How To Correct A Problem With Quarter Dansco Albums

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jk109e4 Valued Member United States 301 Posts	Posted 05/23/2023 09:15 am I have purchased the #8140 to replace #7140 Dansco Washington quarter albums from two different vendors. Both have the same problem. On each page, the hole on the second row second from the right side is too large and the quarters fall loosely in turnabout. I wonder if anyone has experienced this in these or other albums. Is so, or if you have some ideas, I would appreciate how I could "wedge" the coins to tighten them without unsightly obstruction. By the way, all my other Dansco albums do not have this problem. Indeed, I have purchased to additional quarter pages and they fit perfectly. Maybe, I'm just unlikely. Report this Post to the Staff

DanFielding Valued Member United States 233 Posts	Posted 05/23/2023 11:17 am Mine does that too. Guess it was a flaw in the manufacturing process. This is the only album of theirs that I have this issue Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 05/23/2023 12:47 pm I have this issue with the 7070 US Type Set album. In this case, it's not really the album that is at fault but rather the fact that early US coins, especially early large cents it seems, varied in diameter due to the striking process (open collar). What I have done is take some archive grade card stock, close in color, and cut shims to hold the coins in place. Think of a very narrow strip edge on and curved to reduce the size of the hole such that the coin will not turn. If you look at my photos of my 7070, you can see the shims on the Draped Bust, Classic Head and 1st Coronet large cents along the bottom of the coin. My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Edited by KenKat 05/23/2023 12:48 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 05/23/2023 4:38 pm I do not have this problem with my 8140; however, it is around thirty years old (last dated hole is 1994). I do have the same problem with the 7070, as explained above, and for the same reasons. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 05/23/2023 5:34 pm I've had the exact same issue, same hole many pages. I messaged Dansco and they ignored me and my messages. The following is what I sent them: Quote: I bought the 8140 album ( Washington quarters 1932-1998 with proofs) and Have had issues with the quality of the first 7 pages where hole number 7 (second row, 3rd hole from the left) is far too large to properly hole the quarter for that spot. they rotate and rattle around possibly causing wear on the coins in these locations. I was wondering if anybody else has encountered this problem. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Edited by Dearborn 05/23/2023 5:34 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 05/23/2023 5:35 pm Maybe then ignored me because I questioned their 'quality'.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 05/23/2023 5:37 pm Quote: What I have done is take some archive grade card stock, close in color, and cut shims to hold the coins in place. Think of a very narrow strip edge on and curved to reduce the size of the hole such that the coin will not turn. I have done the same (but different) thing - I used black thread and laced it in around the quarters. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jk109e4 Valued Member United States 301 Posts	Posted 05/23/2023 7:47 pm It's sad you pay a premium price for such an obvious defective product otherwise renowned for their quality Albums. I have another problem stemming for this recent purchase. I have to leave ebay feedback for the vendor. This item was new and wrapped. I don't know if they were aware of the problem, but I do not feel I can give them negative review. Although at minimum, I do believe it is best to send a message to inform them that this product is defective. What do you think of feedback? I also see Dansco is up and running again and feel they need to rectify this problem. What do you all think? Also, I am researching solutions to shim the coins in the meantime. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 05/23/2023 8:47 pm Because it is a manufacture defect, I would not penalize the retailer ( ebay in this case). Yes, informing them of this and getting the word out could help. We need Dansco to stand up and fix this. Maybe if all of us start posting about this 'issue' maybe they would listen. https://www.danscousa.com/?p=36#comment-3943 Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 05/23/2023 8:53 pm I went back and looked at the history, and I can see my first question about this from Jan 2023 but are held up with a "Your comment is awaiting moderation." status. So I just re posted my question again. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jk109e4 Valued Member United States 301 Posts	Posted 05/23/2023 8:55 pm I agree with your opinion, and I will put a bug in their ear. The squeaky gear gets the grease. According to Danco they are concentrating on other albums. Report this Post to the Staff
jk109e4 Valued Member United States 301 Posts	Posted 05/23/2023 9:36 pm Thanks for repost Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 05/24/2023 10:30 am Quote: I went back and looked at the history, and I can see my first question about this from Jan 2023 but are held up with a "Your comment is awaiting moderation." status. Quote: So I just re posted my question again. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
jk109e4 Valued Member United States 301 Posts	Posted 05/26/2023 12:06 am A temporary solution to stop the rotation is to cut a narrow clear piece of plastic from safe 2x2 like a 1-inch-long sliver and gently guide it in one side of the gap while holding or nudging the coin with gloved hand to one side. Push down "wedge" into the curve of the hole so you can slide the clear album slides back into place. This may take some trial and error, but it seems to keep the coin stationary once slide is closed. Because the wedge is clear it is hardly noticeable. The curve of the wedge acts springlike against the quarter. Hope this helps. I still need to contact Dansco. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 05/26/2023 08:47 am I merged this into the existing topic to help others down the road. I am glad you found a fix while waiting to hear back from Dansco. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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