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Old 05-29-2016, 06:52 PM
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I'm considering soaking these guys. What do you guys think?? I think the Matty is a good candidate but I'm unsure if it will help the Delong.

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Thanks Dave! I'm a little nervous about the Matty as I've never soaked that high a dollar card before.
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I think it would soak well but I would factor in value of the card. Remember glues are not all soluable.
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I think it would soak well but I would factor in value of the card. Remember glues are not all soluable.
Ken, are you talking about the Lefty Grove?? I didn't pay much for it and besides the residue I think it looks really good.
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Ken, are you talking about the Lefty Grove?? I didn't pay much for it and besides the residue I think it looks really good.
Was talking about the Matty but comment applies to both cards
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I think I would attempt the Matty soak, with fingers trembling, while I wouldn't bother with the Grove, because I don't see it removing the darkened areas. I suggest of course first removing the card from its plastic case.

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I think I would attempt the Matty soak, with fingers trembling, while I wouldn't bother with the Grove, because I don't see it removing the darkened areas. I suggest of course first removing the card from its plastic case.

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That's why it didn't work the last time I tried Thanks!!
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Soak 'em and show 'em
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I don't know that soaking will help Lefty a whole lot so I might leave that one alone, especially because it is already slabbed, but I agree that it is bath time for Matty.
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I agree with the above. Matty is a prime example of a soak-worthy card.
I think it will turn out great.
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I would soak them both you have nothing to lose .
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Thanks for the advice guys! I'm going to try the Matty. I'll post pics win or lose!!
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