I have a couple early releases ASE's, they both have small cracks in the case itself, does this do anything do the value of them? or is this small cracking normal
So long as the crack doesn't go all the way through then the coin should still be air tight and you should be fine.
Is it a crack or a chip? If its a chip it should be fine, I would be worried about a crack. NGC will reholder it for $5 of course you'll have to pay for shipping and handling.
Mines just like that too! Seems weird that both of our gifts from Grandpa are broken like this. PS. I know Animosity, I'm not crazy... Well, maybe a little.