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I agree searching for specific words or topics of posts by other members is terrible. But to see your own previous posts, just click on "My Discussions" under Quick Links on the top right of this page.

@Maywood said:
Or you can use the bookmark feature. There are ways to do things but people tend to be empowered by complaining and getting mad about stuff that doesn't matter. Consider all the time wasted in your life getting upset about trivial things, but it makes some people feel good to do that. One of the major flaws of the human species.

I'm going full KAREN here Maywood!
To the rest of you, thanks for the help on finding my own threads.

@TrickleCharge said:
The sticker doesn't mean much with regards to grade here. It's more likely CAC stickered it because they wanted their name tied to this famous coin. If PCGS called it MS67 it would still get a little green bean.

The sticker doesn't mean much with regards to grade here. It's more likely CAC stickered it because they wanted their name tied to this famous coin. If PCGS called it MS67 it would still get a little green bean.

So we know they are not air tight, which means there is air inside, which means moisture can be present or generated, which probably isn't good for coins..... Especially with drastic or dramatic temperature swings, like @PerryHall mentioned with basements, attics, or your garages.

I'm sure it's been mentioned or discussed here at some point but vacuum sealed slabs would probably be best. Which would mean more cost to the grading services and past on to us.

I wonder if something like this would work.......minus the meat! 🤣

@cinque1543 said:
Thank you all. I've noticed that some (a minority of) dealers put their slabbed coins in little envelopes. For long term storage in a bank safety deposit box, do you think these provide any level of additional protection to the coin?

The sleeves are usually too prevent scuffing of the slab, not air. It will slow down the air exchange, but that is not the main point.

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@bigmountainlion said:
Canada mint started selling coins with privy more than 30 years ago.

The Romans used them 2000 years ago. The UK mint has used them for centuries.

So is this really a new thing for US coinage? Are there any other coins besides 2020's V75? Was that the start here?

I believe the 2009-14 proof platinum eagles had privies.
Edited to include 2014

Mark it was great talking to you and thanks for stopping by my table. One of the highlights of the show!

Best, DM