cracked open an ANACS slab? I am thinking about it but a little hesitant. Any thoughts or suggestions?
I've cracked PCI and ICG.....I think the best way is to take the slab to a concrete floor and set the slab on its edge....take a hammer and hit the edge....keep doing that to all of the edges....then see if it will come apart...if it doesn't do it again....it should after 1 or 2 rounds. Speedy
I purchased a slabbed coin and I might want to put into a capital plastic holder (the one with all the $2.50 mint marks). I don't think its a good idea, just curious if anyone has done it.
I would leave it alone. It's worth more in a slab than it is inside of a capital plastics holder. There is always a risk that you will damage the coin by attempting to crack it out of it's slab.
I've cracked a couple ANACS slabs. I use the method Speedy described, and have never damaged a coin in the process. Charlie
Slabbed coins are ultra sonically sealed which means the plastic is melted/fused together. To unfuse it you must cut it or fracture it. This is serious business if your freeing a coin that could loose conciderable value if damaged. My suggestion is to clamp the slab at the opposite end of the end you wish to open, and I mean clamp at the edge of the end. If you clamp too tight too close to the coin you could impacked the coin if it breaks there. Now after clamping the slab use a dremel with a cutting wheel or a very find jewelers saw to free that edges seal. Repeat this proccess for each edge or side. DO NOT hold the slab with your hand and try to cut or free the edge, this is a dangerous and stupid way to get hurt seriously. Also do not work over the floor in case you drop the coin make sure it hits a soft surface.
