To Crack or Not To Crack? NCG to PCGS
poorguy
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I have an NGC coin that was the topic of another forum but it's getting kinda long so I would like to know if I should:
a.) Crack this baby out and send it into PCGS. (and if so how do I do it without damaging the coin)
b.) Do a crossover.
Here is a picture of the coin.
From the previous forum you guys said she should grade in the MS66-MS67 range with a possible PL designation.
a.) Crack this baby out and send it into PCGS. (and if so how do I do it without damaging the coin)
b.) Do a crossover.
Here is a picture of the coin.
From the previous forum you guys said she should grade in the MS66-MS67 range with a possible PL designation.
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Use a hacksaw
You are joking, right?
Cut the top and across the bottom then 1 side. Stay away from the coin edge.
...and if you turn on your private message receiving option, you'll probably get several offers to purchase the coin as is
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Personally I don't think it will make a 7, and judging by the scan/pic if those are hairlines that are causing the distortion in the fields, I wouldn't expect a 6 either.
Jim
Everybody seems to have strong opinions both ways.
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On new NGC slabs, hacksaw is better option.
and they're cold.
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Mary
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you think? involves a lot of sawing, plastic dust gets everywhere, and I've found the vice works fine on new slabs too (my peace dollar was in a newer slab)
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And, soon you'll have a box of these:
Russ, NCNE
<< <i>General Method
Tools required: vise, hammer, chisel; safety glasses or goggles Method: Secure the slab in the vise along either long side. The vise should overlap only enough plastic to ensure that the holder is secured (1/4 inch or so). Tighten as necessary to avoid slab movement while you're using the hammer and chisel. Position the chisel in the seam between the two pieces of plastic near the upright corner further from the coin. Carefully tap the chisel with the hammer until the plastic pieces separate. Ideally, the chisel will wedge between the two pieces and can be used to pry them completely apart. Carefully remove the coin from the separated/fragmented plastic.
PCGS
Tools required: lineman's pliers or wire cutters; safety glasses or goggles Method: Position the pliers along either long side of the slab at the middle of the coin such that the cutting edges are outside the edge of the coin. Squeeze forcefully. The plastic will crack across the entire width of the holder. Carefully separate the plastic pieces and remove the coin. >>
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#2- You COULD damage it. Anything could happen!
#3- Weigh how much it is valued at in it's present grade, in it's present holder
versus what it's worth would be.. one grade lower in a PCGS holder. THAT, besides
possible damage, is what really determines whether or not you should crack it.
#4- JMHO- I would suggest submitting it in it's holder. If the value of coin one grade lower
with PCGS is anywhere close to where it is now-then on your submission form write
"Cross at any grade" This shows trust and confidence in our graders. If it would be worth less
money one grade lower in a PCGS slab then I suggest you write "Cross only to corresponding
grade." This way you are only out the cost of submission and not a damaged coin!
#5-If you do crack it out and it does not come back as you are hoping, you're right back to square one submitting a raw coin back to NGC HOPING to get the grade you presently have..
MFS
<< <i>I see ANACS, PCGS, NGC, ICG and even NTC in that box...but no ACG...... >>
It's not that my hammer is prejudiced, I just haven't bought any ACG since I started saving the cracked slabs. BTW, besides what you listed, I also have PCI, SEGS, Truegrade, and NSCGS. My hammer is truly an equal opportunity device.
Russ, NCNE
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There are so many of that date already in PCGS slabs and they're not expensive. The next step up is not much money either so I would just keep this one the way it is. If you think NGC missed the PL or DMPL send it in for a review. imho.
That only works on Kennedys
I use the hacksaw method, only lost blood once to a slab...