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Pillar of the Community
United States
8137 Posts |
Poll Question
This is to see if one method is preferred over another or if you use a little of everything.
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Russian Federation
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Neither  (it's almost always ziploc baggies for me - some of the coins I acquired in 2011 are in albums, and a few random pieces are in 2x2s because that's how I bought them, but essentially everything else is in tiny individual ziplocs) |
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United States
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Flips for the coins getting ready to go to PCGS or better AU coins in sets. Airtites for the coins worth over $100. 2x2 for the lower grade coins. Tubes for the ASE's. |
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United Kingdom
856 Posts |
I can't vote because you don't include coin cabinets! People I know here in the UK use things like Lindner-type coin trays (sometimes with 2"x2"s, others with capsules or just 'raw'), cabinets and acid-free paper envelopes as well as those you've listed.
Tubes and flips I suspect aren't as popular here.
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Valued Member
United States
461 Posts |
Albums for sets I am building. 2x2s for coins that were just cool or didn't make the album. Flips for coins I am waiting to send in. I also like the Harris 2x2 that is hard plastic... interesting varieties go in those.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1088 Posts |
I went with a bit of everything however I would say that 95% of my collection is in 2x2s. I do have some in airtites and tubes.
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Valued Member
United States
75 Posts |
I picked 2x2's because that is what my entire collection is in with the exception of my Roosevelt Album, Kennedy Album, And type set folder.
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Valued Member
United States
234 Posts |
@Tom Goodheart What do these cabinets look like and how much do they store?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3486 Posts |
Note to whywing: "Do you collect Barber dimes? My favorite!" I use whatever I have that is appropriate to the coin. Unlike many collectors, I am not afraid of the good ol' standing 2X2. Flips for halves and dollars can be tricky if you do not have 2 1/4 inch flips. And anything bigger than a dime really need a staple or two. All but one of my Barber dimes are in a Dansco. The only exception is the 1895-O which has a pedigree and a provenance. It went through Heritage back about 7 years ago. But, every collector much choose for him or herself. |
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Valued Member
United States
75 Posts |
@matthewvincent
I have a few but they are not something I am currently focusing on. Once I get more of a handle on my Roosevelt collection I will begin to be more active on Barbers. This isn't to say that if I see one I like I won't pick it up, I have done and will continue to do so. :)
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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I too use a cabinet for my better coins. Mine cost about £300 and holds almost 1200 coins
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2885 Posts |
I too use a cabinet for my better coins. Mine cost about £300 and holds almost 1200 coins
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3486 Posts |
" if I see one I like I [won't] pick it up "
Well said,whywing!
Roosevelts should be easy. Do you have any problems with them?
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United States
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@matthewvincent I was going to take this to PM, so as not to derail the thread, but I cant quite figure out how to send a PM.  The only hard part about my Roosevelt set is the quality I want each specimen to be in. I am shooting for a minimum of BU but so far I have been able to find everyhting in MS if not proof. I was also restricted to my local coin shop because I am leery of buying coins on-line. I recently started making small ebay purchases, that way if they ended up not being the quality I was promised I wasn't out too much. Thus far I have had a very pleasant ebay experience so I anticipate the rate at which I am completing my set to increase. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3486 Posts |
Whywing,
You need another post to qualify at 50 posts for email.
If you open your profile then I can send a message to you.
Change your settings to 'allow email" and all will be well.
Also, then you can send an email to me as I receive them [just one more post!]
Anyway that I can help I shall do so.
If nothing more than a few kind words.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
726 Posts |
2X2 white Holders for whole collection (Lower value though---classed as each coin individually under 100.oo)....That way can place in & out of pages as yu feel like it,, or in tins, or cabinets or, or , or , or plastic boxes, or , or.... If yu like what would a Numismatist say every 15 or 20 years ? replace them in a new 2x2?/ maybe with new olice oil too.......
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Posted 10/18/2013 11:36 am
