Quick question - can someone tell me the exact dimensions of a CGC slab? 0

[delekkerste]

Quick favor to ask of anyone who has a tape measure and CGC slab handy - can you tell me what is the EXACT length and width of a slab? I'm looking to buy a lockbox or home safe now, and need to make sure my slabs will fit.

 

Thanks,

Gene

[VintageComics]

21 cm x 33 cm

 

 

...actually a few millimetres smaller but that should do you.

 

2.54 cm in an inch so 8.26" x 12.99"

[Count]

Where were you when I was buying my safe?

 

 

[VintageComics]

Where were you when I was buying my safe?

 

 

Following you. You have the good stuff.

 

[Count]

 

 

[delekkerste]

Thanks, Roy. (thumbs u

 

Next question is whether anyone knows of a good safe or lockable storage box they can recommend. Probably looking more for a small lockbox, just to discourage opportunistic theft, rather than something big and bulky designed to withstand fire...my slabs aren't worth all that much.

[VintageComics]

Thanks, Roy. (thumbs u

 

Next question is whether anyone knows of a good safe or lockable storage box they can recommend. Probably looking more for a small lockbox, just to discourage opportunistic theft, rather than something big and bulky designed to withstand fire...my slabs aren't worth all that much.

 

I'd get a safe that holds bullion as well. Almost time for another round of buying.

 

[Count]

Thanks, Roy. (thumbs u

 

Next question is whether anyone knows of a good safe or lockable storage box they can recommend. Probably looking more for a small lockbox, just to discourage opportunistic theft, rather than something big and bulky designed to withstand fire...my slabs aren't worth all that much.

 

http://boards.collectors-society.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=4503682#Post4503682

 

[mattinglymint23]

Does anyone store high value slabs in a safe deposit at the bank? My banks biggest drawer is 11"x12" so slab won't fit.

 

I wonder if it's this particular branch?

[drbanner]

Yes, lots of people do. Most banks should have boxes that fit a slab so just call around. (thumbs u

[mplate]

I've been using these for my high end Comic Storage.

They are ComicVaults and there are some different sizes at CollectableCases.com

[djzombi]

On 10/17/2021 at 5:25 PM, mplate said:

I've been using these for my high end Comic Storage.

They are ComicVaults and there are some different sizes at CollectableCases.com

WOW!

[kav]

Do they make vaults for those vaults?

[djzombi]

I went to CollectableCases and only found ones for cards.  I also searched ComicVaults and came up with zilch    
Curious as to the price of these amazing cases.  

[sckao]

I actually buy cases like this for tech equipment... They have foam with small removable cubes so you can customize the cutout shapes. For a basically rectangular box-like cutout, that would be relatively simple actually. This one with wheels is only $260. 33" x 22" x 17"

(They probably have custom extruded foam inserts. These you have to excavate the foam yourself.)

 

Edited October 26, 2021 by sckao

[MattTheDuck]

On 10/26/2021 at 4:05 PM, sckao said:

I actually buy cases like this for tech equipment... They have foam with small removable cubes so you can customize the cutout shapes. For a basically rectangular box-like cutout, that would be relatively simple actually. This one with wheels is only $260. 33" x 22" x 17"

(They probably have custom extruded foam inserts. These you have to excavate the foam yourself.)

 

At first, I thought they might be for musical equipment like amps or speakers, but the tech thing also makes sense.

[Turnando]

A small lockbox is liable to end up in a burglar's bag.

A burglar probably won't pass up a small lockbox that is easy to carry.  Also, I'm not sure how difficult it is to crack/open most small lockboxes with common tools... I bet it is easy... Hammer, chisel.

My goal for a safe would be: very difficult to crack, too big and heavy for a burglar to walk away with it