tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841705356782029739.post6417616735465883763..comments2024-03-27T21:48:20.694-04:00Comments on Baseball Cards Come to Life!: Cards and vintage things: Matchbooks come to life!Bohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10955725607806692792noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841705356782029739.post-10091836428576287772020-05-09T22:10:11.413-04:002020-05-09T22:10:11.413-04:00I remember reading something about soaking paper t...I remember reading something about soaking paper things in order to remove old glue, but I don't know if it would work for matchbooks, and I'd probably have to try and find the article again, because I don't really remember any of the specifics.<br /><br />My favorite booth at the local antique mall has quite a few old matchbooks, including some from NY. The matches have been removed and/or used, but if you want, I could take some pictures the next time I'm there so that you could see if anything was of interest?Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043468725408104535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841705356782029739.post-36303786199983594512020-05-08T17:13:31.295-04:002020-05-08T17:13:31.295-04:00I flipped a matchbook collection back in the days ...I flipped a matchbook collection back in the days when I sold stuff at the flea market. Wish I could help you with your "paper" issue, but I don't really have an educated opinion.Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2841705356782029739.post-34988308096583159722020-05-08T16:53:10.220-04:002020-05-08T16:53:10.220-04:00First, I'd leave the ones on paper as they are...First, I'd leave the ones on paper as they are. Second, I'm up for any dupe (loose) matchbooks, especially if they are full/intact. Like you I prefer them that way.Johnnys Trading Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202597965281782849noreply@blogger.com