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New Member
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I was wondering would that type of container be safe, for Junk Silver Dimes? I also have some BU as well to mix in. Edited by aet1985
06/11/2025 12:20 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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For junk silver just remove the Cool Whip first....  If I was concerned with BU coins I would invest in plastic tubes.  to CCF |
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New Member
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would the junk silver tarnish?
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@aet, unless placed in an inert atmosphere, all silver should tarnish over time. I'm wondering though, if you are storing junk silver, then what does it matter if there is some surface tarnish?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Interesting conversation. I've used a wide variety of 'food' containers for temporary storage and sorting purposes--limited to circulated coins. Of course, the containers were properly cleaned before using...
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What is the recycling code? Further research may be needed, but I believe 1, 2, 4, and 5 should be okay. While 3, 6, and 7 should be avoided. PVC is 3, by the way.
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I was going to go there. I did not. But I am glad you did.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That container should be just fine! Glass jars should be even better.
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Pillar of the Community
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I think Cool Whip containers are made from the same plastic as dumpster lids. Should be OK for junk.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Given that junk silver is far more valuable than a container, why not just roll them and store them in a box?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ziplock baggies if you're out of Cool Whip.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
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By the way, why would you mix in an occasional BU coin (which is clearly NOT junk) with the junk? That almost sounds like the kind of gimmick some sellers use on ebay. I also agree with ziplocks. Remember that plastic used in food applications (Cool Whip tubs, Ziplok, etc.) must use minimal amounts of additiives, all of which are FDA compliant. So the potential for any kid of adverse reaction tends to be minimized. Thoughh if this is for packaging something up for sale in the near future, it almost doesn;t matter what you use. |
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Junk is junk, right? I guess there's good junk and bad junk. It's just silver value, right?...who really cares.
Good point @jbuck!
Edited by Marc Ingram
06/16/2025 12:57 pm
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One person's junk is another's treasure. |
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