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jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 03/01/2021 10:09 am Quote: It's been a while since I've updated this post. I'm just one coin shy (1972) from completion. The hunt for the final piece is on! Fantastic! Quote: But I just bought a Dansco 8176 album to start Ike set with proofs. I'll probably try to collect the different '76 types as well. Excellent! Just so you know, all eight of the 1976 Ikes are represented in this album. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12840 Posts	Posted 03/01/2021 1:49 pm @88isgreat, I like the look of those Ikes in the blue Whitman album. Once I finish up my slabbed Ike collection I may start one of those to go next to my Dansco. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 03/01/2021 2:44 pm Quote: Once I finish up my slabbed Ike collection I may start one of those to go next to my Dansco. I still think my third Ike set is going to be CAPS, but why not throw a Whitman in the mix. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
cladking Pillar of the Community United States 2271 Posts	Posted 03/01/2021 3:19 pm Quote: Perhaps because they're so brilliant and shiny that they could damage your eyes if you're not careful? You're lucky to find them brilliant now days. Opening proof sets is always a little violent because they are sealed plastic. I prefer pounding an awl between the two smallest coins but some people use hammers and other means. No matter how you do it very small, very high speed, and very sharp shards of plastic can be generated. They're too light to penetrate skin much but they will do a number on your eye. I've had them hit my reading glasses a couple of times. Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 03/01/2021 3:48 pm I always ran a utility knife (with a fresh blade) down the seams a few times. This allowed me to gently ply the halves apart. Even so, it was always good to have a plush towel underneath to catch any shards... or coins. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96674 Posts	Posted 03/01/2021 4:00 pm Got it - safety first!! Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 03/01/2021 4:01 pm Quote: I always ran a utility knife (with a fresh blade) down the seams a few times. I use my Leatherman multi tool knife to go around the seam once or twice then start at a corner and pry the halves open going around the edge. I too have a towel down ready to catch any coins that are trying to escape. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 03/01/2021 4:22 pm Quote: Got it - safety first!! Quote: I use my Leatherman multi tool knife to go around the seam once or twice then start at a corner and pry the halves open going around the edge. I too have a towel down ready to catch any coins that are trying to escape. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
88isgreat Valued Member United States 397 Posts	Posted 03/01/2021 5:27 pm Quote: Once I finish up my slabbed Ike collection I may start one of those to go next to my Dansco. Can never go wrong adding to your collection! Report this Post to the Staff
CelticKnot Bedrock of the Community United States 12840 Posts	Posted 03/01/2021 6:12 pm Quote: Can never go wrong adding to your collection! Tell that to my wife. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96674 Posts	Posted 03/01/2021 6:31 pm Quote: Tell that to my wife. Where is she? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188770 Posts	Posted 03/02/2021 3:17 pm My wife loves that I buy Ikes. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
88isgreat Valued Member United States 397 Posts	Posted 03/13/2021 3:26 pm Last hole filled. 1972 Type 1. This was a fun, affordable set to assemble. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96674 Posts	Posted 03/13/2021 3:36 pm Nice job! In only 3 months! How about a few pictures? Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
88isgreat Valued Member United States 397 Posts	Posted 03/13/2021 3:42 pm @Dearborn - Thanks. Will post some pictures soon. Report this Post to the Staff
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