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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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1. Butane torch
2. Sledge hammer on concrete.
3. Send back to TPGS
4. Send to me.
OR simply cut off the edges with a saw.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I hate plastic holders of all kinds. They ruin the experience for me. I take all my commemorative coins out of the plastic capsules, too.
It was cheap, so I'm not losing any value here
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7375 Posts |
First coin freed in the new year  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3755 Posts |
I send keys and semi keys to be graded more to prove authenticity than anything else. I get them back, break them out and put them in their proper Dansco space. Also, I do purchase coins in slabs for the Danscos if I get a good deal on them. The labels I peel and tape into the front covers.  As Westernsky said, pliers to break off the top, then a flat head between the halves and twist. Obviously this needs to be done carefully. I have not damaged a coin doing this so far. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2448 Posts |
I like the send to me choice!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7624 Posts |
When destroying a slab and removing the coin ALWAYS wear safety glasses. Those little shards of exploding plastic can fly like a missile.
I pair of cheap cotton gloves covering exposed hands ain't a bad idea either.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I always use simple sheet metal shears . Cuts like butter;
Taking a hammer to your coin? Even if it is in a slab, really? Hey, I thought the same, but the guy in the youtube video made it look so easy.  Edited by tkbslc
01/02/2015 12:20 am
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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When I'm cracking out slabs, I just cut the top off with a pair of large pruning shears (The kind used for thick branches) and then use brute force to pull the thing open. Yeah, a bit unsophisticated, but hey, it works.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I break slabs out for my FB Mercs all the time.. If I can get a good deal on a slab ill buy it,break it out and put the label in my album as the person did above.
I really see a couple of people having problems with breaking of slabs on here and on Instagram.
All I do it lightly break the harmonic seal around the edge of the slab and 95% of the time the pieces separate and voila ! Freed the coin from its imprisonment in plastic! #hammertime #slabSmashing
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I still hate these diabolical coin traps! So do I. This is a big reason why I do not have any of the higher dollar key dates in my albums yet. Finding them raw is impossible and buying them slabbed is annoying. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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(raised hand slowly) Um I kind of like slabs actually...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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(raised hand slowly) Um I kind of like slabs actually...    BOOOO!! Go sit in the corner! ...... Just kidding obviously..  .. To each his own. And not that it matters, but mite I ask why? Authenticity? Not 100% sure on grading? Protection? Just curious... Me on the other hand.... Set them free of those waste of money, plastic coffins!!! The ONLY coins I will leave slabbed are rare/valuable varieties and high value coins... But even those absolutely kill me... To me it completely takes away from the coin! Otherwise I do as Smokeriderdon and attach the label to the album or wherever it's going... Quote:
I always use simple sheet metal shears . Cuts like butter;
Taking a hammer to your coin? Even if it is in a slab, really? Yup, me too, either sheet metal shears or cutting wheel on my dremel... And as for the hammer....  bet the YouTube guy would be wishing he crushed his finger when he eventually smashes a coin, lol. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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(raised hand slowly) Um I kind of like slabs actually...  I kind of like them too.  I like them for a few reasons: protection (physical), value, authenticity, and assurance of grade. I like the feel of the slab. There is something about holding a large, card-like slab that I like, although holding a large silver dollar is also nice . I also like how it protects the coin. I'm not afraid of dropping the coin or getting any foreign objects on it (dust, fingerprints, saliva, etc.). Graded coins are usually more valuable so just in case I want to sell them, I can for a higher price. The graded coins I like are usually higher end items (CC Morgans and toners) so they give me confidence of the grade and authenticity, and also verify that the toning is natural not artificial. I must also admit though that it is kind of fun cracking out a coin.  I have only done it once to an NGC holder. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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raised hand slowly) Um I kind of like slabs actually... Hey, I'm not telling others what to do with their coins. I just wish the TPGs didn't make it so hard and potentially dangerous (to my eyes and the coin) to get the coins out. If they want to preserve authenticity they could just do safety seals that make it obvious when it is has been opened. Maybe the holo and the grade could shred when opened or something. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The only really good reason I can see for slabbing a coin, is if you wish to sell it back into the U.S. numismatic market. |
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Posted 01/01/2015 7:56 pm
