Paper or plastic holders?

[cimperialis]

So far for my collection I've been using the cardboard 2"x2" holder that you staple shut. However, I went to the ANA meeting in Chicago on Friday and found that the plastic 2"x2" holders (saflips) are also popular. Which of these do you prefer and why? To be certain, here are links to the products I am talking about-

Cardboard holders:

http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Cardboard-Mylar-Holders-CENTS/dp/B005BXYGKQ/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1313977035&sr=8-14

Plastic holders:

http://www.amazon.com/Double-Pocket-SAFLIP-Safety-Flips/dp/B0043WTCJ6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313977343&sr=8-1

Thanks!!

[tinytinkerbell]

Personally, I use the cardboard holders for my personal collection and use the plastic holders when sending coins off to PCGS ..

[JeanK]

I used cardboard flips for quite some time, but I switched to the non-pvc flips because they are easier to remove the coin for future viewing, and the little paper square has more room to write on, and if you send a coin to an expert they prefer you do not send coins in cardboard flips because they do not want to risk damaging your coin while removing it from the flip. And, the best part is you can use the 2X2 flips for most US coin denominations.
The cardboard flips require staples which I think can be a problem over time.
Check prices at different sites, i.e., valleycoin.com, and other websites to compare pricing and the different brands of non-plasticized flips which are available.
Just a couple of thoughts on the subject.
Jean

[1sgret]

I use the 2x2 safe-t flips with inserts (no PVC). Do not use the the soft pliable flips as they have PVC in them.

Over time your stapled 2x2 may collect enough moisture to start rusting the staples and also you may want to take the coin out to view it and accidently scratch the coin with one of the staple ends.

[jfines69]

What Joe said would be the best until something else is invented that's better!!!

[jcuve]

If the coins are staying for a long while and not in a really humid area, cardboard is fine. If you need to take the coin out for any reason, like an error or variety, stick with non-PVC plastic.

[BadThad]

I use both along with airtites and plastic tubes. It all depends on the coin and it's place in my collection.