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I just bought a 1980 S proof set for cheap, and have noticed that there is mold growing on Kennedy, and a small plastic string on Jefferson.
I would like to open the case, jet the junk out, and close it again.
Any ideas on how to open the case without damaging the case or the coins ? Edited by RLS0812
12/28/2018 1:35 pm
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@rls0812, I know that my response won't answer your question, but if it was me, I'd open up the case and pitch it. I'd thoroughly soak the coins (separately) in acetone and then put them into their own airtites. The mold scares me.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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photos please.
Edited by Keith67
12/28/2018 1:45 pm
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I just tried to open mine. I don't think you can without damage. so don't try
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@Spence
In my opinion, the second a proof touches human hands, it is no longer proof.
Wouldn't acetone eat the mirror finish off the field ?
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Once a proof always a proof. I have dipped a few of mine. You never know it. If its done right its not considered cleaned
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In my opinion, the second a proof touches human hands, it is no longer proof.
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I had some proofs that we're hazy. Acetone seemed to help a bit. There are threads on CCF debating the use of other substances which some people swear by.
Either way, the case has mold so it might be best to dump it. Maybe find one already opened online and use that as a replacement.
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If you still want to open it and reuse it.... Use an x-acto knife and slowly work it around (into) the edge/seam of the case. Easy-peasy!
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Wouldn't acetone eat the mirror finish off the field ? I'm pretty sure that the answer to this question is no. There are multiple threads on CCF that discuss this. You probably know that you can use the search box at the top of your screen (e.g. with PROOF and ACETONE as the keywords). Here is one example: http://goccf.com/t/132820"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
Edited by Spence
12/28/2018 4:31 pm
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Don't even try to open it. I just tried mine again .no go .you will just cut yourself. they are less then 10 bucks on ebay get a new one Edited by Keith67
12/28/2018 4:42 pm
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I don't think that's the proof set we are talking about. but never did see pics
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I don't think that's the proof set we are talking about. Like I said: It's not exact but you get the idea.. |
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@uss your Prestige set is not the same as this  I cant open it |
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People use shrub cutters to cut a corner off and do it by hand after that.
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