Plastic coated wire egg baskets are one of the safest collection tools for your eggs. The wiring allows for air flow, meaning your eggs will cool and dry.
Eggs should be stored with the pointed end down and the blunt, more rounded side facing up. This will keep the yolk more centered inside the egg and will help your eggs stay fresh longer.
Eggs should be stored pointed end down to keep the yolk centered and keep any bacteria as far as possible from the yolk.
Egg grading is used in the egg industry to reduce waste, as well as customer confusion regarding egg quality.