What's the best way to open a PCGS slab safely??

Just picked up a couple nice old nickels and want to put them in an album. What the safest way to open a slab so as not to harm the coin???
Thanks in advance,
Roger
Thanks in advance,
Roger
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<< <i>Several forum members are right now on google images looking for sledgehammers, jackhammers, chainsaws, and wrecking balls to make their clever answer to this post. >>
Those items are only used on SEGS slabs!!!
<< <i>with a cutter, around the edge >>
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I use a hacksaw. Safe for the coin (and the label which I like to save). "Busted out" 24 the other night in about 45mins.
It's the easiest and cleanest way to do it. I just shear off the outer edges and it comes apart clean. Only takes a few seconds.
A hacksaw will do the same thing, just takes a little longer. I've also used a tile nipper, just take off the corners first and it should fall apart.
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<< <i>Just picked up a couple nice old nickels and want to put them in an album. What the safest way to open a slab so as not to harm the coin???
Thanks in advance,
Roger >>
Some might suggest the only safe place to crack out a PCGS slab is across the street
wrap it in an old t-shirt or hand towel on all sides. set it on a concrete floor and hit the short side of it first, then turn it 90 degrees and hit one of the long sides. When you unwrap it, it should be either cracked enough to pull it apart or it should pop open when you twist it a little.
or, tile nippers work well also.
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tin snips.......................but be CAREFUL!
NGC and ICG just pop open when put in a vise with a wee bit of pressure. the pcgs slabs are tough nutz and need to be cut.
sand wedge.
..stick slab into sand ...remember to keep your head down and to follow thru.
<< <i>Several forum members are right now on google images looking for sledgehammers, jackhammers, chainsaws, and wrecking balls to make their clever answer to this post. >>
You forgot flame throwers.
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<< <i>Several forum members are right now on google images looking for sledgehammers, jackhammers, chainsaws, and wrecking balls to make their clever answer to this post. >>
You forgot flame throwers.
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I was heading to Google to find a flamethrower image also, but the first comment took all of the fun out of it.
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Please make sure you wear safety glasses - you can create sharp shards of plastic that can hurt. For added safety, I also crack them out under a piece of cloth.
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<< <i>I have tried a number of methods, but when I saw a major dealer cracking out coins at a back table with an end cutter, I gave it a try. One nip at 3 o'clock and you are done! Here is a link - End Cutter
Please make sure you wear safety glasses - you can create sharp shards of plastic that can hurt. For added safety, I also crack them out under a piece of cloth. >>
Was that the same guy I saw in Milwaukee? A little nip at 3 o'clock and the PCGS slab split right across the middle. Just simply pull the 2 halves apart. Pretty neat huh??
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