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When you forget to tell the kids that this particular suitcase should never be held on its side... (feddit.dk)
submitted 7 months ago by [email protected] to c/ancientcoins
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[–] [email protected] 22 points 7 months ago (3 children)

That is bad construction, add a foam layer over the compartments and problem is solved.

As I write this I see that this community is about aincent coins, and I can understand that foam might cause a chemical reaction with different metals, but why this is even an issue when the solution is simple I have no idea

[–] SchmidtGenetics 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)

It’s already touching felt(?), the upper foam could just be covered with that as well likely.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

I thought about it, but at that point you can just use a normal filler material in the spacer pad, and not risk it with petrolium products

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

Also they make clear plastic coin cases, I use them on my silver coins. Although they may not fit coins of irregular size or something

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Would a leather layer separate the metal from the foam help?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, but the foam is still a petrolium product that can off gas stuff that might harm the metal, better to go with normal fillings like cotton or similar

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Traditionally, only select untreated woods like mahogany and acid-free paper and felt are used.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Ah, that makes sense, it was sort of what I was worried about after mentioning foam.

Though my point still stands, the case needs more padding between the compartments and the lid.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Sure, I agree 🙂 a small design flaw with this model

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

Thanks guys! Learned something new today.

[–] dohpaz42 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I have a set of tools, sockets, that is like this. I took a piece of cardboard and use it as an insert to prevent this kind of mess. I agree with others, this is just bad design.

[–] BassTurd 3 points 7 months ago

Same situation, but I got a thin piece of foam that worked a bit better than cardboard.

[–] CrayonRosary 6 points 7 months ago

There shouldn't be a handle on the side that shouldn't have a handle.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

There are seven or eight trays, this is the top one and the only one with the issue. Well, some of the small Greek ones are also messed up, but they're like... 7mm wide and super thin, so you can sort of forgive that.

But sure, if I'd bought a proper abafil coin case it'd not be an issue, but I was cheap.