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Moderator
 United States
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Freedom!  No blood this time? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I find that a bolt cutter makes quick work of a PCGS holder. I just position on the side and align it with the middle of the coin. The crack usually goes straight across the holder and you can just pull the two halves apart.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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 you ->  <- slab =  do it a few times :) haha, |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3283 Posts |
I just cut mine with a big pair of tin snips
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I find that a bolt cutter makes quick work of a PCGS holder. I just position on the side and align it with the middle of the coin. The crack usually goes straight across the holder and you can just pull the two halves apart.  I do hope that you watch it you don't have the jaws on top of the coin as you squeeze. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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C4  If you're gonna do it, do it right. With a bang  . |
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United States
15519 Posts |
I know ... you need some power tools to do it my way ... but this method is 15 seconds to freedom with no blood or hassles everytime ... https://goccf.com/t/96248David |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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jakedacc: I like your use of the smiley faces. lol. That was funny.
mds308: If you know where I can get some c4, pm me. lol.
David: If I sold my whole coin collection I couldn't afford those power tools you got there. Looks like a great method though. I love the coin used in the photos as well. JEALOUS!
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I don't have any slabbed coins, so not a worry. I like to buy coins on my own judgement of grade.
If any coin in my collection requires a high level of protection, they go into a clear screw capsule.
Such coins include an 1895 German New Guinea 5 Marks Unc., and a FDC British 1937 gold proof Five Sovereigns.
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Pillar of the Community
Philippines
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very informative! Thanks mysilveryears! tried your large table vise with thick towel and it worked  just had to pull out two coins, from a set of six that was slabbed together, they both had realy bad black spots, somehow sulphur got in. Coins now ok.. getting rehab  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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A hack saw and a C-clamp. Both are rather cheap.  People that use a towel sometimes forget the little pieces in that towl. Hammers, bolt cutters, pliers, etc. all may work but that one little piece of plastic in the eyes will make for a never again reward. Being blinded to due to such things makes little CENTS. One little piece of plastic in the foot too is no fun. Why take chances. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Words of wisdom:
1. From our esteemed Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
"Always wear OSHA-approved vision protection when using power tools &/or attempting these techniques at home."
2. From the Child Protection Agency...
"Never try to do this at home without parental supervision, kids!"
3. From the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms...
"C4? Huh? Who? Where? When? How much?"
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Hammer and a cpl paper towels, by far the easiest method. I do wear safety glasses just in case but don't really need to if you cover it properly.
Oregon coin geek.....*** GO BEAVS ! ! ! ***
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Pillar of the Community
Philippines
1156 Posts |
those little plastic bits are SHARP!
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