Purchased a NGC coin questions

[mdacoin]

Hello, everyone. New to this group. Just started collecting and have been buying strictly graded coins/certified coins. I have been very pleased with all the coins purchased however I do have a question regarding the plastic cases. The last coin I purchased online just arrived and the case looks like the plastic was re-fused back together. My question is regarding the ability for someone to open and reseal the case. I called the coin dealer I purchased it from and they assured me that it has not been. I checked the number on NGC website and all checks out. So is it a concern?

[mdacoin]

Chris

[mdacoin]

Chris

[bartlesvilleok]

Well there are counterfit slabs out there so anything with sealing a slab would be possible. We would really have to at least see photos to say one way or another.

[jackson64]

some of the older holders will have a "rough spot" on each of the 4 sides, some of this is due to the actual slab manufacture and not the sealing of the slab which is done sonically. I have personally cracked open 50-60 slabs to put coins in albums or send in for re-grading and I have never had one come even close to breaking into 2 even halves ( front/back)...if the coin in question has a value of less than $1000 or was minted post 1970, I would feel almost 100% secure that it is authentic ( especially if the cert # checks out) since the time and effort invested would not merit the return..JMO

[prudden]

It's very,very difficult to open one of thee NGC/PCGS slabs without breaking it. I'm sure it can be done but I have never seen it. If you are convinced there is a problem,especially with very rare or high dollar coins you should call NGC and ask them to inspect any questionable slabs.I really wouldn't worry too much about it though.

[James_OldeTowne]

Generally, it is not a concern. It would be a lot of trouble to break coins out, get a convincing label and hologram, and reseal with a passable coin inside the bogus "slab". It's possible, though, so if you can post images, maybe we can make better evaluation.