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Hi All! I see that there are several posts regarding proper storage, but I still have an issue and need some advice. I apologize in advance for any repetition!
I am fairly new to 'serious' collecting, having bought several coins here and there for about 20 years. I used to live in the humid south, and now live in dry Wyoming. I recently pulled out my coins and realize I have several toning, including mercs in a Dansco album and even two in PCGS slabs.
I have since bought a ziploc watertight box and have put the Dansco albums in ziploc freezer bags. I am putting ungraded coins in airtite capsules. I've also added silica packs to help. My issue is that the silica packs are changing colors within 2 weeks, so I am constantly baking them. I have placed the coins in our hallway closet on the main floor so it is far away from bathroom steam.
Does anyone have any further suggestions? I have some really pretty Morgans and Mercs that I am scared will tone. I know they can be desirable if they rainbow, but I just love the bright luster.
Thank you in advance for your knowledge and suggestions!
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Rest in Peace
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It sounds as if your Dansco albums may be saturated. I guess keep doing what you're doing until you pull the moisture out of them. The frequency should begin to subside. I would also recommend a dehumidifier.
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Pillar of the Community
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 with Dave. My sister recently moved, and noticed her home had a lot of humidity. She didn't want dehumidifiers, so she got those bags you can hang that pull in moisture. I don't know what they are called, but she said they work well. Worst case scenario, get a new Dansco, etc (but I know they are expensive). Edited by thisistheshow
08/17/2018 3:28 pm
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I am putting ungraded coins in airtite capsules. I've also added silica packs to help. Not sure what the American supplier would be but here in Canada, archival, museum & collection supplies (including silica gels & other dry-aids) can be sourced at: www.carrmclean.ca I also use "damp trap" but you could get something like this at Walmartsee: https://www.walmart.com/ip/6-Dehumi...me/198817162 |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I would also recommend a dehumidifier. Not sure that's a good investment in Wyoming. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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To CCF! Quote: with Dave. My sister recently moved, and noticed her home had a lot of humidity. She didn't want dehumidifiers, so she got those bags you can hang that pull in moisture. I don't know what they are called, but she said they work well. Worst case scenario, get a new Dansco, etc (but I know they are expensive). Is this what you mean thisistheshow? https://www.amazon.com/DampRid-Hang...difiers+bagsErrers and Varietys.
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Bedrock of the Community
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I use a dehumidifier all the time. I use mostly Whitman Albums and have never had a problem of any kind. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Dehumidifier - good investment in your coins. Also remember, MORE LAYERS = MORE BETTER! Your desiccant packs should be in the same bag as your coins, then another outer bag to protect your desiccant along with a sacrificial copper cent and maybe a junk silver coin. Leave them open and loose in the bag to absorb any bad stuff that makes its way in. Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Lol. I like meat!!
I'm hoping to not run into the same kinds of problems that the open books have. I'm sure that aside from moisture, air is a problem. My coins are now stored in 2x2 limiting air, tucked into plastic slips further reducing air flow and then in a binder that slides into its own sleeve. I store that in a wooden drawer with some small silica packets. My hope is that wood and packets will soak up any extra moisture that's in the air and the way the coins are stored reduces the amount of air flow to the coins thus limiting the amount of toning that will occur. I also don't have AC in my home so I don't have any issue with adding more moisture to the air. Oh, and I don't have AC not by choice. Man it gets hot lol.
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Pillar of the Community
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I used to live in the humid south, and now live in dry Wyoming. Again ... due the combination of elevation, temperature and relative humidity, the moisture in the air in Wyoming is far less than in many other parts of the country. This already gives you a head start on moisture issues, and means a dehumidifier is unlikely to be a good choice to further reduce moisture in the air where you live (you will pay to buy it, pay to run it, and it will not remove much moisture from the air). The dessicant approach shown by others is likely to be the most effective. |
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I'd avoid albums if you don't want your coins to tone. All albums have paper chemicals in them, some of the older ones have sulfur to avoid bugs eating the paper. This turns coins black in a few years.
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Over thirty years in Dansco albums, no issues. Keeping in mind that mine are lower value or common modern coins.
Higher value high grade coins I would probably defer to Andrew's opinion.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Be careful using those moisture absorbing packs. Many people use them and forget about them. After a while they are full of moisture and can actually leak moisture into an area. People tend to not understand they have a limit of absorbing. Once full, become either useless or dangerous. I never have used them and live in a high humidity area. I put most coins in Albums and then in Zip lock bags with as much air pushed out as possible. I use mostly Whitman Albums but also any other brands as long as they are cheap. So many people say they use Dansco because they look expensive then hide them away anyway. I keep most of my Albums in safe deposit boxes but for the coins at home, I use a dehumidifier. In well over 60 years, no problems.
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After a while they are full of moisture and can actually leak moisture into an area. People tend to not understand they have a limit of absorbing. Once full, become either useless or dangerous You know I always wondered about that. I guess it's not a chemical bond? I need to check on the packs I have as some of them are not rechargeable and will need to be thrown out. Thanks for the head up Carl. |
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