Helpful hints of the hobby

fivecents

Most of the Capital plastics holders have a small scatch on the edge of the holder. This is done at the factory so the holders can be reassembled by lining the scratch up. Most capital plastics holders screw holes only line up one way. Does anyone else know any helpful hints or short cuts they would like to share?

Paul

hughesm1

Sure; after stapling your flips shut, crimp them down with a Leatherman. Just be careful to crimp the staple, not the coin

fivecents

hughesm1,
It is suprising how many collectors are unaware of this. Those exposed staples can do alot of damage to other coins.


Paul

MadMonk

A penny with your silver helps protect your silver. The idea is that the penny will be attacked first.

mrfred

Paul -- you are quite right. It's best to use stapled 2x2s only for the low-quality stuff, I think. I use saflips for the better stuff.

Hughesm1: there are staplers on the market that crimp flat automatically. Here is a picture of one (but caution: I have stopped buying from Kelgory as they are very slow to respond): link. You might find it at a local office supply store.

fivecents

Another shortcut I use is when I am filling Dansco albums or Capital plastic holders with coins. I place a 3"X3" Plastic flip over the coin and then push the coin in the hole with my fingers. This prevents any finger prints from getting on the coins and makes the job quicker and easier.

Paul