Got my heat sealer and started changing my collection layout

[enworb]

I dont think you can fully appreciate any coin in an album unless you take it out. Thats why having only one side visible doesnt phase me. When i pull my folders out to have a look i enjoy getting each coin out.

[Possie Ron]

Just a comment but I saw mention of guillotine cutting. May I suggest a look at paper trimmers first.Easier to use more accurate and safer. Hobby type units like this are great. A little demo here. Dont mind the maths chatter Aussie units are metric, but demonstrates using a trimmer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB4NPogAu5I. As a small book and magazine restorer I have a larger unit for cutting capacity. 30 pages at a time. I bought mine long ago. I was surprised at the current price when I just looked it up for reference. But still only does the same job basically. Hobby trimmers are available from $15-$20 or so. I have this model Carl.
http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Office-Supplies/Stationery/Cutting/Trimmers/GE0725

[Fulvio]

I abandoned eBay years ago, but prior to that, I got a very wide range of packaging and presentation from different sellers, and yes, it made a difference. As others have noted, its nice to see some care put into it, and leaves a positive impression.

However I wouldn't mention it in the description or the photos. As others have said, its the coin we want to see, not the wrapping. Presentation is just a little extra customer satisfaction, not a selling point to try and entice new clients.

I've tried these flips, and prefer 2x2's. Mainly because using them as intended won't work for me. I ended up putting two coins in them and sticking them into album pages so the coins couldn't fall out.

One thing I'd be concerned about for long-term storage is the paper insert. I'd be worried about the paper and ink not being acid-free. You may want to look into that for archival.

[enworb]

You will notice that the paper is in the opposite side of the flip fulvio. No way its going to impact the coin there. Trout; i have something else on the way which will in turn be on the way to you. You just have to swear it will be left in its current shell.

[trout]

You will notice that the paper is in the opposite side of the flip fulvio. No way its going to impact the coin there. Trout; i have something else on the way which will in turn be on the way to you. You just have to swear it will be left in its current shell.

:yahoo: A hermit Crab :dance2: I love them little suckers:yahoo:
:laugh2::laugh2::laugh2:

[markn]

Looks very nice Matt.

[Robster]

Just received some Pennies fron Enworb packaged in the new and improved Saflip system. Well thought out and packaged.! Thanks.!!

[WavyTwenty]

Recieved mine in the mail - thanks for that!

1. Would you be more likely to buy a coin from ebay that has a photo of the coin, nicely presented in a flip?

In ebay it would be compulsory to show both the obverse and reverse of the coin.  Of course, you can take these pictures before you put it in a flip and seal it.  I don't see having pictures of the coin in a flip would make it more appealing to buy - give me raw pictures.

However, saying that you would post it in a heat sealed flip would be of an advantage, I think.

2. would you be more likely to remember that seller when a coin arrives and it is nicely packaged?

I think that this would be a big yes.  I haven't ever received a coin from ebay that was heat sealed in a flip.  It would make me more likely be to remember it.

Overall:
I can see the obverse, but are unable to see the reverse in the flip.  This would be a big down-er for me for my presentation folder as I like to show both sides of the coin.  

It would be good, though, for the coins where I want to preserve them as much as possible.  Knowing they are not exposed to air is a major plus.

Wavy20

[trout]

This arrived in the mail today :ok:
Is this what you are aiming for Matty, These look pretty good and if you take them out of the album the other side of the coin is visible.
They are sealed on the coin side of the flip :ok:
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[enworb]

Thats exactly how mine look.

[accumulator]

someone copycatting already ? :diablo:   thats     :ebay:

[Robster]

I have just begun to convert all my die crack coins to the "Matty B" system- hope there is no copyright.!!:blush:

[trout]

There was nothing in the listing that suggested that the coins came holdered like this, It was a pleasant surprise and quite frankly I am impressed with the concept :good:

[enworb]

$5 per coin converted to the system. But thats mates rates for you rob.

[Robster]

Bazinga.! Just take it out of my "Showdown Winnings" :angel: