Topps Redemptions Scratch off codes

[CdnOsFan]

What is the best practice to scratch off the code without butchering the code? Just spent 20 minutes taking pictures and blowing up the code 100x to finally decipher it! Do better Topps, this has been an issue for a long time!

[oldgoldy97]

Rub it softly....

[CdnOsFan]

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Rub it softly....

Tried that but rubbing it softly won't "get it off"

[DSizzle31]

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Rub it softly....

Originally Posted by CdnOsFan

Tried that but rubbing it softly won't "get it off"

Are we still talking about the redemption cards?

[CdnOsFan]

Originally Posted by DSizzle31

Are we still talking about the redemption cards?

Um, YES!

[OhioLawyerF5]

I wish I had an answer. I have tried different levels of pressure with several different scratching devices. I can't seem to get anything to consistently do the trick. However, when I can't seem to get it removed without damaging the code, I hand it to my wife, who somehow magically gets it cleanly scratched off every time. Must just need a woman's touch.

[zworykin]

I use a pocket knife to scrape away the covering. Careful, careful, careful...

[theshowandme]

Use a dime which has a smooth edge and go slow, starting in a corner to see if you will experience paper loss.

[salthill]

Originally Posted by CdnOsFan

What is the best practice to scratch off the code without butchering the code? Just spent 20 minutes taking pictures and blowing up the code 100x to finally decipher it! Do better Topps, this has been an issue for a long time!

It’s not a surprise given that they made them without a clear plastic layer on top of the code and under the silver scratch-off plastic.
I was careful and still mangled one recently. (Luckily I took some pics while I did it, and managed to piece together six of the characters and guess the rest after a couple of tries.)
Topps have recognised the problem, and said they’ve taken it up with their manufacturer.