T205 How to get rid of tape on back

[Jdepue]

I picked up some T205s with tape on the back of them. Almost looks like athletic tape, kind of stringy.

Any advice on how to remove it or if that is a bad idea? Thank you for your time and insight.

Jeff

[swarmee]

Welcome to the boards. This would be considered altering the card. It is better to leave them alone.

[Jdepue]

That’s all I need to hear, thanks!

[vwtdi]

I’ve used a hair drier and tweezers with success in the past.

[cammb]

Originally Posted by vwtdi

I’ve used a hair drier and tweezers with success in the past.

+1

[Leon]

Originally Posted by cammb

+1

Makes sense but it still seems like a risk of paper loss.

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[OldOriole]

Originally Posted by vwtdi

I’ve used a hair drier and tweezers with success in the past.

+1

This is not an alteration as you are removing something that wasn't there during the manufacturing of the card and you are not adding anything to the card to alter it (card stock, coloring, etc.).

[swarmee]

Originally Posted by OldOriole

+1

This is not an alteration as you are removing something that wasn't there during the manufacturing of the card and you are not adding anything to the card to alter it (card stock, coloring, etc.).

Pen ink? Bubble gum? Paint? Factory wax or gum stains?
Where on the slippery slope do you draw the line, or do you?

[OldOriole]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Pen ink? Bubble gum? Paint? Factory wax or gum stains?
Where on the slippery slope do you draw the line, or do you?

Speck of dirt? Piece of wrapper? Hair?

I already said where my line is - if it wasn't there originally and you get it off without leaving anything behind (so solvents, bleach, etc. are out) it's fine. I don't know how you remove pen ink or paint without leaving something behind.

Bubble gum, pencil marks, certainly can be removed. We just have a difference of opinion. With your strict interpretation, no card could be removed from a scrapbook without being considered 'altered'. I'd say at least half of the Old Judges have been saved by scrapbook removal (thankfully). They're graded (rightfully) with numerical grades even with evidence of previous adhesion to a scrapbook.

Most card backs have some kind of advertising...they were meant to be seen and read. So I think it's OK to remove a chunk of paper or bubble gum to be able to see the card the way it was intended when it was produced. Just my $0.02

[Leon]

Originally Posted by swarmee

Pen ink? Bubble gum? Paint? Factory wax or gum stains?
Where on the slippery slope do you draw the line, or do you?

With all due respect, the only slippery slope is the one you are traversing. Your question has been answered over and over. Just read the thread.

Those items you mentioned are black and white non-alterations to many, if not most, of us.