Could use some help with coin stuff......

vtcollector21

My Dad is just getting into coins. I am looking to get him some type of cases for each coin but don't know where to even start....lol. Could anyone help me on type and costs or whatever.... Thanks inadvance Robert

Donovan

I'd recommend Dansco albums.

vtcollector21

I just looked on ebay about them.... they a pretty expessive for what he has right now.... II am looking to get some kinda cheap b/c right now he has them in a baggy....which I know is not good. Is there other types of stuff..... he also does not have many coins either

Donovan

I'd recommend whitman folders then. Usually about $1.50 to $2.00 each.

Jody526

About the cheapest thing to do, would be to get an assortment of cardboard/mylar 2x2's, several clear plastic 2x2 pocket sleeves, and a 3 ring binder notebook.

vtcollector21

Ok you could call me stupid if you want.... but is there one for each type of coin.... like penny, nickel, dime...ect?

vtcollector21

Jody526- could you find some of the stuff you were talking about on ebay so I could pick some up. that sound like the best for him to do right now.....

vtcollector21

Donovan- Thanks for you help also

cladking

The 2x2 holders come in various sizes for the various coins and are stapled closed. These
usually run about $3 per "100". I like to use the next bigger size for the smaller coins so
you can see the edges. There are more expensive plastic holders and for bulk coins there
are plastic tubes.

Jody526

Hobby Insider,
If you are interested in my idea, go to your eBay page.
At the top of the page, click on "sitemap"
Next page, click on "Coins"
Next page, click on "Coins:US"
Next page, click on "Supplies"
In the "search" box, type in key words, such as "2x2" and "Pocket" and "Pages"
You will see plenty for auction.
Of course the 3 ring binder can come from your local store, or you may have one around the house.
Good luck.

NoGvmnt

You state that your dad doesn't have many coins so if I were you I would just visit the nearest coin shop and purchase the 2x2 cardboard flips (quarter and half dollar or dollar size), a couple of 20-place plastic pages to hold the flips and purchase the binder from the nearest department/discount store. This way you would save on Ebay shipping and handling fees and the wait for postal delivery.

Jim

Jody526

I like Jims suggestion too.
I get all my supplies from a local dealer.
Not sure if Hobby Insider has one in his area though.

vtcollector21

That is right...... Ebay is abot my closest dealer. lol I live in northern Vt which does not have much....lol.

mgoodm3

Staples or Office Depot kinda stores have plastic pages made for holding slides, they work nicely for coins in 2X2's. You can get a pack of ten pages for a couple bucks.

nwcs

Whitman blue folders are the least expensive types. Many times you can go to a show and find some with several coins already in place. The next step up would be the whitman deluxe folders or littleton holders.