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SEGS holders - a tough nut to crack

relayerrelayer Posts: 10,570 ✭
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It took me almost an hour to get a coin out of a SEGS holder.

They use a softer plastic that doesn't crack. You kind of have to roll it up to peel it apart.

No more SEGS for me!
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    K6AZK6AZ Posts: 9,295 ✭
    Use a vise or a C clamp. I've busted them open with no problem that way.
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    JadeRareCoinJadeRareCoin Posts: 2,768 ✭

    I use branch trimmers (large cutters with a long lever arm). The added leverage makes cutting easy. SEGS makes a great holder. I especially like the top label.
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    nOoBiEeEnOoBiEeE Posts: 1,011 ✭✭
    Dremel that sucker open...
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    laserartlaserart Posts: 2,255 ✭
    I've said it before but it bears repeating. Take it to a trophy shop that has a laser and it can be cut out in less than a minute.
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    dorkkarldorkkarl Posts: 12,692 ✭✭✭
    2 whacks w/ a hammer is all it takes. i can bust a segs slab in < 10 seconds, though they are the toughest. the newer ngc slabs are catching up though.

    pci slabs bust fastest, 5 seconds tops. anacs, acg & old-style pcgs slabs are right behind.

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    OnWithTheHuntOnWithTheHunt Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Haven't had a problem with SEGS holders, Solid hammer taps on all four sides does the trick for me. I find the newer PCGS holders far more difficult.

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    CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,258 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Well that was a blast from the past!

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    Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 8,674 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No no no! Wrap the slab in detcord, control detonation, search for pmd coin in blast radius. We want pictures of you survive. Peace Roy

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    cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,062 ✭✭✭✭✭

    band saw

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Resurrection.... I recommend a Dremel though.... the speed and pressure can be controlled with little danger to the coin.... Cheers, RickO

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    CoinZipCoinZip Posts: 3,253 ✭✭✭

    I love these old posts... and I love SEGS holders.

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    OldEastsideOldEastside Posts: 4,602 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That why we drink and have a Band Saw

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    CascadeChrisCascadeChris Posts: 2,518 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I just did one yesterday. Threw it on the floor a couple times before i remembered how stubborn they are and it cracked in a bad way. Had to get all surgical like I was doing brain surgery to remove the coin without damage. Love the tactile feel of them but not much else..

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    ashelandasheland Posts: 22,694 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It's weird seeing all of those older posts. I hardly recognized anyone.

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    ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 12,542 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Dorkkarl, another blast from the past! :D

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    ad4400ad4400 Posts: 2,045 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Glad to have found this post. I opted for the hammer approach, a whack on each side on the lower part of the slab and open it came!

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