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Argentina
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Posted 01/19/2021   3:53 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this topic Add licoeb to your friends list Get a Link to this Message
Hi everybody, which is the best way to get free these stamps from the envelope? Water doesn't work! Thank you!
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United Kingdom
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Posted 01/19/2021   4:46 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add Ringo to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Petrol-style lighter fuel works. Saturate the whole stamp, both sides, leave a few seconds, and it starts to become peelable.

Back of the stamp remains sticky though, after you peel it off. Several different ideas how to deal with that - I just re-stick mine to unobtrusive white paper and trim neatly.
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Australia
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Posted 01/19/2021   4:53 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add rod222 to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
I use Bestine.
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Posted 01/19/2021   7:27 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add chiapas to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
I use alcohol based hand sanitizer. Cover the back of the paper the stamp is on, let it soak for 3-5 minutes and the stamp should peel off. The glue is usually still on the stamp.
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Posted 01/19/2021   7:32 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add chiapas to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
Hi,
I use alcohol based hand sanitizer. Coat the paper on the back of the stamp well, wait 3-5 minutes and the stamp should peel off, usually with the glue remaining on it.
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Argentina
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Posted 01/19/2021   9:02 pm  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add licoeb to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
thank you all
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Posted 01/24/2021   11:15 am  Show Profile Bookmark this reply Add wkusau to your friends list  Get a Link to this Reply
I use Bestine and then scrap the leftover glue off with a credit card. A better smelling option is Pure Citrus air freshener. However, the easiest way is to just leave the stamp on paper and cut around it leaving a small border.
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