Storing slabs

Russell12

My PCGS type set in getting pretty large. My main set is up to 67 coins, with another 53 misc. coins. I still potentially could add another 65+ to my stash. I bought a case that holds 100 slabs. How do you guys store your slabs? Any good ideas?
This is just a picture from Amazon of what I bought . . .

humanssuck

Intercept Shield double boxes. Takes up a bit more space, but well worth it to keep any coins from toning, especially with earlier pcgs slabs.

Tom147

I have three of your " Amazon boxes, mainly for presentation purposes, but like humanssuck, Intercept double boxes for all others.

MetroD

@humanssuck said:
Intercept Shield double boxes. Takes up a bit more space, but well worth it to keep any coins from toning, especially with earlier pcgs slabs.

I use the same.

FWIW, I have not been able to find "Intercept Shield" boxes for some time. So, I switched to Lighthouse.
Link: https://www.lighthouse.us/search/?q=intercept&direct=true

Note - I am not suggesting that you buy directly from Lighthouse; there are other sources. Just providing a link to what I believe is the manufacturer.

On_the_crag

Anyone have the link to the Intercept Shield 100 slab boxes. Can’t seem to locate. Would be great for housing my complete Walker variety set (83 coins).

coinbuf

@On_the_crag said:
Anyone have the link to the Intercept Shield 100 slab boxes. Can’t seem to locate. Would be great for housing my complete Walker variety set (83 coins).

I'm not aware of any Intercept boxes that hold 100 slabs, they do have a box that holds 100 of the smaller plastic snap together 2X2 holders. This 50 slab box is the biggest that I'm aware of from IS.

https://lighthouse.us/intercept-box-sl50-for-slabs.html

As to the op's question I use the IS double boxes as well, anyone that lives in a humid area should be.

winesteven

Yes, I’ve been using these for years. Keep in mind:

1. They actually comfortably hold about 60 slabs, even though they indicate 50 slabs.
2. I’ve read that the chemical protection only lasts for about 10 years, and ALL Intercept Shield products should be replaced around that time!

I hope you find this helpful.

Steve

Tom147

@winesteven said:
2. I’ve read that the chemical protection only lasts for about 10 years, and all Intercept Shield products should be replaced around that time!
Steve

Thank you for that info Steve.  I did not know this.  Going to be a small problem for me.  I did not date them when I bought them. ( which I will do going forward )  I have 26 of them, ranging in age from 2 up to 7 or 8 years old.  Going to have to think about this, do I replace all and date them ?  Because I have no idea which ones are my original from years ago and which are new.

oldabeintx

I use Lighthouse display boxes with trays for slabs. Not unlike the old coin cabinets. Great for perusing and displaying but they take up a lot of room and security can be an issue.

humanssuck

@Tom147 said:

@winesteven said:
2. I’ve read that the chemical protection only lasts for about 10 years, and all Intercept Shield products should be replaced around that time!
Steve

Thank you for that info Steve.  I did not know this.  Going to be a small problem for me.  I did not date them when I bought them. ( which I will do going forward )  I have 26 of them, ranging in age from 2 up to 7 or 8 years old.  Going to have to think about this, do I replace all and date them ?  Because I have no idea which ones are my original from years ago and which are new.

The older ones have a slightly different logos and outside box than the new ones, so depending on how recently you bought them, you may be able to just visually tell the difference. I replace mine every 10 years, and just do them all at once so it's easy to keep track of. I also always buy a couple more boxes than I need when I replace them so that I have spares to put new coins in as I buy them for the next decade, prioritizing copper coins and proofs for the double row boxes if I run out of space.

pruebas

These “Amazon boxes” are typically made in China to a low standard with very cheap materials which offgas and potentially ruin coins. Think cheap plywood, open cell foam, PVC, and other materials that have no business being near nice coins.

You know slabs are not airtight, right?

Better to use something quality like the Intercept Shield or Lighthouse products that are specifically made by quality companies making quality products. Even TPG plastic slab boxes are better than those “Amazon boxes.”

Spending hundreds or thousands on nice coins and using cheap storage is a fools errand.

cinque1543

The Lighthouse boxes are great. But if you store coins in a bank safe deposit box, you need a large enough bank box to hold the Lighthouse boxes.

If you only store a few coins in a bank box, IMHO these are a good alternative: https://lighthouse.us/intercept-single-slab-box.html

I don't know if it's necessary, but I put each slab into one of these bags (https://air-tites.com/products/graded-coin-slab-protector-bags?_pos=3&_sid=21be4f1da&_ss=r), then the slab+bag into an individual Lighthouse box. I also put a desiccant bag in the bank box and replace it once per quarter. Overkill?

coastaljerseyguy

Intercept made an archival ANACs box of 20 that fit the soapbar holders that I have and like.

Cougar1978

I use the CACG storage boxes and they hold all my slabs not just my CACG.

stockdude_

I like 3 ring binder albums. You can look at 9 coins together at a time. I have several of the Eagle binders. Not sure if they are still available. The Lighthouse binders look pretty good i may have to get one of those

Russell12

@stockdude_ said:
I like 3 ring binder albums. You can look at 9 coins together at a time. I have several of the Eagle binders. Not sure if they are still available. The Lighthouse binders look pretty good i may have to get one of those

Problem is I am already over a hundred coins, with more to come

pcgscacgold

I use the 10 count Intercept Shield box. It actually holds 11 slab boxes. I have had luck with Wizard Coin Supply (edit).

My last purchase was a carton of 10 boxes and two 5 packs of extras. That will hold 110 coins. I got them for around $20-22 a box which was a lot off the single box price.