Rainbows

[jfines69]

Hi, I have no idea now since this kind of albums does not allow one to see the backside but I remember that one of the red on the upper side had an really nice reverse and I didnīt know wich one to expose. Obverse won

Thanks for the follow up... I am glad the obv won... Those are nice looking... I'd almost bet you are thinking of checking out the rev now

[CODYJ]

nice coin and great photo--how did you photograph this--thanks

[MiciDragan]

Agree, the fact that backsides are invisible is a real drawback, on the other hand I really like the format. Could you add a photo or link of the 2x2 vinyl pages? I am really curious.

That's the thing with those type albums. I just got some vinyl 2x2 pages and a ring binder...they're all very inexpensive and you get to see both sides!

[Frank]

Could you add a photo or link of the 2x2 vinyl pages? I am really curious.

Sure thing Mici. Sorry I missed this last night!



You can find them on the Bay like I did, or if you have a coin shop near you I'm sure they'd stock them.

[Frank]

Here's an eBay link to the same ones I bought.

[VAB2013]

Thanks Mici and Frank! I really like this storage concept! Neat and orderly... I need that in my life

[duck620]

I have a plain album that I dedicated to toners and colorful cents. They are kind of sweet and bring me the most joy.

Here's a capital holder for 25 no date lincolns. Very nice,with a view
for both obv & rev. Bought these for 13.95 + tax from Wizard coin supply. Holders have two choices of color. Black or White.

[VAB2013]

Thanks for the info Ken. I have bought the folder over flips from Wizard Supply in the past, I need to add these holders to my next order!

[Petespockets55]

Sure thing Mici. Sorry I missed this last night!



You can find them on the Bay like I did, or if you have a coin shop near you I'm sure they'd stock them.

Nice for viewing and organizing Frank, but remember the cardboard flips (ie. "soft plastic") can cause PVC damage as they start to break down. I'm not sure how many years that can take. Anyone who has ever had vinyl coated wire shelving that gets that sticky feeling to it after a while will know what I'm talking about. The "archival" (Saflip is one brand comes to mind) clear flips are much better for long term storage inside the vinyl pages.

[jfines69]

Nice for viewing and organizing Frank, but remember the cardboard flips (ie. "soft plastic") can cause PVC damage as they start to break down. I'm not sure how many years that can take. Anyone who has ever had vinyl coated wire shelving that gets that sticky feeling to it after a while will know what I'm talking about. The "archival" (Saflip is one brand comes to mind) clear flips are much better for long term storage inside the vinyl pages.

The card board flips are suppose to be PVC free now a days!!!

[Petespockets55]

The card board flips are suppose to be PVC free now a days!!!

That's good to know. But I'm reluctant to chance it with cheap imports out there.
Does anyone have information on when these became the norm?
But I would be skeptical of any plastic that is soft and flexible/pliable. (Like shower curtains, water bed or above ground pool liners.)
I have some in the cardboard flips but use tape to close them instead of staples because of the chance of scratches and tape reduces the overall thickness, when stored in boxes.

[jfines69]

That's good to know. But I'm reluctant to chance it with cheap imports out there.
Does anyone have information on when these became the norm?
But I would be skeptical of any plastic that is soft and flexible/pliable. (Like shower curtains, water bed or above ground pool liners.)
I have some in the cardboard flips but use tape to close them instead of staples because of the chance of scratches and tape reduces the overall thickness, when stored in boxes.

I do not remember when they went PVC free... I do not use staples either they can corrode!!!

[Maineman750]

The card board flips are suppose to be PVC free now a days!!!

I don't remember cardboard flips ever having PVC....we always knew them as Mylar.....but I do have coins that have been in them since the 70's so if they changed, it's been a while

[Petespockets55]

I don't remember cardboard flips ever having PVC....we always knew them as Mylar.....but I do have coins that have been in them since the 70's so if they changed, it's been a while

Thanks Roger, that's good to know.
I have heard people talk about the PVC damage on their coins and associated it with their cardboard flips and occasionally seen a little shiny residue left on the higher devices (Forehead, cheek, bow tie, etc.).

[Maineman750]

PVC damage usually starts as shiny greenish looking stuff, but generally PVC will be soft, whereas Mylar tends to be more brittle. I know that they quit making "Mylar" a while back, but the newer cardboard flips are made of the same basic stuff as Mylar....and it is still safe for coins.