What is the proper way to store & preserve my collection?
A good question. Several companies sell albums, plastic flips, cardboard 2×2’s, and a host of other storage & display products. Be careful of anything that contains Polyvinylchloride (PVC), as it is unacceptable for long-term storage needs. Humidity is another enemy. Use gloves when handling high grade coins, especially proof & presentation pieces. Just one fingerprint can end up costing you a lot of money in the long run. Q: Why shouldn’t I use my home address for my collecting activities? A: Because of home security reasons, it may be best to use a post office box or work address for your coin collecting subscriptions and the like. Whether it’s true or not, you wouldn’t want a less-than-ethical individual thinking that you have a million-dollar collection in your closet. For similar reasons, you may want destroy evidence of your collecting activities before throwing away certain “clues” into your trash. A sad fact, but better to be safe than sorry. You’re probably already doing this
