattractive way. Third, there are no slides to protect the exposed side of the coin. And lastly, you will kill your fingers or your coins trying to get them in. By Whitman I think everyone is referring to their "Classic" album series. Thanks, Jim Report this Post to the Staff
jbakic Valued Member United States 251 Posts	Posted 01/31/2008 09:25 am I am talking about the albums John, I had some of the folders and had trouble getting the coins pressed in. I also don;t like the fact that you can't see the reverse. The Whitman Classic Albums are blue screw post binders. They look and work great. Report this Post to the Staff
gussyboy1 Valued Member United States 174 Posts	Posted 01/31/2008 3:02 pm The collections I have that were my dad's--lincolns are in the Whitman classic blue with screw post and then his many nickel albums are the Dansco. I, being an uneducated collector, saw the lower costing tri-fold Whitmans and thought I was in heaven--ordered numerous ones. They'll be okay to put the collections in from the loose lincolns that I want to give to all of my dad's grandchildren (9) to get them interested in collecting, but for my collections I want to go with the Dansco. Anybody know where to get adeal on them? Gussyboy1 Report this Post to the Staff
justjimrob Valued Member United States 330 Posts	Posted 01/31/2008 3:15 pm For brand new albums I would check Trade Winds coin and stamp supply. They have the albums and slipcases and you can get a discount for buying them together. I have found them to be fast and have the lowest prices on new albums: http://www.tradewindssupplies.com/i...ers/list.htm You can check ebay and might find them for less. Also, Magusxxx mentioned Chief Coins for used albums. I have not had any dealings with them though. Jim Report this Post to the Staff
jbakic Valued Member United States 251 Posts	Posted 01/31/2008 3:59 pm I have had good luck with ebay (but watch the shipping charges) and also if you have a subscription to Coin World, you get a membership in AmosAdvantage which has good prices on albums as well. Another good place to check is https://www.brooklyngallery.com. Their prices are pretty good. Report this Post to the Staff
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