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Title: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: Abiky on November 23, 2022, 01:48:52 AM If you own lots of physical crypto collectibles, how would you store them securely? I usually put my graded coin slabs (crypto-related, of course) inside small shockproof boxes for safekeeping (each box costs around $2 on AliExpress). Then I put all of those small boxes inside a large Pelican box with a padlock for greater protection. The Pelican box is expensive, but totally worth it in my opinion. I think this method allows me to protect my collectibles against water, dust, shocks, and even fire (although I'm yet to verify if that is the case). In physical crypto coins alone, I have over 120 units. And that's without counting other types of collectibles such as the Papersafe Stock Certificates, the Polymerbit Notes, and even the original Bitcoin Magazines.
Here is a picture of the small boxes I use to store graded crypto coins (click to enlarge): https://thumbs2.imgbox.com/20/9a/8GHGdFkz_t.jpg (https://imgbox.com/8GHGdFkz) What are your methods? Feel free to share them here. Thanks. :) Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: minerjones on November 23, 2022, 02:03:35 AM Wow.. those are some pretty cool little storage boxes. :D
Great idea for a thread... might help some of the newer collectors know about their possible storage options. Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: slimzak on November 23, 2022, 02:17:57 AM Very cool, $2 only!
I heard that keeping coins inside a waterproof safe may cause humidity to build up on the coins. Therefore, they advise whenever you use a waterproof box to ensure that it has a pressure relief valve. Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: krogoth on November 23, 2022, 02:33:51 AM Very cool, $2 only! I heard that keeping coins inside a waterproof safe may cause humidity to build up on the coins. Therefore, they advise whenever you use a waterproof box to ensure that it has a pressure relief valve. I add small silica gel packs to remove moisture from the air in the box Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: blucepheus on November 23, 2022, 02:39:42 AM Lost all mine in a boating accident. Hope Nemo is taking good care of them. ;D
Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: Hox on November 23, 2022, 02:43:39 AM I put together a post here about the storage methods I've used or seen.
https://coin.community/t/storage-displaying-your-collection/246 Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: Steeley on November 23, 2022, 03:02:29 AM I put together a post here about the storage methods I've used or seen. https://coin.community/t/storage-displaying-your-collection/246 Hox, great link and information! Coin cards is a creative idea. Steeley Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: MoparMiningLLC on November 23, 2022, 03:09:02 AM display them if I have the space - its a shame to hide them away imo
Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: pinky1234 on November 23, 2022, 03:21:20 AM Must agree with mopar whats da Purpose of getting these coins, bills if they going stay in a safe for so long . nevertheless , Keeping a a higher balance of sats , save it on a ledger on a safe. totally get it displaying it thats so F risky if you have peoples coming in /out .
Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: SFR10 on November 23, 2022, 01:57:32 PM If you own lots of physical crypto collectibles, how would you store them securely? If your main concern is security, I'd go a step further and build various hidden storages throughout the house to hide them in different locations [and it means more pelican boxes].- I'm not sure where you're keeping the large Pelican box, but if an intruder can see it somehow, then it'd become an easy target! Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: owlcatz on November 23, 2022, 02:06:58 PM https://www.coinsupplyexpress.com/guardhouse-black-aluminum-box-for-100-slabs-783560
I like these. ;D Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: MoparMiningLLC on November 23, 2022, 02:48:20 PM https://www.coinsupplyexpress.com/guardhouse-black-aluminum-box-for-100-slabs-783560 I like these. ;D I have a few similar or could be the same - had to resort to using these as well as I simply do not have enough room to display everything I have. I hope to eventually have a much bigger office where I can fully display everything eventually. as for physical security - only people I trust are allowed in my office and I pity anyone who comes with the intent of breaking in. Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: QuakerBull on November 23, 2022, 04:21:39 PM It's cool to display the items.
According to articles I've read about coin display, several parameters must be considered into account: 1. Security: locked lockers, armored glass, Using jumbo screws to hang frames/shelves or cabinets. In favor of docking., etc. 2. Lighting - direct light may damage the quality of the coin/banknote. Natural lighting causes increased humidity which can cause a process of "excessive sweating" in the capsule that keeps the item—especially items with holograms. So, in conclusion, there are items that are indeed nice to see daily or to show off to close friends. Still, the delicate items that require increased security or certain conditions are worth putting in a shady, locked place. And it is definitely worth using moisture-absorbing devices in these places for optimal and long-term preservation of your unique items. I hope this helped someone :) QB Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: Agrawas on November 23, 2022, 04:33:36 PM https://www.coinsupplyexpress.com/guardhouse-black-aluminum-box-for-100-slabs-783560 I like these. ;D These are the best for slabbed coins... Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: cygan on November 23, 2022, 05:16:46 PM i store most of my collection in a bank safe deposit box which is already completely full. that's why i'm thinking of buying my own safe to store all my valuable collectibles in.
there would also be an advantage - i could then look at them as i like. https://www.coinsupplyexpress.com/guardhouse-black-aluminum-box-for-100-slabs-783560 I like these. ;D These are the best for slabbed coins... and to store my graded coins better i have also already looked for such a case/box ... fit there also the anacs cases purely? Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: Crytocanuk on November 23, 2022, 05:31:18 PM Perfect for MrCryptHODL’s coins!!!
https://www.cryptocloaks.com/product/collector-coin-storage-box/ Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: Hookzup1 on November 23, 2022, 05:44:42 PM https://www.coinsupplyexpress.com/guardhouse-black-aluminum-box-for-100-slabs-783560 I like these. ;D These are my favorite also, and they work perfect for ballet Wallets in sleeves 😉 Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: cygan on November 23, 2022, 07:07:37 PM https://www.coinsupplyexpress.com/guardhouse-black-aluminum-box-for-100-slabs-783560 I like these. ;D These are my favorite also, and they work perfect for ballet Wallets in sleeves 😉 i have not even thought of this option ... nice idea ;) Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: Hookzup1 on November 23, 2022, 07:11:55 PM Coldkeys and ballet wallets without sleeves and plastic case fit perfect in 3/4 ring binder plastic sleeves for 10 business cards ;)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/163282169406?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=l17J-sYmTe-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=AqYFa-O0TCi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: krogoth on November 23, 2022, 07:13:06 PM Made this thread a few years back
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5270256.0 Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: Hookzup1 on November 23, 2022, 07:20:36 PM Made this thread a few years back https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5270256.0 Thanks for sharing, I unsuccessfully spent 20 minutes searching for this link to share lol Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: krogoth on November 23, 2022, 07:24:15 PM Made this thread a few years back https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5270256.0 Thanks for sharing, I unsuccessfully spent 20 minutes searching for this link to share lol All threads I ever made are at the bottom of the OP in the scammers thread pinned on top of collectables section https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3315347.0 ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Information threads made by KrogothManhattan (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1000199) ฿ (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=profile;u=1000199) BitBills (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3334918.0) Physical Bitcoin Creed (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3440405.0) Crypto Stamp Website (http://crypto-stamps.com/) Bitcoin Postage Stamps (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2097158.msg20957878#msg20957878) Cypher Hodl-TIMELINE (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5412935.0) Krogothmanhattan crypto shop (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5223263.0) Beware of Fake Casascius coins (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3257048) All about Coldkey cards (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5259715.0) Storage for your collectables (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5270256.0) MTGox yubi and MTGox OTP card (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3557001.msg36379680#msg36379680) Krogothmanhattan escrow service (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5055177) Breached and Scam coin makers list (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3315347.0) Help me name my new custom Bitcoin painting (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5147522.0) Private issue custom made Coldkey krogoth cards (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5222198.0) Past Collectable Auction or selling prices with links (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5130318.0) Introducing CYPHER STAMPS by CYPHER POSTAGE (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5321507.0) Master Store list of Collectables section sales threads (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5227980.msg53899006#msg53899006) Stamps go digital-Collectable Blockchain postage stamp (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5153959.0) Free Daily Raffle Rules and posting of received free coins (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3910520.0) Unique, Rare and All Crypto Collectable Posting Thread with LINKS (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5107629.0) How to Generate a signed BTC transaction using Electrum and Trezor (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5106013.0) Offline signing your paper wallet using air gapped phone via Electrum (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5303860.msg55941150#msg55941150) Wanted to share my latest comissioned artwork - BITBILLS ORAMA (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5288206.msg55561681#msg55561681) Wanted to share my new artwork called SILK ROAD by SATSLIFE (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5270180.msg55031777#msg55031777) Wanted to share my latest comissioned artwork - CYPHER SATOSHI (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5287997.msg55556619#msg55556619) Testing- Submersing paper wallets printed on water proof papers (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5296179.0) KROGOTH HOLOMATIC-New invention to place hologram with precision (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5292596.0) Collecting Community input needed>> Definitions used in our unique hobby (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5134233.0) CYPHER HODL-Experimenting with ideas for different physical bitcoin designs (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5389190.msg59485933#msg59485933) {INFO} SO, YOU WANNA GENERATE YOUR OWN KEYS FOR PHYSICAL BITCOIN ITEMS? (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5416519.0) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: minerjones on November 23, 2022, 07:36:03 PM all my collectibles end up in a box... in a another box.... in a storage tub never to be seen again :P
Mopar has seen the madness... lol Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: aoluain on November 23, 2022, 07:37:40 PM It's cool to display the items. According to articles I've read about coin display, several parameters must be considered into account: 1. Security: locked lockers, armored glass, Using jumbo screws to hang frames/shelves or cabinets. In favor of docking., etc. 2. Lighting - direct light may damage the quality of the coin/banknote. Natural lighting causes increased humidity which can cause a process of "excessive sweating" in the capsule that keeps the item—especially items with holograms. So, in conclusion, there are items that are indeed nice to see daily or to show off to close friends. Still, the delicate items that require increased security or certain conditions are worth putting in a shady, locked place. And it is definitely worth using moisture-absorbing devices in these places for optimal and long-term preservation of your unique items. I hope this helped someone :) QB Yes for printed material like books, magazines, notes and prints direct UV light and possibly indirect light will fade and discolour the material. I store all my printed items in acid free Black paper and card which in turn gets put into an airtight grip sealed bag and stored ot out direct sunlight. Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: MoparMiningLLC on November 23, 2022, 07:43:41 PM all my collectibles end up in a box... in a another box.... in a storage tub never to be seen again :P Mopar has seen the madness... lol aye - I have told him numerous times just line em up and give me a cart, I will go shopping lol. we also added these to the cryptocloaks.com website today https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5422870.0 Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: QuakerBull on November 23, 2022, 07:58:20 PM all my collectibles end up in a box... in a another box.... in a storage tub never to be seen again :P Mopar has seen the madness... lol This is something I would like to see one day :O Why don't you create a "my madness collection thread by MJ"? I bet it's something worth sharing! Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: krogoth on November 23, 2022, 09:52:18 PM It's cool to display the items. According to articles I've read about coin display, several parameters must be considered into account: 1. Security: locked lockers, armored glass, Using jumbo screws to hang frames/shelves or cabinets. In favor of docking., etc. 2. Lighting - direct light may damage the quality of the coin/banknote. Natural lighting causes increased humidity which can cause a process of "excessive sweating" in the capsule that keeps the item—especially items with holograms. So, in conclusion, there are items that are indeed nice to see daily or to show off to close friends. Still, the delicate items that require increased security or certain conditions are worth putting in a shady, locked place. And it is definitely worth using moisture-absorbing devices in these places for optimal and long-term preservation of your unique items. I hope this helped someone :) QB Yes for printed material like books, magazines, notes and prints direct UV light and possibly indirect light will fade and discolour the material. I store all my printed items in acid free Black paper and card which in turn gets put into an airtight grip sealed bag and stored ot out direct sunlight. What I did in order to display light sensitive mags like the economist...is take a color photo copy and store the mag away and display the copy. Same went with my bitbills so if anyone ever robs my stuff all they will get is a copy and not the original ;) Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: ChiBitCTy on November 23, 2022, 10:05:13 PM Haven’t read any replies, so some of this might be redundant but …
For me it all depends on many factors. Depends on metal type, value, shape/size etc. For precious metals the biggest lesson I’ve learned is never ever buy cheap capsules. I had only ever bought from this company https://air-tites.com/. They are first class quality and service. I met a fellow collector online who collects a certain type of coin where we are the two biggest collectors of (rare but not popular at all) so we’ve been helping each other collect for years now. Anyways I taught him how to care for and store fine silver coins and exactly where to buy storage items from. Long story short he scored me some insanely rare and absolutely perfect conditioned coins from the 90s and even kindly bought capsules and loaded them all in. When I got them the capsules felt a tiny bit different, with a very slight lip on the edge. He assured me they were from air-tites.com. Well 2-3 months later upon looking at them, almost every single one had toned. Even despite being in a climate controlled environment (which is also very important). Same happened to his. I asked he send me the site he got the capsules from and sure enough, I’d never heard of the site/company. Capsules aren’t all created equal by a long shot. Most are junk I’ve found. Also, buy capsules tubes to double up (thanks to those on here who recommend this). Slabbing your best stuff is a good idea. I hold my slabs in special climate tech boxes made specifically for them. I’m skeptical any of them have very legit protection, but it’s nicely organized and makes me feel good lol. Also, don’t store all your stuff in one place at home. I keep very little to nothing of value at home, and the rest I apply the Ron Swanson storage method (or have I ).. https://youtu.be/l_3_9zK4y-Q The best easy access storage “holder” I’ve found for coins you want to easily access and in an organized fashion are these hobby boxes/storage container deals. Think they are normally used for like craft hobbies or small tools/nails/screws but work great for coins and hold quite a few. Also thought I’d share the single coolest coin display I’ve ever come across. Apmex made these as a limited give away for those who bought cases of American eagles, years back. Finally snagged one off eBay. I’ve asked Apmex if they can make more/told them they are dumb if they don’t as I know a lot of people who want them, but they didn’t give a shit. So if anyone knows how to have something exactly like these individual paper weight/magnified metal/glass display pieces made, let me know ! https://i.ibb.co/Vmh70dM/A9-F429-E4-7129-4962-8964-EE4969-A9-A2-EC.jpg (https://ibb.co/jRxc9d3) https://i.ibb.co/jgGkRmH/DE5414-F3-EE4-A-447-E-8421-D7-E4-DD99707-E.jpg (https://ibb.co/xJGqHW3) https://i.ibb.co/1vLHd8g/EBCA35-B7-116-E-4834-88-EF-C2-D9-D0-E9-EBEA.jpg (https://ibb.co/kHxY9Q7) https://i.ibb.co/N2n1YNc/D2-E9922-C-D319-4565-81-C2-1-C7-CBEF02411.jpg (https://ibb.co/WvpDKzm) Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: Abiky on November 25, 2022, 01:11:40 AM Wow.. those are some pretty cool little storage boxes. :D Great idea for a thread... might help some of the newer collectors know about their possible storage options. Thanks. I've came up with the idea after looking for a safe way to help protect my graded coins against water, dust, shocks, and fire (without breaking the bank, of course). I don't think the $2 boxes from AliExpress are fireproof, but at least they have good water and dust resistance. Maybe fire won't be much of an issue if they're going to be kept inside my large Pelican box. I'm might have to buy another large Pelican box as the one I have is starting to get full with the small orange boxes inside. :) https://www.coinsupplyexpress.com/guardhouse-black-aluminum-box-for-100-slabs-783560 I like these. ;D That looks sick. I'd use one of these for storing graded coins that are non-crypto related. I have a couple of graded US coins from ANACS and NGC, so I'd use this case even if it's not as shockproof as my little boxes (I tend to value crypto collectibles more than traditional coinage). Now I'm planning to buy something similar for my slabbed Cardsmiths cards. If only these cases had a better type of lock (like a combination lock used on traditional briefcases), it would be a blast. :) If your main concern is security, I'd go a step further and build various hidden storages throughout the house to hide them in different locations [and it means more pelican boxes]. - I'm not sure where you're keeping the large Pelican box, but if an intruder can see it somehow, then it'd become an easy target! Yes, I'm aware about that. I've made sure the box is out of sight by putting it in a secret compartment inside my basement. I don't think a burglar would ever find it there, less think the box has something valuable on it. But I'd pay for some sort of insurance just to be safe. ;) Made this thread a few years back https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5270256.0 Pretty cool. There's lots of useful info related to storing crypto collectibles securely. I'd have to say the acrylic cases for Polymerbit notes have brought my attention. Thanks for sharing this, bud. I really appreciate it. If only there were some sort of acrylic cases to store my Bitcoin Suisse Notes (2014 and 2019), I'd be complete. :D Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: OgNasty on November 25, 2022, 07:03:49 PM I can appreciate people’s hiding spots and that will most likely be good enough protection to allow you to live a normal life without fear of break ins or house guests stealing your collectibles. I’m not sure it’s good enough protection from a wrench attack though. There’s something to be said about not having access to your collection, although it sucks to not be able to view the items that are held so dear without jumping through all sorts of hoops.
Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: Hookzup1 on November 25, 2022, 07:19:08 PM . Sorry will delete asap
Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: CARIBBEAN_TREASURES on November 28, 2022, 03:25:19 PM I'm moving this direction for the rare early pieces on precious metals. Great for moving them around or shows.
A nice display would work well if you don't move around much. :) https://i.imgur.com/N1GH4oX.png Title: Re: How do you store your physical crypto collectibles? Post by: FFrankie on November 28, 2022, 04:03:04 PM This has been posted before and answered before and some old member posted they store their collection at a business which has 24/7 security and its in a safe better than a bank
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