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Along with collecting many modern and classic coins as individuals and not too many sets, I have been collecting Roosevelt dimes and Lincoln memorials aiming to get nice sets (trying to do many of them AU or MS; no proofs) and I am going to put them in a Dansco album. I like the look of the Danscos and it seems like they are pretty popular overall with collectors. I am looking to buy a Lincoln memorial album and a Roosevelt dime album in the near future. I just wanted to ask and find out any tips from all of you as far as putting the coins in, taking care with the slides, etc. I know how to use the albums in a general sense, but I don't want to make it more difficult than it should be so I wanted some pointers before I start filling them up. Thanks for the help! |
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Thanks for the link. I had done a search but didn't run across that info yet. That is a good idea about vacuuming the holes to get rid of dust and debris before putting the slides and coins in. Those are the sort of tips I was looking for so that I don't get the coins in the albums and wish I had done something different. I appreciate any thoughts and help.
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Rest in Peace
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Buy the slipcases for them. Supposedly they help prevent tarnishing, but I find I can't get them to sit properly on the bookshelves without the slipcases if you try to line up more than three or four.
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I also agree with the slipcases. If you go throuhg the search, there is a topic where bryan(a moderator) tells of his method of putting htem in that does not damage the coins.
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Pillar of the Community
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I had wondered about the slipcases. I might look into that when I buy the albums.
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More important than "looks", they will add to the longevity of your coins. I thought I read somewhere about the slipcases keeping coins "tarnish-free" for 15 years. Of course, a lot of factors would be implied with that.
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Do most people go with the slipcases? What if the coins that will be in the album are not of real high grade? My Lincolns are all pretty nice so I will slipcase them, but my dimes are of lesser quality (especially some of the silver ones) so would it be a big deal to forego the slipcase on those coins? Not that I want them to "age" any faster than necessary, but would it really be needed in that case? (and if it was just toning, I kinda like the look of some nicely toned coins)
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I do not have the slipcases (I bought all of my albums before they had them available). I have used my albums 10~25 years without any problems, so I never saw a need to add the slipcases.
However, where you keep the albums is important. If they are not in a controlled environment, then you should probably use the slipcases for additional protection.
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I am going to pass on the slipcases as of now. I can always buy them in the future. I might get into a 7070 also in the future and that would be housing some nicer coins so I would get a slipcase for that for sure. I think it would be fun (but expensive) to work on a 7070, but I'll put myself up to the challenge in the next few months to get started on it.
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I agree with jgfindring. They stack much easier with the slipcase plus you don't run as much risk of scuffing the album or denting the corners.
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Not to start a battle of Whitman vs Dansco but I use and have used Whitman Albums for as long as they existed. As to slip covers, I use Zip Lock Plastic Bags. Press out as much air as possible before sealing. I do agree that a Dansco looks more impressive but if you don't display them, what difference does it make? If you try the Zip Lock bags you'll find the Dansco's really just barely fit. They are a bit taller and deeper than a Whitman. There are many other brands out there but I keep away from them. Not sure about Dansco but with Whitman you can order additional slidese if yours look dirty or scratched. I have takem my slides out on some and actually washed them in dish soap, wiped dry with a soft cotton towel. Not sure about Dansco but I've added enough pages in my Lincoln Cent to have all from 1909 to present including all the proofs. Lots of versitility with Whitman since I can make my own Albums. For example using blank covers and pages I've made such albums as Liberty Head/Buffalo,Jefferson Nickels all in one Album. Minus proofs of course. Working on Sitting Liberty/Liberty Head/Mercury Dimes all in one Album too. Now have over 100 Albums and many are fun to make your own. Whitman has many blank pages, additional slides and press on numbers/letters to make your own thing. However, the Dansco's I've had sure look like they are made much better. |
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hey thanks for the thoughts and comparisons justcarl. I do think Whitman makes a nice album, I just leaned more towards dansco for their slightly better quality, I like their looks a bit better, and I can get them along with extra dansco pages, slipcases, etc around here a bit easier (although the internet almost makes that moot point).
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