@braddick (Thank you) As much as I appreciate knowing this, I have never seen it for sale on eBay let alone anywhere else. This is only the 1oz. denom. do they make the others?
Thanks for the summary of your trips. One thing I sporadically wonder is what it would take for them to offer user-customized pages. It seems the current process for mass-producing albums, presumably using tooling set up specifically for the pages, could be supplemented by a custom process using something like a Cricut machine and a web-based layout tool. Port layout would be restricted by pre-set slide placement. Not sure how printing info by the ports would work, since that looks like hot stamping, which probably isn't as easily automated. An album junkie with esoteric needs would probably not have a problem paying handsomely for a custom Dansco album. Probably not enough demand for it to be feasible, though.
@Stooge said: @braddick (Thank you) As much as I appreciate knowing this, I have never seen it for sale on eBay let alone anywhere else. This is only the 1oz. denom. do they make the others?
I haven't seen it for the smaller denominations. That would be cool if Dansco would decide to do so.
There are others, like platinum and such. I'll locate what I have and post photos later on today.
@messydesk said:
Thanks for the summary of your trips. One thing I sporadically wonder is what it would take for them to offer user-customized pages. It seems the current process for mass-producing albums, presumably using tooling set up specifically for the pages, could be supplemented by a custom process using something like a Cricut machine and a web-based layout tool. Port layout would be restricted by pre-set slide placement. Not sure how printing info by the ports would work, since that looks like hot stamping, which probably isn't as easily automated. An album junkie with esoteric needs would probably not have a problem paying handsomely for a custom Dansco album. Probably not enough demand for it to be feasible, though.
I had a similar thought about automation. I asked the owners of they would consider automating some tasks, but they said they would never do it. It's not in their DNA. My sense is that they will stay with manual labor even if offered a way to automate.
@messydesk said:
Thanks for the summary of your trips. One thing I sporadically wonder is what it would take for them to offer user-customized pages. It seems the current process for mass-producing albums, presumably using tooling set up specifically for the pages, could be supplemented by a custom process using something like a Cricut machine and a web-based layout tool. Port layout would be restricted by pre-set slide placement. Not sure how printing info by the ports would work, since that looks like hot stamping, which probably isn't as easily automated. An album junkie with esoteric needs would probably not have a problem paying handsomely for a custom Dansco album. Probably not enough demand for it to be feasible, though.
I actually did submit my self-created 7070 update page; got a very quick reply from Mr. Bruce about it.
I inquired a few years ago about custom jobs, but never heard back. Would love to see an update for it...mostly with the Lincoln series of 2009 and the 2004-2005 Jeffersons. The Washington series need their own books, but it might be nice to include a single coin of each of the different batches (ATB, Womens...etc...).
@messydesk said:
Thanks for the summary of your trips. One thing I sporadically wonder is what it would take for them to offer user-customized pages. It seems the current process for mass-producing albums, presumably using tooling set up specifically for the pages, could be supplemented by a custom process using something like a Cricut machine and a web-based layout tool. Port layout would be restricted by pre-set slide placement. Not sure how printing info by the ports would work, since that looks like hot stamping, which probably isn't as easily automated. An album junkie with esoteric needs would probably not have a problem paying handsomely for a custom Dansco album. Probably not enough demand for it to be feasible, though.
I actually did submit my self-created 7070 update page; got a very quick reply from Mr. Bruce about it.
A "cease and desist" quick reply or something more congenial?
@messydesk said:
Thanks for the summary of your trips. One thing I sporadically wonder is what it would take for them to offer user-customized pages. It seems the current process for mass-producing albums, presumably using tooling set up specifically for the pages, could be supplemented by a custom process using something like a Cricut machine and a web-based layout tool. Port layout would be restricted by pre-set slide placement. Not sure how printing info by the ports would work, since that looks like hot stamping, which probably isn't as easily automated. An album junkie with esoteric needs would probably not have a problem paying handsomely for a custom Dansco album. Probably not enough demand for it to be feasible, though.
I actually did submit my self-created 7070 update page; got a very quick reply from Mr. Bruce about it.
A "cease and desist" quick reply or something more congenial?
A very nice email. I explained what I was doing, but that the project had stalled due to not being able to find a way to easily cut the holes. I did make sure to say that it was for my personal 7070. He said they were considering any and all input before making a final decision on an update.
@messydesk said:
Thanks for the summary of your trips. One thing I sporadically wonder is what it would take for them to offer user-customized pages. It seems the current process for mass-producing albums, presumably using tooling set up specifically for the pages, could be supplemented by a custom process using something like a Cricut machine and a web-based layout tool. Port layout would be restricted by pre-set slide placement. Not sure how printing info by the ports would work, since that looks like hot stamping, which probably isn't as easily automated. An album junkie with esoteric needs would probably not have a problem paying handsomely for a custom Dansco album. Probably not enough demand for it to be feasible, though.
I actually did submit my self-created 7070 update page; got a very quick reply from Mr. Bruce about it.
A "cease and desist" quick reply or something more congenial?
A very nice email. I explained what I was doing, but that the project had stalled due to not being able to find a way to easily cut the holes. I did make sure to say that it was for my personal 7070. He said they were considering any and all input before making a final decision on an update.
The most flexibility would come from being able to use capsules in a 4x5 (or whatever fits) grid, with a place for a descriptive label.
That would require a simple setup to cut/punch standard-sized holes in the piece of cardboard. Which then gets faced with colored paper. You could make the holes a tiny bit larger and design a simple friction fit holder.
-----Burton ANA 50+ year/Life Member (now "Emeritus") Author: 3rd Edition of the SampleSlabs book, https://sampleslabs.info/
I know this is like mailing a letter 3 months late but a recent conversation on line reminded me to ask you something.
It has become much more popular to build what are called grade sets. Ie; AG-3 to Au-58. Or MS-60- MS70 etc.
Even the registry sets now offer the opportunity to build these types of sets.
I personally don't think many people would be interested in buiding actual sets of mint state coins but i would think offering a page that shows circulated wear progression might become wildly popular. james
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@braddick (Thank you) As much as I appreciate knowing this, I have never seen it for sale on eBay let alone anywhere else. This is only the 1oz. denom. do they make the others?
Later, Paul.
Thanks for the summary of your trips. One thing I sporadically wonder is what it would take for them to offer user-customized pages. It seems the current process for mass-producing albums, presumably using tooling set up specifically for the pages, could be supplemented by a custom process using something like a Cricut machine and a web-based layout tool. Port layout would be restricted by pre-set slide placement. Not sure how printing info by the ports would work, since that looks like hot stamping, which probably isn't as easily automated. An album junkie with esoteric needs would probably not have a problem paying handsomely for a custom Dansco album. Probably not enough demand for it to be feasible, though.
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
I haven't seen it for the smaller denominations. That would be cool if Dansco would decide to do so.
There are others, like platinum and such. I'll locate what I have and post photos later on today.
peacockcoins
I had a similar thought about automation. I asked the owners of they would consider automating some tasks, but they said they would never do it. It's not in their DNA. My sense is that they will stay with manual labor even if offered a way to automate.
I actually did submit my self-created 7070 update page; got a very quick reply from Mr. Bruce about it.
I inquired a few years ago about custom jobs, but never heard back. Would love to see an update for it...mostly with the Lincoln series of 2009 and the 2004-2005 Jeffersons. The Washington series need their own books, but it might be nice to include a single coin of each of the different batches (ATB, Womens...etc...).
A "cease and desist" quick reply or something more congenial?
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
A very nice email. I explained what I was doing, but that the project had stalled due to not being able to find a way to easily cut the holes. I did make sure to say that it was for my personal 7070. He said they were considering any and all input before making a final decision on an update.
What does the page look like.
Very nice layout, great job.
The most flexibility would come from being able to use capsules in a 4x5 (or whatever fits) grid, with a place for a descriptive label.
That would require a simple setup to cut/punch standard-sized holes in the piece of cardboard. Which then gets faced with colored paper. You could make the holes a tiny bit larger and design a simple friction fit holder.
ANA 50+ year/Life Member (now "Emeritus")
Author: 3rd Edition of the SampleSlabs book, https://sampleslabs.info/
I know this is like mailing a letter 3 months late but a recent conversation on line reminded me to ask you something.
It has become much more popular to build what are called grade sets. Ie; AG-3 to Au-58. Or MS-60- MS70 etc.
Even the registry sets now offer the opportunity to build these types of sets.
I personally don't think many people would be interested in buiding actual sets of mint state coins but i would think offering a page that shows circulated wear progression might become wildly popular. james