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basebal21 Bedrock of the Community 13014 Posts	Posted 07/03/2012 10:40 pm On the bright side aside from having to replace the slabs the damage shouldnt be anything that cant be fixed with a wipedown. Also at least you caught it now before it ate away at the coins too. Could always be worse so while not the greatest news there is a bright side Report this Post to the Staff
COcoin New Member United States 23 Posts	Posted 07/03/2012 11:06 pm Thanks for the encouraging words. :) Report this Post to the Staff
basebal21 Bedrock of the Community 13014 Posts	Posted 07/03/2012 11:15 pm Hope everything turns out well in the end. Report this Post to the Staff
acloco Pillar of the Community United States 3540 Posts	Posted 07/03/2012 11:29 pm It is DEFINITELY the powder solvent. The change in the plastic slabs is exactly what powder solvent will do, either in direct contact or vapor form. Get the solvent and the ammo of the current storage container. Personally, I would send the slabs back to the TPG that originally graded them, as is. Attach a note, advising of the situation, and ask them to call you prior to proceeding. Report this Post to the Staff
oh my florin Pillar of the Community Australia 1006 Posts	Posted 07/03/2012 11:32 pm well that is very unlucky that this happened but that must of been some very very powerful chemical to cause the slab to break apart like it did:( hope everything works out for you Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 07/03/2012 11:42 pm You could air it out yes and safely use white vinegar for the wipe down...or just water. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
BadThad Bedrock of the Community United States 19968 Posts	Posted 07/04/2012 01:27 am Are those gold coins? What kind of coins had the slabs ruined? Definately some sort of solvent releasing organic vapor which recondensed on the plastic. Looks like acetone damage. Lincoln Cent Lover! VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/ Report this Post to the Staff
COcoin New Member United States 23 Posts	Posted 07/04/2012 12:22 pm Thanks to all who took the time to help resolve this problem. I hope other newbies can learn from my mistake. Report this Post to the Staff
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