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buffnut · May 31, 2014 4:28AM

With their PCGS slab boxes for incomplete collections? Maybe I'm a little too OCD, but it keeps everyone in their designated spot if you have holes in your collection

Rampage · May 31, 2014 4:29AM

Too much effort for me.

Though I do like the idea.

STONE · May 31, 2014 4:36AM

Nope, too much rearranging of slabs for this to be worthwhile

Flatwoods · May 31, 2014 5:13AM

I'm happy if mine make it into the box.

I see a few scattered about as I type.

TomB · May 31, 2014 5:13AM

I've seen other collectors do this and believe that it takes a lot of discipline to store the coins this way. However, I do think it quite cool.

bolivarshagnasty · May 31, 2014 5:23AM

Yep, You are just like the rest of us. OCD. LOL!

ctf_error_coins · May 31, 2014 5:23AM

Is that archival tape?

Wabbit2313 · May 31, 2014 5:29AM

I hope I never sell a coin to you! There will be something wrong with it!

pcunix · May 31, 2014 5:58AM

Yeah, I've done things like that when I was younger. Now I just mix them together in the SDB.

I have digital pictures - I can arrange them any way I want and it's easy to add a new one.

ricko · May 31, 2014 6:36AM

No, that is far too tedious for me. I have many pursuits and taking that much time would encroach on other interests. Cheers, RickO

ms70 · May 31, 2014 6:37AM

I don't specifically do that but I definitely am that OCD.

coinnut · May 31, 2014 7:21AM

I did that with my Lincoln Cent collection but without the little labels. I just left a empty slot for the missing coins. From 1941-1958 alone takes 4 PCGS boxes. Leaving a open slot for the missing coins sure beats rearranging the slabs every time you add a coin.

buffnut · May 31, 2014 8:13AM

<< <i>I did that with my Lincoln Cent collection but without the little labels. I just left a empty slot for the missing coins. From 1941-1958 alone takes 4 PCGS boxes. Leaving a open slot for the missing coins sure beats rearranging the slabs every time you add a coin. >>

This was exactly the reason I went to these lengths! The buffalo nickel collection takes 4 PCGS boxes as well, and even though this took about 45 minutes, it saves time in the long run by not having to rearrange slabs every time I get a new addition.

I guess I just paid it forward in organizational time

buffnut · May 31, 2014 8:16AM

<< <i>Is that archival tape? >>

I just used little permanent white stickers that you can buy in any office supply store, and cut them in half for this purpose. I use the same ones full sized on the back of the slabs for noting my inventory/pricing info.

buffnut · May 31, 2014 8:18AM

Oh and if anyone wants to donate to fill in the missing spots, I'm totally ok with that

SeattleSlammer · May 31, 2014 8:20AM

<< <i>I've seen other collectors do this and believe that it takes a lot of discipline to store the coins this way. However, I do think it quite cool. >>

WaterSport · May 31, 2014 9:34AM

Yep, labels on top of lid go from first to last coin in that particular box. If a coin is "missing" you will find a Cardboard insert in that particular coin slot. Some will ask Why?

Well, the Lincoln series with proofs, varieties, satins, etc., is over 500 coins. It also means some 40+ boxes! When I need to get a coin, I just need to look on top of the box for the date range. The cardboard helps me keep track of a coin out for grading, sent to someone to study or photograph, or if I am passing the box around one quick look tells me all coins are present and not have been left out laying around,etc. It works for me.

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