A little beef with some dealers... (not a bashing thread, sorry)

richardshipp

Lately, I've acquired several coins from various places. I've got a couple of slabs that the dealer I bought them from (or someone they bought them from) placed a sticker on the slab. Try as I might to be careful removing the sticker, the "gum" remains on the slab.

What is the best way to remove the "gum" left from the sticker?

I should point out that none of the ones like this came from anyone on the forums.

Thanks.

coinguy1

<< <i>What is the best way to remove the "gum" left from the sticker? >>

Goo Gone

Gemineye

Alchohol....a little dab will do ya......

numisma

richardshipp, I have the same pet peeve. It really irritates me. You can use goo-gone, but be careful as I have had it damage the plastic on some slabs. I have had better luck using polishing wax (the kind used to take out scratches in slabs). That kind of loosens the sticker residue.

The sad thing is that there are special labels available that peel off easily. Some dealers just buy the cheapest sticker they can.

coinman420

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<< <i>What is the best way to remove the "gum" left from the sticker? >>

Goo Gone >>




goo gone is gentle on the plastic and works great.

Cameonut

I use Goo Gone as well, but WD-40 also works.

coinguy1

<<The sad thing is that there are special labels available that peel off easily. Some dealers just buy the cheapest sticker they can.>>

Actually, it's not always about $. I know some dealers who prefer that the stickers with their company name remain affixed to the coin holders, especially for collectors who buy their coins. It makes it potentially easier for family members to know where the coins came from in case they need to know, and/or might want to contact the seller.

XpipedreamR

I think Goo Gone works the best of the solvents, but I worry about the cleanup. I hate the greasy feeling and citrus scent it leaves, and a good wiping is not enough to satisfy me. I have washed it off VERY carefully under the sink with a little detergent, but it's a pain. Lately, I have found that there is very little goo that can stand up to a good, sedulous rubbing with the thumb. So assuming you have a thumb, it's worth a try

StrikeOutXXX

I have had good luck with brasso. Works for getting light scratches off the slab and takes the sticker residue off in no time.

TwoSides2aCoin

<< <i><<The sad thing is that there are special labels available that peel off easily. Some dealers just buy the cheapest sticker they can.>>

Actually, it's not always about $. I know some dealers who prefer that the stickers with their company name remain affixed to the coin holders, especially for collectors who buy their coins. It makes it potentially easier for family members to know where the coins came from in case they need to know, and/or might want to contact the seller. >>



the coins came from the US MINT, Mark
and that special label usually says PCGS. What else is needed ?
just stirring the pot with WD-40™ cuz it's my choice ~

Artist

Zippo fluid is the most gentle solvent there is for removing sticker gum. When I worked in a guitar repair place, it was what we used on the instruments that would come in and it was the only thing that did not touch a delicate nitro-cellulose laquer finish. Yes it is flamible; but no more so than any of the other remedies cited so far.

majorbigtime

<< <i>Zippo fluid is the most gentle solvent there is for removing sticker gum. When I worked in a guitar repair place, it was what we used on the instruments that would come in and it was the only thing that did not touch a delicate nitro-cellulose laquer finish. Yes it is flamible; but no more so than any of the other remedies cited so far. >>




regular lighter fluid works well too!

Coxe

<< <i>The sad thing is that there are special labels available that peel off easily. Some dealers just buy the cheapest sticker they can. >>



Avery #05422 0.5"x1.75", 840 white multi-use removable Laser/Ink Jet labels in a pack. They fit perfectly on the back wasted area of a slab and are cheap at Staples and probably lots of other places.

CoinResource

Anyone worried about vapors on these slabs?

mgoodm3

Rubbing alcohol works well. Plastic polish also will take off the stuff.

Petarded

My SO was tired of hearing me gripe about the glue left on slabs, and got me some stuff called 'Un-Du'. a drop on the thumb, and man, the gum comes off with ease...I have tried lighter fluid and goo gone, and this 'Un-Du' works just as well. I have never heard of it before and never saw it mentioned as a solution to the gum problem, so, just thought I would mention it with the other stand bys.

mrearlygold

<< <i>I use Goo Gone as well, but WD-40 also works. >>



Actually that's what we use

Craton

Peanut butter........... I'm not kidding.

originalisbest

Craton, an old-time standby. My mom would use it for that purpose since way back when.

jdsinva

If one looks closely at the types of labels being purchased, there are permanent and non-permanent. I prefer the permanent because they don't fall off the slabs, Air-Tites et cetera. . . after several months in storage. I guess that makes me a contributor to you all's pet peave. . .

jayboxx

If you have the foaming glass cleaner like Sprayway, it works great as well. Plus it is probably the best window cleaner out there. You can pick it up at many glass places, but Costco carries it usually too.

richardshipp

Thanks for all the tips. Guess its a common issue.

This one slab in particular is an NGC with an MS66 buffalo nickel in it. I want to take a good picture of it but the goo is partially over the reverse. Let you know tomorrow.

Barry

<< <i>Peanut butter........... I'm not kidding. >>


Crunchy or smooth?

123cents

WD-40.

seemyauction

If you think removing the goo from the plastic is tuff...try removing the plastic from the coin.....lol

just pokin fun...

PerryHall

My biggest complaint is dealers who put the stickers over the hologram and the hologram comes off with the sticker ruining the slab. This was a major problem with NGC slabs when they first started using the large sized holograms. The newer ones aren't quite as bad.

RedTiger

<< <i>My biggest complaint is dealers who put the stickers over the hologram and the hologram comes off with the sticker ruining the slab. This was a major problem with NGC slabs when they first started using the large sized holograms. The newer ones aren't quite as bad. >>



Yes, I remember one dealer peeling off the sticker as he handed me the coin, taking half the hologram with it.