Soaking a card?

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Posted By: Al C.risafulli

Frank wrote:

"you need to collect Goudeys or Old Judges, they don't soak."

I can't speak for Old Judges, but Goudeys ABSOLUTELY "soak". I've soaked glue off the back of '33 Goudeys and I've seen and owned '38 Goudeys that have been soaked. I've also seen Bowmans, Topps, Diamond Stars, E cards, T cards, and N cards that have been soaked.

Furthermore, I think your comment about the "mindless pursuit of collecting graded cards" is irrelevant to the discussion. I know you like to take pokes at people who collect cards in slabs, but, at least in my mind, this has nothing to do with the issue. The issue, in my mind, has to do with the intent to deceive - whether you're deceiving a grader, a buyer, or just someone viewing your collection has little relevance to me.

I have a '33 Goudey Billy Herman - gorgeous card. Perfect centering, decent corners, vivid color, wrinkle right across the middle. Without the wrinkle, it's a 6. With the wrinkle, it's a 3. I guess I could have tried to take the wrinkle out, but I elected not to - it's still a beautiful card, and I'm not that concerned with the number on the holder. So I had it graded, and I enjoy it every time I view my collection.



-Al