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I'm moving coins to a new safe deposit box. I want to store them in their slabs in NGC boxes, the normal ones that hold 20 slabs. I'd like to put a freezer bag around the boxes (one bag per box) with some silica in the bag. But I'm not sure if any of the 2 Gallon ones they sell will fit the box.
Does anyone know of any specific brand? Or if not, any other suggestions for easy storage that will keep moisture away without costing an arm and a leg. The intercept boxes and holders look great, but they are a bit pricey for me.
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Pillar of the Community
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I use Ziploc. There are many different sizes out there.   |
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I'm having a brain cramp because I can't think of the name of it, but somewhere I have one of those seal-a-meal type machines. The bags come in 50 foot rolls that you cut to size. You seal one end, then it sucks the air out and seals the other end... might be something you could use.
I got mine at Costco I think pretty cheap, used it a lot when I had a chest freezer... don't have the freezer anymore...
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09/07/2018 12:31 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'm having a brain cramp because I can't think of the name of it, but somewhere I have one of those seal-a-meal type machines. The vacuum sealers |
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I used a vacuum sealer 10 years ago and they are still sealed and oxygen free today....
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By the way is there an advantage to freeze them? Its oxygen thats the enemy isn't it? Otherwise its out with the steaks and in with my coins
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New Member
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I guess I don't want a vacuum sealer, because while that would probably be beneficial to have it nearly airtight, I want to be able to access these boxes on a fairly regular basis. Something I can open with a zipper and just seal up on site is better.
As for the very large bags in the photos, I don't think these are freezer bags. It's my impression that freezer bags to a better job than "storage" bags at keeping moisture away. So I'm looking for a freezer bag that can fit a full NGC box inside. If anyone knows of an exact brand with proper dimensions, please let me know.
Or is it the consensus here that I might as well just use storage bags and that there isn't enough difference to bother?
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There are 5 gallon Mylar ones on the bay and 2 gallon zip lock. John1  |
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I use 2 1/2 gallon zip locks by Hefty for my loose leaf books .  |
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I want to be able to access these boxes on a fairly regular basis. Why would you want regular access to these coin? It look at them? To Sell? I'm thinking a safety deposit box is for long term storage. In your case it seems a safety deposit box would just be more aggravation if you need to access them on a regular basis. Edited by USSID18
09/07/2018 09:41 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Only real difference between a storage bag and a freezer bag is the plastic is a little thicker on the freezer bag That might be important if you going to be closing them up and not accessing them for a LONG time because it would take longer for any exchange of gasses or for moisture to get inside. But since you are apparently going to be accessing them on a regular basis that isn't a consideration and a storage bag should work just fine.
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Thanks Conder.
USSID, it will be a big of aggravation. I do research on the coins I have, so there will be trading in and out every couple weeks. And I need to put new purchases away. And the occasional sale.
I'd rather have them all at home, but that's just become too much anxiety for me. I'm not sure of any other better options. I rent, so I can't drill a safe to the floor.
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Feuchtwanger- Works for me. Thanks for the feedback.  ! |
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It took me 2 of the biggest boxes in the vault to hold 27 slab boxes at $45 ea./month. Just an idea but it is very easy to drill a concrete floor say in your closet and bolt your own safe or gun safe down plus the weight you will be adding would make it pretty difficult to steal. That would give you 24/7 access and anonymity and the ability to get at them on the weekends https://www.samsclub.com/sams/sentr...od7710282.ip |
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As a renter a landlord is usually obligations to supply at minimum 3 things, peace, quiet and safety. Upstairs or down you would not be leaving any damage but 2 3/8 inch holes that would cover up in case you moved. I was never comfortable lugging slab boxes through the bank lobby because they do rattle alot! Higher security option would be your apt. or home plus, at least at my bank, you sign a no coverage clause in the case of fire etc. as you don't disclose what you are putting in there. Consider wisely as the last thing you want to do is have to move them all out at some point in case you move or something because 3-4 boxes rattle like crazy. I'm in Tx with open carry laws and still didn't like going in and out of that vault.
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That safe you link to doesn't look like it would hold anywhere near the 12 boxes my current safe deposit box holds.
I'm also on the upper floor, so lots of fun getting a very heavy safe up.
My bank is not in a good neighborhood, but it is near me. I'm sure I will move the boxes out at SOME POINT in my life. I'm a big/tall guy, I'm not that worried about some rattling.
I am way more concerned about my apartment going down in flames than the bank. I have no control what my neighbors do below me, and for all I know they could start a fire while I'm out. I trust the bank more on that front.
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