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Anyone Ever Peel a Banded Grading Sticker Off of a GSA Case?

Morgan WhiteMorgan White Posts: 8,466 ✭✭✭✭✭

How did that work out?

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  • 4Redisin4Redisin Posts: 617 ✭✭✭

    Yes. First Goo Gone, then hair dryer. Do not use acetone!

  • CopperindianCopperindian Posts: 2,358 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I’ve used both WD40 & nail polish remover with effectiveness. While the latter contains acetone, it’s mixed with other additives & should be used carefully. It actually works a little better than WD40.

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  • Steven59Steven59 Posts: 9,988 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Just don't use lighter fluid - :D

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,167 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Don't use a belt sander either

  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,800 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Why would you want to peel it off? Are you going to send it to PCGS in the hopes of a higher grade?

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  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 13,107 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited June 18, 2025 3:52PM

    @PerryHall said:
    Why would you want to peel it off? Are you going to send it to PCGS in the hopes of a higher grade?

    The grade was probably 63 or less. Will probably sell for more without the band.

  • Old_CollectorOld_Collector Posts: 333 ✭✭✭✭

    I almost always use Purell (the alcohol hand sanitizer) to remove any kind of adhesive residue or stickers that won't cleanly peel off a slab. It will not damage the plastic and always works but sometimes requires a few applications. Its viscosity makes it much easier than just rubbing alcohol.

    Just never use acetone or other solvents, as they will damage the slab irreparably.

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