[FrankWakefield]

I recall some of the several times I've been told a certain something I'm about to mention. And I recall being told this gem a few times in person. Yet several times, as I've collected, I've fallen victim to disregarding this bit of advice:

If you settle for a card in a worse condition than you normally collect, then one day you'll find yourself buying the card a second time.

I've found that too many times my collecting habits have led to me buying a few cards twice.

So, that means I'd most likely buy that tape residue on the back card. One day I'd try my hand at removing a bit of the tape to see how that goes. If it goes well, I try to remove a bit more. If it goes badly, then I stop tinkering with tape residue removal.

Is the tape residue on your card so much that you'll eventually buy then card again? If you're certain it is, then pass on it. If you think it's a good card for your collection, then great!

Have you bought a card twice before? Upgrading where you bought a filler card first? I heard of that with coins, and then stamps, 50+ years ago. It applies to ball cards, too.