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What is the width of your safe deposit box?

MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,419 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I'm thinking about ordering a custom-made safe-deposit-box-friendly slab storage system. If enough people are using similar safe deposit boxes, I might submit a larger order and distribute among my friends. (I have no interest in getting into the coin supplies business beyond this one order!)

Most boxes I've seen are 5" or 10" wide, externally. Internally, the width of my 10" box accommodates the length of one slab box.

What is the width of your safe deposit box?

Andy Lustig

Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.

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  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,761 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Think it is 12 inches but am not sure. Will measure it the next time I go.

    Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
  • AMRCAMRC Posts: 4,280 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Fits three side-by-side PCGS slab holders perfectly.

    MLAeBayNumismatics: "The greatest hobby in the world!"
  • pruebaspruebas Posts: 4,659 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Mine fits 14 NGC boxes lengthwise, three rows across (with the middle row on their side to allow for an extra box) and two rows deep.

    Since at the moment I have more NGC coins than PCGS, I use NGC boxes for most everything.

    PCGS boxes fit width-wise inside, so it's probably the same size as Mr. Eureka's.

  • 2ltdjorn2ltdjorn Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭✭

    Do you have a photo of what you are describing?

    WTB... errors, New Orleans gold, and circulated 20th key date coins!
  • ranshdowranshdow Posts: 1,442 ✭✭✭✭

    My box's dimensions will probably be useless for this project- it's exactly wide enough to hold one PCGS box and one red 2x2 cardboard box, which by simulation is 5 1/8" or 13cm. Larger/more useful box dimensions are simply not available at the most convenient branch to me. As it is this one is one size up from the smallest, which isn't big enough even for a PCGS box on it's side.

  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,761 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Justacommeman said:

    @CaptHenway said:
    Think it is 12 inches but am not sure. Will measure it the next time I go.

    Next time you gotta go..... please measure. Mrs Capt might know best. I think you are exaggerating. Bragger.

    mark

    I know I can get 480 sighs in there, because sighs matter!

    Numismatist. 50 year member ANA. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Winner numerous NLG Literary Awards.
  • mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭

    I don't know how you other guys fill your safe deposit boxes with PCGS coin boxes, but I like to label my slab boxes on end, so I stand the boxes on end. That way, I can better grab the box I want while looking at the labels at the end of the box.

    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
  • mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭

    I should also mention that NGC coin boxes are too long to fit into my safety deposit boxes standing on end. Maybe that is why I no longer buy NGC coins. :)

    I collect Capped Bust series by variety in PCGS AU/MS grades.
  • HydrantHydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have several. All but one are just the regulation common size. Don't know the dimensions but I can say that the pcgs slabs fit PERFECTLY! It's almost as if someone did their homework. I would like to thank that someone. Thank you, someone!

  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,419 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @2ltdjorn said:
    Do you have a photo of what you are describing?

    I assume that you are addressing CH? If so, best to PM, not post. Just saying.

    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • 2ltdjorn2ltdjorn Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭✭

    @MrEureka said:

    @2ltdjorn said:
    Do you have a photo of what you are describing?

    I assume that you are addressing CH? If so, best to PM, not post. Just saying.

    no my reply was to you, as you are suggesting a slab storage for SDB. Do you have an image of what you propose?

    WTB... errors, New Orleans gold, and circulated 20th key date coins!
  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,419 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @2ltdjorn said:

    @MrEureka said:

    @2ltdjorn said:
    Do you have a photo of what you are describing?

    I assume that you are addressing CH? If so, best to PM, not post. Just saying.

    no my reply was to you, as you are suggesting a slab storage for SDB. Do you have an image of what you propose?

    No.

    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • OnlyGoldIsMoneyOnlyGoldIsMoney Posts: 3,428 ✭✭✭✭✭

    10" x 10" at my bank. I arrange for bank staff to remove the metal storage box so I can better utilize the available space.

    NO END IN SIGHT LIB $2.50'S CAC ONLY
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  • felinfoelfelinfoel Posts: 415 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 16, 2017 10:07AM

    I'll show you mine if you show me yours. :)

  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I keep 2 boxes just for the heck of it. It also manages the weight.
    5X10s
    NGC boxes will go lengthwise but not sideways.

  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,700 ✭✭✭✭✭

    100'x100'x100'. It was custom built using plans loaned to me by Scrooge McDuck.

    All glory is fleeting.
  • AnkurJAnkurJ Posts: 11,370 ✭✭✭✭

    10x10

    All coins kept in bank vaults.
    PCGS Registries
    Box of 20
    SeaEagleCoins: 11/14/54-4/5/12. Miss you Larry!
  • ElcontadorElcontador Posts: 7,689 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Mine's 5 * 10. I have six intercept shield boxes of 20 coins each inside of it, 3 lengthwise, 2 widthwise. Have them standing upright. Don't know if I could double the space if I laid them down on their sides.

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  • keetskeets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

    10 x 10

  • VanHalenVanHalen Posts: 4,330 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have a 3"x10"x24". The standard small boxes are usually 3"x5"x24". Large sizes are commonly 5"x10"x24" and 10"x10"x24".

  • cladkingcladking Posts: 28,736 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @OnlyGoldIsMoney said:
    10" x 10" at my bank. I arrange for bank staff to remove the metal storage box so I can better utilize the available space.

    Yes. It should be remembered the box inside is smaller.

    tempus fugit extra philosophiam.
  • MilkmanDanMilkmanDan Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭✭✭

    10.5" wide, with about 10" useable width.

  • MilesWaitsMilesWaits Posts: 5,426 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It is somewhat shorter in length than my most recent boating accident.

    And somewhat narrower than my stretch of the truth at the banque when they ask about the contents.

    Now riding the swell in PM's and surf.
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Mine is 5'6"x30"x30"...... OK.. it is a safe, not a box....well....it is box shaped.... Just a LARGE box... and steel, very heavy (750 lbs) steel... :);) Cheers, RickO

  • ScarsdaleCoinScarsdaleCoin Posts: 5,336 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 17, 2017 2:25PM

    The Hamilton standard for SDB width is 10 3/8" hope that helps, American (brand) is 10"

    Jon Lerner - Scarsdale Coin - www.CoinHelp.com
  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 6,028 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I recomend not keeping coins in a SDB at all!

    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • Rob85635Rob85635 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭

    Do shoe boxes count?

    Rob the Newbie
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 18, 2017 6:17AM

    " I recomend not keeping coins in a SDB at all!" I totally agree.... Cheers, RickO

  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,419 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for the input. I'm thinking in terms of trays that will compactly house 9 slabs, 3X3. Two stacks of these would fit in a 10" wide box. Eight trays would fit into a standard showcase, with room to spare. Before I order them, does anyone here have a better idea?

    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • ScarsdaleCoinScarsdaleCoin Posts: 5,336 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Andy, not sure of your 8 tray to a case, I know that the current trays with 9 slabs that we use I can only get 4 into a case. The allstate cases are 22" x 34" Not saying you are wrong, Im just saying double check your size because Im not sure you can get 8 trays into a case?

    Jon Lerner - Scarsdale Coin - www.CoinHelp.com
  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,419 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 22, 2017 6:48PM

    @ScarsdaleCoin said:
    Andy, not sure of your 8 tray to a case, I know that the current trays with 9 slabs that we use I can only get 4 into a case. The allstate cases are 22" x 34" Not saying you are wrong, Im just saying double check your size because Im not sure you can get 8 trays into a case?

    I thought that the Allstate cases were 24x36, in which case 8 trays would have fit. But you are correct, and they won't. Thank you!

    Back to the drawing board...

    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • youniqueyounique Posts: 882 ✭✭✭

    Not large enough since our tweeter took office the 20th

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