Are these good slabs? Self-slabbing

Spartcom5 · March 19, 2017 8:59PM

Hey guys quick question for you all. I'm looking to self-slab a few of my nice coins that aren't worth grading. Are these the best on the market? http://www.jpscorner.com/coin-slabs.html seems like a good number of people use them. Is this my best option for preserving my coins next to grading?

Zoins · March 19, 2017 9:17PM

I've been seeing more people use PCCB slabs.

Bochiman · March 19, 2017 9:54PM

The PCCB ones are new to me....They are a possible step up from what I have used (similar to what the OP listed) but I don't like the NGC slab looks all that much.....

For the ones in the OP....if they are similar in size to the smaller ANACS slabs, and that isn't plastic as the insert, then it would be similar to what I have used to self-slab (when my son was smaller, I would choose a coin/type as a giveaway at his birthday parties, and would slab them so the kids would think they are more special than just pocket change).

I have seen some of the coin world/Amos Advantage "self-slabs" and didn't like those. Bought a few way back when and I no longer have any coin in them as I just haven't liked them.

These are the ones I have purchased, and reasonably like so far......just the labeling that is a PITA and not as nice. Trying to find the right size labels (they sell some at inflated prices) in the US just isn't easy and I hate to do a lot of cutting and reprinting.

That said, I do like the holders.

http://ebay.com/itm/10-Coin-Holders-Slab-Style-for-US-Half-Dollar-size-30-5-mm-/380755621363?hash=item58a6cdb5f3:g:QmsAAOxywXFSbav0

They are in different sizes available....the one I linked is for US half dollars. I have done cents (my son's birthday corresponds with Abe Lincoln's, so that was a natural idea for a couple of birthdays)...such as the 2009 4 set of different reverses, some early 1960s proofs, thanks to a forum member here, one year was steel cents thanks to another forum member here, some birthyear SHQs, etc. He no longer wants birthday parties but just hangs out with friends and such, so haven't done any the last couple of years.

ricko · March 20, 2017 5:43AM

I have some 'self slabs'... used them for protection of coins I wanted to keep but not worth sending to our hosts...I do not remember what brand.. I got them from a coin shop in Seattle.... They serve the purpose and have had coins in them for about 12 years now... Cheers, RickO

Spartcom5 · March 20, 2017 1:46PM

What coin shop?? I'm in Seattle as well.

messydesk · March 20, 2017 2:35PM

I use the Coin World Premier slabs, which ate stacking-compatible with PCGS. I print labels with my own software, but all you need is a piece of paper 1.75" square, then fold it over the top edge of the insert. If you are a CW subscriber, you get a discount. If you buy 575 holders at a time, you get a better discount.

Edit: 525 not 575.