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domentho
Posts: 103
Joined: Jul 2015
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| Wednesday, May 27, 2020 7:18 AM | |
Hi,
Any proven tricks/methods to removing the protective coating without physically damaging the card? I've googled this and found nothing other than the debates of whether or not to take it off.
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Lugnut80
Posts: 731
Joined: Oct 2017
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| Wednesday, May 27, 2020 7:25 AM | |
So far I’ve had luck just peeling it off with my finger nail. My criteria for keep it on or peel it off is if it’s for my pc I peel it otherwise it stays on
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Birdfan
Posts: 273
Joined: Feb 2020
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| Wednesday, May 27, 2020 7:30 AM | |
I have 4 cards and i left it on not willing to take the chance
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acrackedbat
Posts: 20
Joined: Feb 2018
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| Wednesday, May 27, 2020 7:46 AM | |
During the Great Reorganization, I’ve peeled every card in my collection. I’ve noticed the protective peel when left on, can cause discoloration on the card; a yellowing of sorts. I carefully pick the peel on the corner with my nail and hold the card flat on my desk to keep it from bending or creasing. Peel slowly and enjoy!
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domentho
Posts: 103
Joined: Jul 2015
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| Wednesday, May 27, 2020 7:59 AM | |
SUCCESS! A combination of using the thumbnail and keeping the card pressed flat on the desk make removal simple. It takes about a minute, but no issues! Thank you!
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C2Cigars
Posts: 11,470
Joined: Oct 2014
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| Wednesday, May 27, 2020 8:05 AM | |
I've pulled all protective films from my cards. Yes, the adhesive on the film can cause discoloration to some cards. Some of the older ones I've received in trades/buys had a discoloration. It was NEVER designed nor intended to be left on. It was designed to be left on only long enough to protect the cards while in the package. And besides they're butt ugly with it left on. Why would you want a card with writing across the face?
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hawkking
Posts: 912
Joined: Mar 2015
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| Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9:52 AM | |
Chuck I never knew that. I hate the covering but always thought it hurt the value of the card to take it off.
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Sportzcommish
Posts: 6,017
Joined: Oct 2016
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| Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:26 AM | |
A NJ card shop owner told me to keep the protective film on if you're wanting to get it graded. Since that doesn't matter to me, they ALL get pulled off, as I believe as Chuck stated, "they're butt ugly" otherwise. It bothers me as part of my collection. I leave them on when it's trade material, though.
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captkirk42
Posts: 2,269
Joined: May 2011
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| Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:35 AM | |
At one time I thought that, then later I just didn't care one way or the other. After seeing Chuck's post and the yellowing factor. I think from now on when I see one of these I'll peel 'em off. I don't think I have ever personally removed the film. I've had plenty of cards with and without. I also agree with the "butt ugly" comment
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C2Cigars
Posts: 11,470
Joined: Oct 2014
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| Wednesday, May 27, 2020 10:36 AM | |
Do the grading companies even leave it on? Anyone have any images of a PSA/Beckett/SCG graded card with the protective film left on?
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