Crackin' Out--I'm a Barbarian!

GritsMan

Okay, in response to Bear's Coin Drop thread, I took a pair of pliers and twisted, mangled, and cracked out a 1976 Proof Set. I feel like such a criminal. It's an evil, good feeling. I know all of you are expert mutilators of official Mint packaging, but it was my first time. Is this considered a right of passage? Anyone want to meet for a beer? I'm buying--with some proof coins.

direwolf1972

I just got my first good laugh for the day.

Thanks it was a bad day at work.

roadrunner

Make sure you wear ANSI rated impact goggles just to be safe. You can get 'em for under $10. While I admit to closing my eyes and turning my head in years back, it's not the recommended method, especially when pounding with a hammer. I still remember one dealer back in the 80's who could crack 'em by hand just by tossing them on the floor along the edge.

roadrunner

tightbudget

Just the other day, I got a nearly pristine 76-S half from the bank. Was it yours?

GritsMan

<< <i>Just the other day, I got a nearly pristine 76-S half from the bank. Was it yours? >>



Ha! No, not yet, but this makes me wonder: all you dealers, who crack out millions of mint and proof sets, do you ever just spend any of 'em or are you trying to sell every single coin?