Removiing PSA/DNA sticker on back of old photos

[ChrisGalbreath]

Just FYI - the stickers on the back of the Historic Images / NEA photos are removable and will not damage the photo. This is for everything numbered NEA 2501 and higher. They are strictly used for inventory management purposes and were never intended to become a permanent part of the photo. I assure you that we spend a premium to get the "removable" stickers.

I am a photo collector myself and am not a fan of modern additions to vintage photos, however, to have them shipped in a timely manner the bar codes are a necessary evil.

Hope this helps...

[Michael B]

I have to agree with Chris. I have purchased quite a few photos from the Historic Images group and I have had no problem removing their inventory stickers from the back of any photo. Plus, I like the occasional specials they run like the bogo that ends on New Years Eve.

I also have no problem with Culver Pictures and what they did. They were/are a photo archive service that provides photos for use with the provision they be returned. They are not concerned with who took the photo. It is not germaine to their operation.

I do have a problem with the stickers that Jay Parrino uses on his JP- The Mint or MMG archives photos. They have a very strong adhesive and even with a hairdryer there are still challenges in removing the sticker. It is very annoying to have a pure backed Bain, Thompson, Bushnell or other pre 1920's contact print disfigured by a sticker. By pure backed I mean it has the photographer or news service stamp and a few pencil notations and maybe a caption sheet.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by ChrisGalbreath

Just FYI - the stickers on the back of the Historic Images / NEA photos are removable and will not damage the photo. This is for everything numbered NEA 2501 and higher. They are strictly used for inventory management purposes and were never intended to become a permanent part of the photo. I assure you that we spend a premium to get the "removable" stickers.

I am a photo collector myself and am not a fan of modern additions to vintage photos, however, to have them shipped in a timely manner the bar codes are a necessary evil.

Hope this helps...

Thanks Chris.