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New Member
United States
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Hi --
I tried Air Tite holders and I really love the black ring! I am looking for anyone here who has had coins in these for long periods using the black ring to confirm that it is safe to have the ring in contact with the edges for long term storage.
This is for pre-65 silver, nickles (old and new), new clad proofs, and old copper; also Euros.
I know safe is a relative term and there are many factors involved but I am just wanting to be pretty secure in that I can put in coins and know that the black ring wont add any black to the edges over the long term.
Thank you.
Edited by drain
08/12/2010 2:59 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
632 Posts |
I find that sometimes direct fit is not exactly direct fit. older, more worn coins will do better with a black ring do to the fact they have a bit of give and take. An older worn coin will rattle a bit in the direct fit allowing the obverse and reverse to rub a bit against the holder. The less movement over the long term in my opinion will be better.
New coins...I like the direct fit.
A.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
632 Posts |
Oh, and  to the forum!. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
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...I am just wanting to be pretty secure in that I can put in coins and know that the black ring wont add any black to the edges... Very safe so no worries. Where you store your coins is more of a concern. We've had outrageously hot and humid weather in the Midwest this summer and I keep my coins in a cool, dry location. The Air-Tites are safe for long term storage but I sure as heck wouldn't set them outdoors in the sun! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2661 Posts |
and I agree with the other guys. I feel like they are safe to use long term. I have however noticed some light toning after a few years around the outer areas of the fields, but all that I have seen have actually added to the eye appeal in my opinion. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I hate to tell you guys this, but those things (at least the ones I've received) are wafered, porous plastic. I thought they were really neat at first but then I put one under the microscope. There was a lot of stuff in those small spaces; hair, lint, dust, and probably some moisture. If you're not in a damp climate, they'll probably be OK. I removed all mine and went with a smaller air-tight. I sure like the way they looked though; kinda like a tux for a coin.
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New Member
 United States
20 Posts |
So reading all the above I wonder if my best strategy will be... Anything that is proof or very high MS or a BU State Quarter, or AU Morgan, etc. in a direct fit; all other circulated in ringed holders. My main worry is that the black ring does not deposit any black on the coins -- is that really a non-issue and I should be fine for circulated silver, nickel and pennies? |
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Valued Member
United States
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I use the black ring Airtite for encapsulating my American Silver Eagles. I am glad I came across this thread. I had the same question as well. I am biding on a lot of Airtites on ebay. I copy a except from the auction describing what makes up a Airtite, it is as follows. "These holders are manufactured from acrylic plastic with a non-yellowing agent producing a highly durable, crystal clear cover and base that snap together. The rings are made of an inert cross linked polyethylene." After I put the ASE in their Airtites I place them in a Rubbermaid container with a packet of desiccant, for added insurance against moisture. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I actually like the direct fits. Don't know about the black rings but it stands to reason that those tiny porous holes in the black rings would hide something. I feel that nothing but plastic is better even if I get a little rattle. I have not started a storage solution for my BU Modern sets yet but after years of reading all the posts I think I will go with the following: Silver Sets in Capital Holders; The big ones that hold the entire State Quarter Set for example. Blank ones for silver quarters from the 90's and such. Proof Sets and modern mint sets will stay in their Government packaging. Business Strike sets from 2005 on will go in direct fit air tights mounted in graded 2X2's (MS65 or better only) and placed in pages (BadThad's Method) Early proof sets, celio mint sets, and pre 60's modern coins will probably end up in the large Capital Holders too if they can be found. Because of the expense I'll decide if specific series will need to be housed in BadThad's method instead of capital's. For instance, Lincoln Wheat Collection would go in a large Capital while Memorials would go in air tights. Circulated sets in coin folders Seems like the only way to provide the best possible protection from environmental damage such as hazing, toning, and high points damage. |
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Valued Member
Philippines
386 Posts |
Quote:I use the black ring Airtite for encapsulating my American Silver Eagles. I am glad I came across this thread. I had the same question as well. I am biding on a lot of Airtites on ebay. I copy a except from the auction describing what makes up a Airtite, it is as follows. "These holders are manufactured from acrylic plastic with a non-yellowing agent producing a highly durable, crystal clear cover and base that snap together. The rings are made of an inert cross linked polyethylene." After I put the ASE in their Airtites I place them in a Rubbermaid container with a packet of desiccant, for added insurance against moisture.  well said... There are also airtites that looks like slabbed TPG holders almost the same size as PCGS that looks perfect to me  |
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Valued Member
India
229 Posts |
the best place to buy airtites IMHO is jps
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