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karnak
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I would like to find some sort of jewelry, tool, or other small drawer chest just for holding cards and coins. It only needs two drawers.

Both drawers need to be sufficiently deep (meaning their interiors’ vertical top-to-bottom) to store lots of both decks and packets (in their thin little “wallets”) standing upright, so at least 4.5” deep. Coin tricks I typically store in egg cartons (lids removed), so an easy fit within that 4.5” depth requirement.

To be adequate for the size of my modest collection, these drawers’ horizontal interior dimensions would need to be at least 20” wide, and 12” front-to-back. (Egg cartons are nearly a foot long.)

The unit should be made of wood, or a similarly “classy” (suitable for living room) material, as opposed to a plastic item better suited for garage or basement. (But if necessary, that may be flexible.)

Seems simple enough, yet hard to find. Has anyone located a source for something like this? (Do I need to seek out a custom cabinetmaker, for so modest an item?)
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David Eichler
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While not exactly the specs you are seeking, have a look at a machinists tool chest. For example https://gerstnerusa.com/products/

I use one that I bought secondhand (eBay, Facebook marketplace are good options for finding a used one) and it holds a good number of decks and coins.

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Some of those cost far more than the total value of my entire magic collection...!
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Some times you can find drawer cabinets in craft stores like Michaels. Also, if you have a "container store" in your area, they have lots of choice for storage.

https://www.containerstore.com/locations......vingston
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Bill Hegbli
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I was just in the local "Dollar Store", they have a nice large drawer cabinet in the storage items area of the store.
Koolmagic114
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Sadly all my stuff is in a HIGE tote all thrown in.. I would need one of those $800 car mechanics (red) tool chest.. LOL.. dang crazy amount of coin stuff I have..
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Cleverpaws
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I would be happy to make you something. If you can send me the interior sizes needed for the drawer width, front to back and height (you've specified at 4.1/2"). Also any dividers needed.
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Hopefully, Karnak, you found what you were looking for or had it made. For those coming upon this thread, here are some ideas-
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wood+silverwa......b_noss_2

I have a double drawer version with a hinged lid that I am very happy with that I happen to have found at a thrift shop.
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I know I'm late to posting, but I have been searching for storage ideas of my cards and coins as well. I thought I would share a solution I recently came across. They are wooden cigar boxes. These specific boxes are perfectly sized for cards.

I was at a local cigar store and they sell their empty cigar boxes. I picked two of these up and plan to buy every one they put out for sale in the future. Made of solid mahogany, I removed the stickers and they are absolutely gorgeous. The best part... they cost a whopping $5.00.

These are from a cigar brand called Acid Cigars by the Drew Estate. I've purchased cigar boxes plenty of times. But, these are really nice. It is worth looking at local cigar humidors to see if they might have these or something similar.

Hope this link works... if not, please let me know.

https://imgur.com/a/NDbzgDn
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