How do you store your pins?

[UKCardGuy]

I've been slowly building my collection of pin. I've been keeping these in small riker display cases.

These works great for smaller pins (Sweet Caporal, cracker jack, etc). But I've picked up 30 PM10s and I think there must be something better. I like this look of this one but I was wondering how other more experienced pin guys store your collections?

I considered coin flips and coin capsules but I don't think they'll be deep enough to hold the pins properly.

I keep my Topps and Salada coins in self adhesive coin flips that I store in boxes. That makes it easy to look through. I'd love to have something similar that works for my pins.

Thanks.

[Chris Counts]

It's not very sophisticated, but they look great in my display case ...

[nolemmings]

I remember one board member here mentioning and I think even showing a scan of his pins in styrofoam or similar foam. Unless there's some reason to see the back then I think this is a good idea, as you can pretty much align them any way you want, and cstomize the size of your display case.

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

It's not very sophisticated, but they look great in my display case ...

Thanks guys. Chris, I really like your display, especially the wax boxes. I've done something similar but I'm looking for a way of protecting the pins and being able to store them when I run out of shelf space.

[Chris Counts]

I don't have to worry about running out of space for my pins because I have all the cheap ones, and everyone I need is like $500. Did you see the prices in the last Hake's auction? Pins have become a rich man's sport.

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

Thanks guys. Chris, I really like your display, especially the wax boxes. I've done something similar but I'm looking for a way of protecting the pins and being able to store them when I run out of shelf space.

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by Chris Counts

I don't have to worry about running out of space for my pins because I have all the cheap ones, and everyone I need is like $500. Did you see the prices in the last Hake's auction? Pins have become a rich man's sport.

I can sympathize. I looked in awe at the sums at the last Hake's auction. My style is to find items in lesser auctions where the prices are far more reasonable. If I can buy pins in a coin auction and cards in a toy auction... I sometmes find bargains.

Pins and Pennants are fun additions to my collection. I just need much less space to manage my pin collection.

[CobbSpikedMe]

Where do you get the single pin plastic snap cases with the cotton or foam backing? The small ones that I usually see press pins sold in. I have no idea where to search for them.

Thanks in advance.

[conor912]

I like the Riker cases as well. Styrofoam is a decent option but unless they’re covered, they’re a pain to dust.

[MK]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

I've been slowly building my collection of pin. I've been keeping these in small riker display cases.

These works great for smaller pins (Sweet Caporal, cracker jack, etc). But I've picked up 30 PM10s and I think there must be something better. I like this look of this one but I was wondering how other more experienced pin guys store your collections?

I considered coin flips and coin capsules but I don't think they'll be deep enough to hold the pins properly.

I keep my Topps and Salada coins in self adhesive coin flips that I store in boxes. That makes it easy to look through. I'd love to have something similar that works for my pins.

Thanks.

I had this built for some of my pins.

[UKCardGuy]

Originally Posted by MK

I had this built for some of my pins.

I love that display unit. Is that Paul Muchinsky's book that I noticed under the table. I paid more for a copy of that book than most of my pins but it's been a great investment.

[MK]

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

I love that display unit. Is that Paul Muchinsky's book that I noticed under the table. I paid more for a copy of that book than most of my pins but it's been a great investment.

Yes, that’s Paul’s book you see. I keep all my reference books on the lower shelf.

[UKCardGuy]

The suggestions in this thread have been great. In searching for gem pots and plastic boxes, I found a few other interesting things.

I picked up a set of fairly cheap 3d floating frames like these. They work pretty well.

[Leon]

That's cool. But are the pins pinned up against the glass? Seems that might not be good for them but I don't know.....

Originally Posted by UKCardGuy

The suggestions in this thread have been great. In searching for gem pots and plastic boxes, I found a few other interesting things.

I picked up a set of fairly cheap 3d floating frames like these. They work pretty well.