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How Do You Remove a Coin from a TPG Slab

Hi

This afternoon I needed to remove a coin from a TPG slab. This is the first time I ever had to do this. The slab was an NGC. It didn't go so well and I would like to know from those more experienced, the best way to safely remove the coin from the slab, without damaging either the coin or myself.

Thanks

Planchet

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  • Cladiator uses these image

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    No kidding, he really does. Many here use Tin Snips or something similar.
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  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 33,385 ✭✭✭✭✭
    search crack or cracking
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  • I've removed many coins from PCGS, NGC and Anacs holders, what I do is place a cloth between a slip jaw plier and hold the holder away from where the coin sits in the holder then tap with a hammer until it breaks freeing the coin.
  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,018 ✭✭✭✭✭

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  • very very carefullyimage
  • Bandsaw, cut away the edges!
  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Bandsaw, cut away the edges! >>



    me too

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  • BFH.

    Ray
  • cheezhedcheezhed Posts: 5,862 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I use a hammer and chisel.
    Many happy BST transactions
  • Aegis3Aegis3 Posts: 2,905 ✭✭✭
    Wrap slab in towel. Wear safety glasses/goggles. Hit long edges of hammer with light to moderate force (usually 2-3 times per side does the trick). NGC slabs are nice; they break easily.
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    Ed. S.

    (EJS)
  • ponderitponderit Posts: 1,544 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Band saw or scroll saw around the perimeters and then the thing will pry right open with no broken plactic. Works like a charm...
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  • ponderitponderit Posts: 1,544 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>BFH.

    Ray >>



    LOL, Ray, will a SFH work? image
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  • RayboRaybo Posts: 5,329 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Vicegrips. image
  • Joking aside, I use tile cutters. They work better than anything pictured or mentioned. You can get some at a hardware store for around $10.
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  • RaufusRaufus Posts: 6,817 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dremel tool.
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