Cards that CAN and CANNOT be soaked?!

[smtjoy]

Originally Posted by Theo_450

Do you think this card would have graded lower before a soak? What do you think it would have graded?

The card had something stuck on the back so the soaking worked great as it came off with no residue left, I think they had just used a flour and water based paste. The down side was the bleed on the front, the front was better prior to the soak.

[tbob]

I would NEVER soak an E94 and probably not an E98.
I have had E94s sent to me through the years in rigid holders that literally exploded when I tried to remove them from the holders. Not just from one seller either. They have a tendency to have large color "flecks" come off the cards. I don't know why but that is one of the reason every E94 and E98 I own is in a slab.

[T205 GB]

Koester bread cards soak well

[HOF Auto Rookies]

Awesome thread idea Pete! I have a few I may soak so thanks for your opinions!

[ullmandds]

I know 33/34 goudeys have been mentioned...also...34 WWG's can be soaked!

[ullmandds]

I'm wondering about the later 30's goudey premiums?! Has anyone tried to soak these super thin pieces?

[Runscott]

I'm surprised at all the issues that soak well - is anyone compiling a table/list?

T205's were a problem for me - they soaked well, but if you leave them soaking very long, then use you finger to loosen excess glue or paper, lettering can come off quite easily.

National Copper Plates soak great; in fact, the wrinkles come out. This was a very pleasant surprise.