VegHead | 127 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Would you re-glue a label to a cart? Not even necessarily the whole label, but say, just the top portion of an NES cart that has popped up? Here are some arguments for and against that came to mind: Yes: Gluing a label back down makes the cart more presentable. Gluing the label down prevents it from snagging and tearing. No: The cart must remain in its original form. Deterioration is part of the process. It's not the same glue the factory used. Gluing modifies the cart and lowers the value. Gluing the label down is deceptive. Depends: ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye | 1,596 Homebrew Team · Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Check out this thread that went into it a bit. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipperRoo | 0 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 I'd say yes, but only if you intend to keep it, and only if it is a very small part, at least like 95% would have to still be attached. If you plan on selling it you should make in known that the label has been partially restored or attached. That's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,932 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Yes in any case yes. If the sticker aesthetically is still worth salvaging, clear the space and re-apply some new glue. There's no reason to go into OCD collector drama or the rest, it's still the original sticker, cart, etc, just fresh glue to save a vintage game. Best glue I've still been able to use even 10 years into it now, the kids choice of choice for schools. Elmer's Glue Stick -- Goes on purple wet, dries clear. You get up under that sticker if it's still attached, scrape a little glue on a razors edge and get it in there, then rub the rest down nicely after clearing any dry funk off the surface first. I've got stuff on my shelf still 10 years on still looking solid and stuff I've let go of too. Never a complaint, and I won't either as it works and doesn't even appear to ever been done if the sticker wasn't harmed in the first place. I've done this also with stickers to anything else, old toys like Transformers G1 decals to modern handhelds or whatever. It's truly harmless and all benefit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeatherRebel5150 | 1,056 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Yes, of course anyone who thinks it's some kind of collector's crime is too picky and taking things way too seriously. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austin532 | 467 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 TBH, I've thought about making a video on re-gluing labels but have never done it before. I have a Pin.Bot that needs to be glued back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat-Doug | 5,104 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Yes. The label is more likely to get damaged if it's lifting up. I would just grab a glue stick and fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulpa | 3,491 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 The only one that I would be wary of doing is a gray NWC that is known for a lifted label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutling | 31 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I have used a toothpick and glue stick for end label corners and such starting to come up. Seems better than letting it continue lifting or getting caught/ripped off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Monkey | 2,006 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I pass on purchasing any cartridge with a label that has been glued. I'd rather buy one with the label lifted and then decide myself if I want to glue it back down or just keep it in the collection as it is. I don't want someone else making that decision for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,932 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I'm glad I don't disclose doing it as it just seems overly picky to get bent out of shape about putting a sticker back down using harmless means. For those who are picky, what exactly is the concern? It's not like its going to devalue it if that's all you care about, if anything it should conserve the value as it's back down and not likely to rip, ripple, or curl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retromangia | 3 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Tanooki, can you make a video on this? Would love to see a skilled expert at work. Thanks man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acromite53 | 337 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 It is perfectly fine to reglue labels. Should you disclose it when selling? NO- if you can't even tell its been reglued. YES- if you did a sloppy job and its noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki | 4,932 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 23 hours ago, Retromangia said: Tanooki, can you make a video on this? Would love to see a skilled expert at work. Thanks man Is that sarcasm or are you serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acromite53 | 337 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 This is how a reglue job can turn out well. It's still holding strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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