Guardhouse Wood Slab Storage Boxes
MidLifeCrisis
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I've been using Guardhouse Wood Slab Boxes to store my coins.
https://www.wizardcoinsupply.com/wood-slab-box-30-slabs.html
The slots are pretty tight...it takes a little effort to put an average slab in or take it out. Otherwise, I like them just fine. Has anyone had a problem with these boxes, maybe cracking a slab? Seems unlikely, but...
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I have the same box, but a 10 slab for my gold set. The NGCs have a good fit, but the PCGS coin i had in there once was really tight. They definitely fit NGC alot better. I would have to hold the box down while pulling out the PCGS slabs
Those are very nice display/storage boxes.....expensive though. I prefer the coin cabinet storage. Years ago I purchased a couple of different ones off ebay.... They are wood, with storage drawers of different sizes. Can hold raw coins, slabs, 2x2's and even large display containers. That being said, I also have coins like mint sets, albums in cardboard boxes. Cheers, RickO
past experience from some some members relates "off-gassing" from using wood products for storage, especially when the storage boxes themselves are then enclosed.
I would suggest against using this product its aesthetics notwithstanding.
What keets said. If I remember correctly, when the Relative Humidity goes above about 45% wood outgasses corrosive agents
Mr_Spud
I use Ursae minoris 20 slot aluminum cases... At $25 each not overly expensive.. no wood "outgassing" but mostly because they fit well in my safe lol...they have a soft "foam" rack so no risk of breakage
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@keets and @Mr_Spud - Thanks! I have removed the coins from the boxes.
Anybody want to buy some gently used wooden boxes?
I try to use the most minimal storage I can find, right now that's just a simple Intercept Shield 2x2 double-row slab box. I have some other stuff stored inside of ziplock bags and one cardboard box, but even that makes me nervous. I think perhaps the most important thing to do, no matter what storage medium and container(safe, SDB, etc): it helps to regularly open it to "change" the atmosphere inside.
FWIW - Lighthouse, a current manufacturer of Intercept storage boxes, specifically recommends against 'frequent/repeated' openings of their products.
Excerpt: "Please note that repeated opening of an INTERCEPT® product reduces its duration of effectiveness. To extend the duration of effectiveness of INTERCEPT® products beyond the 15 years, it is recommended to close it immediately after use and to avoid frequent opening."
Source: "How long does INTERCEPT® remain effective?" at https://www.lighthouse.us/intercept/#FAQ
I have one of those 30 slab wooden boxes. I only keep my modern gold bullion in it. (AGEs, gold Buffs)
Not too concerned about any toning on those types of pieces. FWIW, I recently checked on them for the first time in maybe 2 years. All looks well! My safe does have humidity control so I’m sure that helps to keep everything safe and sound. For my numismatic coins/gold, I use Lighthouse Intercept boxes. They’re the best IMO.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
recommends against 'frequent/repeated' openings of their products
as often as most collectors are looking at their coins this is sort of a comical suggestion.
my suggestion, though, isn't directed at the storage box itself. it is meant to open the safe or visit/open the SDB regularly to change the air.
PCGS came out with their own a decade or so back. I have one, yet it won't hold the current PCGS slabs, only the older generation ones (as the slots are too tight for, the newer ones).
peacockcoins
I bought this box for a few bucks from my dealer a few years back. I don't generally store my coins in these type of boxes, but the price was right, so I bought it.
This could a good thing. Thanks for sharing