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From the The Coin Buyer's Playbook

The Seller's Toolkit: Gear & Supplies

The gear coin sellers actually use — for packaging, authenticating, photographing, and shipping coins. Curated picks, honest prices, and the software that runs a modern coin business.

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Packaging & Shipping Supplies

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SAFLIP Mylar 2x2 Flips

~$10 / 50

Inert Mylar-D flips that won't off-gas PVC onto your coins — the archival-safe way to store and ship raw coins.

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BCW Cardboard 2x2 Holders

~$7 / 100

Staple-shut cardboard holders for labeling, organizing, and safely handling raw coins.

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Flat-Clinch Stapler

~$15

Folds staples flat so they don't scratch adjacent coins in a box or 2x2 album.

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Air-Tite Capsules

~$1 / coin

Crystal-clear airtight capsules that protect proof and high-grade coins from air and handling.

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4x4x2 Shipping Boxes

~$20 / 50

Right-sized boxes for coin orders — cheaper postage and safer than oversized packaging.

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Water-Activated Reinforced Paper Tape

~$15 / roll

Required for USPS Registered Mail — every seam must be sealed with reinforced paper tape.

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Rollo / MUNBYN Thermal Label Printer

$80–$200

Print shipping labels without ink or toner — essential once you ship regularly.

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Digital Shipping Scale

~$25

Weigh packages to buy exact postage and stop overpaying at the counter.

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Authentication Tools

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10x Glass Jeweler's Loupe

~$15

A glass triplet loupe to inspect strike, wear, and signs of cleaning under magnification.

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0.01g Precision Scale

~$20

Verify weight to spec — a Morgan dollar is 26.73g. Off-weight usually means plated or counterfeit.

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Digital Calipers

~$20

Measure diameter and thickness to spec to catch off-size fakes.

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Neodymium Magnet

~$10

Most precious metals are non-magnetic — a strong magnet quickly flags steel and plated fakes.

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365nm UV Flashlight

~$15

Reveals whizzing, added material, and surface tricks that hide in normal light.

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Cotton Inspection Gloves

~$8

Handle raw coins without leaving fingerprints or oils on the surface.

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Direct · sigmametalytics.com

Sigma Metalytics Precious Metal Verifier

from $999

Measures electrical resistivity right through slabs and capsules to verify metal — no contact with the coin. Bought direct, not on Amazon.

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Photography & Streaming

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5500–6500K Two-Point LED Lighting Kit

~$60

Daylight-balanced two-point lighting renders luster and color accurately for listings.

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Lightbox

~$35

Diffuses light for clean, even shots. Note: ring lights can flatten luster on raw coins.

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Clip-On Macro Lens

~$20

Sharp close-ups of dates, mintmarks, and toning straight from your phone.

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Overhead Phone Mount / Copy Stand

~$30

Shoot straight down for consistent, glare-free coin photos every time.

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USB Microscope

~$40

Inspect and stream die details, varieties, and errors at high magnification.

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Lavalier Mic

~$25

Clean audio for Whatnot lives and videos — viewers forgive rough video, not bad sound.

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Storage & Security

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Rechargeable Silica Gel

~$15

Controls humidity in boxes and safes to prevent toning and spotting. Reactivates in the oven.

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Intercept Shield

~$25

Anti-corrosion technology that neutralizes airborne pollutants inside your storage.

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UL-Rated RSC Fire Safe

$150+

Protects inventory from fire and theft — look for a UL RSC burglary and fire rating.

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Software & Services

Direct · pirateship.com

Pirate Ship

Free

Free shipping software with the cheapest commercial USPS and UPS rates — no monthly fee.

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Direct · greysheet.com

CDN Greysheet

from $10/mo

The dealer wholesale price standard for US coins — know what a coin is really worth.

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Direct · pcgs.com

PCGS App

Free

Free price guide, cert verification, and population data in your pocket.

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Direct · ngccoin.com

NGC App

Free

Free NGC price guide and cert lookup to verify slabs on the spot.

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Direct · vendoo.co

Vendoo

from $6/mo

Cross-list inventory across eBay, Whatnot, and other marketplaces from one place.

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Direct · listperfectly.com

List Perfectly

from $29/mo

Bulk cross-listing and inventory management for higher-volume sellers.

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Direct · waveapps.com

Wave

Free

Free accounting and invoicing built for small sellers and side businesses.

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Direct · everlance.com

Everlance

Free / paid

Mileage and expense tracking so show trips and supplies are ready at tax time.

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