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Does anyone have experience storing their coins in their own slabs. I'm looking at Coin World, BCW slabs, etc. Any advice or recommendations on which route to go? |
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United States
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I use the Coin World premier slabs for 'ALL' my coins. Unless of course they're slabbed by TPGs... It's just the best way 'for me' in storing my coins. The Coin World premier slabs are the same size as the PCGS slabs and they work extremely well. I use Avery Labels 8167 for labeling my slabs insert. They do have to be trimmed slightly but it's no big deal. Here's a pic of one...  |
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I like the Premier slabs...I use a handheld label maker to label them. I've used the BCW plastic as well...they are ok but I prefer the CoinWorld slabs. One thing to mention tho...some people prefer NGC slab boxes over PCGS. The premier plastic won't fit in the NGC boxes...they are a bit too wide. The BCW slabs will fit in either one of course as they are small...similar to the old ANACS slabs however they don't fit well. They are loose fitting and don't stay in place. As far as the BCW and Premier slabs being airtight...I don't know. But that's why I like the actual "Airtight" holders but of course those don't work well with anything you have slabbed by PCGS, ANACS, or NGC...or even ICG for that matter. I think its all what you like... |
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I use ex British Royal Mint screw capsules of various sizes, instead of slabs. Sometimes, I can also get the matching jewelry case style of box the original coin came in! Problem with slabs for me is the fact the shape does not fit with my albums for coins. That problem is NOT insurmountable however. Album pages for standard size slabs are also available. |
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I use Avery Labels for labeling my slabs insert. Just a thought  Are the labels acid free? |
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United States
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I've bought a few coins that were in aftermarket slabs and the coins were in various stages of toning. One Canadian Silver Maple was nearly as black as coal.
Those aftermarket-slabbed coins were part of the "Silver Coins of the World" and other similar series, so they were slabbed shortly after issuance. Because of
this, I'm not certain those slabs are satisfactorily resistant to atmospheric exposure and the sometimes unwanted effects of atmospheric impurities.
I keep the coins I care about in Air-Tite capsules.
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Jeffrose.. from Avery's description:
'These white permanent ID Labels go the distance. They identify items and boxes in storage for a quick glance at contents. How do they endure so well? Stick-and-Stay and acid-free construction means these labels are in for the long haul.'
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02/03/2014 10:18 am
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I keep the coins I care about in Air-Tite capsules.  |
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Great, thanks. So who makes the Premier slabs - are they Coin World branded and made by Guard House? I'm confused who actually manufactures these. I'd like to contact them. |
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Edited by srs77
02/04/2014 07:22 am
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I love you guys. Been way too busy lately to post on CC. New job, and opening my own coin shop. I've picked a large safety deposit box worth of rare varieties and high quality coins since I last posted.
Lots of pictures in a couple of months.
Russ
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Russ, Can't wait to see some pics of those coins! Congrats on the shop, sending good karma your way..  |
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United States
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Talked to Amos - bummer they have discontinued the black and white inserts. I really don't dig that green...
Are there other PCGS sized holders?
PS - Thanks srs77!
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02/04/2014 1:41 pm
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Russ, not sure whether there are any others out there in the PCGS size. I have nothing but the green inserts. They discontinued the black a long while back. Sorry about that, should've told you that. Hopefully someone else might chime in with a solution. Good Luck!
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Look at Lighthouse EVERSLABS. They are almost exactly the same as NGC, but their quality isn't as good. I started a topic somewhere on the forum about these too. I like them pretty well.
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I love you guys. Been way too busy lately to post on CC. New job, and opening my own coin shop. I've picked a large safety deposit box worth of rare varieties and high quality coins since I last posted.
You're going to link your shop in a sig when you have an online presence, right?  |
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