Need advice on T206 scrapbook removal

[iggyman]

I've soaked many prewar cards in my time (T206's, T205's, Caramels, Goudeys, Strips, W514's, Playballs, post war, etc, etc. etc.) and I wholeheartedly agree with Frank's advice. Just from look of the scrapbook, this one looks real easy to do. Hey, some Net54 members are experts when it comes to earlobes, my gift is scrapbook telepathy .

The best advice I can give, is to not be in a big hurry when you soak them. Just take a deep breath, put them in the pan and walk away. With certain kinds of paper or glue, walking away can be dangerous, but on this one, I see no problem. Don't force the issue, let the water do the work and just repeat this mantra over and over.... water will not harm prewar cards....water will not harm prewar cards....water will not harm prewar cards......

My second advice (which would be the same one I would give to someone who owns an aquarium), is to always keep the water fresh. After awhile of soaking, the water starts to mix with the glue and it will kill a goldfish and on rare occasions it could cause some staining (on the cards, not the goldfish). Thus, don't reuse the same water to soak a different batch of cards. That's it!

Lovely Day...

[fkw]

Got some nice E90-3 cards, they are tough

PS they were obviously glued into the book after 1922 because of the E120's and W514

[Browncow75]

The blue writing on the Bridwell (red background 2nd row) made me think it might be a E104-3 , but of course I cant find a pic of one on the net to be sure. Im just going on what the example on oldcardboard.com looks like. Just curious. Hope someone can help me out!

http://www.net54baseball.com/picture...pictureid=1090
Brandon

[Wite3]

Contact Dick Towle...he can soak and remove scrapbook residue from nearly anything for a fee.

Joshua

[Rob D.]

Brandon,

No matter what anyone tells you, do what makes you feel comfortable. It's easy for someone who isn't invested in the cards (and not just financially) to tell you to do it yourself.

My advice is to follow your gut feeling.

[barrysloate]

As Frank said if you want to try soaking yourself pick a card that is already damaged and practice. I've never actually soaked them myself but it probably is easy.

[Browncow75]

Thanks for all the responses guys! Im too chicken to try to remove them myself so Im going to have someone else do it for me (Either Frank W or Dick Towle when he gets back in town) and will post pics of the results when I get them back. After seeing the prices on even low-grade E90-3's I would like to have a better chance of success on these cards! There are a lot of nice cards there if they do indeed come out ok. Will let you know the results asap!

Brandon

[chaddurbin]

some nice cards, good luck with the endeavor.

[prewarsports]

You should not have any problems with the cards you have. However, the advice that ALL prewar cards are fine to soak is not true. Nielsons Chocolate cards ink is water soluable and they will fade if you soak them. Also almost all the black and white postcard issues of the 1910 era like HM Taylor and Dietche will be severely damaged with water. There are other issues as well that will be damaged if you soak them. Clement Brothers bread cards with completely wash away if soaked for another example.

You should be fine with yours, but black and white cards can be VERY tricky.

Rhys