Newbie Question about coin albums

JoHoNew

What are the best albums for coins? I remember the Whitman coin folders from my youth and they really don't seem to give a lot of protection to coins that are better quality and condition. Any suggestions? What about other alternatives to albums? Thanks!

John

SilverEagles92

Dansco albums are great. Archival quality.

DorkGirl

My vote is for Dansco.

mirabela

I don't know that I'd go so far as to call Dansco albums "archival quality," but they do offer a reasonable degree of protection and they make a very handsome display. They are pretty much my favorite format for storing and viewing a set. Just be careful you don't damage mint state coins with the slides.

atom48coin

I'm a newbie, too. I also just got several Dansco albums to put some raw sets together. I think they beat the old Whitman type albums, hands-down, because the coins are "covered" by the plastic slides. I use cotton gloves when I insert coins, and ensure that I've inserted them deeply enough into the holes so the slides don't make contact when replaced over the coins. I would also recommend getting the slipcases for the binders, should you decide to go with Danscos.

Dog97

If you're doing a classic set the old Wyatt Raymond Nationals, Harco, & Whitman albums (not folders) look cool as hell. Otherwise, DANSCO!!

mozin

I recommend at least ANACS, preferably PCGS/NGC.

seemyauction

WoodenJefferson

Carefull of these when handling your coins going into any album/slot/holder. Wear cotton handling gloves...hold coin only by the rims. Lots of this is common sense but you need to heed these basics to keep those coins from getting ugly.

LincolnCentMan

Hands down, Dansco albums are the best.

Here's a good sorce:
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I just bought an album from them, they have outstanding customer service.

David

Steve27

Here's a better source: LINK

JoHoNew

Wow! Thanks for all of the great suggestions and links. I appreciate not only the number of replies, but the quickness! Some good suggestions as to handling the coins, also! Thanks again!

John