Is there a way to remove a JSA sticker?

mr2686 · #1 12-16-2011, 08:22 AM

I'm with Mark 100%. If you think a sticker is distracting, imagine how bad a spot the size of a nickel or quarter might be from paper loss. An analogy would be, would you rather have a signed magazine with a nice mailing label, or the same magazine with the label removed but with paper loss or residue. I think your magazine (one of my favorite Mantle's by the way) looks fantastic the way it is.

travrosty · #2 12-16-2011, 12:15 PM

damage has been done, probably dont want to do further damage. in the future there are thousands upon thousands of signed photos, etc that have these stickers and people wont want them on there anymore, and then what will they do? i dont know.

some people cover dirt, an inscription or other signatures on a ball by having a painted portrait put over the offending spot.

maybe something similar can cover the sticker, something not permanent but makes the magazine look nicer. i am not a fan of stickers either.

professional art and paper restorers could probably take the sticker off without any damage, but they charge 100 minimum and up from there depending on what type of work it is, the difficulty and how long it takes. I had a badly dried out, warped and wrinkled vintage muhammad ali cut on a piece of paper from 1966 totally flattened and creases taken out, with a good result, by a paper restoration outfit, it did cost me about 100 bucks though. it's a tradeoff taking money spent versus results versus worth of the item.

baseballart · #3 12-16-2011, 12:36 PM

I have a couple of books which have JSA sticker on the page with the autograph. Nothing could ruin a book more. Over the holidays, I will try and remove a sticker from a Phil Esposito book, and let you knwo the results.

Max

Tom Hufford · #4 12-16-2011, 01:03 PM

Any company that would put a permanent adhesive sticker anywhere on an object - especially on the front - has no respect whatsoever for the history, value, or integrity of the object. All they are really trying to do is to place an ad for themselves where it is sure to be seen.

And, an ad for what? The logo (signature?) on the pictured sticker really can't even be read - some other companies do use a logo or block lettering that can be read. But, 25 or 50 years from now, if someone were to run across an item with one of these stickere on it, what would they think? Who was stupid enough back then to do this? And will the company still be in business, or the computer database maintained anywhere, so that the numbers on the stickers will even have any meaning.

Do they need something to show that it has been authenticated? Since supposedly the authenticators have already left a bit of their DNA or whatever somewhere on the item, a Certificate of Authenticity that includes a photo of the item would do just fine.

I'm absolutely certain that if anyone submitted the Mona Lisa to one of these companies for authentication, it would probably come back with one of the stupid stickers right beside her smile.

Just my (less than) 2 cents worth.

drc · #5 12-16-2011, 01:07 PM

I woiuld imagine the sticker is sturdier than the paper underneath, so you will have paper loss if you try and remove it. I'd just leave it on.

Vintagedegu · #6 12-16-2011, 01:52 PM

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Tigerden · #7 12-16-2011, 05:46 PM

Packs BTW-that is a beautiful signature of the Mick. Yes, it is ashame they decided to slap that sticker on the front cover as opposed to a more discreet location like the back of the magazine. I have a few signed Sports Illustrated magazines that have the original mailing stamp on the front which are alot larger then the Spence sticker, but they don't bother me at all. Hell, maybe just for spite you could slap one of those Chiquita Bananna stickers over it. Richard is correct, probably just another way of getting free advertising.

egbeachley · #8 12-16-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tigerden

Packs BTW-that is a beautiful signature of the Mick.

I thought one of the easiest things to look for on a fake is the lack of the flick-up on the second M.

perezfan · #9 12-16-2011, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Hufford

Any company that would put a permanent adhesive sticker anywhere on an object - especially on the front - has no respect whatsoever for the history, value, or integrity of the object. All they are really trying to do is to place an ad for themselves where it is sure to be seen.

And, an ad for what? The logo (signature?) on the pictured sticker really can't even be read - some other companies do use a logo or block lettering that can be read. But, 25 or 50 years from now, if someone were to run across an item with one of these stickere on it, what would they think? Who was stupid enough back then to do this? And will the company still be in business, or the computer database maintained anywhere, so that the numbers on the stickers will even have any meaning.

Do they need something to show that it has been authenticated? Since supposedly the authenticators have already left a bit of their DNA or whatever somewhere on the item, a Certificate of Authenticity that includes a photo of the item would do just fine.

I'm absolutely certain that if anyone submitted the Mona Lisa to one of these companies for authentication, it would probably come back with one of the stupid stickers right beside her smile.

Just my (less than) 2 cents worth.

This could not have been stated any better. The sticker represents a lack of reverance and respect for the item itself. And it shows how the Authentication Companies care most about promoting their own product.

I realize that the owner of the item is given this option upon submission... but perhaps it should no longer be an option! And how can JSA/PSA possibly justify stickering the front side??? I saw this recently on an Index Card as well. Just neglectful and mindless, IMO...

With that said, don't try to remove the damn thing... The tearing/smudging/discoloration it would create would look even worse. You still have a great piece, and I love how Mantle slapped a gorgeous "king sized" autograph in the perfect spot

David Atkatz · #10 12-16-2011, 03:40 PM

The placing of these stickers just shows how unprofessional and ignorant these companies are. The first thing a museum or archive curator will tell you is "do NOTHING to an artifact that cannot be undone without damage."

packs · #11 12-16-2011, 03:56 PM

Thanks everyone for chiming in. It sounds like I'm stuck with it. I wouldn't mind paying a restorer a hundred bucks if they could definitely remove it. If anyone tries to remove a sticker from an inexpenseive item I'd love to hear about the results.

By the way, does anyone know a good restorer in the Bay Area?

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