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Wax on front of card - how to handle

purelyPSApurelyPSA Posts: 712 ✭✭
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Hey guys. I sent a friend of mine some cards for a PSA submission that had some wax on the front. He wasn't aware that you could remove wax from the front of the card with a terry cloth. I told him it's no big deal and is NOT considered an alteration. Just thought I'd come on here and make sure everyone agrees; everyone I know has done so with cards they've had, but I was wondering how the denizens of the board feel about this matter.

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  • AlanAllenAlanAllen Posts: 1,530 ✭✭✭
    I think it's generally not considered alteration. I've found panty hose work best.

    Joe
    No such details will spoil my plans...
  • KING KELLOGGKING KELLOGG Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭
    Yes Joe, .....but how do you get the wax off....ha.....







    Larry
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  • FBFB Posts: 1,684 ✭✭
    Larry,

    Most lifestyles are considered OK on this board - as long as they collect cards... image

    And I've found that both belt sander and bench grinder worked - but were a little rough on the card...image
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  • Wayne8348Wayne8348 Posts: 769 ✭


    << <i>I've found panty hose work best >>



    Not that there's anything wrong with that...

    wayne
    1955 Bowman Football
  • AlanAllenAlanAllen Posts: 1,530 ✭✭✭
    Woops, wrong board image OK, so I can't think of a way to say it and make it sound clean, but panty hose seem to remove the wax better than anything else I've tried.

    Joe
    No such details will spoil my plans...
  • fab4fab4 Posts: 280 ✭✭


    << <i>I've found panty hose work best. >>




    i know a dealer who's wife did this while she had them on.image the wax came off the front of the card but they never was able to get the smile off pete rose face.
  • WabittwaxWabittwax Posts: 1,984 ✭✭✭
    I used panty hose on a wax stain right before submitting it to PSA at a National. It came back an 8 (65 Topps Bob Gibson) so either they didn't notice I used it or didn't care.
  • Camel22Camel22 Posts: 12
    Anyone know how to get wax off the back of a card? -- guess that is a bit trickier although with technology, I would suppose anything is possible.
  • mexisarmexisar Posts: 394
    would wax on the card, get a qualifier from psa?
    or how much does it affect the grade of the card?

    thanks
    Looking for in PSA graded
    1. 75-76 Topps Keith/Jamaal Wilkes in Psa 8+
    2. 1971-72 Trio stickers PSA 8+
    3. BSKB 1977-78 topps psa 10

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  • mikeschmidtmikeschmidt Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭
    Mexisar:

    Card with wax on the front or back will typically result in a "ST" qualification from PSA.
    I am actively buying MIKE SCHMIDT gem mint baseball cards. Also looking for any 19th century cabinets of Philadephia Nationals. Please PM with additional details.
  • mexisarmexisar Posts: 394
    thanks mikeschmidt

    that is what i assumed, i have never tried removing wax since i have always assume i will probably damage the card

    I will try the suggestions and hopefully get good results

    Looking for in PSA graded
    1. 75-76 Topps Keith/Jamaal Wilkes in Psa 8+
    2. 1971-72 Trio stickers PSA 8+
    3. BSKB 1977-78 topps psa 10

    Basketball Autos
    1992 Courtside Flashback
    Action Packed HOF Autos(need elvin hayes,both bill bradley,and the 1st bill walton)
    2001 and 2005 Greats of the Game
    UD=retro,epic,legends,legendary,generations and chronology
    2006 Topps Style 1952 Fan Favorites Autos #/10 (Refractor Autos)
    Press Pass Legends
  • liffeystynxliffeystynx Posts: 206
    Now ... how do I phrase this without getting myself into trouble or at least so that I get a straight answer? (Is it OK to say straight?)

    How, precisely, does one use the panty hose in order to remove the wax?





    Serious enquiry, honest.
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  • wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 2,759 ✭✭✭

    Position nylon between finger and card, then rub.

    Pix of 'My Kids'

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  • KING KELLOGGKING KELLOGG Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭
    Wolfbear...That's pretty precise!!!





    Larry
    I LOVE FANCY CURRENCY, pretty girls, Disney Dollars, pretty girls, MPC's, ..did I mention pretty girls???

    email....emards4457@msn.com


    CHEERS!!
  • liffeystynxliffeystynx Posts: 206
    Wolfbear-

    Thanks, that's exactly what I needed.

    The last thing I wanted was to be seen doing something foolish-looking. image
    Baseball HOF Autographs
    Topps Baseball 1967
    Mike Payne's 300 Great Cards
    MVPs in their MVP years
    and T206???
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