Question about PCGS slabs...

hookedoncoins2

Yesturday, while at a coin show, I was talking to a dealer, and he told me that the plastic that is used to hold a coin in a slab contains PVC. I found this very difficult to believe.

Is there any truth in this?

Russ

<< <i>Is there any truth in this? >>



No.

Russ, NCNE

numonebuyer

We want the name of that dealer. The plastic that holds a coin in a slab does not contain PVC, it is an "inert plastic".

Wolf359

Yes. I think some ancient Hallmark slabs may have had that problem.

hookedoncoins2

Thats what I thought/hoped. But since the dealer I was talking to had been in coins for more than 30 years, I wanted to make sure.

BAJJERFAN

Its amazing how much misinformation is out there even from those who should know better.

airplanenut

What slabs was he selling?

Russ

<< <i>Its amazing how much misinformation is out there even from those who should know better. >>



This type of stuff frequently comes from those with some sort of agenda. I had a dealer at a show once tell me the same thing about PCGS slabs, and that the only ones that were guaranteed to have no PVC were ACG. Guess what his case was full of?

Russ, NCNE

hookedoncoins2

<< <i>What slabs was he selling? >>



Every coin he was selling was raw. He seemed knowledgable about coins and was highly regarded by a number of other dealers I talked with, but he definitely didn't come off as a slab supporter.

vrtech99

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<< <i>What slabs was he selling? >>



Every coin he was selling was raw. He seemed knowledgable about coins and was highly regarded by a number of other dealers I talked with, but he definitely didn't come off as a slab supporter. >>



2x2 or PCGS holders????

BAJJERFAN

<< <i>Guess what his case was full of? >>



Chit!!! Jus like him!

K6AZ

<< <i>Yes. I think some ancient Hallmark slabs may have had that problem. >>



Not only the Hallmark slabs, but the early ten digit PCI holders as well. I have cracked them out and you can't miss the unmistakable smell of shower curtains. All coins cracked out of those slabs should be dipped in acetone to be safe.

As far as PCGS slabs containing PVC, that was propaganda put out by Accugrade.

BAJJERFAN

<< <i>As far as PCGS slabs containing PVC, that was propaganda put out by Accugrade. >>



Then they woulda bin called PVCS

dorkkarl

i doubt it's true of the actual holder, but can't speak for the rubbery ring inside. far as i understand, it's IMPOSSIBLE to manufacture completely inert plastic.

K S