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Old 01-17-2021, 12:30 PM
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Default Removing tape from 54T Jackie?

Hi all -

So the other day I was looking at this 54T Robinson that I bought when I was a kid, and I got to thinking, "Gee, that card sure would look nice without that piece of 1954 tape on the front."

From what I've read here there are ways of getting adhesives off of cards, or unsticking cards from scrapbooks, etc. Do you think there would be any way to get the tape off of this one? And, probably more importantly, as someone who has never tried something like this before, what are my odds of success vs. further ruining the card?

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Soaking a prewar card to remove album paper, attached with a water-based paste, is an entirely different ballgame than removing tape from a modern card. I do not think you can do it yourself without damaging the card and it’s value. However, there are professionals that will do it for a fee.

If you attempt it, please take pictures and document the experience. Good luck.
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Don't even try. The most you will get is to remove the tape itself but the stain will be there no matter what.
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I've never had any luck removing old tape completely. It's possible to get the cellophane off, but the glue residue will remain and stay sticky. I have a 59 Common that was entirely taped over. Homemade lamination....

It now stays in a penny sleeve despite being pretty beat. Otherwise it would stick to other cards.
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Even with things more minor than that, every time I've ever tried to "fix" an unnatural problem like that on a vintage card, I've wound up making the situation worse. I would leave as-is and appreciate the card for something that was well-loved.
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