Do the flips you buy from PCGS contain PVC?

mbbiker

I need some 2 1/2 X 2 1/2 flips to submit coins in are the PCGS ones PVC free or should i go somewhere else and get some?

hughesm1

From what I understand, the flips provided in the submission kit do contain PVC.

I've never submitted to PCGS, but I don't think they would have any heartburn with non-PVC flips.

nwcs

You can request saflips from them specifically and they do not contain pvc. That is what I did.

byergo

I'm no chemistry expert, but it seems very unprofessional for PCGS to supply collectors with PVC flips.

MadMarty

Now if you submit a coin to PCGS in a flip they provide, and it gets bagged for PVC damage, and the flips type provided damaged the coin. Are they responsible?

nucklehead

<< <i>Now if you submit a coin to PCGS in a flip they provide, and it gets bagged for PVC damage, and the flips type provided damaged the coin. Are they responsible? >>

Yes,I would think so.They should promote the use of Safeflips.

Conder101

<< <i>Now if you submit a coin to PCGS in a flip they provide, and it gets bagged for PVC damage, and the flips type provided damaged the coin. Are they responsible? >>


No. because how can you prove it wasn't already PVC damaged before you put it in the flips?

rwhite

I'm no chemistry expert, but it seems very unprofessional for PCGS to supply collectors with PVC flips.

I've got to disagree here. PVC flips used for short term storage (i.e. a few months) wont damage MOST coins.

ms70

The soft ones DO contain PVC- I called PCGS at one time & they confirmed it. The stiff ones have no PVC. I figured I would
use the soft ones for shipping to PCGS for grading, but with a turnaround of 75 calendar days (up from 50 I think it was?)
I will not ship them in the PVC ones. I'll take my chances with the stiffer ones.

beartracks42

I sent them a submission with the coins inserted into safe 2"X 2" flips that were then put into 2 1/2" X 2 1/2" soft flips. They took them O.K.

Conder101

<< <i>I've got to disagree here. PVC flips used for short term storage (i.e. a few months) wont damage MOST coins. >>


Agreed, but if the PVC flip is beginning to leach the plasticizer oil and PCGS detects it on the coin it WILL be body bagged for PVC.