SEGS holders - a tough nut to crack

relayer · May 11, 2004 3:25AM

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!

K6AZ · May 11, 2004 3:26AM

Use a vise or a C clamp. I've busted them open with no problem that way.

JadeRareCoin · May 11, 2004 3:33AM

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.

nOoBiEeE · May 11, 2004 3:33AM

Dremel that sucker open...

meos1 · May 11, 2004 3:45AM

SEGS has a great holder the top label is the sweetest

laserart · May 11, 2004 4:07AM

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.

dorkkarl · May 11, 2004 4:39AM

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.

K S

Aspie_Rocco · October 17, 2018 2:56PM

5 seconds. Safely with Klein diagonal cutters/ dykes. Apply pressure as shown in photo to crease under label Top unhinges like a door. Do not try the last photo maneuver

DISCLAIMER: no coin was harmed in the crackout. Stunt double credits go to 1991 D and 2013 D
Coinlyfe!!!
Roccout

OnWithTheHunt · October 17, 2018 3:15PM

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.

Cameonut · October 17, 2018 3:42PM

Well that was a blast from the past!

Namvet69 · October 17, 2018 4:14PM

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

cameonut2011 · October 17, 2018 5:33PM

band saw

ricko · October 18, 2018 7:27AM

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

CoinZip · October 18, 2018 7:31AM

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

OldEastside · October 18, 2018 8:28AM

That why we drink and have a Band Saw

Steve

CascadeChris · October 18, 2018 8:53AM

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..