Coin Storage

I was just going to suggest using the search tab at the top of the page and type in storing coins or coin storage. Oddly enough there really isn't a mountain of posts or threads on that subject. I was sure it was like cleaning coins where there would be lots of such posts.
As to your question, this depends on length of time for storage. If just for a while as you increase your collection, many methods. If for long term, again, not so many methods. As you hear from people you will probably see that a 2x2 type of flip is the most commonly used method for storing coins. Naturally this is followed by Albums, Plastic rolls, paper rolls, jars, air tights, having them slabbed by a TPGS, Plastic flips and many other methods. Might make for a poll sometimes to see how many use Albums for storage, versus all the other methods.
For me it's not time so many of my coins are basically in Albums. Also, many thousands in 2x2's too. A few other methods also.

Storing in those plastic tubes does have a few disadvantages. Mostly if not full, everytime you move one, the coins inside could bounce around creating scratches. Also, most are screw on tops and not really air tight for long term storage. In addition to that is the fact that unless all the same you could forget what is in them and have to take them out constantly to see what is there. Probably some of the reasons so many stay with the 2x2 flips although for massive amounts that too could add up substancially monitarily.
Albums are the best for viewing both sides of coins and all of them. Also, the worst for air, moisture, contaminates to get to the coins unless the entire album is in a secure substance. I place all my Albums in Zip Lock Plastic Bags for that reason.