@1630Boston said:
I won't fathom a guess here

Correct.

They're very similar to that kind of package but maybe a bit thicker. I bought a small electric tool at Lowe's not too long ago that was in the same type of package; I looked but I couldn't find a photo online of the item in the package.

I'm pretty sure they would fit in a PCGS or NGC slab box. I think they intentionally mimic the outline (but not thickness) of the PCGS slab.

Come to think of it, the ones I have say MintDirect, but those are SEs where APMEX is an authorized dealer for US bullion. But if you're buying them from APMEX I'm sure they're OK.

Personally, I like them. They are good protection for the coins. We've been giving them as birth year gifts to the babies in the family.

Finally, the Trueview photography is being upgraded!

1TwoBits

Well, at least there may be some rare varieties to be found on the floor of the parking lot.

I preach education; spend a lot of my free time writing articles in as many venues as will accept them for the Collector and Hobby. If we can't stop them maybe we can STOP BUYING THEM from the folks making a profit on us...

My latest podcast for Coin Q&A seems to be gaining some traction:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD1URtTbkkA

Yes, it can. Die clashing can lead to die breaks. Striking a double-thick item, when the coin press is configured for normal thickness, can cause significant damage.

Once when I was over-striking Peace Dollars to create a "1964-D" appearance, I accidentally put two Peace Dollars (stacked on top of each other) in the coinage chamber. When struck, both dies deformed significantly and the collar blew into three pieces. The dies were ruined.

You can see it here (scroll down the the "Die Pair 5" section, about 2/3 of the way down):
moonlightmint.com/blog_1.htm

@keyman64 said:
I’m glad I packed my lunch from home today! I saved $15-$20 by doing that at least.

Did you include a mustard packet so you will fit in?