T210 -- Black Tape -- Opinions

[mybuddyinc]

I won this lot of 75 T-210's on ebay a few weeks ago (which includes a Kelly - Mascot). I knew I was taking a gamble, but thought that I could remove the black tape on the reverse of them. After trying many approaches, there is one thing I can say for certain: This tape is NOT coming off.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1910-OLD-MIL...p2047675.l2557

I was always planning on reselling them (maybe keeping a few), but now I have a quandary of how to do it. I certainly will not try to pawn them off as a whole, trying to get another “gambler” to fruitlessly try to remove the tape.

My thought right now is to sell them individually on ebay, as is. I would list them “as is,” explain that I do not believe the tape will ever come off, and therefore “no returns.” My foreseeable problem (paranoia ?) with that is when a buyer who thinks he can remove tape receives them, and realizes tape is not coming off, he would then go through ebay/paypal for a return. Knowing ebay, even if I state “no returns,” they would probably side with the buyer.

I know I could go the BST route, with more educated/accepting, and less disgruntled buyers. However, I have a few busy weeks coming up and am not ready to do so right now (in other words this is not meant to be a “cheap” front page selling thread).

Opinions ???

Upon re-reading this, I realize BST/ebay are my best options, BUT any other opinions would be welcome (other than submitting them to PSA requesting a “Black Tape Find” label ).

If you can't soak the tape off, I'd put them individually on EBay "as is" with front and back pics and a note in the description stating that the tape is likely unremovable. T210's are in demand these days. If a dedicated T210 collector passes on them, there all plenty of off-grade collectors like myself who'll bid on them.

[flavius]

I have been able to remove tape by microwaving cards before.... I don't believe this damages the cards but certainly be very careful if you try this.

Bryan

I wouldn't put a pre-war card in a microwave ever. If the tape should melt for any reason then the card is kindling.

[Jason]

I saw this lot and put a few bids in myself.I wasn't sure the tape would come off either so I dropped out.Im sure they will sell as is on Ebay.Sorry to hear of the trouble removing the tape.The front on that Kelly Mascot was very nice.Curious question,was it double sided tape?

[Bridwell]

I'd recommend heating the tape with a hair dryer and trying to peel it off. I have had success with this a couple of times. The heat might soften up the glue.