Removing tape from the front of a card ... anyone tried it with any luck?

[Howe’s Hunter]

Just curious if anyone has successfully removed ancient tape from the front of a card. T206 to be specific. If so, how. Thanks.

[pclpads]

Never tried it. But if it is a valuable card, I'd consider sending it to Dick Towle and "Gone with the Stain."

[bobbyw8469]

Tape is tough for Dick. On the website, he says what kinds he can and can't do.

[Bigdaddy]

I used to remove mailing labels from the front of magazines with a hot iron and a cloth between the iron and the magazine. Never tried it on a card with tape, but the idea of heating the adhesive might work.

[KMayUSA6060]

Step 1. Grab edge of tape

Step 2. Pull hard

Step 3. Repeat until all tape is removed

Voila!

*Disclaimer: If successfully means to not damage the surface of the card (not just remove the tape), the above steps probably won't work. ;)