Remove Ink/Pen Writing

[jingram058]

From old cards safely, without damaging the cards?

Have some cards that have writing like "retired", "traded", etc., on the front. Looks like ball point pen, but no severe indentation. If it can't be done without damaging or ruining the cards, I will just let it go.

[brianp-beme]

I have a feeling pen/ink writing is something that will not easily remove.

I always like to think of the vintage cards I have like this (retired, traded, team name added, etc.) as updated versions of the card that make tracking the player's career easier. I especially appreciate the "Dead" annotation, because then I know I don't need to follow that player's career anymore.

Brian

[NiceDocter]

Ink isnt usually coming out without wrecking a card. probably just let em be....

[pclpads]

"Gone with the Stain" used to be able to safely do this. But the guy who ran the outfit passed a couple of years ago, so dunno if the co. is still in biz. However, any attempt - successful or not - at doing this, should you want the card(s) graded will likely result in at best an "Authentic" label and not a number. Probably best to leave the ink as is.

[jingram058]

Thanks, I guess I knew all along, but thought I would ask. I think I will leave them as is.

[G1911]

Originally Posted by pclpads

"Gone with the Stain" used to be able to safely do this. But the guy who ran the outfit passed a couple of years ago, so dunno if the co. is still in biz. However, any attempt - successful or not - at doing this, should you want the card(s) graded will likely result in at best an "Authentic" label and not a number. Probably best to leave the ink as is.

They still are around, and still doctoring cards to get into slabs.

[raulus]

Originally Posted by G1911

They still are around, and still doctoring cards to get into slabs.

According to their website, they don't touch ink. Not sure if Dick used to do it, and the practice died with him, but apparently it's not something they can do today.

[G1911]

Originally Posted by raulus

According to their website, they don't touch ink. Not sure if Dick used to do it, and the practice died with him, but apparently it's not something they can do today.

https://sportscollectorsdigest.com/news/nerattowle

Dick used to brag about removing fountain pen ink. I don’t keep up with the details of the services they provide the scammers as it changes year to year.