TreasureGirl Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 The famous Peace dollar in the USGS slab. If I break it out to put it in an Airtite, does it lose any value? Also, what's the best way to break into a slab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_3567 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Also, what's the best way to break into a slab? Easiest way I've found is using a dremel tool. You can usually pick up a knock-ff version (simply called a rotary tool) at walmart for about $20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostDutchman Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 i use the good old hammer..... lay it flat on the concrete and wack it around the edges... eventually it will open like an oreo cookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Also like an oreo cookie, I prefer to dump it in milk first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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daggit Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Also like an oreo cookie, I prefer to dump it in milk first. Thats how you get that..."Blast White" look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 When I plan on busting a couple of coins out of a slab I plan to wrap them in cloth and put them in a vice. Also, with the slab that TG cites, the coin will actually increase in value if you take it out of some no-name TPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreasureGirl Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Hey, it wasn't I who bought it... Thanks guys! And I really want to try that milk trick now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 I'd suggest placing it on a post with a clear background and shooting away the edges of the slab from 30 or 40 feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Hey, it wasn't I who bought it... Thanks guys! And I really want to try that milk trick now.. Same reason the lovely woman that loves me doesn't buy me coins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreasureGirl Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Same reason the lovely woman that loves me doesn't buy me coins Same reason that I don't buy the handsome man that loves me electronics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just carl Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 I'd suggest placing it on a post with a clear background and shooting away the edges of the slab from 30 or 40 feet. Now this is the kind of reply that is just insufficient in detail and it may actually not work if improperly attempted. For instance using a slow moving ammunition such as .45 Cal, the plastic may shatter. If too large a Cal, also the plastic may shatter. I would suggest a small Cal. (.22) with high velosity cartridges. Also, the bottom edges must be shot away first. Other methods are a Butane Torch with a needle type tip. Nitro Glycerine in small amounts will actually not only open the slab, but if pointed properly, have the coin land where you want. If yu live near a tall building or structure, go to the top and drop it off. Have a person at the bottom just in case you miss the concrete. I have no slabs. I have bought many, but I remove the coins. If you have a Dremel as noted, they have minature saw blades that will work. A saber saw with medium toothed blades also work. Even a hack saw will work. Main thing is to put it in a vise to hold it firmly. I've seen someone just put a slab in a vice edge wise and press until it flew apart. Not to smart. As to your other question about value. As a basic rule, removing a coin from a slab is not smart if the coin is of a substantial value since the slab will not only help protect the coin, but varifies it is not a fake. It's up to you. It's your coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreasureGirl Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Well... I really looked at a 1922 Peace I got at a local store at Choice BU (for $16) and the one in the slab (1923) graded at MS-66, purchased for $160. There is no difference. I would keep it in the slab but since they're so un-versatile and since I want to keep my type set in the same place, I want to crack it out... but I wonder if that will just make it another $16 coin... EDIT: Scratch $160 - it was $99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Actually you answered your own question. It looks and quacks like a $16 coin already, so it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreasureGirl Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Okay... so now the question is... how do I tell my husband not to buy me coin things without hurting his feelings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Just show him your last post!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin43160 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 well you could milk it let him buy you coins then say ur not happy with em and buy something else and keep the coins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreasureGirl Posted October 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Mmm... that seems harsh... I would tell him it's like me buying him electronics, but the second I tell him that he will get super offended because he has already gotten me this slabbed, overpriced Peace and a proof ASE, and once I say anything he'll assume that I didn't like his present this whole time. And I can't tell him to use the Red Book because the Peace was listed on eBay as MS-66 and the Red Book says at MS-66 that coin should be $160 even though I have an identical piece, same mintage, bought for $16. Huh... perhaps this deserves a new thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Kopeiki Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Mmm... that seems harsh... I would tell him it's like me buying him electronics, but the second I tell him that he will get super offended because he has already gotten me this slabbed, overpriced Peace and a proof ASE, and once I say anything he'll assume that I didn't like his present this whole time. And I can't tell him to use the Red Book because the Peace was listed on eBay as MS-66 and the Red Book says at MS-66 that coin should be $160 even though I have an identical piece, same mintage, bought for $16. Huh... perhaps this deserves a new thread... What I do with my family is tell the stories of how non-collectors are being ripped-off by Home Shopping Network, eBay and unscrupulous dealers. I think I have them all scared to buy any coins, at this point I did this before anyone bought anything, though. However, if you husband wants to continue giving you coins - why not point him to a reputable website that deals in quality coins and doesn't sell for ridiculous premiums. Not sure about U.S. material, but for World coins I use www.cngcoins.com, www.northeastcoin.com, www.civitasgalleries.com and a few others. It might hurt his feelings if you tell him nto stop buying altogether, so pointing in the right direction might be a better alternative (plus you get new, quality coins in the process ). Cheers, ~Roman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 I have broken a couple of coins out of slabs. I have used a hammer around the edges with a cloth over the slab. I broke off the edges until I could pry it apart with my hands. Be very careful of flying plastic...especially protect your eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stilson Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 The USGS slabbed coin I have is pretty closely graded. It may surprise you if you break it out and get it graded at pcgs or ngc. For a self slabber at least the one I have turned up pretty good. (Compared to other self slabbers.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreasureGirl Posted October 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 It's not that I don't trust USGS, it's that I don't trust eBay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 How could you not trust ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 It's not that I don't trust USGS, it's that I don't trust eBay... "I bought it on eBay" by Weird Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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