my dilemma

[DrDime]

I just picked up four Brittanlas (2002, 2003, 2005 and 2007). The thing is I got them to put in my new box but they are carded and sealed in the original mine plastic covering over the cards. Do I just crack them open or will this affect any premium they might get?

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[AgentBullion]

i would leae them i the original packaging glad to see you Stackin em up mate

[ArthGoch]

Apply the 'Matchbox Cars philosophy' to any type of collecting.  Mint condition and in the original box (card) and this will command a premium over just the toy/coin on its own. 

 

It you look for a recent thread within this forum and in respect of the Rwanda African Animals series, this gives an indication to premiums people are willing to pay for the coin in the original packaging. 

 

You need to weigh up the lack of uniformity that displaying a card(s) has over the regimentation that capsules will give you 

[Danny-boy]

Personally, I would (and have) cracked them out.

They are not sealed into the card, they just press into it from one side so can still be sold as carded.

I was a britannia collector before anything else, and have rarely seen the carded make much more premium than capsuled.

They are your coins, do what makes you happy.

[garthy]

AS a child I got my star wars figures and ripped them straight out of the card/packaging, many a time I've looked at the prices they command in the original packaging and thought.........ahhh if only.

 

I think that was a lesson learnt and now if things don't have to come out the original packaging that's where they stay, you never know what the future holds, you'll never regret leaving them in the packaging but you may one day regret taking them out.

[DrDime]

Thanks for the replies Danny: that's the info I was after because they are sealed in the outer mint plastic I couldn't tell if I had to destroy the card to get them out. I think I'm going to get them out and keep the cards for selling on. After all I've been at it with the dymo and don't think I can hold out

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[DrDime]

Arthgoch: which part of South Wales are you from? I was burying some treasure in the hills on the weekend

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[Danny-boy]

Thanks for the replies Danny: that's the info I was after because they are sealed in the outer mint plastic I couldn't tell if I had to destroy the card to get them out.

Glad I could help matey. Looks like you are as anal as I am from your pic too. Lol.

Some of the britannias I bought came in the cards and were swiftly removed. Have kept the cards for resale though, as you rightly suggest.

I do like my britannias.

[silversword]

AS a child I got my star wars figures and ripped them straight out of the card/packaging, many a time I've looked at the prices they command in the original packaging and thought.........ahhh if only

I have often thought the same thing. In the end though, hours of childhood fun probably makes taking them out the packaging worthwhile.

Anyone want a millennium falcon with some parts missing?

[Danny-boy]

Anyone want a millennium falcon with some parts missing?

I'll swap you a toned britannia for it.

[silversword]

I'll swap you a toned britannia for it.

It's only got one bit missing, I'll hold out for a better offer thanks

[Danny-boy]

I was kidding mate.

If I started bringing home Star Wars stuff, my suitcase would be on the doorstep before I could blink.

I collect enough stuff as it is.

[HelpingHands]

Ha ha. I have a few carded figures but the cards are in really bad shape.

A rocket firing Boba Fett is about the same price as a monster box.

[silversword]

I was kidding mate.

If I started bringing home Star Wars stuff, my suitcase would be on the doorstep before I could blink.

I collect enough stuff as it is.

 

I figured as much, I should have ended my post with a smiley

 

But for me the moral of the story is, whether its coins, Star Wars toys, or anything else; if you've bought it, enjoy it however you see fit.  

[ArthGoch]

Arthgoch: which part of South Wales are you from? I was burying some treasure in the hills on the weekend

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Originally from Cardiff but have lived on the edge of the Beacons national park for the last 18 years.

[Danny-boy]

Originally from Cardiff but have lived on the edge of the Beacons national park for the last 18 years.

An absolutely gorgeous place (beacons). I have been there many times.

[DrDime]

Nice. I'm originally from Cardiff too.

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[DrDime]

So, I decided to open them. Took one out of the plastic bags but couldn't work out how to take it out of the hard plastic casing. There was plastic in front and behind as far as I could see. Took me 2 days to work out that there is no plastic in front of the coin so shiny it was. Anyway now it has my finger marks over it after me trying to find out how to open the phantom plastic :-/

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[Danny-boy]

So, I decided to open them. Took one out of the plastic bags but couldn't work out how to take it out of the hard plastic casing. There was plastic in front and behind as far as I could see. Took me 2 days to work out that there is no plastic in front of the coin so shiny it was. Anyway now it has my finger marks over it after me trying to find out how to open the phantom plastic :-/

Ha ha, I did tell you they were just pressed in.

I have taken quite a few out of their cards.

Get the finger marks off with distilled water immediately or they will burn in.

[DrDime]

Yes I know.. I thought I might have a special kind of card where the coin is encased. How do I clean the marks off? I can make distilled water but wouldn't know how to go about cleaning

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[Danny-boy]

Cotton wool ball with distilled water on it and dab, don't wipe.

It's usually enough to clear the finger grease / oils.

If you use distilled, it's best to air dry as you won't get spots. That or dab with a microfibre to dry.

[DrDime]

Thanks will try it [emoji106]

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[Danny-boy]

No probs mate.

There are loads of guides online for non-scratching methods of cleaning.

With finger marks, the sooner you get them off the better.

[DrDime]

Got the distiller on the go. Dolphin ice cubes

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[Danny-boy]

Ha ha. We have starfish ice cubes.

Glad you are on it sharpish buddy.