To Crack A Slab Or Not

Ive actually never had a problem, if you hit along the side to crack it a little then hit by the label harder it usually opens right up. The NGCs I've done have been a bigger pain in the butt though, probably should try the saw method on the next one of those

All very, very true but remember that possibly 99% of the population does not have a bandsaw. Nor to many have a saber saw, circular saw and many do not have a Dremel either. Many collectors are just kids or possibly very old and not playing around with power tools.
The worst part of anyone saying to use a hammer is those do not have to pay the doctor bills for a piece of plastic in the eyes.


And this too is true. However, with all the fakes floating around, a slabbed coin does have more value since, as noted, they do sell faster and for more money, usually. I hear so many times at coin shows that "Of cousse it cost more, it's in a PCGS slab".

You don't have to worry about goggles/safety glasses, that's what the paper towel/towel is for. I've broken them out a few different ways. Believe me, the hammer is the easiest. Unless you're really clumsy you aren't going to hurt the coin. The plastic doesn't act like glass.