I'm sorely disappointed with the quality of Kointains because they don't close tightly.

IGWT

Thinking that it's high time to try something new to store some of my coins that are just too nice to keep slabbed, I placed an order for some Kointains™ a while ago, and they arrived today. We all know that Shield Nickels are the ugly, red-headed stepchildren of classic coinage, and Kointain™ reminds us of that by not having a direct fit holder for the series (Shields are a tad smaller in diameter than the other nickel series). I had to buy little rings to fit the coins into the holders. But I really didn't mind that, because I've become accustomed to the slights.

What does bother me -- and will keep me from using Kointains™ -- is the loose fit between the tops and bottoms of the holders. I had assumed that the fit would be nice and snug so that friction would keep the parts together. WRONG! I don't know if the the top is too small or if the bottom is too large; but, either way, they fall apart. AirTites work much better.

But I'm not too worried, because MrEureka pledged to design a perfect holder, and I'm looking forward to the product launch.

GRANDAM

I have used Kointains on many series including Jefferson Nickles and always found them to fit snugly.

GrandAm

PipestonePete

They have always fit snuggly for me.

Bochiman

The few I have had have almost fit TOO snugly

IGWT

Did I get a bum batch . . . or maybe mismatched tops and bottoms?

seatedcoins

<< <i>The few I have had have almost fit TOO snugly >>





Sometimes I have had to go to ridiculus lengths to open them.

GRANDAM

Lincoln Cents have always been the hardest for me to fit together. I frequently have to take the tip of a pocket knife and work them closed.

GrandAm

RYK

<< <i>Did I get a bum batch . . . or maybe mismatched tops and bottoms? >>



Sounds like you got a bum batch, but as a collector of shield nickels, you are no doubt accustomed to getting the short end of the stick.

I am more of an Airtite guy, anyway.