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Roger
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http://www.showgard.com/results.cfm?id=30
Take a look at item 896. I have seen these in person, and they are quite nice.
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And then you might check out this item on eBay, that even offers FREE SHIPPING!:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COVER-ALBUM-Showgard-No-896-Holds-100-No-10-Size-Covers-Strips-etc-/251308764841?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a832b6ea9
I don't endorse this seller, don't have any idea of whom it is either, just found the listing.
Mike
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The best way for me with #10 envelopes is to scan them, then print the envelope on the page it belongs and add the envelope behind the page in the stamp book. This is the same thing I do with sheets. I note on or below the picture that it is enclosed.
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I have a sizeable cover collection. I experimented with cover albums, but apart from the cost and the shelf space requirements, the biggest disadvantage is the pain reorganizing when you want to fold in a new acquisition. And, of course, as you have already found out, there are few (if not "none") cover album options available that really satisfy.
So, for a long time I have resorted to stackable plastic drawers (any office supplies store, WalMart, Target etc.). I put covers in protective sleeves and store them standing on edge. The drawers usually are sold as sets of three drawers, but you can stack them on top of each other as high as you wish. I use note cards to divide sections and put labels on the drawer to indicate content. Drawers can be removed when you work on them and new additions are easily put in sequence. So, if your issue is quantity (for instance, when collecting meters or ink jets) and you have envelopes of non-uniform sizes, you may want to look into this approach.
Arno
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Thanks for the good suggestions. I admit that I snagged the album Mike pointed me to before seeing your post, Arno, but I am definitely going to look into that. Right now I am working with foreign covers--all commercial, but I also have a fair number of US -- different categories, including PNC's that I'm trying to organize into some semblance of order. And odd sizes seem to dominate in what interests me. 
Roger
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Roger, i have QUITE A FEW registered covers from Central and South America..on #10 size envelopes..i have a few Lighthouse cover albums...with 50 double sided pages..these will house 100 covers..i pick them up second hand from cover dealers at shows for a small percentage of what they would cost new !
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i follow Arno's approach, but am slightly more frugal. I use banker's boxes and manilla folders inside that segregate by category: 5c domestic airmail rate to 1944; same double rate; same triple rate; 6c airmail rate to 1946; same double rate...etc. I use protective sleeves for better material, but not for common stuff.
I also use heavy cardboard envelope boxes in which #9 and #10 envelopes were manufactured and repurpose them.
I have so many more covers than could possibly fit into binders, even if i had the resources.
David
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I have a lot of #10 covers--both US and worldwide and would like some input on how you all store them. I purchased 1 (that's one) stockbook for #10 covers--it was not inexpensive & holds only 50 & takes up a lot of shelf space (it's only 1 cover high). Not excited about putting 2 covers in a single page holder--gravity eventually takes over and they get all messed up. Any experience with stock sheets? Preferences? Recommendations? Appreciate any help this old (I'm NOT old) f**t can get.
Roger
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re: How do you store number 10 covers?
http://www.showgard.com/results.cfm?id=30
Take a look at item 896. I have seen these in person, and they are quite nice.
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re: How do you store number 10 covers?
And then you might check out this item on eBay, that even offers FREE SHIPPING!:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COVER-ALBUM-Showgard-No-896-Holds-100-No-10-Size-Covers-Strips-etc-/251308764841?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a832b6ea9
I don't endorse this seller, don't have any idea of whom it is either, just found the listing.
Mike
(Modified by Moderator on 2013-08-04 13:50:29)
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re: How do you store number 10 covers?
The best way for me with #10 envelopes is to scan them, then print the envelope on the page it belongs and add the envelope behind the page in the stamp book. This is the same thing I do with sheets. I note on or below the picture that it is enclosed.
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re: How do you store number 10 covers?
I have a sizeable cover collection. I experimented with cover albums, but apart from the cost and the shelf space requirements, the biggest disadvantage is the pain reorganizing when you want to fold in a new acquisition. And, of course, as you have already found out, there are few (if not "none") cover album options available that really satisfy.
So, for a long time I have resorted to stackable plastic drawers (any office supplies store, WalMart, Target etc.). I put covers in protective sleeves and store them standing on edge. The drawers usually are sold as sets of three drawers, but you can stack them on top of each other as high as you wish. I use note cards to divide sections and put labels on the drawer to indicate content. Drawers can be removed when you work on them and new additions are easily put in sequence. So, if your issue is quantity (for instance, when collecting meters or ink jets) and you have envelopes of non-uniform sizes, you may want to look into this approach.
Arno
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re: How do you store number 10 covers?
Thanks for the good suggestions. I admit that I snagged the album Mike pointed me to before seeing your post, Arno, but I am definitely going to look into that. Right now I am working with foreign covers--all commercial, but I also have a fair number of US -- different categories, including PNC's that I'm trying to organize into some semblance of order. And odd sizes seem to dominate in what interests me.
Roger
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re: How do you store number 10 covers?
Roger, i have QUITE A FEW registered covers from Central and South America..on #10 size envelopes..i have a few Lighthouse cover albums...with 50 double sided pages..these will house 100 covers..i pick them up second hand from cover dealers at shows for a small percentage of what they would cost new !
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re: How do you store number 10 covers?
i follow Arno's approach, but am slightly more frugal. I use banker's boxes and manilla folders inside that segregate by category: 5c domestic airmail rate to 1944; same double rate; same triple rate; 6c airmail rate to 1946; same double rate...etc. I use protective sleeves for better material, but not for common stuff.
I also use heavy cardboard envelope boxes in which #9 and #10 envelopes were manufactured and repurpose them.
I have so many more covers than could possibly fit into binders, even if i had the resources.
David
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