T210 -- Black Tape -- Opinions

[Craig M]

$2026 OUCH!

Personally, I would leave these cards alone.

I collect low grade T206's and would purchase (a) card like this to be used as a filler card as I build the set until I land an upgrade. Even with the black tape on the border you still are able to tell that it is Series 1, Old Mill and the Factory No.

The problem is that personally I buy low grade cards no higher than $12 (commons); preferably lower.

I think you are into these cards around $27 each so it's a tough one.

Wish you well,

Craig

[atx840]

Tried a few methods and the only thing that seemed to "work" was soaking. Unfortunately even letting the tape float off on its own with gentle pulling in a very long (8 hour) bath you still get major paperloss

[caramelcard]

Not too bad Chris. Better than with the tape imo.

Did you try hot water?

Rob

[atx840]

I used filtered water at room temperature and the thin ends immediately started to peel off, through the day I lifted the tape with tweezers. I placed between two paper towels and between some heavy books for 2 hours, swapped the paper towels and left overnight.

I'd say if you soaked a few more of the rough ones and experiment with temperature and time you may get some better results.

[T206DK]

try a heat gun first or blow dryer. depending on the age of the tape this may work well. Older tapes and the adhesives they used can also be removed with solvents like xylene and toluene.