Help!! Trolls have taken over my thread! Two Topps Ryan rookies for whomever can get rid of them!

bobbyw8469 · August 30, 2012 10:11AM

This is the weirdest thing I have ever seen. Everyone knows that PSA puts that Memory Lane sticker on one of the cards that people send in to them. Well, when I pulled the sticker off, it left some kind of weird residue behind. I tried goof off (the water based kind) to remove it, but that didn't work. Does anyone have any suggestions? I have included a scan of the card, and I know it is hard to see, but it is there....

mrmint23 · August 30, 2012 10:15AM

Rubbing alcohol or bestine

Foo3112 · August 30, 2012 10:16AM

Goo Gone is pretty amazing. Sorry to hear that Bobby

WeekendHacker · August 30, 2012 10:17AM

You'd be amazed at the power of WD40. If that doesn't work - I don't know what will. Spray the WD40 on a paper towel and use the towel to rub off the goo - I've done it many times & it works great!!! Spraying it on the case would make a mess - use it on a durable paper towel.

Griffins · August 30, 2012 10:21AM

send it back for reholdering and tell them not to put that crap on your holders.

bobbyw8469 · August 30, 2012 10:23AM

The WD40 worked (sorta)!!! I always thought Goof Off was the best. I knew enough not to use the petroleum based Goof Off (sorta like lighter fluid) as I have had that stuff damage the case. It turned it a nice cloudy look. I can still see faint traces of the sticker, but it is nowhere near as bad as it was.

bobbyw8469 · August 30, 2012 10:26AM

I knew they had been putting those Memory Lane spam stickers on the subs for awhile now, but I have never had one damage a card. Either the stickers got cheaper or the cases got cheaper. When I tilt the card in the light a certain way, you can still see traces of the sticker. Nowhere near as bad before the WD40, but it isn't totally gone.

calaban7 · August 30, 2012 10:31AM

I've always heard , there nothing in life that duct tape can't fix .Just think about it .

And while your thinking about it , try AFTA .------ Sonny

grote15 · August 30, 2012 10:32AM

Pure alcohol works well, too.

otwcards · August 30, 2012 10:37AM

<< Pure alcohol works well, too. >>

How many shots?

grote15 · August 30, 2012 10:41AM

<< 

<< Pure alcohol works well, too. >>

How many shots? >>

As many as it takes..

Griffins · August 30, 2012 10:42AM

are you sure the WD40 won't leach onto the card? Even with glass fishtanks you have to be careful what you use to clean the outside of the glass since it can leach thru and poison the fish and corals. I'd be very careful using a solvent as strong as bestine or wd40 or goof off in case it eventually damages the card.

vladguerrero · August 30, 2012 11:03AM

Brasso clears up cases very well, I wasn't a believer until I tried it.

Tabe · August 30, 2012 2:38PM

<< send it back for reholdering and tell them not to put that crap on your holders. >>

This. Why sit back and accept PSA damaging what you paid for?

Tabe

earlycalguy · August 30, 2012 2:55PM

when did PSA start labeling the milton bradley version?

bobbyw8469 · August 30, 2012 9:43PM

Not sure when they started, but I have seen several on Ebay now.....

ShreveBo · August 30, 2012 9:50PM

Terrible luck! I feel for ya

MinorLeaguer · August 31, 2012 4:36AM

3M™ General Purpose Adhesive Remover is what I use to get the residue left when removing damaged boat registration letters and numbers. Says its good on acrylic.

onebamafan · August 31, 2012 5:31AM

Nail polish remover should do it.

hammered · September 1, 2012 12:44AM

Try some 3-in-1 Oil an some gauze pads

Seriously, I hate those stickers

otwcards · September 1, 2012 1:48AM

Really surprised that a static cling item would cause that (it isn't a sticker and has no adhesive). Was it left in extreme heat? I've never had an issue with the advertising pieces other than the annoyance of having to take them off.

bobbyw8469 · September 1, 2012 4:21AM

No...it was not left in extreme heat. I pull them off as soon as I see them on the card. The only thing I can think of, is maybe they tried to cheap them out and switched out the way they made them?? Sorta like if you look at pics of the PSA cases when they cheaped those out and they had that "wavy" look to them that shows up when you scan them??? I am just guessing here....

vladguerrero · September 1, 2012 11:37AM

<< Really surprised that a static cling item would cause that (it isn't a sticker and has no adhesive). Was it left in extreme heat? I've never had an issue with the advertising pieces other than the annoyance of having to take them off. >>

On a sub maybe 2 months ago I had to do a LIGHT cleaning of the surface because it left a residue.

Tedw9 · September 1, 2012 11:19PM

Was it a static cling or a sticker with sticky stuff on back?

On all price tag residue, I always use Zippo lighter fluid. Put a bit on the corner of a folded paper towel and rub with your finger. Never had an issue and always gets it off completely.

bobbyw8469 · September 2, 2012 12:30AM

Hard to describe....it is like a vinyl plastic that you are supposed to be able to remove without losing it's stickiness. I don't think it is static cling, and it is not exactly a sticker either.

WinPitcher · September 2, 2012 4:31AM

<< Really surprised that a static cling item would cause that >>

I'm even more surprised that someone needs to even ask a question like this.

Maurice · September 2, 2012 10:23AM

Those Memory Lane things on the slabs are harmless. Likely just another attack-a-dealer-I'm-jealous-of thread from Bobby.

nam812 · September 2, 2012 11:12AM

<< Those Memory Lane things on the slabs are harmless. Likely just another attack-a-dealer-I'm-jealous-of thread from Bobby. >>

Once again, I have to agree with Levi.

bobbyw8469 · September 2, 2012 12:37PM

See evidence on page 1 of thread please. Scan included. Ok...now back to the trolling....Nam, Maurice....carry on.....

bobbyw8469 · September 3, 2012 1:32AM

PS - I actually like Memory Lane. Unlike some of you trolls, I can say that I have consigned with them and won from them and have always been pleased with their service. How many of you can say that?? Bueller?? Bueller??

itzagoner · September 3, 2012 1:44AM

one of the worst performances of your career and we never doubted it for a second.

goraiders · September 3, 2012 1:47AM

<< PS - I actually like Memory Lane. Unlike some of you trolls, I can say that I have consigned with them and won from them and have always been pleased with their service. How many of you can say that?? Bueller?? Bueller?? >>

I can say Levi gave me 40% of a card recently,dont make it true

bobbyw8469 · September 3, 2012 2:44AM

Card has been cleaned troll....Or do you not look on Ebay....lol

NSibian · September 3, 2012 2:47AM

In the time it took me to type this response I could have cleaned it off already without spending 5 days talking about it.

bobbyw8469 · September 3, 2012 2:47AM

And chances are you would have used the wrong thing and damaged the case. bobbyw8469=2, troll=0.

NSibian · September 3, 2012 3:47AM

<< And chances are you would have used the wrong thing and damaged the case. bobbyw8469=2, troll=0. >>

No I would have used common sense or Google. Troll=0, Me=2

Maurice · September 3, 2012 3:52AM

<< In the time it took me to type this response I could have cleaned it off already without spending 5 days talking about it. >>

Of course you could have done that but that would defeat the purpose of this thread. Bobby is killing 2 birds with 1 stone here. He's doing his 2 favorite things: taking shots at a dealer that is far more successful than he is, and pimping his card on the main forum.

Maurice · September 3, 2012 4:44AM

How long before nam812 claims I'm JP?

yankeeno7 · September 3, 2012 5:37AM

<< How long before nam812 claims I'm JP? >>

Jake Plummer? Jason Priestly? Joe Paterno? Jimmy Page? James Polk? Joe Pesci? Judas Priest?

goraiders · September 3, 2012 5:44AM

<< 

<< In the time it took me to type this response I could have cleaned it off already without spending 5 days talking about it. >>

Of course you could have done that but that would defeat the purpose of this thread. Bobby is killing 2 birds with 1 stone here. He's doing his 2 favorite things: taking shots at a dealer that is far more successful than he is, and pimping his card on the main forum. >>

Think you forgot checkmate.

nam812 · September 3, 2012 5:53AM

<< How long before nam812 claims I'm JP? >>

Nope, still Levi.

swartz1 · September 3, 2012 7:12AM

Bobby - try a little nail polish remover...

dont mind the distractions...

bobbyw8469 · September 3, 2012 7:15AM

The WD40 worked....as long as I keep a light coating of it on the case. Just trying to help people out.....although I doubt the trolls actually submit cards to PSA, as they probably can't afford to join.

WinPitcher · September 4, 2012 2:25AM

Did you wipe it with toilet paper?

KbKards · September 4, 2012 3:01AM

He doesn't make enough money on his flips to afford that luxury. And for what it's worth, the card in question is not a Milton Bradley card.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180964423392
PSA mislabeled the card and it should be sent back for correction. A Milton Bradley card off center that much must have a white border to the left of Koosman. The white border is from the Football card that was printed next to Ryan on the Milton Bradley sheet.

Here's a thread showing a Milton Bradley card. The back is also much more yellow than a regular issue card. Shades can be hard to tell from scans but the picture of the back in the Ebay listing is clearly not a Milton Bradley.
http://64.94.212.253/messageview.cfm?catid=29&threadid=689033&STARTPAGE=1

itzagoner · September 4, 2012 3:11AM

ZING!

bobbyw8469 · September 4, 2012 3:43AM

KB Cards is a hater. He has hated me from the get go and that is ok. Miserable people feel the need to better themselves at the expense of others. And if you can't see the white border on the edge of that card, then you are as blind as a bat. Card labeled accurately!

yankeeno7 · September 4, 2012 3:52AM

Actually, I thought the milton bradly has much different color yellow than the card in question. Are you SURE it's not mislabeled? If someone tried to sell that to me as a Milton Bradley, I would pass.

bobbyw8469 · September 4, 2012 4:00AM

<< Actually, I thought the milton bradly has much different color yellow than the card in question. Are you SURE it's not mislabeled? If someone tried to sell that to me as a Milton Bradley, I would pass >>

The difference in back colors are orange vs. yellow, but the change is so subtle that most people can't tell the difference. The easiest way to tell is the presence of a white border on one side of the card. The border would either be on Ryan's side or Koosman's side. A normal Topps would have no white present, while the Milton Bradley has white on the side. The border can either be thick or thin.l

WinPitcher · September 4, 2012 4:02AM

One thing about Bobby he has sold more than a few MB Ryans.

I'd defer to him. Again, what did you wipe off the solvent with?

bobbyw8469 · September 4, 2012 4:05AM

WD40. It worked well.

Help!! Trolls have taken over my thread! Two Topps Ryan rookies for whomever can get rid of them!

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