How safe are these 2 products? Pocket pages and Saflips.

RMLTM79 · February 27, 2010 3:27AM

I normally collect slabbed coins but my son and I are putting together a set of unc. and proof silver eagles. Are there any coins to avoid using these 2 products (i.e. copper, gold, platinum..etc)? Are there any long term effects? The pages are said to be "archival". Images are from Wizard Coin Supply and will be purchased through them. Thanks for any input.

JamesMurray · February 27, 2010 3:30AM

The saflip looks fine , its the pvc you want to avoid.

tahoe98 · February 27, 2010 5:25AM

....safe flips state "no pvc" and that's good. some albums out there don't say one way or the other BUT do contain pvc,
like this one:

....i found out by calling the company.

LindeDad · February 27, 2010 5:43AM

If Wizzard is sayings they are arcival safe you are not going to find anything better IMO.

rld14 · February 27, 2010 5:43AM

The Saflips are the exact same ones PCGS uses, these are PVC-Free and safe for long term storage.

JamesMurray · February 27, 2010 5:57AM

If i might , id like to throw a nagging question bothering me now.I recently bought a new Dansco 7011 and its different from my others in that it has the transparent plastic pocketed pages,im thinking theres no doubt they are safe for long term ?

keets · February 27, 2010 5:59AM

SaFlips are safe and the others saying "Archival" lead me to believe they are safe, also.

LindeDad · February 27, 2010 6:01AM

Album potect the coins but do not prevent toning as well as sealed safe flips. I would look into getting a heat sealer also if I was collecting pure silver eagles.

mkman123 · February 27, 2010 6:03AM

I like having coins in flips. Kids can handle it and it will protect the coin really well.

Unsure about pocket pages but if they don't have pvc, then its good

sinin1 · February 27, 2010 11:25AM

there are cheaper and older products that look the same

when you get them, take one and pull on it - if it smells like a new shower curtain,
do not keep coins in them very long because it contains pvc

the Saflips is a brand that is stiff and pvc free

notwilight · February 27, 2010 11:42AM

The safeflips are relatively soft and I'm pretty sure that is the flip that causes many forum members to shriek (or worse) when they receive a coin in one. Without the outside wrapper I'm sure a lot of members here would quickly dub them "PVC". --Jerry

notwilight · February 27, 2010 11:43AM

<< <i>The Saflips are the exact same ones PCGS uses, these are PVC-Free and safe for long term storage. >>

I don't think so. The coins I get back from PCGS in flips are in hard mylar. Safeflips are relatively soft. --Jerry

rld14 · February 27, 2010 12:12PM

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<< <i>The Saflips are the exact same ones PCGS uses, these are PVC-Free and safe for long term storage. >>

I don't think so. The coins I get back from PCGS in flips are in hard mylar. Safeflips are relatively soft. --Jerry >>

Jerry,

I know they are... they're the kind when I snagged a bag of them from PCGS at FUN!

Before I get flamed I sat down and filled said flips up with coins and submitted them.

edgar · February 27, 2010 2:30PM

they're also the ones sold by pcgs on their store page

Type2 · February 27, 2010 4:32PM

I like Air-Tites dont want any dings. I pay to much for some coins why not spent a couple more $$$ for a little more safty. But that is just me.

Steve27 · February 27, 2010 8:01PM

"...my son and I are putting together a set of unc. and proof silver eagles."

I would not put a proof anything into a flip; you'll cause hairline scratches. Either leave them in the Mint holders or use Air-Tites.

ricko · February 27, 2010 9:52PM

Airtites are the best in my opinion. I do have many coins stored in other manners, but if purchased raw, without a container, I always put it into an airtite. Cheers, RickO

How safe are these 2 products? Pocket pages and Saflips.

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