Can you tell me what you know about slab protection sleeves?

sparky64 · February 25, 2017 7:50AM

I know it seems like overkill but over time and even with careful handling slabs get scuffed up.

Can you tell what dimension sleeve to get and maybe a certain thickness?
I doubt it, but is a certain brand preferred?

BryceM · February 25, 2017 8:10AM

I use a little ziplock sleeve with this on it:

"Write-On Parts Bag"

C-Line.com
Style #47235
1-888-860-9120

LindeDad · February 25, 2017 8:12AM

I know certain types just add to the problem, small hairlines on the slab when their removed for imaging had to be buffed out.

Hydrant · February 25, 2017 9:28AM

Thanks Bryce.

lkeigwin · February 25, 2017 10:18AM

I've used these for years.
Lance.

Zoins · February 25, 2017 10:46AM

Great set up @lkeigwin!

I've been wondering what people do when slabs don't come with top readable inserts.

KellenCoin · February 25, 2017 10:51AM

@lkeigwin said:
I've used these for years.
Lance.

That is really smart!

BillJones · February 25, 2017 10:54AM

I have been using the Armored Brand protectors that Wizard Coin Supply sells very inexpensively. The seggested retail is $1.49 for 100, but Wizard sells them for less than that. The fit is smug, and sometimes I stretch a new protector by slipping an NGC slab in first. The PCGS slabs are tougher to get into the bag because of the little stacking bars that are at the corners. Maybe it's me, but I have not seen any hairlines passed to the slabs from these devices.

The new PCGS slabs are too thick for the Armored Brand protectors. Of late I have used the larger plastic bags with zip lock seal at the end for them. I would think that new thicker slab protectors will be offered at some point.

coindeuce · February 25, 2017 9:23PM

BillJones - here ya go. These work fine with the latest generation PCGS holders. Ultra Pro # 81380.

coindeuce · February 25, 2017 9:34PM

Transline Coin Supply also just introduced these, from Guardhhouse:
http://www.translinesupply.com/guardhouse-graded-coin-slab-resealable-bag-954439.aspx

sparky64 · February 26, 2017 5:33AM

^^^^ Nice site. Thanks.

astrorat · February 26, 2017 6:36AM

I use UltraPro Team Bags and UltraPro Graded Card Sleeves with resealable tops. Each tend to be "oversized" for slabs, both accommodate slabs of various sizes. The resealable top allows you to adjust their size, somewhat. While not as clean as Lance's solution above, I have more than PCGS and NGC slabs that I want to protect in sleeves/bags.

The Graded Card Sleeves work well with larger "vintage" slabs.

ricko · February 26, 2017 6:53AM

I guess I do not handle my slabs enough. Mine are stored in the slotted boxes and I do not stack them.... Some do have scratches that were there when I received them..... One has a big crack in it right over the cent... which I will not replace since it is a 'Charmy' coin... Cheers, RickO

Catbert · February 26, 2017 7:03AM

Hobby lobby has little zip lock bags used for beads (for jewelry making) that work perfectly for me. I usually trim off the ziplock portion to allow slab "breathing".

Can you tell me what you know about slab protection sleeves?

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