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Pillar of the Community
United States
595 Posts |
It seems like the holes in the Whitman folder (half dollars) are too small for the coins. I don't seem to be strong enough to push them in there, and I've even tried a number of implements. I am an old woman. There has to be a better way to do this.
Any ideas?
Thanks for listening.
Jan
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Valued Member
United States
275 Posts |
I use Littleton folders for my Walkers, they go in easier than my Whitman Franklin album.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
Stop using implements if it might scratch the coins.
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Rest in Peace
10197 Posts |
Hi Jan, I have a bit of arthritis myself and carpal tunnel to boot. I've found that if you try one way go at it 180 degrees the other way. Sometimes that forces the cardboard to stretch a bit. I also use the rubber side of a screwdriver handle to push the edges down. Something bigger to grab on to than smaller implements. Good luck. Some other brands are easier too, and the album type is actually better for your coins in the long run. Now watch out for the Dansco penny folder, hardest one I ever used!  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
595 Posts |
The last time I used folders other than Whitman, the coins fell out. I know they're in there to stay once I get them in. I keep after it.
Thanks, everybody.
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
12829 Posts |
They don't call coin folders "thumb busters" for nothing. @janknez, I recommend upgrading to an album over a folder. A Whitman Classic album will only set you back about $10 at Hobby Lobby when you use the perpetual 40% coupon. They have clear slides that cover both sides of the holes so you can view both sides of the coin, and the holes are much easier to seat the coins in. They look great on a shelf too. Save your fingers and upgrade!  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
3831 Posts |
Personally I would highly recommend using some low grade / circulated / used / abused coin for this purpose. Once it's expanded, you can always put the coin that you want.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Jan , I have to agree with ''Celticknot''. If you want to get serious in the hobby, Albums or loose leaf binders with 2x2 pages is the way to go .  |
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Valued Member
United States
223 Posts |
I use a dowel rod with tape at the end to push the coins in. It doesn't damage the coins, and it is relatively cheap as well.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
10743 Posts |
I use a hammer and a punch....that gets it done..  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1963 Posts |
Well, I have the same problem!
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Moderator
 United States
188440 Posts |
I agree with the album sentiment, especially for larger, heavier coins.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
17884 Posts |
Believe it or not I use a hammer.
No I don't hit it, I put the coin in the hole, a couple sheets of paper over it, and gently use the face of a hammer to force it into the hole. The paper protects the coin from the hammer and the hammer doesn't "give" like your thumb does so all the force goes to pushing the coin into the hole.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The best thing is to simply use a slightly larger coin to round out the hole a little. However, try to remember that Whitman made those slots tight for a reason. Your coins are not supposed to fall out. They are actually made slightly tapered with the larger size on the inside of the hole. If and when you make the slot larger, coins could fall out. I know it is costly but this is one of the biggest reasons to go to Albums.
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
I used folders when I was a YN . Trust me , as you progress in the hobby you will go with albums or the binder books .  |
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Moderator
United States
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I think a lot of us started with folders. I still have all of my old Whitman folders in storage.  |
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Posted 04/11/2017 11:27 pm
