Air tight capsules, are they worth it?

[Guest]

So I am fairly new to the precious metals world and have already invested in some silver, planning to do gold in the future. I'm buying mainly because I would like to have a type of emergency fund where I can dip into in case of a job loss or the economy has gone haywire. But if everything goes fine, then it would probably go towards my retirement fund. Now I'm fine with where they are stored at as far as location goes, what I'm concerned about is if I am storing metals for long periods of time, then should I get some capsules to keep them in and perserve?

[GrahamDiamond]

I have lots of capsules all different sizes, so its a Yes from me.

[kimchi]

7 minutes ago, GrahamDiamond said:

I have lots of capsules all different sizes, so its a Yes from me.

Yeah but you love capsules, you!

[GrahamDiamond]

I do , I love coins and capsules Me!!!!!!!!!!!

[JunkBond]

If you are UK based, these are good value. Lighthouse capsules with Airtite foam rings.

https://www.coingallery.co.uk/air-tite-ringed-capsules-37-c.asp

[kneehow2018]

49 minutes ago, KotaNagant said:

So I am fairly new to the precious metals world and have already invested in some silver, planning to do gold in the future. I'm buying mainly because I would like to have a type of emergency fund where I can dip into in case of a job loss or the economy has gone haywire. But if everything goes fine, then it would probably go towards my retirement fund. Now I'm fine with where they are stored at as far as location goes, what I'm concerned about is if I am storing metals for long periods of time, then should I get some capsules to keep them in and perserve?

Oh yes - the more expensive the better! (only joking - but I've got a thing for screw capsules) ?

[5huggy]

7 minutes ago, kneehow2018 said:

8 minutes ago, kneehow2018 said:

Oh yes - the more expensive the better! (only joking - but I've got a thing for screw capsules) ?

 

HA HA HA! - So what sort of "THING" is it that you need for screw capsules! LOL

Seriously though - I always use them  as it allows handling coins without any chance of damaging . I might be wrong but as far as I know you will NOT find a proof coin being sold to you without a capsule.

[Agpanda]

I always use airtites when the coin comes without capsules

[Pete]

Depends entirely on the coin.
For cheap bullion like Maples etc I tend to use coin tubes storing up to 25 in a polythene tube making storage easy.
If the coins are prettier and look attractive then best to find the correct sized clear acrylic capsule.
The industry standard and one of the best is the USA 'Air-Tite' and there are much cheaper alternatives available.
I just ordered 3 boxes of Leuchturm premium rimless caps from GS.be.
These look pretty good and are individually wrapped to prevent scratching.
Leuchturm ( or Lighthouse ) caps traditionally have rims and although easy to open don't look as nice.
I have also purchased bags of 'Airtight' caps from eBay in the USA, as very cheap, but they are not the same quality as 'Air-Tite' but suffice protecting the cheaper coins.

[Nick1368]

2 hours ago, JunkBond said:

If you are UK based, these are good value. Lighthouse capsules with Airtite foam rings.

https://www.coingallery.co.uk/air-tite-ringed-capsules-37-c.asp

these look great, do you know what size I need to order for  1oz Britannia, queen's beast and full sovereigns ?

[JunkBond]

I used 22mm for sovs. Not sure about the others, just go nearest undersize for a snug fit.

[kneehow2018]

18 minutes ago, Nick1368 said:

these look great, do you know what size I need to order for  1oz Britannia, queen's beast and full sovereigns ?

33mm☺️

[VonHaida]

Any cheap source for 1oz Perth Dragon bars capsules ??

[Agpanda]

I have some barcapsules from airtite

I can send you one for free, just to test if they fit

Just send me a pm with your address and I can post it early next week

I am in Hungary now, but will travel home on monday

[kneehow2018]

1 hour ago, VonHaida said:

Any cheap source for 1oz Perth Dragon bars capsules ??

Courtesy of the 'European Mint' Maybe SF doing a multi-buy soon?

Rectangular Coin Capsule for 1 oz Perth Mint silver bar (one capsule)

€0.99

• Buy 20 for €0.95 each and save 5%
• Buy 100 for €0.89 each and save 11%
• Buy 500 for €0.85 each and save 15%
• Buy 1000 for €0.79 each and save 21%

 

Size: 27 x 47 mm (internal)
Size: 34 x 54 mm (external)

Availability: In stock (Only 752 left)

 

Qty:

 

 

Details

Made of durable, scratch resistant acrylic. Secure locking, yet easy to open. Suitable for 1 oz Dragon and all Perth Mint 1 oz bars.

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[Pete]

1 hour ago, VonHaida said:

Any cheap source for 1oz Perth Dragon bars capsules ??

https://goldsilver.be/en/capsules/1726-rectangular-capsule-47x27mm-for-1-oz-dragon-bar-perth-mint-original.html

€1.27 each Perth Mint originals - not substitutes.

Just received some this week and they are perfect and high quality, very pleased.

[VonHaida]

Great, thank you all. 

[Guest]

Thank you all for the responses, got way more than what I originally thought I would get.

[NRSovereign]

Where can I get legit direct fit air tite capsules ?

[augur]

1 hour ago, NRSovereign said:

Where can I get legit direct fit air tite capsules ?

I just got some for 1/10 gold/platinum from @morezone but he stocks mainly the ring insert type. 

[NRSovereign]

35 minutes ago, augur said:

I just got some for 1/10 gold/platinum from @morezone but he stocks mainly the ring insert type. 

Ok cheers for reply will keep him in mind 👍

[ZatStackz]

Like Pete says, it depends on the coin.  Stuff for my collection and stuff that I want to look at in air tites.  The rest in tubes.  I personally don't like to keep many coins in flips.

 

2 hours ago, NRSovereign said:

Where can I get legit direct fit air tite capsules ?

Buy direct from the manufacturer. https://www.airtiteholders.com/suggested-holder-list.html

They ship internationally, but I'm not sure the shipping costs to the UK.

I also like OnFireGuy for smaller orders, but i think they just ship to the US.  https://www.onfireguy.com/
They have an Amazon and Ebay store and sometimes the prices are better there.

 

[Agpanda]

3 hours ago, NRSovereign said:

Where can I get legit direct fit air tite capsules ?

I have many different sizes and both black ring and direct fit

The company I order from: https://www.air-tites.com/

Just send me a pm with what you want, and I come back to you with prices

[Reichpapers]

I use Air-Tites exclusively.  I don't like when my capsules are different shapes   I cover/wrap all of my silver.

[NRSovereign]

On 31/08/2018 at 20:19, Agpanda said:

I have many different sizes and both black ring and direct fit

The company I order from: https://www.air-tites.com/

Just send me a pm with what you want, and I come back to you with prices

Cheers will get back to you once I know how many I need