Guides, comparisons, and practical tips for coin collectors and 3D printing enthusiasts. Everything we know about storing and displaying graded coins, shared openly.
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From Idea to Product: How a 3D Printed Design Goes from CAD to Your Door
Every product starts as an idea and ends at your door. What happens in between, from the first sketch to the final quality check before shipping.
Getting Started with 3D Printing: What We Wish We Knew
We have printed thousands of parts and made every mistake in the book. The advice we wish someone had given us before our first print.
How We Design Custom Storage for Every Slab Size
Designing storage that fits four different grading services in one case is harder than it looks. Our process from measurement to final product.
PETG vs PLA vs ABS: Which 3D Printing Material Actually Lasts?
PLA is easy to print, ABS is the old standard, and PETG sits in between. Which material holds up when you need a part that lasts years, not weeks?
Why We 3D Print Our Coin Storage (And Why It's Better)
Injection molding is how most plastic products are made. Why we chose a different path, and why your coin storage is better because of it.
NGC vs PCGS Slab Dimensions: What Fits What
Not all coin slabs are the same size. How NGC, PCGS, CAC, and ANACS holders differ, and what that means for choosing the right storage.
Why PETG Is Better Than PLA for Coin Storage
Not all 3D printing plastics are created equal. Why the material your coin storage is made from matters, and when PETG is the better choice over PLA.
How to Organize a Growing Coin Collection
Your collection started with a handful of coins. Now you have dozens, or hundreds. How to organize them so you can actually find what you need.
Coin Slab Storage Solutions Compared
A detailed comparison of every common coin slab storage method, from cardboard boxes to modular precision cases, with honest pros and cons for each.
Best Way to Store NGC and PCGS Graded Coins
Generic boxes scratch holders, cardboard absorbs moisture, and loose slabs shift and collide. What to use instead to keep graded coins safe.