How to Remove a Price Sticker

[@CynicalGamingBlogTerry309]

As a retailer, I always place the stickers on the plastic area as opposed to the cardboard packaging because it's easier to peel off from plastic than cardboard. Putting stickers on cardboard is a sin.

[@Kai231092]

"Not all Heroes wear capes...."

[@michaelpangan7116]

yeah, but the retailer is a "none collectors" 😅😅😅

[@DarthPerfidy]

The best is lighter fluid (Zippo brand does well). It leaves no residue or smell. Use it with a Q Tip (cotton bud); work slowly in layers; be patient. Lighter fluid actually dissolves the adhesive without damaging the ink below.

[@adamvough2476]

Rubbing alcohol on cardboard, nail polish remover on clear plastics. Great work Matt, keep it up!

[@Nerdzoic]

Thank You!

[@SlashManEXE]

It's a real debate as to whether the price tags stay on or off sealed products. I know some grading companies won't discount for a [intact] price sticker, so long as it doesn't cover an important part of the packaging design. Personally, I've learned to love it since it adds to the "story" of a piece, especially when it's a vintage tag and/or belongs to a store that closed down (i.e. Woolworth's). On the other hand, half-ripped price stickers are ugly as sin. They're easy to get off when they're new, but after years they harden and become a chore to get off.

[@MonkeyboysToys]

Lighter fluid works a treat, fast and easy. Works every time for removing stickers and residue.

[@Nerdzoic]

It shocks me how well that works

[@RoyceLovesHisShotgun]

💯 facts. Lighter fluid is miracle worker at removing labels. I also found a lotion based hand sanitizer, just a little dab (or a lot) cleans dvd/blu/Sega genesis plastic clamshells perfectly. Plus the sanitizing aspect gives me a lot of comfort, you know buying used, gross plastic things

[@19badmanturk]

im looking at a pokemon silver with a price sticker on it, wondering the best thing to use

[@MonkeyboysToys]

@@19badmanturk what did you use in the end?

[@19badmanturk]

@@MonkeyboysToys so i used a blow dryer to heat it off, came off super easily, then a little bit of that isopropyl to clean off thw residue, lucky enough it was made of like a glossy finish so no wiping off the colour

[@wugawd1516]

Great vid! In the future can you have the camera pan down so we can see your application techniques?

[@Nerdzoic]

Can do!

[@bearhardcorepicker]

Lighter fluid is my go to. Did a video on it, if you want to watch it. Also, if the label is old, or has old residue, that has gone dry and hard, you can soften it up with Windex then you will be able to use lighter fluid as well.

[@asmenoth1]

The hair dryer only works on certain types of labels. I used to work at a local hobby shop and we used them, the label maker uses heat to blacken the label. We found that the easiest method of removing these was a hair dryer, well we used a heart gun on low but I’ve used a hair dryer at home. As the label turns completely black from the heat it almost falls right off leaving no residue. But i haven’t seen these types of labels outside our shop, don’t know if anyone rose uses them.

[@Hadam10Rose]

Will this work with paper back comics? The covers feel like cardboard.

[@LIMITLESS2774]

Does it work on transformers boxes

[@guitarman122508]

Depending on the condition of the sticker, I don't remove it if it's a vintage buy. It gives the packaging a little character and shows that specific item's history. "Oh, cool! This one was sold at a Kmart/Toys R Us!" New stuff? Absolutely goes.

[@jonathanyoung5780]

Same here...brings back many a grand memories...Toys R Us 😥

[@Nerdzoic]

I can see that and it is pretty neat.

[@jcsmovies8589]

Same I remove most stickers but it's cool to see how much it cost at the time. Also if the store closed down.

[@thatchickcrissy]

Had me with the "Wild Turkey" that was my drink many many moons ago but then the hair dryer joke and a few other things lol

[@Nerdzoic]

Wild Turkey is the stuff!

[@jonathanyoung5780]

Always used lighter fluid. I just dab it with a qtip to wet the sticker...evaporates almost instantly with no smell...Especially no citrus smell from goo gone. Cleanly removed many a nasty stickers even those security tags.

[@Nerdzoic]

Good tip

[@dragonstar6490]

Great video Matt, you explained just what i needed explained as i have a few nice action figures with stickers on that i really want to remove. Subscribed : )

[@technounionrepresentative4274]

I wait until the figure is ten years old, and the sticker is barely staying on a box. Pealing of an old sticker off a box is really satisfying

[@1995SubaruSambar-m6m]

I already tried removing it without anything. Now there is just glue. What do I use?

[@garths4761]

Why do you own a hairdryer?

[@dennisgehringer2715]

hahahahah

[@benkayvfalsifier3817]

🤣🤣🤣

[@urlocal_malaysian_idiot]

I CANT-

[@MsJkml]

Everyone comes with the same kind of tag what about when the price is printed on the package itself not on a tag to peel off how do you remove that

[@svaughn82]

I use a heat gun on low setting. Hold ONLY ON THE STICKER and not on anywhere else on the package. Goo gone is my go to. Justva very small amount on a rag. Then I wipe again with a dry rag to remove the oil that removed the goo. It works and smells good.

[@brian_b_music]

Nice Cactus Jack reference, I knew I subbed for a reason!!

[@Dizzznutts]

if a person removes a sticker price tag from a toy will it be detected bc i think people would do this to steal toys

[@jamesclukey7488]

I use small amounts of Goo Gone to remove the stickers. But because it's highly flammable you must remove any residue of it. For this I use Windex. Squirt some on a clean paper towel and gently wipe down the area. Remember that the image on the card can lose it's color and image from overuse of cleaning fluids. So be careful. Some price stickers have a vintage look and establish a provenance (where it came from). For instance I have a RENWAL Visible Head model (complete) from the 60's that originally sold for $2.49 and has the original sticker with the name of the store on it. I preserved that item with the sticker. Likewise I have the figure of The Corpse Bride MOC with the $14.99 sticker still on it. That currently sells for "crazy money" on ebay. That sticker will also stay, because it reminds me what I originally paid for it.

[@lalomontoyajr.9282]

I just got a glow in the dark Boo 2 pack figure set and want to remove the price tag because it gets in the way of one boo when there glowing at night. But what's crazy is that you mentioned Cactus Jack and I just finished watching his match at SuperBrawl lll where he fought Paul Orndorff like 5 minutes ago lol! Orndorff almost turned Cactus into a boo that day. He destroyed him!

[@Nerdzoic]

Haha, too funny. He def destroyed him.

[@dhflannagan1]

I bet you have a room full of figurines. Thanks for the Video!

[@svaughn82]

I just wanted to comment again to say that I'm glad I found your channel. I love your content and your a cool guy! NERD WORLD ORDER!!!!

[@kenandurham5205]

Do you have a video on good and well priced figure stands? Specifically for giving figures the effect of flying? Possibly some good make shift ones?

[@Nerdzoic]

Not yet, something I'll add to the hitlist though!

[@banzaibobA7V]

I always use lighter fluid (Thanks Toy Polloi). You can really soak a sticker with it as it evaporates after a bit and leaves neither smell nor residue.

[@Jawsjawsjawsrg]

I think some people confused goo gone with goof off.

[@javierechavarria1979]

When removing stickers first peel then use the same sticker to pat the area sometimes it will remove if not successful then resort to solvents

[@melissa_cd95]

Omg 😮 thank you so much straight to the point and it works others videos were to long and didn’t work. But u did. I needed to get a price tag sticker off a paper/material item. I was so happy u made my day.

[@guitarsupervillain]

Coconut oil, baking soda and a little bit of water mixed has worked for me. Good video though, will use these tips in the future for sure.

[@Nerdzoic]

I have never heard that one, I’ll give it a try! Thanks for the feedback also!

[@PINKSTONES6]

You’re entertaining! Good video. But my stickers are on new stainless steel cutlery… I am so stuck. Fancy store put a sticker and then scotch tape. Bought about 28 pieces 🙄

[@r2witco]

LPT, use a plastic razor blade (look them up) they are perfect for uses like this. A traditional blade runs the risk of cutting the card, as we saw, just be careful not creating grooves from too pressure on the edges. I’m not saying to use them alone. Use them with your preferred product.. WD40, Goo Gone, rubbing alcohol, wild turkey.. 😉

[@ms.honiqualisha4529]

I ripped a fart when I watched this...It smelled rank

[@gerardofollano8417]

Lighter fluid beats anything on the market

[@chipdouglas9729]

I have had great success with a product called UN-DU . Its for sticker,tape and label remover.

[@Nerdzoic]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jordanhilton1815]

Lighter fluid doesn't smell bad and evaporates real quick so it won't damage the card back

[@Nerdzoic]

You are right, I was very surprised by that

[@antoniofranco8158]

Odorless lighterfluid is magic

[@huntingtreasure8855]

'''Zippo lighter fluid''''' is best does not leave any residue at all test it on something from the kitchen first

[@normanstephen4291]

Lol don't judge me!

[@Echo121.the.spacelord]

How about that stupid retro sticker on the retro figures ?

[@maximwinner5326]

Nice vid bud but you should have started with a shot of alcohol lol😁👍

[@vassa1972]

Good stuff I used to use my finger nail and Abit of spit

[@SuperRickyjenkins]

Hi Matt great video i'm gonna be setting up a channel in UK soon. Stickers are a pain here we have a SMYTHS toys and they stick a giant yellow sticker on there toys saying SMYTHS TOYS i'm like WTAF lol and they are super sticky as in welded gonna give Goo Gone a Go Go hehe great Vid Matt Subscribed.

[@Cowboytoycollector]

Ronsonol lighter fluid doesn’t smell plastic blade

[@heywasgood1612]

Blow dryer does the trick don't waste your money

[@Jedi71]

Gooby Gone?

[@Jacobflamecaster]

Day 1 of asking you to ship to Australia

[@pappatakko604]

This goo gone crap just ruined my mario kart 64 and mischief makers box!!! Yeah great stuff! Why is no one saying that this stuff will create a grease spot. White areas now have a yellow stain and yellow areas are Orange!!!! Seriously why is everyone recommending this crap!!! Never going to use this s#@t ever again!!!!!

[@Daniel-415-Ponce]

Yes, I believe Goo Gone does have some citrus oils in its formulation, so it must be used sparingly, and as soon as you have removed the sticker residue you should gently wipe down the area with a paper towel or tissue that has been lightly dampened with water. Then, absorb any excess moisture by blotting the area with a dry paper towel/tissue and allow it to air dry or use a hair dryer on the low heat setting. I would not use the Goo Gone on any paper/cardboard material unless there was a wax or plastic protective surface layer such as what is often found on the packaging of many action figure toys. My experience with Goo Gone has generally been good, though, and even in those instances where it has initially appeared to leave behind a mild stain, the stain has more often than not completely disappeared once the cleaned item has had time to dry fully.

[@armandami]

Supposavly.

[@actsstrjt]

Use Plastic razor blade and hair dryer

[@nolove175]

lighter fluid

[@darthsimmons6957]

I love how he didn't show what he was doing or how he was doing it or any close-ups his removal application & wiping technique.👎

[@preacherjohn777]

Just do a video. Funny you are not