Intercept Shield / Dansco

Hello Everyone.

I'm new to the forum and fairly new to coin collecting. I have been doing a good deal of reading these past few months in order to get a better grip on what I want to collect.

I was interested in picking up a Dansco 7070 album for a U.S. Type coin set, but I've learned Dansco stopped making that album about three years ago with no solid guarantee when, if ever, it is coming back. I called the company directly last week. They said "sometime this year," but I saw another post from early 2014 where they said the same thing.

If anyone else is in the same boat, I just ordered a U.S. Type Set album made by Intercept Shield from Wizard Coin Supply. It looks like an updated version of the Dansco 7070 with additional slots for modern coins. Examples of all the pages are available on the website, with an additional page for gold coins if you want one, just like the Dansco.

One note, Wizard advises that the hole for the Braided Hair Large Cent is too small, so you'll have the Dremel or sandpaper the hole larger to make it fit when the time comes.

I know not everyone is a fan of coin albums, but if you and you're looking for a U.S. type set album, it is worth a look.

I'm looking forward to working with and learning from all of you also. I'm excited about this hobby and its challenges.