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#3762999 - 02/03/10 01:00 PM How to crack a coin out of a PCGS or NGC holder? ~~Videos~~
Schatzy Schatzy I was posting here when you were in diapers. Registered: 05/04/07 Posts: 3299 Loc: Virginia	Well I made two videos today on cracking a coin out of a holder. I always use a hammer, wire snips and a wash cloth. Wrap the coin in the wash cloth and then hit the side of the holder with the hammer till you here the slab crack. I have never damaged a coin yet doing it this way. PCGS Crackout NGC Crackout _________________________ ~Jaime~
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#3763089 - 02/03/10 02:00 PM Re: How to crack a coin out of a PCGS or NGC holder? ~~Videos~~ [Re: Schatzy]
coinman1794 coinman1794 Chatzilla Registered: 03/02/02 Posts: 2478	I've never seen anyone do it the same way I do before $;\)$ _________________________ My website: http://www.dmrarecoins.com
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#3763394 - 02/03/10 04:40 PM Re: How to crack a coin out of a PCGS or NGC holder? ~~Videos~~ [Re: Schatzy]
gbsten gbsten (S)uper Collector Registered: 05/13/09 Posts: 287 Loc: Michigan	My luck I'd crack the countertop!
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#3763493 - 02/03/10 05:32 PM Re: How to crack a coin out of a PCGS or NGC holder? ~~Videos~~ [Re: gbsten]
WoodenJefferson WoodenJefferson Pedigreed Registered: 12/08/06 Posts: 5147 Loc: Riding the tail of Hale-Bopp	That...is a good way to have a coin fly across the room. Hint, never use your fingers to pry the broken halves apart, you could launch shards of plastic and or the coin itself. _________________________ Who could it be? Believe it or not, it's just me.Sidekick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsWgG5v7A3A They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing but it's also the basis of most opinions-Red Green
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#3763655 - 02/03/10 06:51 PM Re: How to crack a coin out of a PCGS or NGC holder? ~~Videos~~ [Re: WoodenJefferson]
PerryHall PerryHall Up 20 words per minute since I signed up Registered: 12/11/06 Posts: 1083	Originally Posted By: WoodenJefferson Hint, never use your fingers to pry the broken halves apart, you could launch shards of plastic and or the coin itself. Also, it's a good way to slice your finger and get blood all over your coin. $\:o$
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#3763676 - 02/03/10 06:57 PM Re: How to crack a coin out of a PCGS or NGC holder? ~~Videos~~ [Re: PerryHall]
Schatzy Schatzy I was posting here when you were in diapers. Registered: 05/04/07 Posts: 3299 Loc: Virginia	Originally Posted By: PerryHall Originally Posted By: WoodenJefferson Hint, never use your fingers to pry the broken halves apart, you could launch shards of plastic and or the coin itself. Also, it's a good way to slice your finger and get blood all over your coin. $\:o$ Okay....I have never cut myself or had the coin come flying out of the holder. _________________________ ~Jaime~
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#3764597 - 02/03/10 11:13 PM Re: How to crack a coin out of a PCGS or NGC holder? ~~Videos~~ [Re: Schatzy]
WoodenJefferson WoodenJefferson Pedigreed Registered: 12/08/06 Posts: 5147 Loc: Riding the tail of Hale-Bopp	If you take those nippers and snip right below the label (into the coin cavity) of course wrap it in a cloth, turn it and snip the other side, the gasket and coin will usually just slip out, no prying required. _________________________ Who could it be? Believe it or not, it's just me.Sidekick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsWgG5v7A3A They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing but it's also the basis of most opinions-Red Green
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#3764650 - 02/03/10 11:32 PM Re: How to crack a coin out of a PCGS or NGC holder? ~~Videos~~ [Re: WoodenJefferson]
cpm9ball cpm9ball TOTAL NEWBIE Registered: 01/04/05 Posts: 9455 Loc: South Florida	A band saw can cut all four edges away with no problem at all. It's best to cut the long sides away, first. Chris _________________________ CHOO CHOO "THE PERSON WHO CAN LAUGH AT HIMSELF ALWAYS LAUGHS LAST! Joseph P. Machuga, February 28, 1915 - December 12, 1997 Frances L. Machuga, January 2, 1921 - September 29, 2006 Married: December 6, 1941 I love you, both.
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#3764854 - 02/04/10 04:01 AM Re: How to crack a coin out of a PCGS or NGC holder? ~~Videos~~ [Re: cpm9ball]
HiHoAudio HiHoAudio Talkative? Registered: 02/22/05 Posts: 680 Loc: New York, New York	Great videos, but I'll stick with my vise. I have never been very good with a hammer. And a bandsaw, I shutter at the thought! _________________________
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#3764856 - 02/04/10 04:09 AM Re: How to crack a coin out of a PCGS or NGC holder? ~~Videos~~ [Re: Schatzy]
PerryHall PerryHall Up 20 words per minute since I signed up Registered: 12/11/06 Posts: 1083	Originally Posted By: Schatzy Originally Posted By: PerryHall Originally Posted By: WoodenJefferson Hint, never use your fingers to pry the broken halves apart, you could launch shards of plastic and or the coin itself. Also, it's a good way to slice your finger and get blood all over your coin. $\:o$ Okay....I have never cut myself or had the coin come flying out of the holder. I've cut myself on those plastic shards. They can be sharp. Just recommend that everyone be careful. Also, it's not a bad idea to wear eye protection.
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