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Brian T.Since it has been brought up, what is the best method for gently removing such cards. Approximately how long do you soak them and in what? Distilled water, I presume? Typically, is a gentle prying all that is required after soaking? How about remaining residue on the back of the card? How long does it take for vintage cards to become damaged from soaking or do they at all? I also imagine that air drying on a flat, clean surface is best, but are there any other tricks of the trade (short of getting into card restoration)?
Obviously it differs based on the kind and amount of adhesive used, but I am just trying to get a feel for it. Full disclosure: I have no such cards to remove, but have often wondered about the methodology to do it.
Additionally, do you disclose if the cards have been soaked in order to be removed from a scrapbook?