That was a compliment, Jim. So taken as intended.

I would say that if you determine the current stickers are under a clear coat, you'd best leave them. It would surely screw up the clear if you removed them. Heck, there's not much good reason to remove them at any rate. I just like to mess with things.
I hear you about the original bike shop stickers. I have a current frame I'm tinkering with, complete with original shop sticker. But as it is in poor shape , and the fact that I will probably paint this frame anyway, I have no choice but to remove it. That's a different ball game, of course.

Stickers aren't too difficult Jim. If you get it off center, or tilted, you can sometimes get a second chance. But it's always best to get it right the first crack, of course.