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frankhardyfrankhardy Posts: 8,141 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I bought this 1958 Topps Clemente on Ebay for $26. It shows paper residue from being glued into a scrapbook. I took a knife and started scraping the scrapbook paper away, but I wasn't satisfied with how slow it was going. I was thinking that I could scratch the paper off leaving the glue and I would just live with it. Then, I decided rub it with a damp wash cloth to make it easier. What I discovered was that it was also taking off some of the glue. I was able to peel the glue very easily because the moisture actually soaked into the glue and made it soft. I was very pleased with the result. I have some before and after pictures below.


Before

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After

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Shane

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  • llafoellafoe Posts: 7,220 ✭✭
    Nice! image
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  • JaktJakt Posts: 573 ✭
    You probably doubled the value of that card!
    I'm building a 1968 and a 1970 Topps set. I have lots of 1970s and 1960s to offer in trade.
  • Foo3112Foo3112 Posts: 1,961
    Amazing results!

    Now just send it to PSA and get that 10! hehe
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭


    << <i>You probably doubled the value of that card! >>


    image Good job Shane.
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,748 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Wow, you did a great job on that card!


    Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
  • bobbyw8469bobbyw8469 Posts: 7,139 ✭✭✭
    Great job!
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