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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Just trying to figure out how many people have supplies form this company and if they were happy with what they received? Since they are about 30 minutes from me I am considering stopping in to have a look around but dont want to waste time if anyone has had bad experiences.
thanks
malissa
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I have never heard of them. Not that this is much help.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Never heard of them. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Their little blue folders can be found at most dealers, but I've been warned that they contain PVC and as such aren't good for your coins. Collector's Supply House makes similar albums to Unitrade, and I use their Gardmaster series, as I like them better.
www.collectorssupplyhouse.com
They also ship for free provided your order is over a rather small amount. (I think it was $25, but I'm not sure, although I am due to send them another order.)
Edited by Topher
07/25/2008 09:43 am
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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ok what exactly does PVC stand for? This company say their clear envelopes and pages and books are made from polyurethane. Is that pvc? If not is it safe for coins. I was assuming that now that everyone knows pvc is no good for coins that all the companies would change their products.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Malissa,
PVC = Polyvinyl Chloride. Polyurethane is not the same compound. When PVC comes in contact with metal, it starts a nasty chemical reaction that permanently damages the coin's surface. If found early, this damage can be minimized with a thorough acetone bath.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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ok, thank you. I might just go and at least have a look around (if they are open to the public) can't hurt to just look.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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well, I did contact them and they ARE open to the public! Not only that but dealers have to pay more, collectors pay 20% off. I'm liking the sound of this already.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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on that note..... send a pm to me if there happens to be a certain canadian folder or album that you might need. I think I'm allowed to offer that on the forum right? If not, sorry moderators.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Malissa,
PVC containing coin products survive even with the known effects because they are less expensive to manufacture, and many do not like the stiff non-pvc flips and products. Many people or shops who plan to sell the coin in a short period of time use them because no damage will show in the short time period, and the purchaser can easily bend the flip to see the edge. Non PVC flips often crack when someone does this rather strongly.
Jim
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