Ok to ask dealer to crackout coins you didn't purchase from them?

canadanz

Is it alright practice to ask a dealer to crackout a coin that you didn't purchase from them? I do quite a bit of business with the dealer in question, but I've purchased a few graded coins for my 7070, but don't have the faith in my abilities to crack them out without damaging them. Is it ok to ask my local dealer to do it? Or do you have a recommended way to do it?

TomB

Sure, why not?

ColonialCoinUnion

If the dealer scratches your coin while cracking it out (admittedly unlikely, but not impossible), would you expect him to be financially liable for the damage?

canadanz

<< <i>If the dealer scratches your coin while cracking it out (admittedly unlikely, but not impossible), would you expect him to be financially liable for the damage? >>



No. I'd just prefer the hands of someone who's done it a lot, to actually remove the coin, as to myself, who's never done it.

TonedRarities

i just cut the housing at the top with a dremmel and the pry the front and back apart. Works great and haven't damaged a coin ever.

ColonelJessup

PCGS and NGC may require different tools. They do for me. PCGS is easier. Ask your dealer to show you. It's not that tough. Wear something over your eyes, especially for NGC.

Alltheabove76

Easiest way is to hold it upright against a concrete floor and hit the top with a hammer with medium force. THe slap will seperate.

pennyannie

You need to have a little more faith in yourself, man up and just do it. I have more fun with a hammer but a vice works best.

scotty1419

I just did my first crackouts last week - 3 PCGS and 1 ANACS - I think for a slab collector it's good experience - just have to go carefully.

canadanz

<< <i>Easiest way is to hold it upright against a concrete floor and hit the top with a hammer with medium force. THe slap will seperate. >>



Bit the bullet and just cracked out a $10 coin. I tried it upright as you said, but all that happened was the top of the slab chipped away, and I wasn't able to split it apart. Put it on it's side, one good thwack and it separated. No damage to the coin. Good deal... thanks for the tip!

ColonialCoinUnion

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<< <i>Easiest way is to hold it upright against a concrete floor and hit the top with a hammer with medium force. THe slap will seperate. >>



Bit the bullet and just cracked out a $10 coin. I tried it upright as you said, but all that happened was the top of the slab chipped away, and I wasn't able to split it apart. Put it on it's side, one good thwack and it separated. No damage to the coin. Good deal... thanks for the tip! >>



Please practice on a bunch more cheap coins before you attempt anything valuable.

canadanz

<< <i>Please practice on a bunch more cheap coins before you attempt anything valuable. >>



Oh I plan to. Will try a few different techniques and see what's the easiest/safest.

mrpotatoheadd

If you use the "Hammer & Concrete" technique, a good approach is to start off with a fairly light tap and rotate the slab 90 degrees between hits so you do each side, gradually increasing the force used until you hear the slab seam pop.

RYK

<< <i>If you use the "Hammer & Concrete" technique, a good approach is to start off with a fairly light tap and rotate the slab 90 degrees between hits so you do each side, gradually increasing the force used until you hear the slab seam pop. >>


That's what I do. I first wrap the slab in an old rag or cloth diaper.

fivecents

I use these.

MsMorrisine

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<< <i>If you use the "Hammer & Concrete" technique, a good approach is to start off with a fairly light tap and rotate the slab 90 degrees between hits so you do each side, gradually increasing the force used until you hear the slab seam pop. >>


That's what I do. I first wrap the slab in an old rag or cloth diaper. >>



I use a zip lock bag!

BAJJERFAN

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<< <i>Easiest way is to hold it upright against a concrete floor and hit the top with a hammer with medium force. THe slap will seperate. >>



Bit the bullet and just cracked out a $10 coin. I tried it upright as you said, but all that happened was the top of the slab chipped away, and I wasn't able to split it apart. Put it on it's side, one good thwack and it separated. No damage to the coin. Good deal... thanks for the tip! >>



Yup! One man's upright is another man's side.

tcmitssr

First, wear protective glasses
Second, put the top half of the PCGS slab in a common vice and tighten it to the point where it first holds "firm."
Third, put a very heavy towel over the slab
Fourth, put a little weight from your hand, not poking but gentle pushing, on the towel covering the slab that is securely held in place by the vice.
Fifth, take the coin out of the broken slab in good shape.

...works for me BUT you assume all liability, in all forms, if you follow my directions.

ChrisRx

I use bolt cutters.

Tdec1000

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I use tile nippers too, they work great!! I had to do the hammer method last week because we moved recently and I couldn't find them. Still works well but not as good as the nippers IMHO.

ricko

I prefer the Dremel tool.... takes a tad longer, but predictable and does not endanger the coin. Cheers, RickO

ColonelJessup

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I use tile nippers too, they work great!! I had to do the hammer method last week because we moved recently and I couldn't find them. Still works well but not as good as the nippers IMHO. >>



My tool exactly. For NGC I put the slab on concrete sideways and use a hammer to hit the end away from the coin first. A vise always works, they're just so tough to carry around in your luggage when you go to a show.

PTVETTER

I'm waiting for "I crush them with my bare hands wimp"

RebelRon

Its easy.Use a vise with care.

CaptHenway

If you were a regular customer and once in a while requested that we defenestrate a coin bought elsewhere, we would not be offended.
TD

ccrdragon

i use a band saw - cut all four edges off just inside the seam and lift the top off after cutting.

johnny9434

no cause if he scratches it he owns it. i do it then im responsible for it

SeaEagleCoins

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I use tile nippers too, they work great!! I had to do the hammer method last week because we moved recently and I couldn't find them. Still works well but not as good as the nippers IMHO. >>



My tool exactly. For NGC I put the slab on concrete sideways and use a hammer to hit the end away from the coin first. A vise always works, they're just so tough to carry around in your luggage when you go to a show. >>




Yep... my preferred tool, as well... carry one to every show ( the big tile nippers can also be used as a hammer on those pesky NGC holders)... and it has been used at shows on more than one occasion a coin geek's Crack Party