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GRANDAMGRANDAM Posts: 8,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I have some PCGS Slabs with chipped stacking tabs (see post on USPS problem)



I have the chips and want to glue them back in place. In the past I tried just regular Super Glue but it didn't work.



Anyone know what kind of glue would hold?



Thanks, GrandAm
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  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,881 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: GRANDAM

    I have some PCGS Slabs with chipped stacking tabs (see post on USPS problem)



    I have the chips and want to glue them back in place. In the past I tried just regular Super Glue but it didn't work.



    Anyone know what kind of glue would hold?



    Thanks, GrandAm




    I think reholder is the best solution. I recently sold a PCGS slabbed coin($2k value) on eBay that had a very small crack in it. The customer demanded $100 credit or return the coin. We settled on $50.



  • TommyTypeTommyType Posts: 4,586 ✭✭✭✭✭
    That's the reason, (and only reason), that I actually prefer NGC holders. More substantial, better design.

    As for the glue, I'm not sure anything will do the job. Small surfaces, and prone to stress. So even if you DO get them to stick on, they'll be prone to breaking off again with very little force.
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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd be looking at epoxy instead of glue.



    A 2 stage epoxy should liquid weld the part back on permanently.
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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,452 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I can give you the name of this ebay seller if you want to contact them. image



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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,552 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Gorilla glue at Office Max or Ebay. image

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  • GazesGazes Posts: 2,315 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Would the next buyer be justified to be concerned to see that holder had a piece glued back on ?
  • GRANDAMGRANDAM Posts: 8,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: Gazes

    Would the next buyer be justified to be concerned to see that holder had a piece glued back on ?




    Well that is the problem,,,,, the chip is just visual,,,,, no chance the coin has been removed.



    I am waiting on a call back from the seller.



    The silver bars should have been seperated from the slabs in the shipment.



    On a brighter note I did receive these cool sticky notes as a free gift with my purchase.



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  • CoinosaurusCoinosaurus Posts: 9,644 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would not touch the stuff if it is an expensive coin. Just pay the reholder fee.......
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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: TwoSides2aCoin

    Gorilla glue at Office Max or Ebay.



    No spam intended.




    It's not intended for gluing acrylic or even Gorillas.



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  • CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,361 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I can pretty much guarantee that Gorilla glue will not work because it foams as it sets.



    If super glue did not work, it is probably because the plastic surfaces were too smooth for the glue to get any "bite".



    I might try two things.

    1) lightly sand or roughen the mating surfaces to be joined - I realize this might be a bit difficult - and try the super glue again.

    2) I have had some luck with the UV curable glues on the market now - Bondic is one, but there are others - but I'd still sand the surfaces.



    Good luck - let us know if you are successful.

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have used the UV curable epoxy (?) recently on several items - not slabs - and it has

    worked very well. Worth a try.... Cheers, RickO
  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,956 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'd be more concerned about any vapor from the glue finding it's way deeper into the holder and affecting the coin.

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  • 291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,667 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Don't even think about using glue. You are just asking for trouble.
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  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,706 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: Lakesammman
    I can give you the name of this ebay seller if you want to contact them. image

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  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,706 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: ms70
    I'd be more concerned about any vapor from the glue finding it's way deeper into the holder and affecting the coin.


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  • georgiacop50georgiacop50 Posts: 2,909 ✭✭✭✭
    If the slab plastic is acrylic, it seems like a super glue would work as it is acrylic as well (cyanoacrylate).



    I have had some success with superglue & PCGS slabs IIRC
  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,718 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The glued piece on the slab would look WORSE IMHO and could break off easily in the future.



    I would also worry about glue chemicals leaching onto the coin and causing damage to the coin itself.

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  • derrybderryb Posts: 37,610 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What's the ANA policy on slab doctors?

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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,552 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: derryb
    What's the ANA policy on slab doctors?


    Policy on fixing holders is currently being written. More than likely it will be a Capital ™ offense.

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  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,893 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Reholder. Shoot, for only a little more money get it regraded. Maybe you will get lucky. Either will get you the nice, newest PCGS holder.

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  • GRANDAMGRANDAM Posts: 8,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: lkeigwin

    Reholder. Shoot, for only a little more money get it regraded. Maybe you will get lucky. Either will get you the nice, newest PCGS holder.

    Lance.




    It will be tough to upgrade when all the coins are MS70 grade already.



    Just heard back from the seller and I will be shipping the entire 7 coins back at the sllers expense and they will replace the coins with new ones.



    Thanks for all the opinions and advice.



    GrandAm :)
  • ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would get chemical vapors from glue no where near a coin.
  • derrybderryb Posts: 37,610 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: GRANDAM
    Originally posted by: lkeigwin
    Reholder. Shoot, for only a little more money get it regraded. Maybe you will get lucky. Either will get you the nice, newest PCGS holder.
    Lance.


    It will be tough to upgrade when all the coins are MS70 grade already.

    Just heard back from the seller and I will be shipping the entire 7 coins back at the sllers expense and they will replace the coins with new ones.

    Thanks for all the opinions and advice.


    Who's the seller, nice to know the good ones.

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  • leothelyonleothelyon Posts: 8,484 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Try some airplane model glue for awhile and you'll likely forget there was ever a problem. imageimageimageimage

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  • ebaybuyerebaybuyer Posts: 2,984 ✭✭✭
    anyone ever try this stuff ? been contemplating buying a tube just to have round ... usually that ends up being something I cant find when I need it

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  • GRANDAMGRANDAM Posts: 8,743 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If interested in an update check my other post on USPS problems.



    I would post it hear but feel I have used up too much space already.



    Not gluing slabs,,,, sending back for replacements.
    GrandAm :)

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