CAUTION: Inflated ego within...
buffnut
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Without intending to be a pompous _ss, here are some before and after photos. I had to post since I just got the "afters" in the mail today. Funny thing is, I had to get in my car and chase down the mail lady because she just put the slip in my mailbox instead of coming to the door. I can see the mailbox from my window, so I knew she didn't try the door! I'm not mad- I think I made quite a funny sight running out to the car like an idiot and flagging down the mail lady. I was very careful not to look suspicious or dangerous- the state of caution we're in might mean the postal workers are packin (more than normal that is)! 
Sorry for the crappy pictures- I'm still trying to learn how to get better pics. These are all of my attempts at crossing. Obviously I cracked three of them out before sending them in to relieve any prejudice that may or may not occur.
*OT*
On a side note I noticed a number of folks that have been striken with a tragedy here very recently. If you are one of those people and you are reading this- my heart goes out to you. There is nothing that can make up for the loss of a loved one, but your greatest asset is the people remaining in your life. Draw strength from them and keep your loved ones alive in the positive memories that you carry with you. Time will heal wounds, and remember that your loved ones would only want you to live and be happy. Sorry to be OT, but I had to vent a little.
Sorry for the crappy pictures- I'm still trying to learn how to get better pics. These are all of my attempts at crossing. Obviously I cracked three of them out before sending them in to relieve any prejudice that may or may not occur. *OT*
On a side note I noticed a number of folks that have been striken with a tragedy here very recently. If you are one of those people and you are reading this- my heart goes out to you. There is nothing that can make up for the loss of a loved one, but your greatest asset is the people remaining in your life. Draw strength from them and keep your loved ones alive in the positive memories that you carry with you. Time will heal wounds, and remember that your loved ones would only want you to live and be happy. Sorry to be OT, but I had to vent a little.
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Seriously, great job.
Russ, NCNE
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Congrats on the crossovers/grades
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Did you win the lottery too?
Really Nice coins though.
<< <i>Outstanding results! I wonder what the result would have been had they been sent as crossovers, rather than cracked out?
Russ, NCNE >>
Yes now that would be interesting wouldn't it
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Tom
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I want to see close-ups of that 1926-D. The obverse strike looks far better than the 63 NGC gave it.
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who you trying to fool, hmmm???
K S
Ken
Looking at your cracked slabs, I have a suggestion though. Cracking them out like that is dangerous, that plastic is hard enough to scratch the coin. If you have a vise, use it to crack the coin. If you don't have a vise, get a 5" C clamp, the principal is the same for both. Put the coin in one way, and tighten until you hear a crack. Put the coin in the other way, and do the same. Repeat gently until the two parts separate. While you are doing this, put a small towel over the slab to make sure no small pieces fly. If you don't want to use a towel and want to see exactly what you are doing, use goggles.
<< <i>Outstanding results! I wonder what the result would have been had they been sent as crossovers, rather than cracked out?
Russ, NCNE >>
You know the answer to that, don't you, Russ?
<< <i>That's the only way to do crossovers, I wouldn't dream of wasting my money sending a coin in the slab.
Looking at your cracked slabs, I have a suggestion though. Cracking them out like that is dangerous, that plastic is hard enough to scratch the coin. If you have a vise, use it to crack the coin. If you don't have a vise, get a 5" C clamp, the principal is the same for both. Put the coin in one way, and tighten until you hear a crack. Put the coin in the other way, and do the same. Repeat gently until the two parts separate. While you are doing this, put a small towel over the slab to make sure no small pieces fly. If you don't want to use a towel and want to see exactly what you are doing, use goggles. >>
Ahh- great advice, thank you. I just cracked them with a pair of pliers, trying to be as careful as possible. Here is a slightly better pic of the 26D for those who asked. This was taken before the crackout:
I guess i'm not the only one who has proven this is NOT true.
Best to all and many thanks for your positive comments- the wife doesn't understand my coin collecting, so I have to show my successes here to get any sort of positive feedback! She has threatened (jokingly) to break them all out of the slabs and buy a coke if I ever tick her off badly enough.