To soak or not to soak a '14 CJ?

I'd appreciate any opinions you experienced soakers might share. With this type of staining, is the risk worth the reward? Is there any technique that you recommend for caramel stains and is it safe to do on a '14 CJ? I've never even busted a card out of a slab, should I just let it be?

[vthobby]

Dan,

I could alleviate your dilemma.......just send me a price and sell me the card! Seriously........let me know, thanks!

Mik

[rainier2004]

Those stains wont move with a basic soak, would be looking for a doctor for that call...bust it out then it alone. Nice card.

[tiger8mush]

Originally Posted by rainier2004

Those stains wont move with a basic soak, would be looking for a doctor for that call...bust it out then it alone. Nice card.

agreed - if you don't like the stains, you may have to go for the '15 set. Or be prepared to pay a premium for the small percentage of 14s w/o the stains.

Beautiful card, I'd be happy to have it in my collection if you aren't happy with it!
Rob

[tiger8mush]

By the way, unfortunately I don't know if '14s can be soaked or not. They are VERY fragile. And if you do soak, I'm not sure how much of the staining would be removed. I'd work on a cheap one before trying a nice HOFer like you have there with Clarke.

If you DO soak, show us some pics!

Rob

[rainier2004]

Originally Posted by tiger8mush

By the way, unfortunately I don't know if '14s can be soaked or not. They are VERY fragile. And if you do soak, I'm not sure how much of the staining would be removed. I'd work on a cheap one before trying a nice HOFer like you have there with Clarke.

If you DO soak, show us some pics!

Rob

None of the caramel will come out, either year. That is very fragile ink and you run the risk of creasing it while handling it wet...don't do it.