Tortuga Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 My bigger nuggets I don't keep in anything but I was just wondering how you guys store your smaller dinks and grammers.I've got a few different glass vials that I store my smaller nuggets in based on location like these-However it seems like the soft gold nuggets get beat up a little rattling around in there. The unique desert patina they have gets a little shiny around the edges from rubbing up against each other.So another storage option I was considering was getting some of those foam containers like these which might protect them better-I've got quite a few nuggets so maybe I could throw three or four small ones in each container.Another option I was considering was getting a plastic fly fishing lure box with a bunch of little compartments in it.Let me know if you have any unique ways of storing your precious gold nuggets. Unless you're just a "throw 'em all in a coffee can" kinda guy.I'm mostly just concerned about protecting their patina but I've got a little too many to wrap each little one up in tissue or something and I also want to keep them in something where I can see them every once in awhile and show them off when I take them out of storage. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relichunter2 Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Chris, \those gem jars are great for smaller nuggets...you can put one or a few in each one. There are three sizes...1-1/4, 1-1/2, and 1-3/4............and they display nice in the trays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Yeah I might just get some of those and use each tray for the different locations where I found them.If I ever do sell anything and have a booth at the gem show or something that'd be a good way to display them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Seeker Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 I use the foam lined gem jars in the display box for nuggets, and use the glass and plastic vials for fine gold only.You can remove the foam from the gem jars and place a piece of paper cut to fit with the location where the nugget/s were found in the bottom of the jar where it can be read from the bottom and the re-insert the foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindoober Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 I put mine in this locking box that I made from aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted November 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Seems like the gem jars are probably the way to go.Nice and cheap too.Cool stuff you got there Cowkiller. That arrowhead is badass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justindoober Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Thanks tortuga it came offs the white tanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubstake1 Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 I keep my gold in Beverly Hills in a Bank in someone else's name. Grubstake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonlight Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 me toooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubstake1 Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Paul, if I had your gold!I'd throw mine away! Ha! Grubstake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget108 Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 I use the gem jars also. They display nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldies1955 Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 In my pillow case OK....in a safe I have little square plastic snap lid containers with foam in them. I put the wash I gotthem out of and the date. Someday.....its all going to come together and I will figure it out!Tom H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Furness Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Small peanut butter jar in a safe deposit box! Nothing fancy ... I don't showcase them ... too much possibility for loss ... I keep one or two to show but mostly just a couple small ones and one for a test nugget ... but that one is only a .5 grammer ... nothing worth holding me up for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted November 12, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Hey Guys, For years I would use those Gem Jar Display cases, as they are very nice. That being said, once you get a few of those full with hundreds of nuggets, it's hard to store them in a safety deposit box due to the size. You don't want a bunch of display cases that someone can break in, grab a bunch of display cases and run off. It's too easy to get robbed that way and too hard to store when you get a number of them stacked up. That being said, many years ago I seen a very successful nugget shooter (now passed) store nuggets in a coffee jar. He had 2-3 big Folgers (not sure the brand) cans in the cabinet. He opened it, I seen the cans, he reached up and pulled one down. The can was full of coffee grains, but he reached in and pulled out a small sack. Inside the small sack was about 15 ounces of nuggets, roughly a small handful. It was a pretty slick way to hide nuggets. If someone broke in, who is really going to look for coffee, or 2-3 cans of coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 I think for now the gem jars should work pretty good for me. Gonna figure out what size I need and order some tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubstake1 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Saw a movie once, where they hid there gold down in the outhouse, Grubstake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relichunter2 Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 amazon has some....if you need to order some, the 1 1/2 , and 1 3/4 a perfect. The 1 1/4 a bit small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Furness Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Rob's coffee idea is a good one ... I also heard of one using a similar approach but with a canister of flour or sugar ... can't remember which ... but either would work.Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Rob's coffee idea is a good one ... I also heard of one using a similar approach but with a canister of flour or sugar ... can't remember which ... but either would work.MikeJust make sure your wife knows they are in the canister. My wife goes through the food pantry and throws out the expired things without looking inside, only reads the outside date.They make some mini storage containers that are shaving cream, Gunk, hairspray, wd40, etc. The bottom unscrews to store things inside. Real cans made into mini safes. Best to make sure at least one tructed person knows about your stash just in case something happens to you so they don't get thrown out or sent to the garage sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wes Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Hey Matt, I thought that wd40 can felt a bit heavy, last time I was in your garage. haha Joking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahorton10 Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 I keep mine scattered accross the desert in washes mostly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Seeker Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 I keep mine scattered accross the desert in washes mostly.LOL, sounds like a very safe place to keep them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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