Barbara, it might be time to join a gym.. Seriously, from my experiences, which are far fewer than some of these readers, you shouldn't have to use brute force when attempting to lift. A gentle tug and sometimes a prolonged pull(3 seconds) should get results. Don't forget: if you're relying on the agraffes being level, sometimes they just aren't. -Phil Bondi(Fl)
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