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Seeking advice on safe silver storage

 
Anonymous Coward
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02/08/2012 05:51 AM
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Seeking advice on safe silver storage
So, I have taken delivery of my silver, and now I am confronted with the best method for safe storage. I bought an aluminum tool box to put it in, but then I read this link on risks of corrosion [link to forums.silverstackers.com] So, my question is, In order to protect the silver from contact with the tool box, can I wrap it in a cotton towel or sheet? The tool box will be kept in a safe dry place. I would really appreciate any advice on this!
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02/08/2012 05:56 AM
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02/08/2012 06:09 AM
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Re: Seeking advice on safe silver storage
Seal it in plastic IMO, it will prevent any electrolytic action between the silver and the box.

Cheers,
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02/08/2012 06:09 AM
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Re: Seeking advice on safe silver storage
Galvanic corrosion is the effect.
The US Navy has had to scrap 2 brand new
aluminum ships because of it.
[link to www.google.com]
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02/08/2012 06:21 AM
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Re: Seeking advice on safe silver storage
So, I have taken delivery of my silver, and now I am confronted with the best method for safe storage. I bought an aluminum tool box to put it in, but then I read this link on risks of corrosion [link to forums.silverstackers.com] So, my question is, In order to protect the silver from contact with the tool box, can I wrap it in a cotton towel or sheet? The tool box will be kept in a safe dry place. I would really appreciate any advice on this!
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 10321075


are you wanting to protect it from theft? Or just from the "weather"?

first off silver won't corrode without exposure to caustics or acids
just think of all the "silver" coins found by metal detecting hobbyist

you really should worry more about theft....buy a good quality safe that is burglar and fire resistant, and I ain't talking about one from wal-mart!

it always has amazed me that someone would spend thousands on gold & silver and then "trust" it to a safe that anyone could "get into" in about 3 mins using basic tools

oh yea, bolt the dam thing down to the floor!!!!!
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02/08/2012 06:33 AM
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Re: Seeking advice on safe silver storage
If you're worried OP .. put down a bed of dry sand ... some plastic and then maybe some nice thick cloth .. Velvet perhaps. That should do the trick.

All the best. ;)
Anonymous Coward (OP)
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02/08/2012 06:48 AM
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Re: Seeking advice on safe silver storage
Thanks everyone for your responses - gosh it makes me anxious keepingthia stuff safe!





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