Storage: Your Preference

TheCoinGod

I am 17, and have been collecting for 6 years, and don't currently make enough money to send my raw coins in to PCGS at $30 a pop.

What is the best way to store raw coins? 2x2s, vinyl flips? I have also heard that it is bad to keep raw high grade Lincolns in my Whitman Classic Album, is that true?

Thanks A Lot,

~Wilson

FC57Coins

Hey there - welcome to the boards - pretty young for a god ain't ya?

Anyway - I would say that your best bet for storing raw coins of any type would be intercept shield holders - they're supposed to be the latest and greatest at protecting coins in their natural state. Coinworld magazine also markets a line of slablike holders if you prefer that - whatever you do - protect them and keep collecting!

Frank

MadMonk

Hmm, seventeen years old, and quoting Thoreau. I'm impressed. A lot of wisdom in H.D.T.'s writings. Keep it close to your heart.
Franks correct about Intercept Shields. A forum member, Wayne Herndon, offers specials to forum members.
On the cheap, Saflips are my favorites, but only when used with a Kointain. The flip itself is still fairly brittle, and I feel it could damabe Mint states and Proofs. I havent compared the cost of Intercept vs Kointain/Saflip combo.
There is a company called Daymount, which produces a cardboard, self sealing 2x2. They swear there is no cardboard dust. The batch I tried seemed dust free, but I would like more time to see longer term storage results.
I also wouldnt keep MS pennies in any simple cardboard folder.

ksteelheader

Welcome to the boards! Good advice from the above gentlemen. You will find lots of good advice and tips from all of the great people on this board.............Ken

satootoko

<< <i>I am 17 - I will be President of the United States in 2020 >>


Quite a trick, at age 34 on inauguration day.

<< <i>No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Office who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years >>

U.S. Constitution, Art. II, §1
Hang in there kid, 2024 isn't that far away!

jonesy

Don't store coins in flips unless you want toned coins. I've got a beautiful 1990 SAE going purple in a flip. And yes, I want it to tone.
Glenn

wallstreetman

AIRTITES JPs

GaCoinGuy

I tried vacuum sealing some with one of those food saver vacuum sealers that loudmouth guy on tv sells.......they sealed, but I don't know what kind of plastic it is, so time will tell.........been about 6 months, no discoloration................yet Other than that, a good fireproof box and/or a safe is a highly recommended item.......a good deep fireproof box can be had at Walmart for under $75.

MadMonk

Depending on the fireproof safes construction, they are designed to retain some "moisture" in the walls. You have to air them out regularly, by leaving them open.

Higashiyama

Satootoko -- if he hasn't had his birthday yet this year -- or if his birthday is in January before inauguration day -- no problem -- he will be elected in 2020 but take office in early 2021.

TheCoinGod

My birthday is December 14, 1985. I will be elected when I am 34, but by the time inauguration comes, I will be 35, and ready for the job. I expect everyone to vote for me. I will be the youngest President ever, and hard to beat.

~Wilson

LincolnCentMan

I guess modesty is not your strong point. But then, I guess everyone has their flaws. Good luck with your endeavors.

As far as the coin storage goes, I use intercept “2x2’s” for your nicest coins. They’re generally about $4 for three. I know Wayne Herndon stocks them. He’s a good dealer, and is well thought of on the boards. Intercept also makes albums but man, they’re craftsmanship leaves a LOT to be desired. They look cheep, feel cheep, and the plastic sleeves don’t fully cover the coins. Not a good deal in my opinion.

For the lesser coins, I use the regular cardboard/plastic 2x2’s. They are NOT a good way to store mint state coins for a long term.

A lot of collectors swear by Capital Plastic holders. They’re very effective at preservation as long as you can get them to close completely. A lot of times, you can look from the side and see clear through to the coin. This is certainly not “air tight.”

Good luck finding your solution.

Best wishes,
David

Wayne Herndon's Web Page

TheCoinGod

Thanks You Everyone, I think I will go with the Intercept Shield Cases, because that seems to be the agreed form of protection. I appreciate the help, and thanks again.

~Wilson