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Pillar of the Community
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Started cracking some more proof sets that I bought at a show today. In particular is a 1973 set in a hinged display case. Question is how do I get the lens out of the plastic frame that holds it w/o breaking the frame? I would like to keep the case intact, but if I have to crack the frame I will.
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Pillar of the Community
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let just say I would like to know also if the case can be saved because my 76 set ended up in about 5 peices
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Pillar of the Community
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The early proof case are glued and sealed. When you open them, they will crack. Been there done that!
The newer proof sets are not glued and open much easier.
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I used a utility knife (with a fresh blade) when I broke apart all of my early proof sets. Extreme patience is the key.
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Pillar of the Community
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Where was this show at? Northern Michigan?
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Pillar of the Community
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4Fun I popped mine out last night
1st took off the hinged door then with the reverse showning I grabed a corner of the black frame and I was able to twist it enuff to get a screw driver in at the edge just worked it very carefully around the frame and POP!
got the nickel on disply in the modern grading forum
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nds76
Yeh the show was up in Petosky @ the Odawa Hotel, there is one in TC on Aug 15 @ the VFW Hall.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Not sure why you would want to save the case but that is truly difficult. I've broke open many of them and just threw away the plastic pieces. I usually use a saber saw and cut off all the edges so no peices flying around.
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I want to try to keep it intact as I only want the the Ike for my album, so I thought maybe someone else would like the remaining coins in the case. OK I will give this a try..... ....I did it, I got the Ike out without breaking the frame   but I cracked the lens   Oh well, the Ike will have a good home in my Dansco. Edited by collect4fun
08/05/2009 9:32 pm
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Oh well, the Ike will have a good home in my Dansco. Yes it will!  |
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Agree, no way to open with out cracking. I some times am able to get a butter knife in enough to start unsealing around the top glued area.
however more than not the plastic case cracks and breaks.
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Posted 08/02/2009 7:56 pm
