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Opening a pcgs case
NewParadigm
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Does anybody know how to open a pcgs holder.....without a hammer???
Just opened them..... Jeeezzzz those suckers are like steel!!!! I have a new faith in the quality of the holders
Just opened them..... Jeeezzzz those suckers are like steel!!!! I have a new faith in the quality of the holders
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Are they really this stupid, or are they destroying the dollar on purpose?
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<< <i>hacksaw, left to right, right accross the label. Then easily pry open. >>
So much for returning the label to PCGS to keep the pop reports coreect.
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<< <i>What do they call those snips.....not tin snips....they cut cross-ways....like to cut the barely exposed head of a nail. 2, maybe three snips along the edges and the holder pops open. >>
The ones I posted are called end cutting pliers..
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<< <i>What do they call those snips.....not tin snips....they cut cross-ways....like to cut the barely exposed head of a nail. 2, maybe three snips along the edges and the holder pops open. >>
The ones I posted are called end cutting pliers.. >>
And the one you posted is the one I had in mind.
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<< <i>What do they call those snips.....not tin snips....they cut cross-ways....like to cut the barely exposed head of a nail. 2, maybe three snips along the edges and the holder pops open. >>
The ones I posted are called end cutting pliers.. >>
And the one you posted is the one I had in mind. >>
All great minds think alike eh Bryan?
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Disclaimer: I didn't have the volume on so I have no idea what this guy is saying.
<< <i>Table mounted vise... >>
Agree. Wrap it in a towel first in case there are flying shards of plastic and then squeeze slowlt while listening for a pop. Turn the slab 90 degrees and repeat.
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
I use a pair of Tile Nippers, they are made for tile but they work very well on plastic.......
I also wear a pair of saftey glasses and leather gloves, the plastic likes to shoot everywhere and is sometimes sharp after broken.
<< <i>Bushmaster uses a vice ! >>
A vice is fine for small ANACS and NGC slabs, but I have never tried one for PCGS slabs. Not sure it would work that well for PCGS since it is a different type of plastic and IMO more likely to explode into flying shards under pressure. The key to using a vice is to crack the seals/seams just enough so that you can pick the slab apart. I saw a gent in Milwaukee [used to post here as Texasbulliontraders] open about 10 PCGS slabs in less than a minute with those end cutter pliers.
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<< <i>Table mounted vise... >>
Agree. Wrap it in a towel first in case there are flying shards of plastic and then squeeze slowly while listening for a pop. Turn the slab 90 degrees and repeat. >>
Works every time - never had a problem. Good idea about the towel, I also wear safety glasses when I do it as those little shards can fly!
And I do send my labels back to PCGS when I accumulate a bunch.
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<< <i>hacksaw, left to right, right accross the label. Then easily pry open. >>
So much for returning the label to PCGS to keep the pop reports coreect. >>
send it in two pieces
Are they really this stupid, or are they destroying the dollar on purpose?
<< <i>What do they call those snips.....not tin snips....they cut cross-ways....like to cut the barely exposed head of a nail. 2, maybe three snips along the edges and the holder pops open. >>
My dad uses those to cut the gate off of homemade sinkers.
To open then simply use a saber saw or Dremel with a variable speed control. To fast and the plastic remelts back together, To slow and pieces fly. A medium toothed blade shoud do the job with no problems. Just remove the edges on at least two sides or more. Pry open with a screwdriver but still watch yourself. Use eye protectors at all times.
When dealing with suggestions on the internet, you may well be listening to someone that actually wants you to get hurt.
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<< <i>What do they call those snips.....not tin snips....they cut cross-ways....like to cut the barely exposed head of a nail. 2, maybe three snips along the edges and the holder pops open. >>
My dad uses those to cut the gate off of homemade sinkers. >>
Like this TigerGirl?
These are what I use.
front and back views.