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Hidalgo Valued Member United States 216 Posts	Posted 08/28/2022 9:56 pm I purchased Airtites similar to the ones seen in the photo. They are inexpensive, but seem to be inferior, as my coins can barely fit into them They clearly are foreign-made / not "genuine." Just wondering if these Airtites will be good for long-term storage. Does anyone have experience with these second-hand storage devices? Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 08/28/2022 10:47 pm The real deal is not that expensive - why cut corners when you're trying to preserve your coins? It's like buying a cheap bike helmet. Edited by Coinfrog 08/28/2022 10:48 pm Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 08/29/2022 04:28 am Are they labeled Air-Tites? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Hidalgo Valued Member United States 216 Posts	Posted 08/29/2022 05:18 am John - yes, they were called Airtites. But I think the term was used generically. Report this Post to the Staff
Eagle4Life Valued Member United States 346 Posts	Posted 08/29/2022 05:38 am These things are so cheap in the first place just buy the real thing. Report this Post to the Staff
Hidalgo Valued Member United States 216 Posts	Posted 08/29/2022 05:48 am I bought the discounted Airtites because of the great quantity that I use to store my coins. Do 2 x2 cardboard flips adequately protect coins from tarnishing, spotting, etc. when used for long-term storage? I've seen coins stored in them for years with little effect. But I guess it depends on other factors too, e.g., temperature, humidity, etc. Interestingly, some of my coins, stored in Dansco albums, have held up quite well. I thought for sure that some would tone, tarnish, spot,. etc. My American Silver Eagles and proof coins still appear brilliant after years in assorted albums. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 08/29/2022 06:03 am For an airtight to be most effective, the interior dimensions should be an exact match for the coin. If small enough, the capsule will fit into a standard album page pocket. I use ex British Royal Mint positive screw sealed capsules for my most valuable modern coins, but they don't have the added advantage mentioned above. Both types are unsuited for other than modern coins. Re used Snap shut airtights do not tolerate being opened more than about 5 times, the friction seal loosens, and risk is that they can fall apart. Perfectly OK for long term storage, but do not re open. Best used in much the same way as a slab. From what I can discern, slab manufacturers do not guarantee their products to be airtight, but they would be close to being the next best thing Edited by sel_69l 08/29/2022 06:19 am Report this Post to the Staff
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